By Ruby Tanner

In spite of our efforts to ascertain that events listed in our calendar are described accurately, cancellations or changes due to weather, illness of performers, and other such things, although rare, are bound to occur. Double-checking with the event coordinators about locations, dates and times is always a good idea.

Details about many of the following events can be found at idahocalendar.com

1     Idaho Fish & Game “Take Me Fishing” Trailer, 4:00pm-8:00pm McDevitt Pond, Meridian

1-29     TNT for Teens: THURSDAYS; Here kids 10 and up meet to play video games; from 4-5 PM. , Public Library, Hailey

2-3     Birding Day Blitz: City of Rocks National Preserve, Malta

2-4     Western Days, City Park, Twin Falls

2-30     “American Barns” Art Exhibit, Rexburg

2-24     Meridian Speedway Racing: Various days, Meridian

2-7/24     Fiber Arts Show, MadDog Gallery, Challis

3     Idaho Fish & Game Fishing Trailer, 10:00am-2:00pm , Sego Prairie Pond, Kuna

3     Spank Martiny Memorial, Broncs & Bulls: Challis

3     Depot Open House, Caldwell

3     Big Water Blowout Festival, Riggins

3     Summer SPLASHtacular: Come kick off the 2017 Summer swim season with us at Lakeview Water Park or Lincoln Pool—Enjoy FREE entry all afternoon with water safety educational booths and fun safe swimming activities; lifejacket safety, reach or throw don’t go, sun safety and much more; Complete all safety stations and be entered in to win an outdoor pool punch pass, a free session of swimming lessons or various other prizes; 1:00pm – 4:45pm, Nampa

3     Museum Work Day: Volunteers welcome; 8:00AM; Lunchtime Seminar (bring your own lunch): William H. Clark & Mary Clark: ” Pinturas y Petroglyphs de Valle de los Cirios, Baja California, Mexico” ; The O.J.Smith Museum of Natural History, Boone Hall, The College of Idaho, Caldwell

3     Malad Classic Car and Bike Show: This event is open to all years’ custom and restored vehicles; Free spectator admission; 10:00AM-4:00PM, Malad

3     Summer Pop-Up Market, Nampa High School, Nampa

3     “Take Me Fishing” Trailer, 8:00AM to 12:00Noon, at Kids Pond, Fairfield

3     Show & Shine Car Show, Challis

3-4     Rock, Mineral, Gem, and Jewelry Show: North Idaho Mineral Club, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene

3-4     Classics on the Grass: Car Show, Cassia County Fairgrounds, Burley

3-4     Outpost Days, Murphy

3-24     Boise Farmer’s Market: SATURDAYS, 10th and Grove, Boise

3-24     Eagle Saturday Market: SATURDAYS, Heritage Park, Eagle

3-24     Idaho Falls Farmers Market: SATURDAYS, Idaho Falls

4     Sweet Serenade Benefit Concert: Music Conservatory of Sandpoint staff performs pieces by great masters; 5 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church, followed by a chocolate feast and the opportunity to spend time talking to the musicians, Sandpoint

6     Kilroy Coffee Klatch: Held on the first Tuesday of every month for coffee and conversation at the Warhawk Air Museum; This event is FREE for ALL veterans and ALL veterans are welcome; 10:00 AM-12:00 noon; Nampa

6, 20     Reptile Review: Herrett Center for Arts and Sciences, CSI Campus, Twin Falls

7     “Blast of the Past” Summer Cruise Night, Freddy’s Frozen Custard, Boise

7-10     Old Fort Boise Days, Parma

8-11     Idaho State Square and Round Dance Festival: “Dancing at the Center of the Universe”; Caller–Scott Byars; Wallace

8,22,29     Great Garden Escape, Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise

10     FREE FISHING DAY: All anglers, old or young, residents and nonresidents, can celebrate the day by fishing Idaho’s waters without a license; A great time to learn how to fish; Idaho Department of Fish & Game sets up several free events at local fishing waters to help first-timers discover the fun of fishing; Statewide

10     Idaho Fish & Game “Take Me Fishing” Trailer, 9:00am-2:00pm, Kleiner Pond, Meridian

10     Art in the Park 2017, Bette Uda City Park, Homedale

10     Rides That Rock: Hot Rods and Harley’s Showdown, Meridian

10     The First Ever Bob Belles Caldwell Paint Day: One day, ten homes; Caldwell

10     Foothills Family Day, Foothills Learning Center, Boise

10     Volunteer Trail Day: Join us for a day of trail work and give back to those public lands you enjoy so much; Teton Valley

10     Rocky Mountain Tractor Pulls: 6:00PM, Cassia County Fairgrounds, Burley

10     Wellness Festival: A one day festival to nourish your body, mind, and spirit; Meditation, Chakra Dancing, Pet Therapy, or Vibrational Energy Healing, to name a few of the sessions; There is no cost to attend, but donations will be appreciated; information at 208-776-5569; 8:00AM-5:00PM, Lava Hot Springs

