By Les Tanner

Double-checking with event coordinators about the following locations, dates, and times is recommended.

Northern Idaho                 

8/30-9/2 Under the Freeway Flea Market:
An annual Labor Day event, Wallace

8/31-9/1 CVRA Rodeo: Kamiah

1    Dry Rot Boat Show: Parade & Breakfast. 8 AM – 11 PM, Elkins Resort, Priest Lake

1    Artists’ Studio Tour: A self-guided driving tour of working studios through North Idaho. Visit the working studios of painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters, glass artists and more. The tour is completely free of charge. (ArtInSandpoint.org)Sandpoint

5-7      Moscow Comedy Fest: 6 PM, Kenworthy Theater, Moscow

7    Tails at Daylight: Enjoy an afternoon of furry friends, then stay for the fast and furious races. 12:30 – 4 PM. Stateline Speedway, Post Falls

7-28   Long Camp Farmers’ Market & Swap Meet: SATURDAYS. Kamiah

7-28   Farmers Market: SATURDAYS.
9 AM – 1 PM, Pioneer Park, Grangeville

12-15 Clearwater County Fair & Lumberjack Days: Orofino

14 Ponderay Neighbor Day: A free family-friendly community carnival that is fun for all ages. It’s sponsored by the City of Ponderay and open to everyone Ponderay

19-22 Nez Perce County Fair: Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, Lewiston

21 Center Of The Universe Re-Dedication & Raffle: 5 – 7 PM, Wallace

26-29 Lewis County Fair: Nezperce

Southwestern Idaho

3    Kilroy Coffee Klatch: Meets at 10 AM the first Tuesday of every month and is FREE to any and all veterans! Coffee and breakfast treats. The general public is welcome, but admission rates do apply. Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa

3    TRIO Education Opportunity Center:
10 AM – 4 PM. Adults. Public library, Nampa

5    Art Endeavor: This program helps youth (ages 8-16) to be inspired to make their own art creation! Children, youth and their caregivers are welcome to attend. 4 – 5 PM, Public Library, Nampa

6    Artisan Market: Payette

6-8      Art in the Park: Julia Davis Park, Boise

6-21   Idaho Senior Games: Tennis, Bowling, Table Tennis, Track & Field, Badminton, Frisbee Golf, Racquetball, 5K,10K,One Mile, Volleyball, Southwestern Idaho

7    Intro to Ropes: Courageous Kids Climbing (CKC) training session. New Meadows

7    Museum Work Day: 8 AM. Volunteers Welcome. Lunchtime Seminar (bring your own lunch): Speaker: Dr.Keith Bower, C of I IT Department:”OJSMNH’s Digital Citizen Competencies”, O.J.Smith Museum of Natural History, The College of Idaho, Caldwell

7-28   Capital City Public Market; SATURDAYS. 9:30 AM -1:30 PM. The Grove and 8th , Boise

7-28   Walk About Boise: Historic Walking tour, SATURDAYS. 10 -11:30 AM, Basque Museum & Cultural Center, 611 W Grove Street, Boise

9    Nampa Rookies Chess Club: Come to test your mettle, discuss strategy, or learn the basics! All ages and experience levels are welcome.
4 – 5:30 PM, Public Library, Nampa

12 2024 Gem State SAME Golf Tournament: 8 AM, Silver Sage Golf Course, Mountain Home

13-14 Indian Creek Festival: Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell

14 Idaho Family Pet Expo: Center Expo Building, Expo Idaho, Garden City

14 Roller Derby: Beet City Bombers Bout. 5 – 8 PM, O’Connor Field House, Caldwell

21 Art By The River: Gold Standard Art/Craft show. Star Riverhouse, Star

21 Payette Fall Pop-Up Artisan Marklet: Agape Coffeehouse. Payette

21-22 Silver Sage Porsche Auto Cross: West Parking Lot, Expo Idaho, Garden City

27 2024 Nampa Oktoberfest: Civic Center, Nampa

28 Courageous Kids Climbing: Downtown YMCA, Boise

Southern Idaho

7    Mini Cassia Rescue Run: 10 – Noon, Wright Physical Therapy, Burley

29 Courageous Kids Climbing: Gemstone Climbing, Twin Falls

Central Idaho

4-25   Wood River Farmers Market: WEDNESDAYS. Come join the fun, shop, taste the freshness of local produce, get to know your farmers, buy in-season produce and plant starts, listen to free music with family and friends and enjoy the atmosphere.
Noon – 4 PM, Forest Service Park, Ketchum

7-28   Challis Community Farmer’s Market: SATURDAYS. Locally grown produce, delicious pies and baked goods, various homemade crafts and quilts, and much more! Come have a cup of coffee, shop locally, and enjoy that special small-town community vibe
10 AM – 1 PM, City Park Pavilion, Challis

Eastern Idaho

8/30-9/7 Eastern Idaho State Fair: Blackfoot

5    Idaho Falls Art Walk: 5 – 8 PM,
Willard Arts Center, Idaho Falls

6    2024 Art Walk: Downtown Pocatello

8    Grandparents’ Day at the Zoo: All day. Zoo Idaho, Pocatello

10 DogAPoolOoza Swim For Dogs:
11 AM – 3 PM, Lava Hot Springs

13-14 ISU Bengal Roundup Rodeo: ISU campus, Pocatello

26-28 Vintage Market Days of Eastern Idaho: Blackfoot

9/27-10/31 SRD’s Haunted Fairgrounds;
                     Pocatello