Lava Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Yoga Classes
2023-03-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Lava Hot Springs Community & Senior Center, 150 Center St, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Lava Community and Senior Center invites you to join them for Yoga Classes ever Tuesday at 6pm!

All shapes, sizes and abilities welcome

No experience needed

Wear clothes you can move in

Practice on your mat or a chair

bring a water bottle and your mat (if you are using one)

Find out more about our teacher, Joyce Bosen, founder and creator of the TRY method and Mindful Movements, visit www.joywins.com.

$5.00 donation appreciated but not expected.

Tour de Lava
2023-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Lava Hot Springs, 15 N 3rd Ave, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Come and see Lava on your bike! The ride begins and ends at Lava Hot Springs Majestic Park, with on-site registration at 8 a.m. and the ride starting at 10 a.m. Sixteen to fifty mile ride options.

Idaho Free Fishing Day
2023-06-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Lava Hot Springs Area, 110 Main St, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83245, United States
Idaho Free Fishing Day

Go fishing for free in Lava’s Portneuf River! Free fishing for everyone in public waters without a license. Bring the family for a fun day of fishing!

Visit the Idaho Dept of Fish & Game Website.See a map of Southeast Idaho Fishing spots.

Please Just Stay Candlelight Vigil
2023-09-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Lookout Point, 435 W Center, Pocatello, ID, 83201, United States
Join us for a Community Kick-Off Event For Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
“The impacts of suicide are far-reaching and touch every part of our little community, which is why we want to bring everyone together in the fight against suicide. Our intent with this event is to raise awareness of our local mental health resources while sending the message that if you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone in this fight,” said Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

Lava Folk Festival & Arts In The Park
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-10 | Downtown Lava Hot Springs, 15 N 3rd Ave, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Make plans now to attend the Annual Lava Hot Springs Folk Festival! Our folk fest features music from a variety of talented regional artists. 20+ individual performers and groups perform each year—spread over three days in various venues around town.
The Greater Lava Hot Springs Prosperity Foundation is also sponsoring “Arts in the Park” this year! It will be held on Saturday, September 10 from 12:30 – 5pm at the Lava Hot Springs Inn & Spa. For additional information of booth space, email: info@lavafolkfest.org.

The Lava Hot Springs Folk Festival is a project to provide youth in our community with music education opportunities We started back in 2016 and have grown consistently since then, all thanks to the helping hands of this amazing community!

For additional information: https://www.facebook.com/LavaFolkFestival/.

DogAPoolOoza Swim for Dogs
2023-09-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Olympic Swimming Complex, 195 N. Center Street, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Lava Hot Springs Foundation invites dogs to dog-lovers to Lava Hot Springs! Dogs are allowed to swim in the outdoor pool—although their humans need to stay on the deck—and play in the fully fenced lawn area. See all the details on Lava Hot Springs Olympic Pool website!

Car & Bike Show
2023-09-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Lava Hot Springs Downtown Park, JX9V+HH Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Enjoy the Wagon Wheel and Portneuf Veterans Coalition Car & Bike Show in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Free Admission. Live Music, Food, Drinks and Raffle.
Entry Fee $20 per Car/Bike
If you have any questions or need a registration form contact:
Gail at 208-251-4031
Patti at 208-241-5849
Wagon Wheel Lounge 208-776-5224

Kerry Christensen Alpine and Western Yodeling Concert
2023-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Lava Hot Springs Community & Senior Center, 150 Center St, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Kerry Christensen Alpine and Western Yodeling Master will be performing on Friday night at Oktoberfest! Kerry specializes in all styles of yodeling. You will hear cowboy, alpine, cajun, Latin, Jewish, Hawaiian, jazz, classical, and his always popular humorous yodeling renditions. Get your tickets online now!

Hot Potato Harvest
2023-10-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Lava Hot Springs Olympic Complex, 195 N Center, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Bring your kids for Potato Games at the Lava Hot Springs Indoor Aquatic Center! Bob for Potatoes, Small Fry Race, Russet Race, Potato Toss, Heaviest Potato games.

