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Nampa, ID
132Events this week
34Free things to do
84New spots
83New stories

● Checked Monday, October 19, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Nampa

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 132 events, day by day →

Spanish and English Storytime

Tuesday 10:30am · Caldwell Public Library · Free

Open Studios: Play

Tuesday 3pm · JUMP Boise · Free

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Tuesday 5:30pm · Nampa Public Library

Peer-led Reentry Orientation

Tuesday 5:30pm · Boise

The Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights

Tuesday 7pm · The Civic Center

New in Nampa

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

Catch and Release Camo

Sporting Goods

Gear up smart: Catch and Release Camo is Moosie’s camo brand, built from 30+ years chasing tags across Idaho and beyond, with gear that’s tested, tough, and actually affordable.

catchandrelease.us ↗

Bent Corners Used Books

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Book hunt, upgraded: Whether you’re chasing a vintage paperback, a juicy mystery, or something for the kiddo’s bedtime, Bent Corners Used Books is a cozy, clean, and wonderfully organized treasure trove of over 50,000 reads.

bentcornersbooks.com ↗

Elevate Mind Body Studios

Health & Wellness

Strong then chill: Elevate Mind Body Studios pairs sweat with recovery, so you can hit Mat Pilates or Bootcamp, then unplug with float therapy, halotherapy, red light therapy, or a quick House of Skin facial.

elevatemindbodystudios.com ↗

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Most read in Nampa

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

  1. Homecoming game canceled amid police probe

    The Boise School District has cancelled the Timberline High School homecoming football game and parade due to an investigation by Boise police into a Snapchat group allegedly involved football players and athletes.

    Full story at idahopress.com ↗

  2. Since 1938, The Same Idaho Rodeo Grounds Have Filled Every Summer With Cowboys And Families

    The Snake River Stampede Rodeo, one of Idaho's largest summer rodeos, has been held every summer since 1938.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

  3. Old Gas Station Signs And Car Memorabilia Cover The Walls Of This Idaho Café Built Inside A Former Service Station

    The Garage Café in Notus, a quiet farm community in Canyon County, Idaho, was built inside a former service station.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

  4. This Old-School Idaho Drive-In Still Shows Double Features Of Current Movies At Great Prices

    The Terrace Drive-In Theatre and Events Center in Caldwell, Idaho, has been showing films since the 1950s and still offers double features and classic snacks.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

  5. Inside Saint Alphonsus’ Nampa expansion as hospital works to grow care and physician training

    Saint Alphonsus Medical Center–Nampa is expanding its Nampa hospital with a new seven-story tower and two additional floors above the existing facility, more than doubling its size.

    Full story at kivitv.com ↗

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