Welcome to our Events and Activities Calendar! Here, you'll find a diverse range of opportunities designed to enrich the lives of veterans and their families. From educational workshops and support groups to recreational outings and community gatherings, our calendar is filled with events tailored to meet the unique needs and interests of our veteran community. Whether you're looking to connect with fellow veterans, learn new skills, or simply enjoy some time outdoors, we invite you to explore our upcoming events and join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and camaraderie of our veteran community. Check back regularly for updates and new additions to our calendar, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!
1st - God and Country Festival of the Treasure Valley – 60th Anniversary – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater, Nampa – Gates open 5:30 pm – Festival 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Fireworks at dusk by City of Nampa – Free admission – $5 per car parking – godandcountryfestival.com 2nd - Veterans Stand Down Day – Shoshone VFW Post 1675, 318 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Free clothing, blankets, hygiene items, fuel cards & grocery cards – State and County Veterans Service Officers on site – Donations of bedding, t-shirts & underwear accepted at VFW Post 1675 2nd - Magic Valley Quilts of Valor Veterans Appreciation Day – Twin Falls County West Building Main Foyer, 630 Addison Ave. W., Twin Falls – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Free open house with community resource partners – Quilt of Valor Award Ceremony with keynote speaker at 1:00 pm – Live music by Sticks & Strings – Door prizes – magicvalleyquiltsofvalor.com 4th - America250 Idaho 4th of July Parade – Community breakfast at 7:00 am in Cecil D. Andrus Park (benefiting the Veteran Entrepreneurial Alliance) 4th – Zamzow's Patriotic Parade at 9:00 am – Main Parade at 10:00 am – Idaho State Capitol, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise 4th - A Salute to America's Military – America 250 Community Event – Kimberly City Park, Kimberly – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Free barbecue hosted by Rock Creek Fire District – Live band Mr. A performing all military branch theme songs – Honor guard presentation – Questions: ceckles@cityofkimberly.org or (208) 316-3839 7th - Kilroy Coffee Klatch – Idaho's Largest Monthly Gathering of Veterans @ Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Free for all veterans 9-12th - American Legion Department of Idaho State Convention – Gowen Field, Boise 11th - Mission43 Military Spouse Workshop: Building a Responsive Core – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse, Boise – Free – Register at mission43.org 16th - Mission43 Leaders Fellowship Seminar – Two-hour evening seminar – Treasure Valley – mission43.org 18th - 2nd Annual Patriot Run 5K Fun Run – Freedom Park, Star – 8:00 am – Hosted by the City of Star, benefiting the Warhawk Air Museum – Registration $35, includes finisher medal and t-shirt – Register at warhawkairmuseum.org/event/patriot-run 25th - Steak & Bake Summer Nights – American Legion Riders Post 143, Post Falls – 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – 8 oz steak cooked to order, salad, baked potato & dessert – Tickets $25 – Buy online at pfp143.org or at Pop's Lounge at the Post – Open to the community 27th - Korean War Veterans Armistice Day – 73rd Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice (1953) 28th - National Buffalo Soldiers Day
June 2026 (All Month) - PTSD Awareness Month 2nd - Kilroy Coffee Klatch – Idaho's Largest Monthly Gathering of Veterans @ Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Free for all veterans 3-6th - Idaho VFW Department Convention – Hilton Garden Inn Boise (Spectrum), 7699 W Spectrum St., Boise – (208) 376-1000 6th - D-Day Anniversary – 82nd Anniversary of the WWII Allied Invasion of Normandy (1944) 6th - Legacy of Honor: A Night in the Hangar – WWII-Era Themed Fundraiser benefiting Idaho Honor Flight – AVCenter at Pocatello Airport, Pocatello – 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Tickets at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/legacy-of-honor or events@idahohonorflight.org – Single $75 | Couple $120 | Table for 6 $500 | Sponsorship Table $1,000 6th - Warhawk Air Museum closing early at 3:00 pm 11th - Mission43 Learn & Lead: Financial Literacy – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse, Boise 11-12th - A-10 Warthog Model Building Workshop @ Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa 12th - Women Veterans Day 14th - Flag Day 