Rooftop Bar Halloween Party
2023-10-28 20:00 - 23:30 | The Rooftop Bar, 289 1st Alley N South, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Lava Hot Springs Halloween Costume Party at the Rooftop Bar!
Great music by DJ Pablo all night long
Drink specials & Great Prizes
Best party in town!!!

Gingerbread House Walk
2023-12-02 - 2023-12-31 | Lava Hot Springs Area, 110 Main St, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83245, United States
Lava Hot Springs Annual Gingerbread House Walk!

Get into the holiday spirit in downtown Lava Hot Springs with gingerbread houses on display during the entire month of December at the local businesses.

The merchants in Lava Hot Springs are pleased to display the holiday gingerbread houses! The houses are located throughout town as shown on the downloadable Walking Tour Map.

The event will kick-off with a Holiday Lighting at 6:30 pm at the Veteran’s Park. Caroling and touring the houses to follow.

Gingerbread Houses will be on display daily from 9am to 9pm in downtown Lava Hot Springs this year with a guided walking tour brochure.

Gingerbread houses can be viewed through December 31st.
View the 2022 Gingerbread House Walk on google maps

Visit the locations marked with a blue numbered icon below.

Christmas At The Center
2023-12-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Lava Hot Springs Community & Senior Center, 150 Center St, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Join Us For A Small Town Christmas in Lava Hot Springs!

Visit with Santa
Nativity Play
Children’s Choir
Cookie Decorating
Silent Auction
City Christmas Tree Lighting
Holiday Carol Singing
Gingerbread Walk
Bingo ($5 to Play)
Chili Dinner – $5 a person or $40 a family

All proceeds go to the Meals On Wheels program!

Holiday Tree Lighting
2023-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Lava Hot Springs, 15 N 3rd Ave, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Get the holiday spirit at Lava’s Holiday Tree lighting and tour of the town’s Gingerbread Houses on display! Visit with Santa, sip hot chocolate and go caroling while touring the downtown gingerbread houses. Join us at the Veteran’s Park for a fun evening. Free of charge. Certain to be a lot of fun!

Lava Toys For Tots Swim Event
2023-12-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Lava Hot Springs Olympic Complex, 195 N Center, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the US Marine Corps Reserves’ Toy for Tots program (suggested value $5+) and get free admission to the Indoor Aquatic Center in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. (Valid on date only. NOT valid at Hot Pools). TOYS ONLY! *General admission fees apply if a toy is not donated. Questions? Call 208-251-5230.
Visit Lava Hot Springs’s website for more details.

Customer Appreciation Day
2023-12-13 09:00 - 22:00 | Lava Hot Springs Hot Pools, 430 Main St, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Lava Hot Springs Customer Appreciation Day

Lava wants to say a big thank you to their customers with free admission to the Lava Hot Springs Hot Pools all day. Relax, get a bite to eat, or spend the night after your soak!

Visit our Gift Shop to see new merchandise for Christmas including Special Christmas Ornaments.

For hours and other information visit www.lavahotsprings.com or call 208-776-5221.

Art Show at the Center
2024-03-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Lava Hot Springs, 15 N 3rd Ave, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Art Show for local artist’s work at the Lava Hot Springs Community and Senior Center. Please come Saturday and support them. There is no admission price.

Chesterfield Memorial Day Celebration
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-27 | Chesterfield Idaho, 3123 Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield, ID, 83217, United States
Historical Chesterfield Townsite Memorial Day Celebration
Celebrate the hardy Chesterfield pioneers that settled this historic ghost town. Look inside the historic buildings, have some fun and experience what makes Chesterfield wonderful. Flag Ceremony, wagon rides, auction, lunch and more. Activities on Saturday and Memorial Day. See their website for schedule & details.

