May-October
Idaho Falls Farmers Market
Visit the farmers market to purchase goods from Idaho farmers, producers, crafters and artisans. This seasonal event provides fun for the entire family. Support local business by shopping along the River Walk.
TIME: Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
LOCATION: Memorial Drive
CONTACT: 208-339-3230 | www.idahofallsfarmersmarket.org
May 1
Open Mic Night with Winnie & Mo’s
Calling all musicians, poets, and storytellers! Winnie & Mo's will be open late for open mic night. Join in for a fun evening and share your skills or simply relax and listen. Coffee, tea, and pastries will be available for purchase.
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Winnie & Mo’s Bookshop
CONTACT: www.winnieandmos.com
May 2
Idaho Falls Art Walk
Enjoy works by artists from around the region and around the globe at various community galleries, museums and artisan stores. Admission is completely free and no registration is required. Some locations offer refreshments, live music and artist demos.
TIME: 5-8 p.m.
LOCATION: Willard Arts Center
CONTACT: 208-522-0471 | www.idahofalls.org
May 2-3
Cinco de Mayo
Join local business and nonprofit organizations for a spectacular show, food trucks, vendor booths and informational booths. This festivity will unite people of all backgrounds.
TIME: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
LOCATION: Tautphaus Park
CONTACT: East Idaho Cinco de Mayo Celebration @Facebook
May 4
Fiction Takes Flight
Try some new things with Winnie & Mo’s Bookshop at Idaho Brewing Company! Several local authors will be reading excerpts from their books, and each one will be paired with a beer. Tickets include a flight of beer and are available on the Winnie & Mo's website.
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: Idaho Brewing Company
CONTACT: www.winnienadmos.com
May 4
Pop-in Program
Join the Museum of Idaho for this fun interactive kids program, which is included with admission.
TIME: 12-4 p.m.
LOCATION: Museum of Idaho
CONTACT: 208-522-1400 | www.museumofidaho.org
May 4-5
Idaho Falls Gun Show
The Idaho Falls Gun Show is held at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds and is promoted by Lewis Clark Trader. All federal, state and local firearm laws and ordinances must be followed.
TIME: Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
LOCATION: Bonneville County Fairgrounds
CONTACT: www.igunshows.com/Idaho-Falls-Gun-Show
May 8-9
Little Learners
For parents and kids ages 2-5, this one-hour long class offers crafts, games, songs and snacks while discovering a new topic each month.
TIME: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Museum of Idaho
CONTACT: 208-522-1400 | www.museumofidaho.org
May 11
Plotting Your Story: A Method, with Author Steve Capone
Steve Capone, author of Max in the Capital of Spies, will lead workshop participants through the process of plotting a story. The workshop will be highly interactive, and writers (or aspiring writers!) of all ages are welcome to attend. RSVP for this event on Winnie & Mo's website.
TIME: 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Winnie & Mo’s Bookshop
CONTACT: www.winnieandmos.com
May 18
Alex Jordan at the DEC
Alex Jordan will be performing at the Downtown Event Center for a night of musical storytelling by the talented musician.
TIME: 7-9 p.m.
LOCATION: Downtown Event Center
CONTACT: www.downtownidahofalls.com
May 18
Dogs Dig Downtown
Celebrate your four-legged best friend at this downtown event. This one-of-a-kind event will have a dog walk, Yappy Hour discount card, vendors, dog costume contest, photo ops and more. Give your best paw-friend an afternoon about them!
TIME: 1-4 p.m.
LOCATION: Broadway Plaza
CONTACT: www.downtownidahofalls.com
May 25-27
Idaho Falls 12th Annual Field of Honor Memorial
The massive display of 1,000 U.S. flags at Freeman Park adds new splendor to Idaho Falls spectacular vista overlooking the Snake River. Bringing the Field of Honor display to the metropolitan area, the Idaho Falls Exchange Club has established a cherished local tradition.
Posted flags honor serving military, veterans, first responders and those who have become our heroes. Additionally, the display will raise awareness and raise funds for programs working to prevent domestic abuse, child abuse and sexual violence.
LOCATION: Freeman Park
CONTACT: www.healingfield.org
May 27
Memorial Day
May 29
Winnie & Mo's Book Club, The Midnight Library
This book club will be discussing The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler. Books can be purchased in the shop or online at Bookshop.org. Readers who enjoy audio can find the book at Libro.fm. Purchases from both Bookshop.org and Libro.fm benefit Winnie & Mo's.
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Winnie & Mo’s Bookshop
CONTACT: www.winnieandmos.com