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Meridian, ID
122Events this week
26Free things to do
89New spots
90New stories

● Checked Friday, October 9, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Meridian

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 122 events, day by day →

GemState 208 Market - Grand Finale - October

Saturday 9am · Farm Estates Park - 1450 N. Massey Ave., Kuna, ID, United States, Idaho 83634

Bonsai 101 Workshop

Saturday 10am · Franz Witte Garden Center

Rise & Riffs

Saturday 10am · Dunkley Music

PAWS for Mental Wellness

Saturday 10am · Storey Park

Preservation Idaho WalkAbout

Saturday 10am · Basque Museum & Cultural Center

New in Meridian

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Antigua Coffee Company

Restaurants

Coffee worth lingering over: Family-owned and proudly Meridian, Antigua Coffee Company turns everyday coffee runs into a mini Latin American escape, with rich brews, flaky pastries, and comforting, authentic Latin American cuisine that tastes homemade.

antiguacoffeeus.com ↗

Olivia Nails & Spa

Beauty

Your next nail upgrade: Olivia Nails & Spa focuses on professional nail care, relaxing spa services, plus waxing and eyelash extensions, all delivered by a friendly team that actually listens.

olivianailsspameridianid.com ↗

Two Mustard Seeds Women's Resale Boutique

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Thrift with heart: Clean out your closet cravings at Two Mustard Seeds Women's Resale Boutique, a nonprofit resale spot for women's clothing and accessories where every cute find helps fund teen education in Kenya through the local nonprofit Expansion International.

twomustardseeds.org ↗

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Most read in Meridian

The five stories Meridian readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. New Costco coming to south Meridian with new traffic signals ahead of November opening

    Construction is underway for a new Costco warehouse near Meridian Road and Lake Hazel Road in south Meridian, Idaho, bringing a warehouse, gas station and over 900 parking spaces to the area.

    Full story at kivitv.com ↗

  2. One of Fashion's Hottest Brands Opens in Meridian on Friday

    The Village at Meridian, the most premiere shopping mall anywhere in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, is set to open up its expansion with a fashion brand that has never opened up in Idaho.

    Full story at 1035kissfmboise.com ↗

  3. Alo opens at the Village at Meridian expansion, with 15 more retailers on the way

    Alo has opened its doors at the Village at Meridian expansion in Idaho, marking the first of 16 new stores set to open at the expanded center.

    Full story at kivitv.com ↗

  4. This Idaho Night Rodeo Draws Whole Generations Of Fans And Cowboys From Across The Northwest

    The Caldwell Night Rodeo Grounds in Caldwell, Idaho, attracts hundreds of fans and Cowboys from across the Northwest.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

  5. Idaho Renaissance Faire returns to the Treasure Valley this October

    The Idaho Renaissance Faire is set to return to the Treasure Valley in October, with a theme of “Festival of Fools” inspired by the Italian Renaissance.

    Full story at idahonews.com ↗

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