Rooftop Pine Wood Derby
2024-05-25 14:00 - 16:00 | The Rooftop Bar, 289 1st Alley N South, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Pine Wood Derby for all ages! Prizes for 1st-3rd. Ugliest Car and Prettiest car! $20 entry fee. Boy Scouts can race free! Admission is free to the public!
Time to dust of that old pinewood derby car and get it back on the track to see if she’s still got it, or time to get in that garage and start making a new one!
Race will be done on a standard Pinewood Derby 50 Foot track set up for hundreds of spectators to watch!

Find details and sign up online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/33b5f1c9-8f14-4e01-9f4e-6243d447c408

Event phone: 208-760-9933

Rooftop Bar Saturday Nights
2024-06-23 20:00 - 2024-08-31 23:59 | The Rooftop Bar, 289 1st Alley N South, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Great entertainment at the Rooftop Bar every Saturday night during the summer in Lava Hot Springs! Visit their Facebook page to find details on upcoming events.

American Legion Pancake Breakfast
2024-07-04 08:00 - 11:00 | Lava Hot Springs Community & Senior Center, 150 Center St, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Start your morning right at Lava Hot Springs American Legion Post 88 Pancake Breakfast! Pancakes, eggs, bacon (no sausage), juice and coffee.
$7 per adult, $5.00 per child under 10.
All proceeds benefit the Lava Hot Springs American Legion Post 88.

Dewdroppers at the Riverside
2024-08-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Riverside Hot Springs Inn & Spa, 255 East Portneuf Street, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Join us for a Special Dinner Performance with the “Dewdroppers” at the Riverside’s Portneuf Grille & Lounge.
If you are a fan of jazz & blues, you will want to make plans now to attend this performance!
Performance, dinner, drinks, desserts and libations will be outside (weather permitting).
Dinner Reservations Call Us On Opentable
Or plan a weekend getaway and enjoy one of our lodging dinner and/or spa packages by calling us at 208-776-5504. Visit www.riversidehotspringsinn.com for details.

WEEKEND Lava Flow Live Music Concerts
2025-01-01 - 2025-12-28 | West Park in Lava Hot Springs, 15 N 3rd E, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
WEEKEND Live Concerts in Lava Hot Springs (usually Fridays – Sundays). See their CONCERT SCHEDULE and find their upcoming Events on Facebook.
Experience a range of amazing musicians from around the world.
Parking will be available across the street from the Swimming Pool after entering the City of Lava Hot Springs from the West Entrance.
Food and Drinks available at Eruption Brewery & Bistro.

Live Music at the Riverside
2025-01-01 - 2026-01-01 | Riverside Hot Springs Inn & Spa, 255 East Portneuf Street, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Live Dinner Music at the Riverside’s Portneuf Grille & Lounge every Thursday night and on some weekends. Enjoy an evening of entertainment, dinner and drinks prepared by their professional culinary department. Please check their website and Facebook page for entertainer information and show times.

Lava Community Contra Dance
2025-02-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Lava Hot Springs Community & Senior Center, 150 Center St, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
The Lava Community & Senior Center, 150 N. Center, Lava Hot Springs, ID

Build Community
Meet your neighbors
Learn something new
Get some great exercise
Have fun!
Anyone who can listen, follow simple instructions, walk, and count to eight to a musical beat should come and enjoy this event
Dance to live music

Caller/Instructor: Mike Cottle from Salt Lake City
What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes
Layered clothes
A positive attitude
Your sense of fun

What’s not necessary?

Previous experience (all dances and moves are taught and called)
A partner (it is typical in this dance form to change partners frequently)

How much does it cost?

$10 per person / $25 per family

Need more info? thelavaseniors@aol.com or 208-776-5569 or austkris@isu.edu
Join Pocatello Second Saturday Contra Dance Facebook group

Fire & Ice Winterfest
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-08 | Downtown Lava Hot Springs, 15 N 3rd Ave, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
2025 Fire & Ice Winterfest Was A Blast!
Check back in January 2026 for next year’s events!
2025 Photos Are UP!

