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restaurants and fast food establishments have opened In December, residents come out in droves, embracing
in Kuna. Grocery and retail stores have taken the place the cold to enjoy the Down Home Country Christmas
of agriculture lots. Gas stations and convenience stores Night Light Parade on Main Street. Floats are lit up
seem to be popping up on every major corner. As these in a holiday glow, tossing candy to kids and playing
businesses continue to arrive, Kuna will become more Christmas music as they pass by. The event concludes
self-contained and residents will be able to find what at Bernie Fisher Park where residents count down to
they need in their own lovely community. the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree.
A revitalization is taking place in Kuna’s downtown
Peace and Quiet area. City officials are transforming the area into a
Most people discover Kuna because of the lower home destination for both locals and visitors. New street
prices. Once here, however, they immediately fall in lamps and sidewalks have already been upgraded.
love with the community. Despite the rapid growth, The new KUNA! structure on Avenue E is part of the
Kuna has a country setting and rural roots. The revitalization project. City Council is also looking
breathtaking scenery inspires families to get outdoors to add more art projects, make downtown more
to walk the nature paths and explore neighborhood pedestrian friendly, and cultivate its hometown feel.
parks. Perhaps it’s the ambiance of the area that As businesses on Main Street upgrade their exteriors,
invites folks to be friendlier here, holding the door these mom-and-pop shops, unique restaurants,
open for others, looking people in the eye, and saying nightlife, and parades are sure to make people will want
hello to strangers. to visit downtown Kuna.

And because most of the developments are tucked in We would be remiss if we didn’t mention floating
and surrounded by farmland, there is a peace and quiet Indian Creek, one of the best-kept local secrets in the
you get that you won’t find in the larger cities. Treasure Valley. Forget the long pump lines and crowds
on the Boise River! Grab your tube and some friends
Small-Town Living and hop in the water at Strobel Road for a 45-minute
float down this fun, fast-flowing river. Don’t let the
The beauty of living in a small, growing town is that word “creek” fool you: While the water is mostly calm
you are part of both the old and the new. Experience and relaxing, there are also few rapids that will get your
the old-fashioned fun of a country carnival at Kuna adrenaline pumping.
Days. Held every August, this two-day festival
celebrates the history of Kuna. It’s an event the entire
town shows up for. Vendors of every kind sell crafts
and paint faces. There is a food-truck alley and a beer
garden. Games and rides, musicians and performers
entertain young and old. A parade marches through the
heart of downtown, and the festivities close each night
with a spectacular fireworks display.

Downtown Kuna

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