Showing posts with label Weekend Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weekend Events. Show all posts

Friday, June 11, 2010

Fun free events tomorrow!

Tomorrow (Saturday June 12th) Borders is celebrating Toy Story 3 with crafts, giveaways, storytimes, and games! Fun begins at 11 am! Call your closest location to make sure it is participating! See more free fun events below!

Lowes Build & Grow Clinic, Saturday 10am – Free, Kids learn to build a Picture Frame.

Disney Store, Saturday 11am for Session 1 & 12:30pm for Session 2 of Toy Story 3 BINGO! Call your local store to confirm participation.

Borders, Saturday 11am - Toy Story 3 Crafts, Storytime, Games, Giveaways & More! 
Call your local store to confirm participation.


Michaels, Saturday 10am-2pm – Make-it Take-it, Father's Day Camo Frame with purchase of Frame.
Sunday 1-3pm - Make-it Take-it, Father's Day Mug with purchase of mugs w/ markers.

AC Moore, Saturday 1-3pm – Milestone Kids Step Stone Demo where you learn how to make a stepping stone! Stepping Stone on sale for $7.99.


Thanks Janae!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events

Friday, June 4th - EDIT BELOW!!!

Knock-em Dead Theatre. "Move Over Mrs. Markham." Fri and Sat. May 14-June 12th. 6:30 pm.

Boise Little Theater presents "Chapter Two". Fri and Sat 8 pm.

Stage Coach Theatre presents "The Bob and Al Show". Fri and Sat 8:15 pm.

Idaho Shakespeare Festival. 5 productions. Tues-Sun nights through Sept. 26th.

Free Friday Summer Lunch Jams. 11:30-1:30. Grove Plaza. Bring your lunch and enjoy free music by different musicians. Every Friday through Aug. 27th.

Cable One Movie Night at Settlers Park in Meridian. Activities or entertainment (bands, magic shows, martial arts demonstrations, carnival games, raffles) prior to each movie. Concessions available for purchase. Shows begin at dusk Fridays, June 4 through Aug. 27. June 4 showing “Nim’s Island”.

Idaho Open Fiddle Contest. 6:30 pm. Nampa Civic Center.

Idaho Homeschool, Convention.
Fri-Sun. 8 am-6 pm. At the College Church of the Nazarene in Nampa. Three exciting days filled with a used curriculum sale, a curriculum fair, International speakers, workshops, children's program, silent auction and more.

Kids Night Out. Downtown YMCA. Ages 5-11. 7 pm-8 am. Registration required.

Parma Motor-Vu. Drive in Family Friendly movies. Fri and Sat night. Ages 11 and under are free.

Greek Food Festival.
Fri & Sat 11 am-9 pm. At Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church(2618 W. Bannock). Food, music and dancing.

Boise City Outdoor Pools Open.
1:30 pm.

Best Indoor Open Play. Fun ‘n Fit Inflatables and Danik Gymnastics. In June every Tues: 2-4 pm. Fri: 10-1, 6-8 pm. Every Sat 1-4 pm at Danik in Eagle.

Saturday, June 5th

Capital City Public Market. 9:30-1:30pm. Grove Plaza.

Meridian Farmers Market. 9 am-1 pm. At Lowe's in Meridian.

I heart faces photo walk. 9-11 am. Start point Rose Garden at Julia Davis Park. Join us for a fun photo walk! Meet other photographers and get helpful photo tips from our leaders.
Leaders will choose their favorite photos from each walk to be displayed on the I Heart Faces web site. Each winner will also receive a great $50 prize!! EDIT **** this was an event that the participants needed to register and pay a fee for attending. The registration has closed! And they are not able to allow anyone who hasn't registered attend the photo walk.****


Boise Library Hillcrest branch. 1 pm. (call to make sure of the time) Join us to tie dye, make sand-art jewelry, and churn old fashioned ice cream. Then sign up for Summer Reading while you’re here! Participants should bring their own prewashed articles to dye.

Nampa Public Library. Family Storytime-Bubbly Bubbles. 10:15-11 am. Bubble and Bath time stories with rhymes, activities, music and a craft.

Boise Public Library.
Saturday Special. 2 pm. Fun for all.