Watch a full length Video
The Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest is held each year over the first full weekend of February in the quaint resort town of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, famous for its natural spring-fed hot pools. Come, bring your friends and family and celebrate winter!

EVENT LOCATION MAP

2025 Fire & Ice Winterfest Events

Friday, February 7, 2025

Friday 12:00 pm – 8 pm: MARKET FAIR & FOOD TRUCKS
Vendors, Food Trucks, Fire & Ice merchandise and in person ticket sales for all events.
Held at the Lava Hot Springs Community Center. 150 N Center St (Google Map)

Friday 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: BEER TASTING AT ERUPTION BREWING
Held at Eruption Brewery and Bistro @ 15 N 3rd East (Google Map)
Hosted by Sam and Leisha Netuschil.
Cost: $12.00 per person. Pay at the door.

Friday 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm: WINE TASTING
Hosted reception style. Registration includes up to 5 tastings from a selection of varietal wines, a commemorative wine glass and appetizers. Your favorite bottle(s) will be available for purchase at the conclusion of each session. All net proceeds are contributed to the Greater Lava Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Location: The Lava Hot Springs Riverside Inn at 255 Portneuf Street (Google Map)
Cost: $50.00 per person. Prepaid tickets check in at the door. Tickets may be purchased there if any are available.
1st Session: 3:30 – 4:45 pm
2nd Session: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm

Friday 7:00 – 7:30 pm: FIRE & ICE PARADE OF LIGHTS
THEME IS “POLAR BEAR”. Decorate your float or ride and meet us in the swimming pool parking lot @ 6:30 pm.
Questions: Call Destiny at 208-244-2570

Saturday, February 8, 2024

Saturday 8:00 am – 11 am: AMERICAN LEGION WAFFLE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST
Held at the Lava Hot Springs Community Center. 150 N Center St (Google Map)
Waffles, sausage, eggs, juice or coffee.
Cost: $7 for 10 and older. $5 for under 10. Pay at the door.

Saturday 10:00 am: RUNNING OF THE BULLS
Run in your swimming suit down Main Street starting at the Royal Hotel Pizzeria and jump in the State Foundation Pools. Line up starts at 9:00 am on Center and Main Street (Google Map).
Cost: $5:00 per person. Wristband required.

Saturday 11:00 am – 1:30 pm: CHILDREN’S WATER CARNIVAL
Held at the Lava Hot Springs Indoor Aquatic Center. There will be games, prizes and water fun. 12 and under are invited to attend this event. This event will be held indoors at the Olympic Swimming Complex at 195 N. Center (Google Map). Sponsored by the Lava Hot Springs Foundation. Info: Call (208) 251-5230.

Saturday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: POLAR BEAR BEER GARDEN
Held across the bridge in the Lava Foundation East Park at 3rd East and 1st North (Google Map)
Local vendors will offer a variety of delicious meals & snacks.
Cost: $30.00 includes 1 Souvenir Mug & 1 Drink Ticket. Refills may be purchased at the Beer Garden.

Saturday 12:00 pm – 8 pm: MARKET FAIR & FOOD TRUCKS
Vendors, Food Trucks, Fire & Ice merchandise and in person ticket sales for all events.
Held at the Lava Hot Springs Community Center. 150 N Center St (Google Map)

Saturday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: POLAR BEAR COSTUME JUDGING PARTY
Saturday 2:00 pm: POLAR BEAR FLOAT (SOLD OUT)
Wear your wackiest outfit and line up for the Polar Bear costume contest! Prizes will be awarded! Contestants must buy a Polar Bear Float ticket to win prizes. Float for ¼ mile down the ice cold Portneuf River to the Community building. See fun photos on Facebook!
Warm up at the Lava Hot Springs Inn Hot Pools at 94 N Center St (Google Map) immediately after the float. One time entry with wrist bands required.
Tube pick up and waiver signing will be at West pavilion, near the beer garden. (Note! You will need to bring ID and sign a waiver in order to pick up the tube!)
Contestants enter the river at the 3rd Street Bridge. 3rd East and 1st North (Google Map)
Cost: $10.00 Entry Fee includes Costume Judging and Tube.

