Joe Stear Mayor of Kuna

01/09/2026

Announcing the City of Kuna’s 2026 calendar of special events! Mark your calendars for your favorites, from Hometown Fair to Moonlight Movies, and beyond! Be sure to follow this page for additional events, and some new surprises, throughout the year!

• Kuna Kindness Week – February 16-20, 2026
• Kuna Hometown Fair – May 8-10, 2026
• Mimosas With Mom – May 10, 2026
• Mayor Youth Awards – May 13, 2026
• Terra–Tactile – June 13, 2026
• 4th of July Fireworks Show: 250th Celebration – July 4, 2026
• Greenbelt Groove Fest – July 25, 2026
• Kuna Days: Co****le Tournament and Mud Run – August 1, 2026
• Popsicles with the Mayor – August 14, 2026
• City of Kuna Arbor Day Celebration – November 18, 2026
• Bernie Fisher Park Tree Lighting – December 5, 2026
• Candy Canes with the Mayor – December 11, 2026
• Gem Drop - December 31, 2026
2026 Sports and Programs
• Volleyball: Spring – February 23 - April 29, 2026
• Softball: Spring – April 6 - June 17, 2026
• Kuna Rangers Program - June 8- July 30, 2026
• Moonlight Movie: Minecraft Movie (PG) - June 12, 2026
• Softball: Summer/Fall - July 6- September 14, 2026
• Moonlight Movie: Toy Story (G) - July 10, 2026
• Moonlight Movie: Lilo & Stitch (PG) - August 14, 2026
• Volleyball: Fall - September 28 - December 9, 2026
• Spooky Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) - October 9, 2026
2026 Kuna Arts and History Center Exhibit Schedule
• Quarter 1 – January 23 – April 3, 2026
o History Exhibit: Sewing Together Community: Historical Textile Display
o Art Exhibit: Mary Arnold Solo Art Exhibit
• Quarter 2 – April 24 – July 3, 2026
o History Exhibit: Featured Family: “The Hubbards” Local History Spotlight
o Art Exhibit: 2 Artist Showcase: Ileana Cordova and Arabelle Forrey
• Quarter 3 – July 24 – October 2, 2026
o History Exhibit: When the Tents Came to Kuna: Chautauqua in the 1920s
o Art Exhibit: Twila Kadel Solo Art Exhibit
• Quarter 4 – October 23 – January 4, 2027
o History Exhibit: Pass Times of Times Past: Recreation in Kuna
o Art Exhibit: Lois Chattin Solo Art Exhibit

To learn more about the special events the City of Kuna has planned, visit: https://www.kunacity.id.gov/555/Special-Events

01/07/2026

Had a great Council Meeting last night! Thank You Council Member Laraway for your dedication to our community for many years in different roles. Thank you to Chris Bruce for continuing to serve. Lastly congratulations to Michael Rocco on your election, welcome aboard!

11/24/2025

10/10/2025

This will go a long ways to supporting our Ranger Program! Thanks Caselle

10/10/2025

Mayor Stear invites you to join the Mayor's Book Club, a book club for kids in grades 4-6 at the Kuna Library.

How does it work? 📚
🔵Sign up at the Kuna Library and receive a copy of the book (one book per family, limited quantities).
🔵Read the book.
🔵Join us at the Kuna Library to discuss the book with the mayor of Kuna on the announced date.
🔵Keep the book!
🔵If you signed up for Mayor’s Book Club and could not attend the scheduled discussion, you’ll have to wait one month before signing up for another session.

10/10/2025

Interesting Display!

NEW HISTORY EXHIBIT - "KUNA BEGINNINGS"

Our new history exhibit, "Kuna Beginnings" is having its opening reception October 25th from 12PM-2PM! This exhibit will showcase how Kuna came to be using old photos, artifacts, and early histories. Come and learn the humble start of what we now call Kuna! Snacks and drinks will be available for visitors. The exhibit will run from October 22nd, 2025-January 2nd, 2026.

10/9/2025 EDIT – REUPLOADED IMAGE TO REFLECT CORRECT TIME OF 12PM

09/11/2025

Many brave people lost their lives that day. Never Forget

Today, we remember and honor all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸

08/25/2025

This afternoon, Mayor Stear had the honor of attending the military pinning ceremony for Kuna resident, Bill Reid.

Bill Reid dedicated 22 years to serving in the Air Force, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. During his service, he specialized as an Avionics Control Systems Device Specialist and was also a trainer. Both he and his wife have been long-standing members of the Kuna community.

08/08/2025

Kuna Days 2025 and the Kuna City Down and Dirty mud course. Thank you to all the great kids who joined me in the mud and to city staff for the work they put into creating the mud course. See you in 2026!