Sun Valley Celtic Faire and Scottish Heavy Events.


Family Fun Day. Barnes and Noble. 10 am-4 pm. Free. All ages. Come on into the store for the biggest party of the year. It's a kids fair with booths galore. Face painting, finger casts, bookmark craft, ambulance tours, Curious George storytime with a visit with Curious George himself. We'll have games and prizes too. Don't miss out on these fun free activities that support St. Luke's Children's Hospital.

St Al's Capital Classic. A children's 1 mile race. Ages 6-14. Start 11 am. Be ther 10:15 at the depot. Registration required. #367-3997.

Celebration of Flight 2010. Caldwell Industrial Airport. 9 am-3 pm. Fun for the whole family. Food, Aerial Performances, Helicopter rides, 40 planes on display, classic cars and motorcycles. Buy tickets online for $5. At the gate for $8.

Sunday June 6th

Old Fashion Ice Cream Social.
Noon-3 pm. At the Children's Home Society Of Idaho. (740 Warm Springs Ave). Music, clowns, magic show, balloon animals, face painting, hula hoops, kettle corn and ice cream. #343-7813

Thanks to The Idaho Statesman for the info.

See anything I missed? Leave a comment.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events

Friday, May 28th

Knock-em Dead Theatre. "Move Over Mrs. Markham." Fri and Sat. May 14-June 12th. 6:30 pm.

Boise Little Theater presents "Chapter Two". Fri and Sat 8 pm.

Stage Coach Theatre
presents "The Bob and Al Show". Fri and Sat 8:15 pm.

Parma Motor-Vu. Drive in Family Friendly movies. Fri and Sat night. Ages 11 and under are free.

Scavenger Hunt for the kids at Boise/Nampa Edwards Theaters. Fun all day. Win movie tickets. Call #377-9603 for more info.

Saturday, May 29th

Capital City Public Market. 9:30-1:30pm. Grove Plaza.

Meridian Farmers Market. 9 am-1 pm. At Lowe's in Meridian.

Art for Kids 2010. Grove Plaza. 10,11 and noon. Free event.

Boise Art Museum. Family Art Saturday. Ages 12 and under with an adult. Noon-3 pm. Free w/admission.

Nampa Public Library.
Summer Reading Carnival. Noon-3 pm. Free prizes, Free games, Fun for everyone!

Thanks to The Idaho Statesman for the info.

See anything I missed? Leave a comment.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events

Friday, May 21st

Prairie Dog Playhouse presents "Star Warps! May the farce be with you.". A family fun film. April 23rd-May 23rd. Fri and Sat 7:15 pm.

Knock-em Dead Theatre. "Move Over Mrs. Markham." Fri and Sat. May 14-June 12th. 6:30 pm.

Boise Little Theater presents "Chapter Two". Fri and Sat 8 pm.

Boise Bicycle Project's 2nd annual block party. 4 pm-10 pm. 8th st from Bannock to Main. Free. Beer garden, live music, prize giveaways and tons of fun.

Eagle Island Experience Festival. Fri-4-10 pm, Sat 10-10 pm. Sun 10-6 pm. Music, workshops, experiments, hands on learning stations and much more.

Springfest 2010. Nampa Civic Center. 6 pm. A Celebration of Art, Wine, and Food! Local wineries, appetizers, local artists and entertainment. $15 or $20 at the door.

Simple gifts. Nampa Civic Center. 6 pm Fri and Sat nights. Adults $8.00.
Simple Gifts will showcase a variety of dance styles, including modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, ballet, and pointe, presented by students ages 2 years old and up.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events

Friday, May 14th
Prairie Dog Playhouse presents "Star Warps! May the farce be with you.". A family fun film. April 23rd-May 23rd. Fri and Sat 7:15 pm.

Parade of Homes. Go Here for more info.

Knock-em Dead Theatre. "Move Over Mrs. Markham." Fri and Sat. May 14-June 12th. 6:30 pm.

Parma Motor-Vu. Drive in Family Friendly movies. Fri and Sat night. Ages 11 and under are free.

Boise Philharmonic's Backstage with the Artist. 12 pm. Esther Simplot Preforming Arts Academy.

