(Historic Downtown Pocatello, March 17, 2026)
The Pocatello Art Center’s Annual High School Art Exhibition will be on display now through Thursday, showcasing artwork by students from eight regional high schools and celebrating the creativity and talent of emerging young artists in our community. A special Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday at 6:00 p.m., where awards and cash prizes will be presented across several categories, including a People’s Choice Award and Best in Show. The public is invited to view the exhibition during regular gallery hours and attend the ceremony to help celebrate the next generation of artists.
Dell’s Home Appliance and Mattress Center, 355 E. Center St., is currently offering huge discounts on in-stock refrigerators, ranges, washers and more! While supplies last. Stop in to shop today!
Mind your Body, 234 S. Main St., is now hosting an “All-Levels Ballroom Dance Class” every Wednesday. Lori Head will be the instructor and the class will run from 7-8:00 p.m. Visit their Facebook page for details.
Brick 243 Gastropub, 243 W. Center St., will be hosting their Italian Inspired Five Course Dinner & Wine Pairing on Wednesday. This week’s menu will bring together some of their favorite seasonal flavors including asparagus, fennel, citrus, fresh herbs and bright berries. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Text 208-380-1072 to book your table.
The First National Bar, 232 W. Center St., has some fantastic live music scheduled this week. Today Idaho Rovers will be performing for St. Paddy’s Day at 8:15 p.m. On Wednesday, don’t miss Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles+ Shawn Barnby live on stage beginning at 8:15 p.m. On Thursday, Dawson Moon and The Caddies. Music starts at 8:15 p.m. And, don’t forget the First National serves brunch specials every Saturday and Sunday!
Stop by Mocatello, 203 S. Arthur Ave., for delicious drive-thru coffees, lattes, smoothies, and pastries!
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!
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.
Barricade, 308 E. Center St., Pocatello’s retro arcade bar, will be hosting live music tonight by Hal Waldram with St. Paddy’s Day drink specials. No cover. And, don’t miss their “Hello Spring” wine tasting on Thursday from 6-8:00 p.m. Five pours for $15.
Open Mic Jam Session happens every Thursday at Station Square. The evening starts at 7:00 p.m. Join in on a fun evening with open mic for poetry, stories, and of course music. Bring a friend and bring an instrument. If you’re hungry, The Nook will be open serving delicious menu items.
Sparkle, celebrate, and shop new treasures at Cherub Capers! Their little store is bursting with new finds and amazing deals that we know you’ll love! Get ready to swoon over their newest arrivals including jewelry, signature perfume bottles, party supplies and curvy gal clothing. This week’s hours are Friday 3:30-5:30 p.m., Saturday10:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. at 308 W. Center St.
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.
The Crafter’s Market inside Station Square, 200 S. Main St., will be open on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Handcrafted items full of local love will be available for shoppers.
Sidewalk grinding and patching in Historic Downtown Pocatello is underway! The City of Pocatello has secured federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in partnership with the Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) Authority to assess and address sidewalk and ADA accessibility concerns in Historic Downtown.
This project includes evaluating sidewalks and ADA curb ramps for trip hazards, mobility barriers, and other conditions that may impact safe pedestrian travel. Hazards that can be corrected through grinding will be addressed during this phase, and areas requiring full sidewalk or ramp replacement will be identified for future improvements.
Work has been started on South Main St. beginning near the Pocatello Elks Lodge. Work will progress North on South Main St. to North Main St. and end at the Sublette intersection. Along the way, grinding and patching work will be done on the cross streets from Union Pacific Ave. to North Main St. including Clark St., Center St., Lander and Fremont.
Precision Concrete, the contractor, will manage traffic control during construction, and pedestrian access will be maintained on at least one side of the street at all times. Work is planned to be done Monday-Thursday for the next several weeks.
Downtown Business Owners: If you are located in the project area and have an upcoming event you would like the City to be aware of, please email the details to info@
This is part of the City’s ongoing effort to improve safety, accessibility, and walkability in Downtown. We’re excited to see improvements that will have visible results for the community.
Tree replacement work will begin soon! In November 2023, the City of Pocatello was awarded $1 million dollar Urban Community Forestry Grant. The City was notified recently about an extension for an additional $795,000. Great news! This new allocation of funds is fantastic but has a very tight turnover time with work needing to be completed by May.
The grant includes funding to improve Pocatello’s urban forest health, specifically creating an Urban Forest Plan, conducting a tree inventory, updating the asset management database, and completing risk mitigation work. The risk mitigation component includes tree trimming, pruning, removal, and replanting.
During the Fall of 2025, the City planted 209 trees all over town with funds from the grant. With this new allocation they will be focusing additional efforts in Historic Downtown Pocatello. They will be prioritizing for removal trees that are unhealthy, locations where stumps need removed and replanted, locations where trees are missing, and removal of street trees that have outgrown their grate or cage and may be causing sidewalk damage or other safety hazards.
All trees removed will be replaced with the exception of just a handful of locations. The City anticipates another 200 trees will be planted this spring, with approximately 50-60 planted in Historic Downtown Pocatello!
Work at the Center Street Underpass this week includes more concrete pouring, both on the East and West sides, along with continued installation of the soldier piles. The project has encountered delays with the drilling and placement of the soldier piles. Delays such as this were anticipated in the project timeline. The contractor is working diligently and as efficiently and safely as possible.
An updated project timeline will be available soon. The substantial completion of the project continues to be by mid-November. Time will be made up as the weather gets warmer.
During 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!