Saturday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: CURLING AT THE ROOFTOP BAR
Held at the Rooftop Bar @ 289 1st Alley N South (Google Map)
3-4 person teams, $25/team, cash prize. Team costumes encouraged!
Cost: $30/door

Saturday 4:30 pm: PENGUIN RACE FUNDRAISER
Cost: 1 penguin for $5.00, 5 for $20.00.
Up to 1000 penguins will be dropped into the Portneuf River off the 3rd Street East Bridge 3rd East and 1st North (Google Map) and rescued by the Community Center Building. If your penguin wins you will be contacted by text, email or phone. You don’t need to be present to win. (NOT included in bundle)

Saturday at Dusk: THE TORCH LIGHT SKI
As the sun sets, look for fire in the sky! Watch local daredevils ski down the “L” Mountain with lit torches (weather permitting). You won’t want to miss this amazing sight.

Saturday 6:30 pm– 8:00 pm: FIRE DANCERS
8:30 pm – 10:00pm: AARON BALL BAND CONCERT
Fire performers from Lava Flow Fire will entertain you through dance and acrobatics as they manipulate flaming objects to live music by the Aaron Ball Band. Their music is full of passion, dry wit and storytelling through Americana, Southern Rock, and Alternative Country styles. We will have bleacher seating this year!
Watch our YouTube video.
Located in the Meadows behind the Lava Hotel & Spa. Entrance is at the end of 142 1st Ave E (Google Map) just past River Bridge Inn on the right side of the road.
Cost: There will be a combo ticket this year, paired with the Aaron Ball Band.

12 & under are free
$50 for Fire Dancers & Aaron Ball Concert at the Community Center the day of the event (Saturday the 8th)
$35 Aaron Ball Concert ONLY after Fire Dancers & Concert at the Community Center. (You don’t need to pay again if you paid for the Fire Dancers & Aaron Ball Concert)

Saturday 8:00 pm: FIREWORKS
Look toward the skies for an amazing display! Fireworks will be launched from the north side of the city and can be viewed nearly anywhere in town.

Additional Information:
Fire & Ice Merchandise will be sold at the Veterans breakfast Saturday morning and in the Beer Garden Saturday afternoon. Fire and Ice merchandise with original Lava Chamber Fire and Ice logos will be available for purchase “only” through locations established by the Lava Chamber of Commerce at the Fire and Ice Event. The proceeds of all sales are used to support the Chamber and help pay for the event. Thank you for your support of the Lava Chamber of Commerce Fire and Ice event through your purchase of Chamber Fire and Ice merchandise!
If you have any questions while you are at the event, a Chamber volunteer/representative will be available at the Lava Community Center at 150 N Center St. to help you.
For more information email us.
All proceeds benefit the Lava Hot Springs Chamber Of Commerce. The Fire & Ice Winterfest is an event that only comes along once a year. Don’t miss what USA Today called one of the 10 zaniest winter festivals in the world.
See our Facebook Page for more info and photos!

Watch Fire & Ice Videos!
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Crazy Love Concert, Auction & Dinner
2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Lava Hot Springs Community & Senior Center, 150 Center St, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Crazy Love presents the “Idaho Originals Project”, a live musical travelogue of the people, places and stories of Idaho, featuring a slideshow of artwork by Idaho artists inspired by the songs. Brought to you by the Idaho Humanities Council.
South Bannock County Historical Center and Museum Dinner & Silent Auction
Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: Doors open @ 6:00 pm
Dinner @ 7 pm & Auction 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Lava Hot Springs Community
150 N Center St (Google Map)
Menu: Lasagna and Salad
Tickets: $25 per person
Tickets can be purchased at the Museum or from the board members. Space is limited. Please purchase soon!
Crazy Love Duo will play at 8 PM. Sponsored by the Idaho Humanities Council, this performance will be free to the public.

