Kuna’s summer calendar can look deceptively open at first glance. The bigger local plans are not spread evenly across every weekend. They bunch together around a few dates, often within the same downtown and Greenbelt area.
That is the key to planning the rest of summer 2026.
Instead of searching for something new every Friday, circle three blocks now: July 25, August 1 and 2, and August 14. Those are the dates when Kuna stacks music, food, outdoor activities, and community events closely enough to fill more than a single evening.
The short version: Save these dates
| Date | Main plan | Timing | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 25 | Farmers Alley Market and Greenbelt Groove Fest | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., then 6 to 11 p.m. | 189 N. Linder Avenue and the Greenbelt behind City Hall |
| Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2 | Kuna Days | Saturday at 9 a.m. through Sunday at 3 p.m. | Bernie Fisher Park and nearby downtown event sites |
| Friday, August 14 | Popsicles with the Mayor and “Lilo & Stitch” | 1 to 3 p.m., then the movie at dusk | Kuna Splash Pad, followed by the Moonlight Movie |
Supporting dates include Farmers Alley Market on August 8 and August 22. A new pair of exhibits also opens at the Kuna Arts and History Center on July 24.
Start with the hub, not the event list
Much of Kuna’s summer activity concentrates around a compact set of familiar landmarks:
- Bernie Fisher Park: 201 W. Main Street
- Kuna Splash Pad: 151 W. 2nd Street
- Kuna BMX Track: 351 W. 2nd Street
- Greenbelt event grounds: Behind City Hall at the south end of Avenue E
That concentration changes how to approach the biggest dates. When possible, choose one parking spot and plan to walk between nearby activities. Major celebrations can affect local roads, so arriving early usually makes more sense than trying to time your arrival to the headline activity.
The pattern also explains why these dates feel fuller than the rest of the calendar. Kuna is using the same central area for a market morning, live music, a parade, outdoor recreation, food vendors, and a movie after dark. The calendar becomes more useful when you connect those pieces.
July 25 is Kuna’s best remaining all-day Saturday
If you want one date that captures the widest range of things to do in Kuna, Idaho, this summer, start with Saturday, July 25.
The day begins at Farmers Alley Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 189 N. Linder Avenue. The market follows a second-and-fourth-Saturday schedule from June through September, making July 25 one of four remaining market dates as of July 11.
There is then enough time to head home, cool down, and return for Kuna Greenbelt Groove Fest from 6 to 11 p.m.
The free festival takes place in the Greenbelt area behind City Hall. The City has confirmed live music, dancing, food trucks, and a beer garden. The food-truck names had not been posted as of July 11, so check the event page before deciding whether to bring dinner plans or buy food on-site.
The music schedule gives the evening a clear arc:
- 6 p.m.: Boise singer-songwriter Olivia Frost opens with a mix influenced by Americana, country, and folk rock.
- Wade Graves: Also appears on the published performer lineup.
- 9:45 p.m.: The Órale Band headlines with a seven-piece blend of Motown, funk, soul, and Latin rhythms.
Groove Fest is the kind of night where the first hour and final hour serve different plans. Arrive at 6 p.m. for the singer-songwriter opening and an easier dinner window. Come later if dancing to the headliner is the priority.
Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, sunscreen, bug spray, and something to help with the early-evening heat. Anyone planning to use the beer garden should bring identification. Outside alcohol is not permitted at City events.
Make July 24 part of the plan
The day before Groove Fest, two exhibits begin at the Kuna Arts and History Center.
“When the Tents Came to Kuna: Chautauqua in the 1920s” explores a piece of local history, while Twila Kadel’s “Telling Stories” provides the accompanying art exhibit. Both run from July 24 through October 2.
No opening reception time was confirmed in the available schedule. Treat the exhibits as a separate daytime stop rather than building Friday-night plans around an unposted event.
Kuna Days turns one Saturday into a full weekend
The next major cluster arrives quickly.
The Kuna Chamber lists Kuna Days from 9 a.m. Saturday, August 1, through 3 p.m. Sunday, August 2, at Bernie Fisher Park. City materials describe live music, food vendors, a parade, a mullet contest, and fireworks.
The complete evening schedule had not been published as of July 11. Save the weekend now, but recheck the City and Chamber pages before relying on a specific concert or fireworks time.
The confirmed Saturday schedule still offers plenty to build around.
