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08/21/2024

08/20/2024

The 2024 Concerts on Broadway live concert series will kick off this Saturday night at 7:00 pm with a FREE CONCERT in Meridian City Hall's outdoor plaza. Afrosonics, a unique collective of musicians from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, South America and North America, will bring original music with an infusion of rock, country, jazz, and opera. Food and beverage will be available from the Culinary Nerd food truck, Hip-Pop Hurray gourmet popcorn, and Loose Screw Beer. Bring your folding chairs or lawn blankets and let's get this party started!

Presented by the Meridian Arts Commission and Investment Resources of America. https://meridiancity.org/arts-culture-history/concerts-on-broadway/

08/16/2024

Avoid a potentially costly fine by keeping your dog(s) on leash when you're out and about. And don't forget to carry poo-poo bags, in case you-know-what!

08/14/2024

ONE FREE CONCERT -- THREE GREAT BANDS! Join us this Friday night for the finale of our Bri Kleiner Park Live summer concert series. This final show, curated by the Boise Blues Society, will be a mini blue festival featuring three of the valley's very best blues bands. The music begins at 7:00 pm at the Kleiner Park Bandshell in Meridian. Invite your friends and let's end the season in style! (Don't forget your folding chairs or lawn blankets!)

08/05/2024

NEWS RELEASE: Meridian’s Concerts on Broadway Outdoor Music Series Returns with a Trio of Free Concerts - https://mailchi.mp/meridiancity/concertsonbroadway2024

08/02/2024

Join us tomorrow night from 7:00-9:00 pm as the Latin/Funk/Soul band ORALE fills the Kleiner Park Amphitheater with crazy-cool music as they headline our next-to-last FREE Bri Kleiner Park Live outdoor concert. Bring whatever you need to stay cool, comfy and hydrated and let's get ready to party... ORALE style!! Bonus -- A gyro food truck will be present at tomorrow's concert! Presented by Bri with support from Connections Credit Union and the City of Meridian. meridiancity.org/kleinerparklive

07/30/2024

Enjoy a double dose of fun this Friday night -- Start your evening off by enjoying applewood smoked salmon and all the fixins at the annual Meridian Fire Salmon BBQ at Kleiner Park's Shelter B-1 beginning at 5:00 pm. Then head over to the bandshell to enjoy the free Bri Kleiner Park Live concert from 7:00 - 9:00 pm featuring a lively fusion of Latin, Motown and Soul by Orale! It doesn't get much better than that! (Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome at the concert, but probably not at the salmon BBQ.)

07/27/2024

Sometimes it doesn’t matter how strong, tough and confident you look; you just need your Pooh bear.

07/23/2024

When you ask your bestie to guard your slushie…

07/17/2024

NEW START TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT -- To offer more shade for both the band and the concert attendees, we are shifting this Friday's Bri Kleiner Park Live concert to 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
How much difference can 30 minutes make? If it means not standing in the direct sunlight, it can make a huge difference.
We don't want to melt anyone!

07/10/2024

SNOW CONES & FROSTY TREATS -- Eight of Meridian's city parks currently have concession stands or snow cone shacks. They are: Settlers, Tully, Kleiner, Storey, Bear Creek, Discovery, Keith Bird, and Heroes. Hours of operation may vary at each park, but hopefully this list will give you a good head start on your search for cold, refreshing treats!

07/05/2024

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT TONIGHT -- Come groove along with Smooth Avenue tonight at 7:00 pm in the Kleiner Park Bandshell! Well-behaved dog on leash are welcome, too, but please be very mindful of the heat for them (avoid hot pavement, bring dog water, etc.) Bri Kleiner Park Live is presented by Bri with sponsorship support from Connections Credit Union. meridiancity.org/kleinerparklive Photo credit: Ken Levy

07/03/2024

To help keep 911 lines open for emergencies, Ada County Dispatch has enabled a temporary text line for non-emergency fireworks related calls.
To text Ada County Dispatch about a non-emergency fireworks related issue, please text 208-314-9395.
If you can't text, you can call our non-emergency line at 208-377-6790.
If there is a fire, criminal incident or medical emergency, please call 911.

07/02/2024

With Meridian's Fourth of July Celebration in Storey Park and Meridian Speedway races taking place this Thursday, things might be wild and crazy and parking spots will be few and far between at the dog park. Additionally, the dog park will close thirty minutes before dark on that evening as it's located in the professional fireworks' "fall zone." Please plan your visit accordingly or consider taking your dogs to Discovery Park's dog park instead. Or, better yet, join the fun! Details are here: meridiancity.org/independence-day

06/27/2024

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06/26/2024

Live music will be a big part of Meridian's Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4, in Storey Park (205 E. Franklin Road). Red Light Challenge and Stef & The Groove are both well-known for their super-fun playlists and highly danceable beats. This annual gathering, with lots of great food trucks, will take place in the park from 4:00 pm until the professional fireworks display begins at approximately 10:20 pm. Hope to see you there, but remember to leave your personal fireworks at home! https://meridiancity.org/parks/special-events/independence-day/