You can help by donating items for the auction by dropping off at the museum Friday – Sunday, or contacting Zack Stoddard at 208-776-5254 or any other board member:
Linda McFarland, Destiny Egley, Tara Potter, Vicky Lyon, Bridget Losee – Lava Hot Springs
Emilee Vaden – McCammon, Kaarin Engelmann – Downey/Swan Lake

World Labyrinth Day in Lava
2025-05-03 12:30 - 15:00 | Lava Hotel Conference Center, 196 E Main St, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
WORLD LABYRINTH DAY 2025 ​ Saturday, May 3rd ​
WALK FOR ONE AT ONE FOR PEACE ​ Time: History of the Labyrinth at 12:30 PM. Walk begins at 1:00 PM (Open from Noon to 3:00 PM) ​ Location: Lava Labyrinth, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho ​ (Located in the meadow behind Lava Hotel and Spa, 196 E. Main Street) ​
Join us for a global movement! ​ Walk the Lava Labyrinth for Life, Love, and Peace as part of the annual World Labyrinth Day, an international event sponsored by The Lava Hotel and Spa &The Labyrinth Society and Idaho Local facilitator Midge Woods.
Every year, on the first Saturday in May, thousands of people worldwide participate in this moving meditation for world peace and to celebrate the labyrinth experience. ​
Time: Brief Presentation: 12:30 pm – A Brief History of Lava Labyrinth
Walk begins: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Labyrinth Facilitator: Midge Woods
Contact: travelingdao@gmail.com ​ Learn more: www.labyrinthlocator.org
Be part of the change. Walk at One for One World. ​
For more information about THE WORLD LABYRINTH DAY Walk the Labyrinth Society Website. www worldlabyrinthday.org
Local Facilitator: Midge Woods. Traveling Dao.
Email: travelingdao@gmail.com. Text: 208-484-8124
Chamber of Commerce: Lavahotsprings.org/event/wellness
Locate Labyrinth near you: www.labyrinthlocator.org
SPONSORED BY THE LAVA HOTEL AND SPA
Download/Print Lava’s World Wide Labyrinth Day Flyer

Spring Into Wellness
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-14 | Lava Hot Springs Community & Senior Center, 150 Center St, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
WELLNESS FESTIVAL
Check back in May 2026!
“May every sunrise bring you hope. May every sunset bring you peace.” Umair Siddiqui
Spring Into Wellness with Lava! This is going to be a great gathering of wellness helpers and healers. Learn from our speakers on the healing properties of exercise, herbs, vitamins, music, essential oils or another one of several other exciting wellness sessions being offered!
Join us with a sunset yoga session and listen to singing bowls and magic flutes. Get acquainted with Lava’s own labyrinth. Participate with the group in Gyrokenesis, an activity designed to open energy pathways and stimulate the nervous system by coordinating movement, breath and mental focus. Enjoy a nutritious lunch with nutritional information provided. Listen to wellness speakers and finish the day with a wellness walk to the labyrinth! Visit our Vendors at West Park at 3rd East and 1st North.
See photos from past years on Facebook.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AT THE DOOR ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY!

2025 EVENTS

FRIDAY

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: SUNSET YOGA AT THE LABYRINTH
Presenter: Hailey N. Martinez, Ph.D., LCPC (ID), CMHC (UT), ACS
Singing Bowls and Magic Flutes
Location: North side of Lava Hotel @ 196 E Main St

7:00 PM: WALK THE LABRYINTH WITH MIDGE WOODS
Presenter: Midge Woods

SATURDAY
Location: Lava Hot Springs Community Center @ 150 N Center St (Google Map)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN
Early morning refreshments provided

10:00 AM: WELCOME BY LORI HEAD

10:15 AM: GYROKENESIS (Group Activity)
Presenter: Lori Head – Owner of Mind Your Body
Lori is a retired Idaho State University professor. She currently owns and manages “Mind Your Body” health studio in Pocatello, Idaho. Lori holds certifications and teaches Yoga, Pilates, Gyrokenesis and is a Feldenkrais practitioner. She also teaches water therapy and figure skating. Lori will focus her presentation on Gyrokenesis and teach a very playful technique of movement centered around all directions of arching/contracting/twisting and lateral bending of the spine. Her class addresses flexibility and rhythm plus right and left brain work.
Gyrokenesis methods can be adapted to all ages and levels of ability. It is designed to open energy pathways and stimulate the nervous system by coordinating movement, breath and mental focus. Learn more about Gyrokinesis.

