This holiday season, the Treasure Valley will welcome some very special guests—three unique vending machines that have the power to change lives with the push of a button.

The Light the World Giving Machines look like regular vending machines, only these special machines allow you to give for the holidays instead of “get”.  Users, no matter the age, or income, will get to be philanthropic and choose to give to one of five local charities or two international charities.

Starting November 22nd and running through December 2nd, the Light the World Giving Machines will be in downtown Boise on the Grove Plaza. For December 3rd through the 13th, they will move to the Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell.  They then will make the trip over to Meridian where they will be at the Village from December 14th through December 31st.

Want to learn the basics of chess? You can play for fun or learn how to participate in tournament chess as part of Meridian Knights prize-winning chess team. Geared towards all levels K-12. New students always welcome.

For more information about the club, please feel free to attend the program at Orchard Park Branch of the Meridian Library District.

Come out to experience the premier intro-to-soccer program - Soccer Shots! Expert approved curricula delivered by highly trained coaches means your kid is having fun and burning energy all while learning important character development skills. Our program is designed for Mini (2-3 year olds), Classic (3-5 year olds), and Premier (6-8 year olds) players and offered at local schools and parks. This event is a free class ahead of our fall season kicking off at the same location and same time the following week.

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2121 E Lake Hazel Road, Meridian, ID 83642

Saturday, August 17^th

Mini (2-3 year olds) – 9:30am-10:00am

Classic (3-5 year olds) – 10:15am-10:45am

Premier ( 5-8 year olds) – 11:00am-11:45am

Kids will enjoy making holiday crafts, playing games and a holiday treat! Santa will event be making an appearance! Advanced registration is required.
Ages 3-12 (Parent must accompany children under 5 years old)
December 9
12-1:30pm
Harward Recreation Center
Member $6.25, Non-Member $7.50

Celebrate the spooky season with a twist and join us for our annual Pumpkin Plunge event!

Plunge into the pool for the great pumpkin hunt, fun games, races and pumpkin-themed activities.

Ages 6-13

October 28

1-4pm

Harward Recreation Center

Member $5, Non-Member $10 (Registration required)

Come have some harvest fun at the Harward Rec Center.

This outdoor, carnival-style event will include face-painting, crafts, storytelling, a costume contest, games and more.
There will be something for everyone.

October 21

1-3pm

Harward Recreation Center

Member $6.25, Non-Member $7.50

If you have wanted to patriciate in a triathlon but want to get started on a smaller scale, this event is for you! Our indoor mini triathlon includes a 1/8-mile swim, 4-mile ride (upright stationary bike) and 1 ½ -mile indoor run.

Ages 13 and older

October 14

8:30am

Harward Recreation Center

Individual: Member $26, Non-Member $32

Team: Member $56, Non-Member $62

Registration deadline October 6

The Harvest Classic Fun Run features an 8K run, 2-mile run or walk and 1-mile non-competitive race. After the race enjoy prizes, food, vendor booths and kids activities. All participants receive a t-shirt, free admission to the Harward Rec Center on race day and a chance to win fantastic prizes in the post-race drawing. Prizes are also awarded for top race finishers. Proceeds support local school PE Departments and the Nampa Parks & Recreation Scholarship Program.

For more information call the Nampa Recreation Department at 208-468-5858 or visit our website at http://www.namparecreation.org/184/Harvest-Classic

Saturday, September 16, 2023
8am-11:30am (Races start at 9am)

Harward Recreation Center

Fee: $15 for 1-mile non-competitive race ($20 after September 12)
$25 for 2-mile run, walk, or 8K run ($30 after September 12)
15% discount for groups of 6 for 2-mile run, 2-mile walk, or 8K

The Harvest Classic Fun Run features an 8K run, 2-mile run or walk and 1-mile non-competitive race. After the race enjoy prizes, food, vendor booths and kids activities. All participants receive a t-shirt, free admission to the Harward Rec Center on race day and a chance to win fantastic prizes in the post-race drawing. Prizes are also awarded for top race finishers. Proceeds support local school PE Departments and the Nampa Parks & Recreation Scholarship Program.

For more information call the Nampa Recreation Department at 208-468-5858 or visit our website at http://www.namparecreation.org/184/Harvest-Classic

Saturday, September 16, 2023
8am-11:30am (Races start at 9am)

Harward Recreation Center

Fee: $15 for 1-mile non-competitive race ($20 after September 12)
$25 for 2-mile run, walk, or 8K run ($30 after September 12)
15% discount for groups of 6 for 2-mile run, 2-mile walk, or 8K

The Nampa Festival of the Arts is a free 2-day community event held in beautiful Lakeview Park in Nampa.

With 200 artisan booths, you will be sure to find a treasure, whether it is jewelry, painting, sculpture, whimsical yard art and more. Live entertainment, food concessions, and free activities for children will keep the whole family entertained.

Admission and parking are free, so join us in Lakeview Park on Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13th. For more information call the Nampa Recreation Department at 208-468-5858 or visit our website at http://www.namparecreation.org/196/Nampa-Festival-of-the-Arts

Saturday, August 12, 2023 – 9am-6pm

Sunday, August 13, 2023 – 10am-3pm

Lakeview Park

FREE

Come out to the park and enjoy the silver screen on a large inflatable movie screen.
Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, family and friends, and head to Optimist Park in
Nampa. Movies are free and begin at dusk.

August 4 – Shrek

FREE
Optimist Park