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Summer is just around the corner, and East Idaho is already buzzing with excitement! 🌞🎉 From live music and dance recitals to laser tag, proms, and drive-in movies, there’s something for everyone this weekend. Whether you're looking for family fun, a night out with friends, or a unique local experience, May 16–18 is packed with can't-miss events across the region. Let’s dive in! ⬇️

Upcoming Excitement

🎬 We’re beyond excited for another amazing season at the Motor Vu Drive-In in Idaho Falls! 🚗🍿 There’s nothing better than watching your favorite movies under the stars with a tub of popcorn and your crew.

Support this local gem, make some memories, and don’t forget—snacks taste better in your car! 🎥✨
Give them a follow 👉 Motor Vu Drive-In for showtimes and updates!

📍 Downey

May 16 (Fri)

• 🧬 KB ANGEL: Byington Reunion 2025
  ⏰ 8AM–12PM
  📍 Downata Hot Springs
  Event Info

📍 Idaho Falls

May 16 (Fri)

• 🪓 Bullseye Battle – On Target Axe Throwing
  ⏰ 4PM–10PM
  📍 On Target Axe Throwing, 250 S Woodruff Ave
  Facebook Event

• 👯‍♀️ Dance Depot Recital (Show 1 & 2)
  ⏰ 4:30PM & 7:00PM
  📍 Frontier Center
  Tickets & Info

• 🔨 Metal@TheHeart: The Fire Within
  ⏰ 7:00PM
  📍 The Heart Events, 755 S Capital Ave
  Event Info

• 🎭 Comedy Night with Tre Lamb
  ⏰ 7:00PM–9:00PM
  📍 The DEC
  Event Info

• 🦕 Museum After Dark: Laser Tag! (21+)
  ⏰ 6PM–10PM
  📍 Museum of Idaho
  Event Info

May 17 (Sat)

• 👯‍♀️ Dance Depot Recital (Show 3 & 4)
  ⏰ 1:00PM & 5:00PM
  📍 Frontier Center
  Tickets & Info

• 💃 Eagle Rock Dance: Legends, Icons, and Superstars
  ⏰ Shows at 11AM, 1:45PM, 4:30PM, 7:15PM
  📍 Colonial Theater
  Details & Teams

• 👻 Halfway to Halloween Costume Party
  ⏰ 8PM
  📍 545 Shoup Ave
  Facebook Event

• 🎩 26th Annual 2nd Chance Prom
  ⏰ 8PM–11PM
  📍 The Waterfront at Snake River Landing
  Ticket Info

May 18 (Sun)

• 🧙 Healing Hands’ Witches Market #1
  ⏰ 11AM–4PM
  📍 Healing Hands Metaphysical Store
  Facebook Event

• 🎸 Seether – The Surface Seems So Far Tour
  ⏰ 7PM
  📍 Mountain America Center
  Ticket Info

📍 Pocatello

May 16 (Fri)

• 🎶 Hal Waldram Live
  ⏰ 6PM–10PM
  📍 Goody’s Deli, 905 S 5th Ave
  Bandsintown

• 💇‍♀️ Purdy in Pink Salon Grand Opening
  ⏰ 12PM
  📍 1000 Pocatello Creek Rd Suite S4
  Facebook Event

May 17 (Sat)

• 🎭 Cosplay Party at Clydesdale Bar & Lounge
  ⏰ 10PM–2AM
  📍 655 N 5th Ave
  Facebook Event

📍 Lava Hot Springs

May 16 (Fri)

• 🎶 Hecktor Pecktor Live Music
  ⏰ 6PM–10PM
  📍 Eruption Brewery & Bistro
  Event Link

📍 Fort Hall

May 18 (Sun)

• 🎸 The Bellamy Brothers Concert
  ⏰ 7PM–10PM
  📍 777 Bannock Trail
  Event Info

📍 Idaho Falls
🌻 Idaho Falls Farmers Market
📅 Saturdays, 9AM - 2PM (May–October)
📍 Memorial Drive, Idaho Falls

📍 Iona
🍅 Iona Farmers Market
📅 Thursdays, 4PM - 8PM (June–September)
📍 3548 N Main St, Iona, ID 83427

📍 Pocatello
🛒 Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
📅 Saturdays, 9AM - 1PM
📍 Historic Downtown, 435 W. Center Street

📍 Rexburg
🥕 Rexburg Farmers Market
📅 Fridays, 4PM - 8PM (May 9 – Sept 26)
📍 452 West 2nd North, Rexburg, ID 83440

That’s a wrap for this week! 🎉
That wraps up an unforgettable weekend lineup here in East Idaho! 🎉 Whether you’re jamming out to live music, cheering on local dancers, or hitting up a cosplay party, there’s no shortage of ways to make memories. Be sure to support these awesome local events, and we’ll see you back next week with even more ways to enjoy the community we love. 💛

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