Lava Hot Springs Yearly Events
The Lava Hot Springs Foundation hosts several events each year. Events dates and times are subject to change.
Dog-A-Pool-Ooza
Saturday, September 6, 2025
11am - 3pm
Open Swim for Dogs!
$10/per dog at the gate. Humans get in free, humans are not allowed in the pool.
Lava Hot Springs Foundation invites dogs and dog-lovers to Lava Hot Springs! Our goal is to maximize the joy that (somehow) accompanies wet dog smell and a totally exhausted pooch at the end of the day! Fun for the whole family! Raffles for a chance to win cool prizes and watch your best friend swim. All proceeds will go to a local non-profit organization.

Lava Hot Springs Hot Potato Harvest
Saturday, October 11, 2025
11am - 1:30pm (no open swim)
Bring your kids for Potato Games and Prizes at the Lava Hot Springs Indoor Aquatic Center!
Win some potatoes!
- Bob for Potatoes 11-under
- Small Fry Race 5yr-under
- Russet Race 11yr-6yr
- Potato Toss 6-under
- Heaviest Potato 11-under
OPEN SWIM 2PM-8PM ONLY

Veterans Appreciation Day
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The Lava Hot Springs Foundation would like to thank all those who have served our country for our freedom. Veterans get FREE admission all day on November 11th to the World Famous Hot Springs at 430 E. Main from 8:00am - 10:00pm.

Toys For Tots & Swim with Santa
December 2025
Noon - 3:00pm COME SIT ON SANTA'S LAP!
The Lava Hot Springs Foundation is proud to help with the Toys for Tots Drive every year! We have 2 drop off locations to drop off New Unwrapped toys: World Famous Hot Springs 430 E. Main or Olympic Swimming Complex 195 N. Center!
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 195 N. Center, 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.

Customer Appreciation Day
December 10, 2025 - Wednesday (The 2nd Wednesday every year in December)
8:00am - 10:00pm All Day
Lava Hot Springs Foundation 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 gifts.
Fire & Ice Children's Water Carnival
February 7, 2025 - 11am - 1:30pm
A children’s Water Carnival will be held during Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winter Festival on Saturday at the Lava Hot Springs’ Indoor Aquatic Center. Free Admission for all kids with paid adult admission. Games will begin at 11:15am for prizes, and water fun. Events include kickboard relays, wall climb races, diving contests, and a special Egg event. Events will be oriented towards a 11 and under crowd but all ages are welcome.
See Open Swim hours. Open swim on this day will be 2:00pm - 8:00pm.