Boise Philharmonic Classical Concert Series Season Finale. Fri and Sat. Northwest Nazarene University.

Scavenger Hunt for the kids at Boise/Nampa Edwards Theaters. Fun all day. Win movie tickets. Call #377-9603 for more info.

Boise Hawk's host their 2nd annual "Blues, Brew and BBQ" benefiting the Idaho Humane Society. They will have beer vendors, BBQ vendors & seven blues bands. Friday 5:30-9. Saturday starts at 11 am. Memorial Stadium. Great Kids activities on Sat.

Caldwell Library Spring Book Sale. 10am-6 pm.

Snake River Birds of Prey Festival. 5-10 pm. May 14-16th. Reed Elementary in Kuna.

Hunter Elementary Spring Carnival. 5-8 pm. 2051 W. McMillan Rd.

Best Indoor Open Play. Fun ‘n Fit Inflatables and Danik Gymnastics. Every Wed & Fri's in May from 10am-1:00pm. Every Sat 1-4 pm at Danik in Eagle. Memorial Day 10-1 pm.

Saturday, May 15th

Movie Night at the Old Penn. 7:30 pm. "Cool Hand Luke". The movie is free but seating is limited. Tickets may be picked up at the Old Penitentiary, the Historical Museum in Julie Davis Park and the State Historical Preservation Office at 210 Main St. There is a 4 ticket per person limit. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Capital City Public Market. 9:30-1pm. Grove Plaza.

Parents Night Out. Wings Center. Ages 5-12. Hours of non-stop fun, including Planet Kid, rock climbing, inflatables, gym games, foam pit, pizza and movies! Choose our 5-hour option or all-night!

Boise Contra Dance. Boise Contra Dance Society’s 3rd Saturday dance will be held on May 15th, from 8 to 11pm at the Broadway Dance Studio. May’s dance music provided by Bandáge à Trois. Partners not required. Cover charge members 5$, non-members 8$, under 18 $4. Newcomers are encouraged to attend a 7:30pm workshop prior to dancing at 8pm. The dance is smoke and alcohol-free. For more information, contact boisecontradance@fastem.com

5th Annual First Tee of Idaho. Get a free 9 hole round of golf to celebrate. 10-4 pm. Pierce Park Greens. Bring the family.

Nampa Public Library. All Play. Wii, chess and other games. 10:30 am.

Boise Public Library. 2 pm. Teens and young adults who enjoy Manga, Anime and cosplay are invited to experience the fandom at Boise Public Library.

16th Annual Troop 61 Pancake Breakfast
and Motorcycle Show and Shine. 7 am-11 am. Maple Grove Grange (11692 President's Drive). All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, and beverages. $5 at the door, kids 5 and under eat free, Veterans 1/2 price. Portion of proceeds to benefit Idaho veterans.

Mothers of Multiples Consignment Sale. At the church on the corner of Goddard and Glenwood next to Capital High School. 8 am-2 pm

Roaring Springs Opening Day! Weather permitting. 11 am-7 pm. Open 7 days a week starting May 29th.

Sunday, May 16th
Zoo Daze. 10-5 pm. Zoo Boise. Games, Face painting and entertainment.

Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Season Finale. 7 pm. Centennial Highschool.

Thanks to The Idaho Statesman for the info.
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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events

Friday, May 7th
Prairie Dog Playhouse presents "Star Warps! May the farce be with you.". A family fun film. April 23rd-May 23rd. Fri and Sat 7:15 pm.

Fan Fest 2010 in Partnership with Drug Free Idaho. 6-10 pm. Memorial Stadium. The Boise Hawks and DrugFree Idaho are hosting a FREE evening of fun and substance abuse prevention, education and safety awareness! Come out and enjoy a family concert featuring Jonny Law, fireworks, kid's carnival, Treasure Valley mascots, interactive and educational booths, fire/emergency vehicle tours, race cars, inflatables and so much more!

Milk Mustache Tour. The Milk Mustache mobile will be hosting free events. Fri:10-noon at Zoo Boise. Sat: 7-11:30 am at Race for the Cure. Fun activities, pose for milk mustache photos, sample milk etc.

Parade of Homes. Go Here for more info.

