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HAVE FUN WITH THE GRANDKIDS THIS HOLIDAY!

If you have grandkids visiting this winter break, you won’t want to miss the special programs offered at ARTitorium on Broadway! From now through January 6 th , “Let It Snow!” provides special activities focused on kids from 0-12 years old. They’ll enjoy projects, movies, and other age-appropriate fun. Kids will love adding “fur” to the larger-than-life Abominable Snowman. They’ll also use magical puffy paint to animate snowmen, snow storms, and winter activities in a fun craft project. You’ll need to supervise this one, grown-ups! The fun continues as kids design custom snow globes and mitten patterns. They’ll be challenged to make the objects their own, whether they choose funky or fancy! And if you bring them on Friday, they can make cookies into art! Kids and grandparents can have fun adding frosting, sprinkles, and candies to sugar cookies in the MC Theater. Frosting Friday happens December 22 nd and 29 th and January 5 th . You’ll have a blast, and we’ll deal with the...

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AND OTHER HOLIDAYS

Looking for a unique event to get into the holiday spirit? The Museum of Idaho is hosting its Olde Fashioned Christmas and Winter Festivals event. Celebrate the traditions of Christmas and view displays on Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and winter festivals from around the world. Compare Santa figurines and hundreds of nativity scenes to choose your favorite. You’ll marvel at the beautifully decorated trees and homemade gingerbread houses on display. There will also be a special event on Saturday the 16 th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can join the Northwest Living History Association for a special exhibit. The group will be making Christmas crafts from the 18 th and 19 th century. Don’t forget to check out the calendar here to find the artist’s performing live music each day. You won’t want to miss all the fun! The event runs through December 30. Admission is free thanks to Chesbro Music Co, the Interfaith Council, and several generous donors. For more details, visit the website h...

PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKIN THIS YEAR!

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Nothing says fall like a trip to the pumpkin patch, and Idaho Falls has a great one. The U-Pick Red Barn is a family run business that lets you pick fresh produce any time you want, including pumpkins! The farm has a Pick n’ Pay trust system where you pick the produce you’d like and pay in the box marked “Pay Here” next to the door. You just follow the signs shaped like the produce you’re looking for and you’ll find it! Right now, the farm has over twenty varieties of pumpkins for you to choose from in all shapes and sizes. They also have several types of squash you can pick and burlap sacks of potatoes in 25, 50, or 100-pound quantities. You can even reserve local eggs ahead of time to purchase. Make sure to explore the restored, 1930s barn when you visit, and check out the original antique stove that heats the structure. Say hello to the chickens and roosters or one of the hundreds of pheasants on the property. Brings some quarters to purchase dried meal worms from a vending machine ...

A SPECIAL NIGHT OF MUSIC

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The Idaho Falls Arts Council brings fantastic programs to our area, and that tradition continues with a new type of program, the Carr Gallery Sessions. The series features up and coming musicians in an intimate setting. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy these musicians before they hit it big! October 19 th features the diverse talent of Andy Hackbarth. Andy will perform a tribute to classical guitar great Segovia, as well as original songs and covers of other artists. On November 16 th , you’ll want to get out of your seat and dance to the tunes of the John Welsh Band. Their sound melds Latin, West African, reggae, and folk rock, for a fun, high energy sound. The series continues with additional artists performing in 2018. Tickets are $35 and include a complimentary drink voucher. Whether you make it a romantic date night or a gathering of good friends, you’ll enjoy some great music and atmosphere. For more information on the upcoming sessions, visit the website . Autumn Cove want...

WALK, RUN, OR CHEER FOR THE CURE!

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Walkers and runners won’t want to miss the 11 th Annual Eastern Idaho Run for the Cure on Saturday, October 7 th ! This run is Idaho’s largest of its type and a part of the Eastern Idaho Falls Pink Ribbon Campaign. The goal of the race is to raise awareness of breast cancer research and to raise funds to help find a cure. If you’re not up for participating, you can still come out and cheer on your neighbors and enjoy a fun event for a great cause. There will be music, entertainment, refreshments, and a raffle that you won’t want to miss! There will even be Crossfit AMROCK optional obstacle courses and a kickoff for the Barbells for Boobs fundraiser, which you can learn more about here. The event takes place at Freeman Park in Idaho Falls. Same day registration is available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. if you’d like to walk or run. You can register for the 5k walk or run or for the 1-mile walk. You can learn more about the event and registration at its website . One hundred percent of t...

AN EVENING OUT FOR A GOOD CAUSE

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Summer means lots of outdoor activities and events in Idaho Falls. On Wednesday nights through September 6 th , you can enjoy an event that not only brings together the community but also provides long-term benefits. The Idaho Falls Civitan Club is hosting the Alive After Five evenings featuring live music, food, and beverages. The events runs from 5:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. at Civitan Plaza in Historic Downtown at the corner of Park and B. Street. Each week features a different sponsor, food vendor, and band. The remaining event nights this year are August 23, August 30, and September 6. Proceeds benefit local community projects of the Civitan Club, including Shop with a Cop, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Adopt a Highway, Festival of Trees, Homeless Stand Down, and the Guns and Hoses Tournament. For more information, check out their website here . Autumn Cove wants to help you maintain your active lifestyle! If you have any service requests, you can submit them using the online Service Manager ...

SPEND A SUMMER EVENING WITH SOME GREAT MUSIC

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Outdoor concerts are one of the great things about summer, and the Idaho Falls Arts Council has a great series going on right now. Every Tuesday evening through August from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the EIRMC River Concert Series brings a different artist or group to perform, sponsored by various community members and local businesses. The concerts are free to the public and take place on the Greenbelt Stage, located between D & E on Memorial Drive. August 1st brings The Not Brothers to the stage. Start warming up those vocal cords, because on August 8 th , the audience gets to join in as the series brings a Broadway Sing-A-Long. August 15 th features the Eastern Idaho Jazz All Stars, which is sure to have you tapping your toes. Jacie Sites is the artist for August 22 nd . The Mike Banks Jazz Quartet ends the concert series on a high note on August 29 th . Make sure to bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and feel free to pack a picnic dinner to make the most of your night along the ...