Each year, the Aslett Clean World Foundation hosts a growing calendar of hands-on, family-friendly events right in the heart of Pocatello, Idaho. Our calendar of Pocatello community events includes interactive kids events in Pocatello, ID designed for families across southeastern Idaho. Our events are free or low-cost, designed to bring children and families together through play, discovery, and real-world experiences. Explore our upcoming events and plan your visit today.
The Aslett Clean World Foundation hosts some of the most anticipated Pocatello community events each year, welcoming thousands of families from Bannock County and across southeastern Idaho. Our interactive celebrations combine hands-on learning, real-world exploration, and high-energy fun designed especially for families with children ages 2–12.
If you’re searching for kids events in Pocatello, ID or looking for meaningful things to do in Pocatello with kids, our annual and seasonal events deliver unforgettable experiences rooted in education, creativity, and community connection.
One of the most popular kids events in Pocatello, Idaho, Touch-a-Truck draws more than 3,500 attendees annually, with year-over-year growth. Families get up close with real construction equipment, emergency vehicles, farm machinery, and more.
Presented by Western States CAT and hosted at the Museum of Clean campus in downtown Pocatello, this free family event gives children hands-on exposure to the industries that shape southeastern Idaho.
The Pocatello Potato Festival is one of the largest annual events in Pocatello, Idaho, attracting 5,500+ attendees each summer. This beloved southeastern Idaho summer festival celebrates Idaho’s agricultural roots with free fries, sack races, live entertainment, and hands-on educational activities.
Hosted in downtown Pocatello at the Museum of Clean campus, the Potato Festival brings together families, schools, nonprofits, and businesses for a vibrant community celebration.
Step into a world of imagination at Day of Wizardry, a magical themed event drawing more than 1,500 attendees annually. Featuring wand fittings, sorting ceremonies, interactive games, and creative activities, this immersive event sparks curiosity and imaginative play for children and families.
Hosted at the Museum of Clean, this event blends storytelling, education, and creativity into one unforgettable experience.
Each year, our events continue to grow in attendance and community impact:
Through partnerships with Western States CAT, Simplot, Idaho State University, Idaho Central Credit Union, local fire and police departments, and many southeastern Idaho businesses, our events foster meaningful connections between families, educators, and industry leaders.
These events don’t just entertain — they introduce children to careers in construction, agriculture, public service, sustainability, and the arts, helping build confidence and curiosity through real-world learning.
Our family events in Pocatello are designed specifically for children ages 2–12, with safe, supervised environments that encourage exploration and hands-on discovery.
Families travel from:
Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting for the weekend, our events provide some of the most engaging annual events in Pocatello, Idaho.
Our events are made possible by partnerships with leading southeastern Idaho businesses and organizations including Western States CAT, Simplot, Idaho State University, Idaho Central Credit Union, and dozens of local vendors and nonprofits.
Through partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders, our events introduce children to careers in construction, agriculture, public service, sustainability, and the arts. We create hands-on learning environments that build confidence and curiosity.
All events are hosted at the Museum of Clean campus in downtown Pocatello, Idaho, offering:
Want to volunteer at an upcoming event or sponsor a Pocatello community event? Our nonprofit thrives because of local families, businesses, and volunteers who believe in building a stronger southeastern Idaho community.