Boise Public Library
- Puppet show. 10:30 am

Boise Music Week. Hello Dolly. Fri: 7:30. Sat: 2 & 7:30. Morrison Center.

Downtown YMCA.
Kids Night Out. 7 pm-8 am. For ages 5-11. registration required.

Best Indoor Open Play. Fun ‘n Fit Inflatables and Danik Gymnastics. Every Wed & Fri's in May from 10am-1:00pm. Every Sat 1-4 pm at Danik in Eagle. Memorial Day 10-1 pm.

Parma Motor-Vu. Drive in Family Friendly movies. Fri and Sat night. Ages 11 and under are free.

Saturday, May 8th
Komen Race for the Cure. Race starts at 9 am.

Idaho Green Expo.
Boise Center on the Grove. Sat: 10 am-7 pm. Sun: 11-6 pm. Free admission.

Treasure Valley Country Western Dance Association monthly dance. 7 pm-11pm. At the Boise Square Dance Hall. FREE country dance in the Boise Valley that welcomes families with children of all ages and will play requested music all evening long. We will be giving away gift certificates, and we may even teach a mixer or two and a quick line dance. Donations will be gladly accepted to cover expenses.

Edwards Greenhouse. 10 am-4 pm. Potting Party. Kids can plant a pot of flowers just for mom.

Women's Show Of Idaho. Expo Idaho. 10-6 pm. Admission $6 or $10 for two.

Art for Kids 2010. 1-2 at the Library! at Collister and 3-4 Library! at Cole and Ustick.

Boise Public Library- Puppet show. 2 pm.

Garden Celebration. Idaho Botanical Garden will be celebrating National Public Gardens Day with free admission from 10 am-6 pm. Girl scouts will be hosting free crafts, tours and educational activities from 2-4 pm.

Fred Meyers Mother Day activities. Go Here for details.

Kidz Again 1 year Anniversary. Go Here for Details.

Parade of Homes. Go Here for more info.

Sunday, May 9th
Happy Mother's Day!

Thanks to The Idaho Statesman for the info.
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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events

Friday, April 30th
Prairie Dog Playhouse presents "Star Warps! May the farce be with you.". A family fun film. April 23rd-May 23rd. Fri and Sat 7:15 pm.

Boise Contemporary Theater presents "Namaste Man". Fri & Sat 8 pm. (208) 331-9224.

Family Dance at the Basque Center in Boise. 6-8 pm. Western hoedown with music, children’s activities and dinner. Benefit for Treasure Valley Institute for Children’s Arts (TrICA) and Kids are Special People (KASP). Purchase tickets at 344-2220.

Whitney Women's Chorale and Boise State Vox Angelis Women's Choir, Phil Theodorou, Conductor Proudly present Holy Mother Russia. A concert featuring Sergei Rachminoff's Six Choral Songs for Treble Voices and Eighteenth Century Italian composer, Giovanni Pergolesi's Stabat Mater. 8 pm. Cathedral of the Rockies.

Parma Motor-Vu. Drive in Family Friendly movies. Fri and Sat night. Ages 11 and under are free.

Music Theater of Idaho presents"Willy Wonka". Fri-7:30. Sat 1:30 & 7:30. Nampa Civic Center.

Encore Theatre Company presents "Little Women." Nampa Civic Center. Fri 6 & 8:30 pm. Sat. 2, 6 & 8:30 pm.

Saturday, May 1st
Parade of Homes. Go Here for more info.

Capital City Public Market. 9:30-1pm. Grove Plaza.

Library! at Hillcrest. Into the wild: Let's go camping. 2 pm. Get ready for summer camping and hiking and learn about plants, animals, and outdoor fun.

Eagle Public Library. Author Judy Cox will be reading her newest book-"Cinco de Mouse -O. 2 pm. Craft and book signing will follow.

JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes. 9 am. Ann Morrison Park. Collect pledges and come walk to cure diabetes. Registration packets available at area Stinker stations. Also visit http:/walk.jdrf.org to download a walker sponsor form. For more information contact Stacey McAllister at 801-530-0660 and ask about the Treasure Valley Walk to Cure Diabetes.