Early morning: Run and breakfast
The Kuna Days 5K begins at 7:45 a.m. near Bernie Fisher Park. A 1.5-mile run and walk follows at 8:15 a.m. Both events support the Kuna High School cross-country team.
A Boy Scout pancake breakfast runs from 8 to 10 a.m. This places breakfast between the races and the parade without requiring a separate trip across town.
Late morning: Parade and mud
The Kuna Days Parade is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon near Bernie Fisher Park.
The Down ’N Dirty Mud Run follows from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kuna BMX Track, 351 W. 2nd Street. The free event uses age-group heats for ages 0 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 11, and 12 and older. Parents may participate.
The timing overlaps with the parade, so families interested in both should choose their parade-viewing location with the move to the BMX track in mind. Bring a change of clothes and a bag for muddy items if the run is part of your day.
Afternoon: Two competitions, two different moods
The mullet competition runs from 1 to 2 p.m.
The cornhole tournament begins at 1:30 p.m. and continues until 5 p.m. The City lists a 32-team, double-elimination format with amateur and pro categories. Registration is $30 per team, with online registration available through the City’s recreation system.
This is where Kuna Days shifts from a morning built around scheduled starts to a festival afternoon. Food vendors and the surrounding park activities can fill the gaps, while the evening programming gives people a reason to stay downtown.
Because the final music and fireworks timetable was still pending, avoid planning the entire day around a guessed start. Check the official schedule again during the final week of July.
August 14 works best as a split-day plan
Friday, August 14 has a different rhythm. It starts with water in the afternoon and ends with a movie after dark.
Popsicles with the Mayor runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kuna Splash Pad, 151 W. 2nd Street. The City lists popsicles, the splash pad, and water slides as the afternoon activities.
That evening, the free Moonlight Movies series shows “Lilo & Stitch,” rated PG. The movie begins at dusk, not at a fixed clock time. The City waits until it is dark enough for the projection equipment.
That distinction matters for planning. Do not arrive at the expected start and assume there will be time to unload chairs, find a spot, and settle in. Get there before dusk with blankets or low-back chairs and bug spray.
You may bring a picnic. The City generally works with one or two food vendors for each movie, but the August 14 vendors had not yet been named as of July 11.
Trying to stay out from 1 p.m. through the end of the movie could turn a simple local outing into a very long day. Treat it as two parts. Enjoy the splash pad in the afternoon, head home for dinner and dry clothes, then return for the movie.
Use the quieter dates between the big weekends
The clustered calendar leaves room for lower-key plans.
Farmers Alley Market returns from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 8 and August 22. Those mornings give you a local outing without committing to an all-day festival.
Indian Creek Winery offers another option at 1000 N. McDermott Road. Its current schedule lists Thursday hours from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday hours from noon to 5 p.m. Wine flights, wine by the glass or bottle, charcuterie, local cheese, chorizo, popcorn, nuts, and chocolate are available. Groups under 10 do not need reservations.
The winery had not published searchable dates for specific July or August performances in the available information. Go for the indoor and outdoor seating and current tasting-room offerings, then confirm separately if live music is central to your plan.
The Kuna summer-event checklist
A little preparation goes further when several events share outdoor spaces.
Bring:
- Lawn chairs or blankets
- Sunscreen and hats
- Bug spray
- Cooling towels or small personal fans
- Water and weather-appropriate clothing
- Identification for designated 21-and-older beverage areas
- Dry clothes and a bag for muddy items on Kuna Days
Know before you go:
- Outside alcohol is not allowed at City events.
- Pets must remain leashed.
- Children should remain accompanied.
- Movie times listed as dusk are intentionally flexible.
- Vendor and performer details can change as organizers complete their schedules.
- Major event days may include road closures, so check the organizer’s page and arrive early.
A summer calendar that makes more sense when mapped
Kuna’s remaining summer plans are less about finding a major event every weekend and more about using a few local dates well.
July 25 combines a market morning with a five-hour music festival. Kuna Days fills most of August 1 and continues into August 2. August 14 pairs an afternoon at the splash pad with a movie at dusk. Between them, Farmers Alley Market, the Arts and History Center, and Indian Creek Winery provide smaller outings that do not require a festival-sized commitment.
Save those three date blocks, check official schedules again before leaving home, and plan around the downtown and Greenbelt hub rather than treating every event as a separate trip.
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