2026 Life in Idaho Area Guide Sample

Family Summer Palooza

Expo Idaho

A fun-filled day for families with

rock climbing, petting zoos, crafts,

and interactive exhibits.

Boise Music Festival

Expo Idaho

Idaho’s largest music festival

offers a full day of entertainment

with top music acts, carnival

rides, food vendors, and VIP

experiences.

Family Pet Expo

Expo Idaho

A pet-friendly expo featuring

live demonstrations, adoptions,

vendors, and interactive exhibits

for families and pet lovers.

Emmett Cherry Festival

Emmett City Park, Emmett, ID

Known for its cherry-themed

activities, this beloved Emmett

tradition features live music, a

carnival, and vendor booths.

Snake River Stampede

Ford Idaho Center

One of the top 10 professional

rodeos in the nation, featuring

bull riding, barrel racing, and

more.

Meridian Dairy Days

Storey Park

Celebrating the area’s dairy

heritage with a carnival, parade,

live shows, and a golf tournament.

It’s a family-friendly festival full of

activities​.

Boise Greek Food

Festival

Sts. Constantine and Helen

Greek Orthodox Church

Enjoy authentic Greek food,

music, and dancing at this cultural

event​.

Floats, Fun, and Sunshine:

Treasure Valley Parades

Nampa Parade America | Held in May - Downtown Nampa

This patriotic celebration featuring floats, marching bands, and community

groups, honoring the nation’s heritage.

Meridian Dairy Days

Held the third weekend of June at Storey Park, features the popular Dairy

Days Parade, a cherished tradition celebrating the city’s rich dairy heritage.

Emmett Cherry Festival Parade

Second full week of June. Part of the Emmett Cherry Festival, this parade

showcases floats, bands, and cherry-themed decorations, celebrating the

local cherry harvest.

Melba “Olde Tyme” 4th of July Parade

A traditional Independence Day parade with floats, classic cars, and

community participants, followed by festivities in the park.

Caldwell 4th of July Parade

A morning parade featuring patriotic floats, local organizations, and

marching bands, kicking off Independence Day celebrations.

Star Hometown Celebration Parade

A community parade with local floats, performances, and family-friendly

activities, celebrating the 4th of July.

Middleton’s 4th of July Parade

Held on Main Street, features floats, marching bands, and a “Wet Zone” for

water fights, creating a fun and patriotic community tradition.

Eagle Fun Days

Wet & Wild parade second Saturday in July, cornhole tournament, and the

unique Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed.

Kuna Days

Held in early August, features a spirited parade on Main Street, celebrating

the community with floats, fun, and family-friendly festivities.

Event dates are subject to change, check official event websites

Eagle Fun Days