Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
Good morning, Idaho Falls.
Melaleuca announced that the 32nd Annual Freedom Celebration will take place on July 4 at Snake River Landing—featuring 18,715 fireworks in a 31-minute display—while drawing over 200,000 spectators and including a full day of family activities with a coordinated traffic plan managed by local law enforcement. The event, which honors America’s heroes, continues to grow into one of the nation’s top fireworks shows.
Since 1968, East Idaho Community Action Partnership has provided essential help—offering services such as Head Start, energy bill assistance, and housing support—to families and seniors in east Idaho.
CEO John Radford said the nonprofit helps lift people out of crisis and build a stronger future in our community.
Thirty Idaho Falls teens from the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leaders program are in Florida to learn leadership, science and history from experts at Disney and NASA.
This week they visited the Kennedy Space Center — where they saw the historic Space Shuttle Atlantis.
Idaho now officially recognizes June 18 as USS Idaho Day after Mayor Rebecca Casper presented the proclamation at the annual AIC conference; the proclamation will be displayed on the USS Idaho—a Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine scheduled to join the fleet in 2026.
Ogden Raptors vs Idaho Falls Chukars
1-4 p.m. — Melaleuca Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring local teams while supporting a charitable cause.
Idaho Falls Retro X 3 Convention
June 20-21 — Idaho Falls — Entry fee may apply — Celebrate pop culture with toys, comics, video games, and cosplay.
Zoo Typhoon Summer Camp for Teens
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Education Center, Idaho Falls, ID — $160 — Experience animal training and create a zoo from scratch at this fun and educational summer camp.
Summer River Concerts: Jazz House Big Band
7-8 p.m. — Greenbelt Stage — Free entry — Enjoy local and regional jazz sounds in a lovely riverside setting.
RizeX Annual Golf Tournament
8 AM – 2 PM — Sand Creek Golf Course — Entry fee applies — Participate in the annual RizeX Golf Tournament with a shotgun start and enjoy lunch and awards afterward.
Bat Night At the Zoo
8:30 PM — Education Center, 2725 Carnival Way, Idaho Falls, ID — $6.00 for participants over 2 years — Discover the world of bats with experts in a nighttime zoo adventure filled with interactive displays and activities for the whole family.
The Prince of Egypt Musical
7-11 p.m. — Frontier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $88 — Experience the stunning musical adaptation of an epic tale.
Prince of Egypt – The Musical
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Frontier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $88 — Experience the magic of 'The Prince of Egypt' through captivating performances.
OCD Live Music Night
12 AM — The Celt Pub & Grill — No cover charge — Listen to all your favorite hits live with OCD!
The Prince of Egypt
7-11 p.m. — Frontier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $88 — Experience the captivating story of Moses in this acclaimed musical adaptation.
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