Good morning, Idaho Falls.

Duck season officially opened in Idaho Falls as the Rotary Club started duck sales during its 34th annual Greenbelt Duck Race to raise funds for the greenbelt and Heritage Park.

The event will run on August 8 and 9, and a duck drop at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday — with 30,000 ducks released into the Snake River and the first duck to cross winning a 2025 Kia K4 from Stones Kia— will feature classic cars, live music and speed boat races.

Funland at the Zoo will open for the season tomorrow, May 23rd, offering families classic rides, snacks and fun near the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park.

The park will operate Mondays from noon to 8 p.m. and Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Labor Day weekend.

Organizers from the Idaho Falls Rotary Club announced that the 34th annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race will have a pre-race event on August 8 at 6 p.m. and the race on August 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the event will include a duck drop near The Falls overlook, live music, free food and a grand prize of a 2025 Kia K4 donated by Stone’s Kia to raise funds for improvements to the River Walk and Heritage Park.

Idaho Falls Police are searching for juvenile runaway Cordell Kenworthy (17, 6 ft tall, 160 lb) who was last seen wearing a black hoodie, plaid coat and carrying a yellow backpack at his home on May 19 around 9:30 p.m., and they urge anyone with information to call Police Dispatch (208-529-1200).

Surfers Swim Meet Closure

6-10 p.m. — Wes Deist Aquatic Center — Closed for event — The Aquatic Center will host a Surfers Swim Meet during this time.

Mud Club

10-11 a.m. — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho — Cost info not provided — Unearth the joys of creating with clay and construct fun pottery on Saturdays.

Memorial Day Public & Lap Swim

1-6 p.m. — Wes Deist Aquatic Center — Regular admission applies — Celebrate Memorial Day with a special public and lap swim event at the aquatic center.

Idaho Falls Chukars Opening Day Match

7:05-10:30 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the season opener with a thrilling game and a fireworks show to wrap it up.

Maximizing Social Security and Understanding Medicare

7:15-8:45 p.m. — Club Apple — Free entry — Discover essential tips to enhance your retirement planning and navigate Social Security and Medicare effectively.

Idaho Falls Chukars vs Billings Mustangs

7:05-10 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Enjoy a night of baseball excitement as the Chukars take on the Mustangs.

Billings Mustangs vs. Idaho Falls Chukars

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Enjoy a night of baseball with the Chukars on the best night of the week!

Party for the Planet: Earth Day Celebration

10 a.m. — Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park — Free entry — Celebrate the planet with educational stations and hands-on activities at the zoo.

Idaho’s Best Barberfest

8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. — The DEC - The Downtown Event Center — Admission details to be determined — Experience skill and style at the Barber Event of the Year in Idaho Falls.

Zoo Typhoon Summer Camp for Ages 8-9

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Education Center, Idaho Falls, ID — $130 — Experience animal training and create your own zoo in this adventurous summer camp.