Summer is here! It’s a delight to have the kids home. We love that our home feels like the neighborhood kid’s Grand Central Station. However, it’s time to take advantage of some of the free, or nearly free, summer fun that our community has to offer!
Parks!
The city parks are free for everyone.
Here’s a list: City of Idaho Falls , City of Ammon
Free Fishing on Monday Nights!
6-9PM on Monday nights throughout the summer: More Info
Free Movies in the Parks!
City of Idaho Falls Schedule
City of Ammon Schedule
Summer Movies at Theaters!
Paramount Summer Movie Series – 12 Punch passes for $5 :: More Info
Edwards Theater/Regal Theater Summer Movie Express, $1 movies:: More Info
Free Concerts!
Tuesdays June 11 – August 27
Bank of Idaho River Concerts at Greenbelt Stage on Memorial Drive: More Info
Wednesdays May 22 – September 11
Civitan Alive After Five Concerts in Downtown Idaho Falls: More Info
Thursdays July 18 – August 22
Live United Concert Series at the Snake River Landing: More Info
Free Lunch for Kids!
Our local school districts offer Free Summer Lunch programs!
Idaho Falls Summer Food Program
District 93 Info
Splash Pads!
Ammon Splash Pad at McCowin Park
Iona Spray Park at Pioneer Park
Summer Reading Program!
At the Idaho Falls Public Library: More Info
Lake Fun!
Black Tail Lake, $5 day use: More Info
Gem Lake, free: More Info
Rigby Lake, $5 day use: More Info
Swimming Pool
Wes Deist Aquatic Center, $2-$4: More Info
City of Ammon Pool: More Info
Bike rides around the river!
Paint, hide and search for rocks!
Ice Blocking at Peterson Park or Community Park!
Sledding and Sand Play at the Sand Dunes at Sandy Downs!
Frisbee Golf at Freeman Park and McCowin Park!
Hiking Cress Creek, Menan Butte, Hells Half Acre and More!
Free Admission to the Artitorium and other Downtown Art Galleries the last Thursday Evening of Every Month!
Reed’s Dairy!
Free Petting Zoo/Farm Animal Area- Inexpensive, yummy, ice cream treats!
FINALLY…Make sure to check out our Weekend Roundup!
There are many FREE local festivals, fairs, and business events every summer in Idaho Falls.
What are we missing? Are there other free, or inexpensive, local summer activities you enjoy? Contact Us!