06/19/2024

FREE CONCERT FRIDAY NIGHT -- There will be singin' and dancin' and movin' to the goovin' this Friday night at 7:00 pm at the Kleiner Park Bandshell as we present our second Bri Kleiner Park Live concert featuring Guilty Pleasure! Bring what you need to be comfy, dig your toes into the cool grass, and prepare to enjoy the greatest dance hits from the 1960s to today! Presented by Bri, Connections Credit Union, and the City of Meridian. meridiancity.org/kleinerparklive

06/18/2024

The 95th Annual Meridian Dairy Days begins this week! It's filled with family-fun events that pay tribute to our community's rich heritage as a dairy town. You can find lots of useful information about this year's festivities, including the full schedule of events, at dairydays.org. Enjoy this event that's outstanding in its field!

06/13/2024

Food trucks, live music, and a professional fireworks display will highlight the City of Meridian's annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4th from 4:00-10:30pm in Storey Park (205 E. Franklin Road). Music will be provided by Red Light Challenge (5-7pm) and Stef & The Groove (7:30-10:30pm) and six food and treat providers will be on site. The fireworks show will begin at approximately 10:20 pm. (Please leave your personal fireworks at home.) Learn more at: https://meridiancity.org/parks/special-events/independence-day/

06/12/2024

Please be on the look-out for symptoms of heat exhaustion in your dog this summer. Here are the most common signs and what to do if your dog exhibits them...

06/12/2024

Having a five-second rule about eating food dropped on the floor doesn’t really mean much when you have a two-second dog. 🫤

06/11/2024

Fly the coop and bring the baby birdies to our FREE outdoor showing of Migration at this Friday's Sparklight Movie Night in Meridian's Settlers Park! The movie begins at dusk on our giant inflatable screen. You'll want to feather your nest with folding chairs, lawn blankets, and favorite movie snacks... hopefully not worms or birdseed! The park's concession stand will be open, as well. Don't forget, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who plans to remain at the movie with them. Special thanks to this week's movie sponsor RC Willey! meridiancity.org/movienight

06/11/2024

TOMORROW -- Please help us replenish Meridian Parks & Recreation Care Enough to Share Youth Financial Assistance Fund by purchasing a delicious hot or cold beverage from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck. Travelin’ Tom’s will be parked on Broadway Avenue by Meridian City Hall from 7 – 11 am every Tuesday in June, beginning tomorrow! They'll donate $1 for every beverage they sell to this worthwhile cause which helps local kids afford our summer camps, classes and swimming lessons.

06/07/2024

FIND THE FUN! Here are a few fun FREE options beginning tonight:

Tonight (Friday) at 7:00 pm there will be a free Bri Kleiner Park Live concert at the Kleiner Park Bandshell featuring classic rock by Jimmy River and The Groovers. Tonight the Meltz grilled cheese food truck will be in Kleiner Park, as will the Mountain Berry Bowls truck serving acai smoothie bowls.

Tomorrow (Saturday), the Meridian Main Street Market will run from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in Meridian City Hall's outdoor plaza with vendors, live music, food and beverage, and more!

Tomorrow is also Idaho's Free Fishing Day and Idaho Fish and game will have their Take Me Fishing trailer by the Kleiner Park ponds from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm where you can give fishing a try with their loaner equipment and bait.

Kleiner Park will be filled with cool cars from10:00 am - 3:00 pm tomorrow (Saturday) as the Treasure Valley Mustang and Ford Club presents their huge Saturday in the Park show-and-shine.

Saturday is also Gene Kleiner Day, the day Meridian shows its appreciation to the man who donated Kleiner Park to the City of Meridian. We'll celebrate with a 4:00 pm concert at the Kleiner Park Bandshell by the Meridian Symphony Orchestra. (New time this year = 4:00 pm!)

Note: If you're attending either of the concerts, please bring a folding chair or lawn blanket. Picnics, adult beverages, and well-behaved dogs on leash are also welcome.

Learn more about these and other events taking place in Meridian by visiting the Community Calendar at meridiancity.org/calendar

06/05/2024

FREE FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS return to the Kleiner Park Bandshell beginning this Friday as the classic rockers Jimmy River & The Groovers take the stage at 7:00 pm. The Bri Kleiner Park Live concert series will offer free outdoor concerts at the bandshell every other Friday evening for a total of six concerts by six different bands. Bring folding chairs or lawn blankets, favorite foods and beverages, and maybe even your dancing shoes! Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome, too! Learn more at: meridiancity.org/kleinerparklive Presented by Bri and co-hosted by Connections Credit Union and the City of Meridian.

06/04/2024

Please help us replenish Meridian Parks & Recreation Care Enough to Share Youth Financial Assistance Fund by purchasing a delicious hot or cold beverage from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck. Travelin’ Tom’s will be parked on Broadway Avenue by Meridian City Hall from 7 – 11 am every Tuesday in June, beginning tomorrow! He’ll donate $1 for every beverage he sells to this worthwhile cause which helps local kids afford summer camps, classes and swimming lessons.