14th - U.S. Army's 251st Birthday 21st - Father's Day – Warhawk Air Museum open, all fathers get in FREE – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa 23-26th - Warhawk Air Museum Summer Camp – History, Aviation & Space Exploration – 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa 25th - 76th Anniversary of the Start of the Korean War (1950) 26th - Veteran's Appreciation Fair & Freedom 250 Celebration – Boise VA Medical Center, 500 W. Fort Street, Boise – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Free, family friendly – Veteran organization representatives, dunk tank, live music, lawn games, BBQ food, prizes – Booth/questions: Tammy at (208) 422-1175 or tammy.lanning2@va.gov 27th - Breakfast Special – VFW Post 1675, 318 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn – 7:30 am – 10:30 am – Public welcome – Huckleberry pancakes, pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, coffee, milk, OJ – Adults $6 | Kids under 12 $4 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $20 – Take-out available upon request 27th - National PTSD Awareness Day 30th - Grateful Warriors Veterans (OGW) – 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – The Center for HOPE, 530 E Anderson St., Idaho Falls
5th - Community Information Resource Fair - Twin Falls 7th - Patriot Run (or walk) in Star, 8 am7-8th - Annual Gowen Field Military History Days @ Idaho Military Museum, 10 am - 4 pm9-10th - Free ASIST Suicide Prevention, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days), Training Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall, 1101 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 8360512th - Community Information Resource Fair - Post Falls14th - Caregiver Conference, CSI Fine Arts Theater check in 8:30 am - American Legion Post 7 Golf Tournament - Jerome15th - Father's Day Car Show, Post Falls
7th - Exploring Care and Support Services for Dementia 26th - Memorial Day Flyover – May 26, 2025 | Warhawk Air Museum Tribute23rd - Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial – Memorial Day Weekend 2025 | Pocatello, ID 23rd - Flag placement for Vets at Fielding Cemetery 9 am24th - Run To Remember - Century High School in Pocatello - 10 am24th - 0900 Flag placement for Vets at Rose Hill 0930 Dedication at Lewisville Cemetery (Jefferson County)25th - 0900 Flag placement for Vets at Rose Hill Cemetery 1200 Dignified Flag Disposal – Field Of Honor 1300 Battle Cross Ceremony – Field Of Honor 1315 Tolling of Boats (USSVI) – Field Of Honor 1400 Flag folding and etiquette – Field Of Honor26th - Memorial Day Ceremony - Idaho State Veterans Cemetery 0800 Flag raising at War Memorial on the river 0830 Flag raising at Fielding Memorial Cemetery 0900 Flag raising at Rose Hill Cemetery (Main ceremony) 1000 Flag raising at Ammon Cemetery/VFW Iona 1025 Reading of names at Vietnam Memorial 1100 Flag raising at Lincoln Cemetery/VFW Ucon 1200 Posting of Colors – Field Of Honor 1200 Flag raising at New Sweden - VFW 1500 Moment of Silence – Home Depot
12th - 11th Annual Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ride and BBQ - Twin Falls City Park21-23rd - Team River Runner Clinic - Payette River
13th - Veteran Stand Down, 11am -6pm, Clearwater River Casino16th - Snake River Elk's Veterans BBQ - Jerome 12-2 pm @Lodge in Jerome24th - Honoring the Hero 202 Sergeant First Class Dustin Ard Commemorative Steel Competition27-29th - Idaho County and Post Service Officer Training - Boise
5th - Idaho Women Veterans Memorial Dedication - Boise17th - Boise VAMC Mental Health Summit 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (VIRTUAL)20th - Fall Harvest Carnival @Idaho State Veterans Home Post Falls 1:30-3:30 pm25th - Veteran Resource Symposium 9am - 12 pm (208) 772-7994 to register
11th - Mid Winter Conference - Best Western Coeur d' Alene
March 7 - March 10Mid-Winter Conference Crystal Gateway Marriott1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 Telephone: 1.800.266.9432 or 1.703.920.3230 Group Name: Disabled American Veterans $213 Single/Double March 12 - March Veterans Luncheon - check out https://happydayrestaurants.com/vets-club/ for more informationMarch 17 - Rosie the Riveter Day @ Warhawk MuseumMarch 19 - Veterans Rock! - 11am - 1:30pm MDT - Idaho State University 921 South 8th Avenue Pocatello, ID 83209March 26 - Veteran Memorial Spring Clean - 11:30am - 1pm MDT at Southeast Idaho Veterans Memorial, 3101 Avenue of the Chiefs Pocatello, ID 83204March 28 - Veteran Memorial Spring Clean - 1 - 2:30pm MDT at Idaho Gold Star Families Memories Monument, 1775 Gold Star Drive, Pocatello, Idaho Pocatello, ID 83204March 29 - Recognition of Vietnam War Veterans