Happy weekend, Idaho Falls! In today’s happening-today edition: A fireworks farewell, a state-title soccer run, and a family fun run and carnival + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
End of a local tradition: Frank VanderSloot says this Fourth of July will mark the final Melaleuca Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls, a 31-minute, nearly 19,000-shell fireworks show choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack -- see the fireworks farewell.
A fresh dining makeover: Tche Brazilian Steakhouse reopened as Rodizio Grill in Idaho Falls, unveiling renovations, more meats and variety, plus seasonal specials like Rodizio OnFire and Cheese Fest, owner Dean Leavitt said -- see the new Rodizio menu.
A milestone for local players: Idaho Falls Football Club clinched a state title and will represent Idaho at July’s U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in Tennessee, one last run together before the roster splits -- see the nationals-bound squad.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your backyard escape: Caribou-Targhee National Forest is basically Idaho Falls’ giant rec room, with trails to wander, rivers to fish, camp spots to claim, and snow-ready terrain when winter hits. When chores can wait, grab a thermos, pick a direction, and let the mountains steal your stress.
Indoor golf, dialed in: Fairway 54 Idaho Falls runs on Golfzon simulators with moving swing plates, auto-teeing, and realistic turf so your range time actually transfers to the course. Grab a private bay this week for focused reps or a friendly skins game and keep your swing in midseason form even when the weather says otherwise.
Seafood that hits right: Whether you're craving fresh oysters, a solid sushi roll, or something from the grill, Smokin Fins - Idaho Falls nails that laid back, let’s just eat vibe. Tip for this week, share the Lobster Tots or Key Lime Calamari then let a cocktail tie the whole thing together.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Ultimate Rummage Sale @ Eastern Idaho Yard & Garage Sale | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Clear your trunk, the neighborhood is staging a 30-family rummage free-for-all, the kind where you find grandma's Pyrex, a barely used air fryer, and that lamp you didn't know you needed. Cash and Venmo keep it civilized, haggling keeps it fun.
🚗 Eastern Idaho VMCCA Annual Swap Meet & Car Show @ Shelley City Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – If you've been waiting for a sign to ogle shiny fenders without committing to a new project, this is it. The Eastern Idaho VMCCA swap meet rolls out local classics, chatty gearheads, and vendor treasure hunts, equal parts nostalgia, elbow grease, and small-town bragging rights.
🛒 Sidewalk Sale on B Street @ Healing Hands Metaphysical Store | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – B Street turns into a sidewalk treasure hunt, one block from the farmers market, so you can snag your greens, then browse for the fun stuff. Local makers, deals, and the kind of people-watching that pairs nicely with a latte, patience, and sensible shoes.
🏃 Family Fun Run and Carnival @ The Waterfront at Snake River Landing | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether you run like you mean it or stroll for the snacks, the Family Fun Run and Carnival at Snake River Landing packs a 5K and 1-mile, firefighter and mascot races, a vehicle show, and food trucks. Big fun, bigger heart, benefiting RMHC of Idaho.
🧘 Summer Solstice Yoga Event @ Xhale Resort & Spa | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Salute the longest day of the year with a sun-kissed yoga flow at Xhale Resort & Spa, our town’s prettiest excuse to skip yard work. Club Apple’s tag-team instructors keep it bright, breezy, and blissful, and yes, members are free, non-members just five bucks.
🏛 Summer 2026 Expo @ Idaho State University | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Head to the ISU Idaho Falls campus for a proper summer sampler: local vendors, food trucks, raffle baskets, and family fun you can actually enjoy. Browse, chat, snack, repeat, then call it community service, and head home feeling smug, sun-kissed, and loaded with tote bags.
🎵 Eddie B @ Civitan Plaza | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Catch Eddie B of Conviction Ministries on the Greenbelt at Civitan Plaza. Pair the tunes with dinner at Snake Bite, Pie Hole, or Rib & Chop House, because we prefer our concerts walkable, our dinner hot, and our bedtime reasonable. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Idaho Falls report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 48°F — Precip: 35%
A chance of rain between 8am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 7 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 2 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 48°F — Precip: 2%
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