Country Western Dance Workshop. 9 am-5 pm. At the Boise Square Dance Center. The Idaho Country Western Dance Association is holding its annual membership drive and workshop. Beginner and intermediate lessons in waltz, two-step, cha cha, nightclub two-step, hustle, and triple two-step. No partner or experience needed. Friendly folks and great instructors!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Weekend Events

Friday, April 23rd

Boise Little Theater presents "Twelve Angry Men." 8 pm. Fri and Sat

"Rave On". The Buddy Holly Experience. Morrison Center 7:30 pm.

Prairie Dog Playhouse presents "Star Warps! May the farce be with you.". A family fun film. April 23rd-May 23rd. Fri and Sat 7:15 pm.

Boise Contemporary Theater presents "Namaste Man". Fri & Sat 8 pm. (208) 331-9224.

Gene Harris Jazz Festival. April 22nd-24th. BSU.

Music Theater of Idaho presents"Willy Wonka". Fri-7:30. Sat 1:30 & 7:30. Nampa Civic Center.

Daughtry. Idaho Center. 7:30.

Saturday, April 24th

Summer Camp and Activities Fair. Over 50 exhibitors. Hands on activities. 11 am-3 pm. Boise First Community Center on Eagle Rd, just north of Ustick.

Capital City Public Market. 9:30-1pm. Grove Plaza.

Country Western Dance and Lesson. 7:30 pm-11pm. At the Boise Square Dance Hall.

Meridian Symphony Orchestra Concert. 7:30. Centennial High School.

Circus Gatti. 2 pm. Idaho Center.

Boise Art Museum. Family Art Saturday. Noon-3 pm. Recommended for children 12 and under w/an adult.

March for babies. 10 K walk for The March of Dimes. Music, food and activities for kids will follow the walk.

Boise Philharmonic 's "A Salute to Ballet Idaho". 8 pm. Morrison Center.

Thanks to The Idaho Statesman for the info.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Weekend Events

Friday, April 16th

Knock-em Dead Theatre. "Nunsense." Fri and Sat. March 19-April 17th. 6:30 pm.

Boise Little Theater presents "Twelve Angry Men." 8 pm. Fri and Sat.

Boise Contemporary Theater presents "Namaste Man". Fri & Sat 8 pm. (208) 331-9224.

Idaho Dance Theatre presents "Motion Pictures". BSU Special Events Center. Fri & Sat 8 pm. Sun at 2 pm.

Garden City Public Library book sale. Fri 9 am-4 pm. Sat 10-3 pm. $.50-$1.00.

Garden City Library. 4 pm. Read to a therapy dog.

Scout Adventure Night at Wahooz family fun zone. 6-9 pm. Get a discounted ticket with proof of being a scout. (shirt, hat, badge etc.)

Saturday, April 17th

Parents Night Out. Wings Center. Ages 5-12. Hours of non-stop fun, including Planet Kid, rock climbing, inflatables, gym games, foam pit, pizza and movies! Choose our 5-hour option or all-night!

The Cantabile String Quartet will perform a free concert featuring works by Beethoven, Hayden and Dvorak. 2-4 pm. 1st Presbyterian Church. During the concert, a raffle will be held and raffle tickets will be available for purchase for $1 each. Great prizes will be given away from local merchants! All proceeds from the raffle will directly benefit the American Cancer Society.

Fire Station 12 Open House. 3240 Hwy 21, Boise, ID. 12-4 pm. Visit with the firefighters and fire paramedics, tour the station and see the fire trucks, and join the firefighters in a BBQ with hot dogs, chip and sodas - free!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events

Friday, April 2nd

Prairie Dog Playhouse presents "Popeyed". A family fun film. March 5-April 3rd. Fri and Sat 7:15 pm.

Best Indoor Open Play. Fun ‘n Fit Inflatables and Danik Gymnastics. $5/child. Every Mon-Fri 10am-1:30pm. Every Sat 1-4 pm at Danik in Eagle.

Knock-em Dead Theatre. "Nunsense." Fri and Sat. March 19-April 17th. 6:30 pm.

Boise Public Library. Puppet show. "Silly monkey". 10:30 am.

Idaho Stampede. Quest Arena. Fri and Sat 9 pm.

