Good Day
Idaho Falls
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Idaho Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Snake River Animal Shelter at 3000 Lindsay Boulevard is offering 12 pets for adoption including Cherry, an 8-month-old pit bull-lab mix, and Chatty Kathy, a 2-year-old shorthair cat - the shelter is open Tuesday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday until 5 p.m. East Idaho News
- ➤ United Way of Southeast Idaho and the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund joined other groups at a community resource fair at the Museum of Clean Event Hall during Strengthening Families Month to boost awareness of local family resources; booths from city agencies and nonprofits offered help including free health services. KPVI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sounds Choir staged its concert-style production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame on Thursday and will reprise it today at Thunder Ridge Performing Arts Center (featuring a 39-piece orchestra and a 70-person choir) with music from Disney’s 1996 film. KXPI
- ➤ Former Ammon mayor Sean Coletti leads Idaho Falls Opera Theatre’s production of Puccini’s 'Gianni Schicchi & Buoso’s Ghost.' The show runs April 10, 11, and 13 at the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts in English, set in Florence, Italy in 1299 + offers a fun twist on tradition. East Idaho News
- ➤ The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho will open its Young at Art Exhibition on April 4 with free admission and an art project + a Second District Congressional Art Competition showcasing high school work; the winning piece will be announced at a reception on April 8 at 5:30 p.m. KPVI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ District 91 officials said every student receives a full meal today regardless of unpaid lunch balances; the district currently carries about $38,000 in unpaid accounts & the general fund will cover these costs while families can apply for free or reduced-price meals. KXPI
- ➤ College of Eastern Idaho + INL are launching a summer dual-credit program for local high schoolers to earn college credits while exploring STEM fields. The program runs June 2 to July 23 at the CEI campus and features an info session April 13 at 7 p.m. for interested families. KXPI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Idaho Public Health hosted a Block Fest event on Apr. 2 in Idaho Falls to spotlight the role of families in healthy communities, and will hold another event on Apr. 8 at the Madison County Library in Rexburg for families to explore, play, and learn. KPVI
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Coffee and Caregivers
10 AM – 4 PM — Sensory Getaway — Free entry — Connect with fellow caregivers while enjoying beverages as your children play.
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Agent of Choice in East Idaho
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Keller Williams Realty East Idaho — Free attendance — Discover how to leverage AI to become the preferred real estate agent in your area.
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Odyssey Chamber Orchestra: Series 5 Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m. — The Downtown Event Center — Tickets $10 — Experience a night of delightful melodies with the Odyssey Chamber Orchestra.
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Rita Richardson Live Performance
6 p.m. — Idaho Brewing Company — Check Rita's latest tunes and enjoy a vibrant live music evening.
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Idaho Falls Egg Relay Park Day
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Sugar Mill Park — Free entry — Celebrate spring with egg-citing outdoor games and a chance to win awesome prizes.
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Write Over Here
7-8 p.m. — Idaho Falls Public Library — Free entry — Engage in writing advice and discussions on craft with fellow enthusiasts.
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Free Veterans Social
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Guns N Gear — Free entry — Mingle with local veterans and enjoy a night of camaraderie and shared experiences.
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Idaho Falls Surf Swap
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Idaho Water Sports — Discounts available — Find amazing deals on surf gear and connect with fellow water sports enthusiasts at this community-focused swap.
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Linocut Printmaking Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — Material cost may apply — Create your own relief prints while exploring seasonal design concepts.
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2026 Ice Gala - Masquerade Fundraiser
6:30-11:59 p.m. — Idaho Falls, ID Elks Lodge #1087 — Fundraiser event — Enjoy a night of mystery with live music, dinner, and dancing at the masquerade ball.
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