Unplug and Be Outside

Unplug and Be Outside Meridian is a week full of free activities designed to inspire and empower families to get off the couch and get active! Over the past 30 years, the obesity rate in children 6-11 years old has quadrupled. The average American child spends more than 30 hours a week in front of a screen (TV, computer, tablets, and video games) and now researchers say there’s a connection between the number of hours spent in front of a TV and childhood obesity.

That makes events like this so important! This serves as a jumping off point to help local families embrace a healthy and active lifestyle year round. So, get off the couch and try one of these free activities. Unplug and Be Outside. Have some fun!

Dates: May 4 - 11, 2019
Kick Off: Saturday, May 4. Kleiner Park from 10 am - 2 pm
Free Classes: Classes from May 5 - May 12. Final schedule published April 6

We had an amazing time during the 2018 Unplug and Be Outside week, we have you did to. Prizes for the Mayor's Unplug Challenge will be drawn on Monday, May 21 at 10 am. Turn in completed cards to the Parks & Recreation Office or email to rwhite@meridiancity.org.

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Mayor Tammy's Unplug Challenge

The value of unplugging from our devices to play, learn and get outside cannot be overstated. I challenge you to set aside technology for a week and participate by attending the free classes from May 5 - 12. Activities are offered in sports, arts and recreation.

Grab your Unplug Bingo Card during the Kick-Off event on Saturday, May 5 in Kleiner Park from 10 am - 2 pm Start playing your way to big prizes!

Prizes from:
Roaring Springs - Season Passes
Bogus Basin Ski Passes
Birds of Prey - Admission Passes
Shu's Idaho Running Company - Gift Package
Idaho River Sports - SUP, canoe or kayak one hour rental
Idaho Botanical Garden - Event Passes
Old State Pen - Admission Passes
Wahooz - Miniature Golf Tickets
War Hawk Museum - Admission Passes
Blue Sky Bagels: Have a meal on us.
Zoo Boise and more.