Saturday, April 3rd

The musical "Cats" is showing at The Morrison Center. All evening shows are sold out. They added a matinee at 2pm.

Boise Public Library. Puppet show. "Silly monkey". 2 pm. #384-4200

Library! at Hillcrest. Anime Festival. 1 pm. Celebrate the art of Japanese animation with an anime character costume contest with prizes, manga drawing art show, games, Kanji scrolls, origami, snacks and videos. Parents are encouraged to assist their children with craft activities.
Meridian Library. Family Saturday. Stories & a craft or games. 11 am. #888-4451

Ada Community Library. Puppet show. 1 pm. #362-0181

Easter Egg Hunts:

Easter Egg Hunt. 12:30. Bonaventure Place Retirement in Boise(5850 N. Five mile rd.) Ages 0-12. Bring your camera and meet the Easter Bunny! #429-6544

Meridian Optimist Easter Egg Hunt.(at the Meridian Elementary school) 11 am. Ages 0-10.

Paramount Easter Egg Hunt. Crosby Park in Meridian. 1:30-3:30. Children are invited to Paramount to join in the fun at our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Fling! In addition to the egg hunt, we will have face painting, games, a small petting zoo, refreshments and the Easter Bunny all on hand to celebrate this colorful spring holiday!

Easter Egg Hunt put on by the Nampa Firefighters. Skyview Park in Nampa. 10 am. Ages 0-10.

Central Bench Spring Festival. 10 am-7 pm. Cassia Park shelter in Boise. Easter egg hunt at 10 am. Ages 0-12. #363-9623.

Easter Egg Hunt. 12-1 pm. Brundage Mt ski resort in McCall. Watch for the Easter bunny on ski's!

Sunday, April 4th

Happy Easter!!

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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events

Friday, March 26th

Prairie Dog Playhouse presents "Popeyed". A family fun film. March 5-April 3rd. Fri and Sat 7:15 pm.

Best Indoor Open Play. Fun ‘n Fit Inflatables and Danik Gymnastics. $5/child. Every Mon-Fri 10am-1:30pm. Every Sat 1-4 pm at Danik in Eagle.

Boise Flower and Garden Show. March 26-28. Boise Center on the Grove. Fri and Sat 10am-9 pm. Sun 11 am-5 pm. Adults $7, Youth (7-12) $2, 6 and under is free. Pick up a $2 coupon at any Zamzow location.

Saturday, March 27th


An evening with Ron Paul. Morrison Center. 7 pm. $15, $10, $5.

Neighborhood Open Gyms. K-6. Supervised open gyms at Neighborhood schools. Hawthorne, Liberty, Koelsch and Valley View. 10-2 pm

Zoo Boise. Easter EGGstravaganza. 10 am-5 pm. Join the Easter Bunny for fun activities including Egg Scrambles, photo ops, face painting, Easter Egg toss, Fun Jumps, animal enrichment activities and, of course, the zoo. Admission is $6.50 for adults, $3.75 for children (4-11), $4.00 for seniors (62 & over) and free for children (3 & under).

Boise Art Museum. Family Art Saturday. Noon-3 pm. Recommended for children 12 and under w/an adult.

Thanks to The Idaho Statesman for the info.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events!

Friday, March 19th

Prairie Dog Playhouse presents "Popeyed". A family fun film. March 5-April 3rd. Fri and Sat 7:15 pm.

Knock-em Dead Theatre. "Nunsense." Fri and Sat. March 19-April 17th. 6:30 pm.

Idaho Around the World Festival. At The Basque Center in Boise. 3:30-9:30 pm. Voices United of Idaho presents a fun-filled night with free entertainment from around the globe. Enjoy traditional and modern performances from multicultural groups in Idaho. FOOD, ARTS & CRAFTS will be sold by various cultural groups for fundraising purposes. Free admission. 601 West Grove Street Boise, ID. (208) 331-5097

Idaho Stampede. Quest Arena. Fri and Sat 9 pm.

St Luke's Auxiliary Jewelry Sale. Fabulous selection of jewelry and gifts, most priced at $6! A great start to your spring wardrobe - come find a new treasure or two. Auxiliary proceeds benefit St. Luke's by funding special requests for the hospital, patients, their families, and the staff. Sale held at the Anderson Center 5th floor location- St Lukes downtown. 7 am-4 pm.