11:15 AM: BREAK

11:30 AM: VITAMINS
Presenter: Stacey Clark

11:50 AM: BASIC SALVES WITH HERBS, OILS, WATER
Presenter: Becki Parks
Come learn how to make 3 simple salves using all natural ingredients.

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: LUNCH BREAK WITH MAGGIE HARRIS (Esthetician)
Nutritional information provided
Maggie Harris has a knack for the food industry. She can make everything taste to perfection and do it with ease. She will be producing our Wellness lunch with rice bowls and all the toppings and of course a little treat to go with that.

1:15 PM: THE MEDICAL TRENDS OF WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS
Presenter: Jodi Brown
Speaking on the medical trends including weigh loss injections.

1:50 PM -2:00 PM: WAKE UP EXCERSIZES
Presenter: Lori Head – Owner of Mind Your Body

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: HERBAL EDUCATION THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES
Presenter: Melanie Bice

Melanie Bice, owner of Willow River Apothecary, is a certified Foot Zoner (reflexology), Herbalist and Musician. Her studies encompass music, EFT, homeopathy, auriculotherapy, plant taxonomy, botany and bioregional herbalism. Her passion for plants, mind-body connection, and music has fueled a life-long study and practice in therapeutic and holistic modalities.
Melanie will be presenting on the powers of Pine, Arnica, Comfrey and Cayenne for pain.
She will also be speaking about community courses that she offers. These courses are about empowering people to turn to plants and holistic modalities as a first line defense in their own home before turning to the doctor, over-the-counter medication and pharmaceuticals in many applications.
Melanie’s classes are tailored to empower the individual to know how to safely use herbs, what situations to use herbs in, and when medical attention is needed.
Lost in the Woods Design Co will have a booth offering artisan therapy flutes hand made by local artisan Jon Bice where Melanie Bice will be providing live sound therapy music.
Willow River Apothecary will be sharing his booth with an offering of Salves and herbal baths for pain and healing.
ALSO:

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: SOUND BATH
Presenter: Faith Lemon owner of Faithful Resonance
Faith is a licensed Massage Therapist and a certified Foot Zoner (Reflexology). She also offers Sound Bath therapy, and Auriculotherapy (Ear seeding). She will be offering Ear seeding, Mini-massages and a Sound Bath (Crystal Singing Bowls) with Melanie Bice (Artisan Therapy Flutes) at the event.

2:30 PM – 2:50 PM: AROMATHERAPY FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Presenter: Phil Shepherd of Time Laboratories
Phil Shepherd is a born-and-raised southeast Idahoan and he feels lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Phil discovered his love for aromatherapy about 15 years ago and was excited to find a great way to support his mental, physical and emotional wellbeing through aromatherapy.
Phil has been studying and practicing aromatherapy professionally for the last 8 years at Time Laboratories in Pocatello, Idaho. He works managing their Phyto-Aromatherapy Shoppe and Wellness Center.
Phil is passionate about helping the average consumer learn how to find high-quality products and enjoys teaching about the safe and effective use of essential oils.
As a long-time member of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, Phil has attended several World of Aromatherapy conferences where he has been able to meet and learn from some of the global leaders in the field of Aromatherapy.