10     Idaho Fish & Game “Take Me Fishing” Trailer, 8:00AM to 12:00Noon, Hagerman

10     Fort Hall Casino Car Show: Held in the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel Parking Lot, 9:00AM-3:00PM; All cars welcome, with Free Entry and Free Admission, Fort Hall

10     Outlaw Day: An all day family event, with a breakfast, parade, rodeo (kids events include calf riding, steer head roping and a Pig Catch; adult events include Bull Riding, Alumni Team Roping, Barrels, Poles, Rescue Race, Ribbon Race), Mud Bog Race, Street Dance and more; Richfield

11     National Red Rose Day 2017, Settlers Park, Meridian

12     “Living With Fire”, Exhibit, Idaho Museum of Natural History, Pocatello

13-27     Wood River Farmers Market: TUESDAYS, 2:00-6:00PM, Ketchum

13-27     Summer Concerts: TUESDAYS; The City of Ketchum presents the Ketch’em Alive concerts at Forest Service Park; 7:00-9:00PM; Free; Ketchum

14-17     Cherry Festival, Emmett

14-27     National Old Time Fiddlers contest and Festival, Weiser

15     Gyro Days, Wallace

15-29     Wood River Farmers Market: THURSDAYS, 2:00-6:00PM, Hailey

16-17     White Bird Rodeo, White Bird

16-17     Car d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene

16-18     MotorFest, Expo Idaho, Garden City

16-18     Chief Joseph Warrior Memorial PowWow, Lapwai

17     43rd Annual Lion’s Car Show, Emmett

17     Spinderella Bike Ride: Women’s bicycle event; see http://www.spinderellaride.com/; Pocatello

17     Idaho Fish & Game “Take Me Fishing” Trailer, 8:00AM to 11:00AM, Post Falls Park, Post Falls

17     Classic Car Show, Rexburg

17     Idaho Chariots “50 Year Reunion” and Car Gathering, Boise

17     “Bark in the Park”, Fund-raiser, Ponderosa State Park, McCall

17-18     CVRA Annual Rodeo: “Biggest Little Rodeo In Idaho”, Kamiah

17-18     Father’s Day Weekend, Silverwood Theme Park, Athol

18     Father’s Day at the Zoo, Pocatello

18     Father’s Day Fishing Derby: Entry fee $10, includes hamburger or hot dog lunch; 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Willow Bay Marina, American Falls

21,28     Farmer’s Market, Rigby

22     Family Evening Hike: Kids and parents, come join outdoor program director and environmental educator Genny Gerke as we discover plants and animals that live in the Boise Foothills and learn how to see signs of animals. This is a family program for kids 6-12 with a parent or guardian accompanying them and involves a leisurely hike of about 2 miles. Cost: $9/person; The College of Idaho

22-24     Extravadance–Dance Alliance: Kirkham Auditorium, BYU-Idaho, Rexburg

23-24     Daniel Dopps Memorial Ram PRCA Rodeo, Mountain Home

23-25     Idaho Regatta: Burley Boat Docks, Burley

24     Meridian Youth Farmers’ Market, Meridian

24     ‘June Blooms in Hope’ Quilt Show: 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Memorial Community Center, Hope

24     Idaho Days: A celebration of Idaho, held in Franklin, Idaho’s oldest town; includes Fun Run, Breakfast, Parade, History, Candy Cannon, Music, Entertainment and Fireworks; Lava Hot Springs

24     Skate Board Competition, Hailey

24     June Picnic, Craigmont

24,26     Idaho Fish & Game “Take Me Fishing” Trailer, 9:00AM to 1:00PM, Blacktail at Ririe Reservoir, Ririe

24-25     Idaho Vintage Military Vehicle Show, High Desert Harley-Davidson, Meridian

24-25     Island Showdown: Car Show and Street Races, Glenns Ferry

28     Last day to register for Idaho Senior Games, at www.seidahoseniorgames.org.

29     Yappy Hour: A tail-waggin’ good time for people and pooches alike; Bring your dog and enjoy a Panhandle Animal Shelter benefit with live music, food and beverages available for purchase, plus a fenced-in area for dogs; Free admission; donations welcome; 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Greasy Fingers Bikes N Repair, Sandpoint

30-7/1     “Celebrate Blackfoot”: Sprint Boat Races, Car Show, Snowmobile Races on the Jensen Pond, Pancake feed, lots of fun vendors, free entertainment, free baked potatoes, Ping Pong Ball Drop, and Fireworks; Come join in the fun; Jensen Grove Park, Blackfoot

30-7/2     Malad Valley Welsh Festival, Malad

30-7/2     Winchester Rodeo, Winchester