Boise Philharmonic 's "A Salute to Shakespeare". 8 pm. Northwest Nazarene University.

Saturday, March 20th

Country Music star Jason Aldean preforms at 7:30 Taco Bell Arena.

Boise Philharmonic's "A Salute to Shakespeare" 8 pm. Morrison Center.

Neighborhood Open Gyms. K-6. Supervised open gyms at Neighborhood schools. Hawthorne, Liberty, Koelsch and Valley View. 10-2 pm.

Best Indoor Open Play. Fun ‘n Fit Inflatables and Danik Gymnastics. $5/child. Every Mon-Fri 10am-1:30pm. Every Sat 1-4 pm at Danik in Eagle.

Treasure Valley Country Western Dance Association dance and lesson. 7:30 pm-11pm. At the Boise Square Dance Hall.

Garden City Library. Mad Hatter Tea Party. 12-1 pm. We will supply tea, sandwiches, and other treats! There will be many Wonderland-themed games and crafts! This event is free, no registration required!

Meridian Library. Family Sat. Table games. 11 am.

Boise Public Library.
Read to a therapy dog. Fun for all ages.

Nampa Library. 10:30 am. All play. Wii, Nintendo, chess and other games.

Thanks to The Idaho Statesman for the info.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events

Friday, March 12th

Smarty Pants Kids Consignment Sale. Fri 10-6. Sat 9-3 (1/2 price sale!). Glenwood and State near Albertsons.

Prairie Dog Playhouse presents "Popeyed". A family fun film. March 5-April 3rd. Fri and Sat 7:15 pm.

Boise Little Theater presents "Almost, Maine." 8 pm. Fri and Sat.

Boise Contemporary Theater presents The Balance Dance Company. Fri 7:30 pm. Sat 2 and 7:30 pm. (208) 331-9224

Best Indoor Open Play. Fun ‘n Fit Inflatables and Danik Gymnastics. $5/child. Every Mon-Fri 10am-1:30pm. Every Sat 1-4 pm at Danik in Eagle.

Idaho Stampede. Quest Arena. Fri and Sat 9 pm.

Ada Community Library.
Family Game Night. 6:30-8:30 pm. Movie, video games and treats. Showing "Planet 51".

BYU Theatre Dance presents "Fantasy and Fables". 7:30 pm. Jewett Auditorium College of Idaho. #454-1376.

Boise Roadster Show. Idaho Expo. Fri. 3-10 p.m. Sat 10-10 p.m. Sun 10-6 p.m.

Monster Jam- Monster Truck Racing. Idaho Center Fri 7:30 pm. Sat 2 pm

Boise Baroque Orchestra. Nampa Civic Center. 8 pm.

Saturday, March 13th

"Leahy" Celtic Music and Dance. Morrison Center. 8 pm

Boise Philharmonic Sounds Like Fun! Concert. 10:45 am. Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy.

Barnes and Noble. 2 pm. Irish Dancers. St Patty's Day performance.

Art for Kids 2010. Free event. 1-2 pm Library! at Collister. 3-4 pm Library! at Cole and Ustick.

Treasure Valley Country Western Dance Association monthly dance. 7 pm-11pm. At the Boise Square Dance Hall. FREE country dance in the Boise Valley that welcomes families with children of all ages and will play requested music all evening long. We will be giving away gift certificates, and we may even teach a mixer or two and a quick line dance. Donations will be gladly accepted to cover expenses.

Neighborhood Open Gyms. K-6. Supervised open gyms at Neighborhood schools. Hawthorne, Liberty, Koelsch and Valley View. 10-2 pm.

Boise Public Library. Saturday Special. Fun for everyone. 2 pm.

Sunday March 14th


BSU Music Dept Orchestra Concert. 7:30 pm. Morrison Center.

Thanks to The Idaho Statesman for the info.



Thursday, March 4, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events

Friday, March 5th

Boise Little Theater presents "Almost, Maine." 8 pm. Fri and Sat. 2 pm on Sun.