2:50 PM: CARIBOU MEDICAL CENTER on Wellness Care

3:15: ENERGY HEALING
Presenter: Midge Woods
A discussion of products being promoted to help elevate levels of health, wellness and vitality. Midge is a Spiritual Entrepreneur and Marketing Director for LIFEWAVE Stem Cell Activation Technology.
She has traveled extensively as a speaker, presenter and vendor at Energy Healing Conferences in Idaho, Utah and Arizona for over 30 years. Midge has traveled internationally to attend educational and spiritual conferences. In addition to being a presenter for LIFEWAVE, she will lead the group through the ancient practice of walking the labyrinth for spiritual centering and quieting the mind.

3:30 PM: WALK THE LABRYINTH WITH MIDGE WOODS & MELANIE BICE HEALING MUSIC

Midge Woods will facilitate a Labyrinth Walk at the Lava Wellness Festival. Learn about this ancient Sacred Ceremony and where to locate a Labyrinth wherever you travel!

All Day: WALK THE LABRYINTH WITH MIDGE WOODS & MELANIE BICE HEALING MUSIC

Mike Ternus, owner of Elite Stretch. His passion has always been helping others to improve their quality of life. With his extensive physical therapy background coupled with his certification as a stretch coach, he provides a unique service to do just that–as he helps identify the source of your aches & pains, he utilizes customized stretching techniques to help alleviate pain & tightness to help you feel your best. Life should be enjoyed, not just endured!
Download a printable Wellness Festival Flyer

VENDORS:
Vendors are welcome to the Wellness Festival! Vendors who are not part of the Wellness agenda will set up at the West Park at 3rd East and 1st North (Google Map) of the Lava Hot Springs Foundation.

Email the Lava Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce for Additional Information.
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4th Of July Fireworks & Duck Race
2025-07-04 20:00 - 22:30 | Downtown Lava Hot Springs, 15 N 3rd Ave, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
Lava Hot Springs 4th of July Fireworks & Great American Duck Race!

Duck Race is at 8:00 pm. Fireworks are at dusk.
DUCK RACE WINNERS!
Grand Prize $500.00 – Lee Priest
1st Runner Up $250.00 – Samuel Campbell
2nd Runner Up $100.00 – Tyler Walker
They have been notified by text with instructions on where to pick up their prizes!
Thank you all so much for supporting the Lava Hot Springs Fireworks Show!

Every 4th of July Lava Hot Springs presents a spectacular fireworks show from the top of the mountain above the city. The grand finale includes a fireworks waterfall over the cliff! Watch from anywhere in the downtown Lava area with a view of the North mountain. Sponsored by the Lava Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, City of Lava Hot Springs and Lava Hot Springs Foundation.
The Great American Duck Race helps pay for the Fireworks.
A maximum of 1000 ducks will float so you have a 1/1000 chance of winning!
All Duck Race sales will be electronic. Look for flyers in Downtown Lava with a QR Code!
You don’t need to be present to win. We will call you!
DUCK SALES CLOSE AT 6:00 PM SO WE CAN PREPARE FOR THE RACE AT 8:00 PM!
Ducks will be dropped of at the bridge on 3rd Avenue at 8pm and rescued next to the Lava Senior Center on 150 N Center Street as shown on the map below.

Founders Day Parade & Celebration
2025-07-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Lava Hot Springs, 15 N 3rd Ave, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246, United States
July 26th, 2025 at 10:30 am
Activities held at Buddy Campbell Park at 482 W Main Street Lava Hot Springs, ID (Map)
7:00 Am – Pickleball Tournament – Online Registration For Fun Run And Pickle Ball
8:00 Am – 5k Fun Run, 1 Mile Fun Run
9:30 Am – Parade Line Up At Buddy Campbell Park
10:30 Am – Parade On Main Street
Join us for lava hot springs annual Founder’s Day Parade held on main street in Lava Hot Springs. Entries are welcome.
11:00 Am – Party At The Park – Food, Games, Fun
11:00 Am – 2:00 Pm Pig Roast Lunch
11:00 Am – Shokota Dancers
All proceeds go to support the Greater Lava Hot Springs Prosperity Foundation!
Sponsored by the City of Lava Hot Springs. See the City of Lava Hot Springs Facebook page.
