(Historic Downtown Pocatello, March 3, 2026)
Don’t miss all of the excitement happening in Historic Downtown Pocatello this week! Take a look and come shop, dine and play in the historic heart of our community!
Join us for the March First Friday Art Walk on Friday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. First Friday Art Walk features art, music, food, fashion and more in over 20 Downtown shops and restaurants. Admission and parking for this event are free.
Valentine Ballroom & Valentine Bridal will present the 2026 Idaho Bridal Fair on Saturday. If you are newly engaged or have a wedding coming up, be sure to register for the show at www.idahobridalfair.com. Admission is free and the show will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel Pocatello. There will be live demonstrations throughout the event. At 1:00 p.m. enjoy an elegant fashion show presented by Valentine Ballroom & Valentine Bridal. Over 40 vendors will be on site featuring everything an engaged couple needs to plan the perfect wedding and future.
The Purpose Center event space is available and ready to host your next event! The space is perfect for a beautiful wedding, engaging fundraiser dinner or business meeting. For overnight guests, the 5th floor offers Executive Suites listed on Airbnb for your family, friends or clients coming to the area. To learn more about The Purpose Center, please visit https://purpose-center.org. To book overnight stays visit, https://airbnb.com/h/purpose-
Stop by Mocatello, 203 S. Arthur Ave., for delicious drive-thru coffees, lattes, smoothies, and pastries to warm you up!
Tunki Learning Center, 420 N. Main St., is welcoming new learners! If you are looking for a wonderful experience full of learning, laughing, and reading everyday for your children, call 208-941-8864 today for more information.
Main Street Mercantile and Antiques,134 N. Main St., has three floors filled with a selection of vintage items, home decor, collectibles, jewelry, art, signs, tools, and much more! Stop in and do some shopping today!
Deckadence Board Shoppe is making it easier to get the gear you need! For a limited time, enjoy free delivery of online orders at www.deckadenceskateboards.com for purchases over $100 and within the Pocatello and Chubbuck area. Choose free local pickup at checkout and write “delivery” in the notes. They will handle the rest!
The Orange and Black Store, 103 S. Main St., has the largest selection of officially licensed Idaho State University apparel in the area at discount prices! They offer ISU clothing for all ages, including onesies, children’s wear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more! Show your Bengal pride and support your community in one stop!
Snake River Fly, 257 N. Main St., has all of the fishing gear you need to wrap up this winter fishing season, a record looking Steelhead Season, and the spring warm up ahead! Poles, nets, flies, shirts, hats, hooks and more! Shop local and fish local!
If it’s time to order spring sports shirts and uniforms or update your company’s brand with new shirts, hats and customized premium items, Alston T-Shirt Printing & Embroidery, 245 N. Main St., would love to help you! From one item to a thousand, their staff can help design and select what you need, at great prices. Stop in or call 208-242-3264 today.
The First National Bar, 232 W. Center St., has some fantastic live music scheduled this week. On Wednesday, don’t miss Desperate Electric & Jelly live on stage beginning at 8:15 p.m. On Thursday, catch The Opskamatrists. Music starts at 8:15 p.m. And, don’t forget the First National serves brunch specials every Saturday and Sunday!
The Crafter’s Market inside Station Square, 200 S. Main St., will be open on Friday evening during Art Walk and on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Handcrafted items full of local love will be available for shoppers.
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Tickets are now available for the 15th Annual Gate City Brewfest returning to Pocatello on Saturday, March 14. From 1:00-5:00 p.m. brewers will offer over 80 different beers for tasting in restaurants, breweries, pubs and bars throughout Downtown Pocatello. Sample craft beers new to our area along with local and regional favorites. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door. To purchase tickets, please visit www.gatecitybrewfest.com .
The Friends of the Marshall Public Library is celebrating 30 years in the community this year. Part of their celebrations throughout the year will include bringing back their three seasonal book sales, with some added surprises. The first sale of the year will be held on March 20 and 21. The sale will run on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the community room and lobby of the Marshall Public Library.
Most hardcover books will be $2.00 and most softcovers will be $1.00. In honor of their 30th anniversary, they will add raffle baskets as part of the sale. For every $30 spent during the sale, you will earn a raffle ticket to enter to win one of their fabulous prize baskets.
Special Reminder: The Center Street Underpass is now closed as the final stage of the renovation project continues. During the construction, please continue to come Downtown for spectacular shopping, delicious dining options, live entertainment, community events, and more! Your friends and neighbors Downtown would love to see you sharing your love for our locally owned businesses!