Boise Contemporary Theater
presents Curtis Stigers and his Jazz Band Live in Concert. 8 pm

Boise Philharmonic's Chef and Gourmet Gala. 6 pm. Boise Center on the Grove. Boise Philharmonic's annual event to benefit the Boise Philharmonic and its educational programs. Includes food, wine, music, dancers and auction.

Boise City Marketplace. Weekly Vendor Fair. Fri 12-5. Sat 10-4. Sun 5050 Overland Rd., Boise. (208) 331-5014.

So I spent a considerable amount of time typing the rest of this post out. However, when I went to publish somehow it kicked me off and then erased the rest. So since I refuse to rewrite it here is a link to The Idaho Statesman where I get all of my info. And here's a link to The Treasure Valley Family Magazine. They have a great list of events as well.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Treasure Valley Weekend Events

Friday, February 26th

7th annual Boise Bike Swap. Cole Village shopping center. Cole and Ustick. Admission is $1 at the door (13 and under is free) Fri 5:30-9:30 pm. Sat 10-4 pm.

Music Theater of Idaho presents "The Sound of Music." Nampa Civic Center. Fri and Sat.

Boise Little Theater presents "Almost, Maine." 8 pm. Fri and Sat.

Idaho Steelheads vs. Alaska Aces. Fri and Sat. 5:10 pm. Quest Arena.

Opera Idaho presents "Cinderella". Egyptian Theater. Fri and Sun.

Best Indoor Open Play. Fun ‘n Fit Inflatables and Danik Gymnastics. $5/child. Every Mon-Fri 10am-1:30pm. Every Sat 1-4 pm at Danik in Eagle.

Boise City Marketplace. Weekly Vendor Fair. Fri 10-6. Sat 10-5.
5050 Overland Rd., Boise. (208) 331-5014.

Saturday, February, 27th

Boise Philharmonic presents Sounds Like Fun! Concert for Families. Features a family of instruments from the orchestra: strings, brass, percussion, etc. A fun-filled, upbeat and interactive program for families with children of all ages. 10:45 am. Esther Simplot Preforming Arts Academy.

Boise Art Museum family day.
11 am-5 pm. Family exhibition tours, hands on activities, robot demonstrations.

Tea for Tutus. 1-3 pm. The Grove Hotel. Dress-up, old fashioned tea party for the whole family, featuring finger sandwiches, juice and tea, performances by the Ballet Idaho Youth Ensemble, a silent auction and a visit from Cinderella herself. Benefit for Ballet Idaho.

Free Community Yoga class. Yoga for Wellness, LLC, is offering a free yoga class
to people new to Yoga For Wellness on the last Saturday of every month. 11-noon. Please call to reserve your space. #208-345-7113.

Treasure Valley Country Western Dance Association monthly dance. 7 pm-11pm. At the Boise Square Dance Hall. FREE country dance in the Boise Valley that welcomes families with children of all ages and will play requested music all evening long. We will be giving away gift certificates, and we may even teach a mixer or two and a quick line dance. Donations will be gladly accepted to cover expenses.

Learn to garden using raised beds. Instruction at Edwards Greenhouse. 10:30 am. 4106 Sand Creek St., Boise, ID, 83703 .

Kids Fair. Expo Idaho. 10 am-6 pm. Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Magicians, Stage Entertainment, Face Painting, Air Jumps, Carnival Games, Obstical Courses, Prizes, Karate, Food, Clowns, and more! Kids $4, Adults $5, Children 2 and under are FREE.

American Piano Duo. 8 pm. At Eagle church of the Nazarene. Pianists Del Parkinson and Jeffrey Shumway perform Cinderella’s Waltz, Jamaican Rumba and Danzón Cubano. The program also includes works by Copland, Saint-Saëns, Prokofieff, Tchaikovsky and Ravel.

BSU Women's Basketball. 7 pm.

14th Annual Children's Home Society Gala. At BSU-Stueckle Sky Center. (1910 University Dr., west side of Bronco Stadium.) Gala begins at 6 pm, dinner 7 pm, live & silent auctions, KIDS radio show, & dancing. Some auction items include travel packages to New York City, California Wine Country, Hawaii and more! Dress is business attire. #870-4311.

Info from The Idaho Statesman.