A FEW Family-friendly Weekend events...

• Last $3 Thursday at Zoo Boise!
• ​Fort Boise Preschool Open Gym: February 27: Tuesdays and Thursday 8:30-10:30am. $1 per child!
• Boise With Kids x Dear Boise Playdate @ Planet Kid: February 27 @ 10:00am: “Discounted $8 admission (mention you are here for the playdate), discounted coffee drinks, photo backdrop by Planet Kid, yummy baked goods and other treats available for purchase! All are welcome!”
• ​Wassmuth Center Compassion Crew: February 27: “Children and their caregivers are welcome to join us every Thursday at 10am in the Philip E. Batt Education Building for an hour of stories, art, music, and movement. Together, we will explore important human rights concepts in fun and interactive ways! No registration is required. Free!”
• ​Idaho Sportsman Show: February 27-March 2 @ Expo Idaho
• ​Disney's Descendants-Presented by Broadway at Encore: February 28 & March 1: “Tickets available online or at the door. Seating is first-come, first served. Doors 6:00pm - Show 6:30pm”
• ​BSU Women’s Gymnastics Vs. Air Force: February 28 @ 7:00pm
• ​​Montessori Casa Dei Bambini Open House:​ March 1, 10-noon: "Families are invited to tour the classrooms, meet the teachers, and discover what makes Montessori Casa Dei Bambini unique!"
• Home Depot Kids Workshop (Basketball Game): March 1: “Join Home Depot for their Kids Workshops every first Saturday of the month from 9-12.”
• ​St. Luke’s Barnes & Noble Book Fair: March 1: “Join St. Luke's Children's on March 1 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Boise Barnes & Noble to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with fun for the whole family! Meet Children's specialists who care, Enjoy story time led by our Children’s leaders, Play Seuss-tastic games”
• ​The 41st Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show: March 1-14: “Join us for the Idaho Watercolor Society’s 41st Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show, March 1–14, 2025, at the iconic Idaho State Capitol! Held in the awe-inspiring, historic Rotunda, this free public exhibition showcases breathtaking watercolor paintings by talented artists from across the state.”
• ​SheJumps Junior Ski Patrol Event: March 2: “This SheJumps Junior Ski Patrol event is structured as a full-day camp experience. Parents/legal guardians drop off participants for the day, who are then split into teams based on their skier ability. Throughout the day, participants are taught a range of outdoor skills that are utilized by ski patrollers to keep the mountain safe.”

Special Library Events This Week:

• ​Baby Prom @ Cherry Lane Library (Meridian): March 1 @ 10:30am
• ​March Madness @ Eagle Library: March 1 @ 2:00pm

SAVE THE DATE...

• ​Fort Boise Preschool Open Gym: March 4 + 6: Tuesdays and Thursday 8:30-10:30am. $1 per child!
• Stories with Sue @ Common Ground Coffee: March 4: “Our neighbor Sue is coming for story time in the kids corner Tuesdays at 9:30! “
• ​BSU Women’s Basketball Vs. Utah State: March 4 @ 6:30pm
• ​52nd Annual Boise Roadster Show: March 7-9: “The event showcases many of the best hot rods, cool customs, trick trucks, impressive street machines, classics, race cars, custom motorcycles and more.”
• ​BSU Men’s Basketball Vs. Colorado State: March 7 @ 8:00pm
• ​Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Concert @ Morrison Center: March 8: Two showings! “CineConcerts presents Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert. Experience the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition.”
• ​Illumibrate @ JUMP: March 8: “ILLUMiBRATE is our yearly celebration of all things light and color, featuring interactive exhibits and performances throughout the night. This year we will highlight creative installations by our three Resident Creatives for the inaugural round of our Resident Creative Program.” Tickets are free, but required!
• ​“Starch Madness” - Big Sky Basketball Championships: March 8-12: “For the 10th-straight season, all Big Sky members will compete in the conference tournament with the field featuring 10 teams for both the men and women in 2025. All games will be played at the Idaho Central Arena in downtown Boise.”
• ​Grand Reopening of The WaterShed Climate + Water Education Center: March 15: Explore free family fun with new exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages. Saturday, March 15, 10am to 4pm. Register for free event tickets at boisewatershed.org​

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​St. Mary’s fosters an environment where kindness, respect, and integrity are central to every aspect of the learning experience. Students are encouraged to lead with empathy and compassion, developing strong character alongside academic success. Through daily interactions, service projects, and a close-knit community, they learn the importance of treating others with dignity and making a positive impact in the world. Learn more here!

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THIS WEEK ON BWK...

Lumineers Ticket Giveaway! Our family’s long-time favorite band is coming back to Boise and we could NOT be more excited to see them! ​ 🎤 LUMINEERS - The Automatic World Tour with special guest Tom Odell 🗓️ July 29 at 7:30PM 📍 ExtraMile Arena 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! ​ Are you a big fan too?! We’re thrilled to be teaming up to give away TWO tickets! ​ HEAD TO INSTAGRAM TO ENTER! ​ Random winner will be picked TOMORROW on Friday, February 28th. ​ Learn more

NEW Special Needs Resource Blog We put together a list of local businesses and organizations that serve our local kids with special needs over on boisewithkids.com. ​ With the help of so many in our community who shared their recommendations, we compiled a list of local sensory-friendly businesses and organizations, special needs related programs + aid, community activities, local spots with accommodations, and support groups along with tips and suggestions from local parents. ​ If you have more to add to this, please let us know. We’d love to continually update this throughout the years! ​ Learn more

Two DELICIOUS Restaurants! 1) Have you taken your fam to Smashburger yet? 🍔 ​ 10/10 recommend their delicious gourmet smash burgers, crispy sides, hand-spun shakes and the best part - Kids eat FREE on Wednesdays! 🙌 Just grab an adult meal (entree, side + drink) and your kiddo gets a meal on the house! 🎉 ​ Here’s what our fam devoured: 🌶️-Spicy Jalapeno Smash Burger (the grilled jalapeños were 🔥) 🧀-All-American Burger (classic, cheesy perfection) 🥓-BBQ Bacon Smash Burger (crispy fried onions = YES) 🍟-Smashfries + Smash Tots (deliciously tossed in rosemary, garlic + olive oil) and sweet potato waffle fries 👧-Kids Meals (burgers perfectly portioned with a side and drink) 🍦-Oreo Cookies + Cream and Strawberry Shakes (gone in minutes!) ​ We loved “eating like no one’s watching” and my boys are already asking when we can go back again! ​ 📍8247 W Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 📍1467 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa, ID ​ See you and your kids there on Wednesday? 😉 ​ 2) Located right on 13th & State where @downtownboise meets the North End, is the new @softlandingsoftserve 🍦 ​ ​@softlandingsoftserve focuses on local, quality ingredients in an absolutely stunning atmosphere: ​ 🍦 Using local @reeds_dairy natural ice cream to make in-house soft serve ​ 🍦 House-made and all natural toppings available ​ 🍦 Specialty ice creams on the menu like affogato and @stubbornsoda rootbeer floats ​ 🍦 NO dyes, no seed oils, no high fructose corn syrup ​ 🍦 Non-gmo flours and sugars ​ 🍦 House-made ice cream sandwiches ​ 🍦 Locally roasted coffee by @dawsontaylorroasters​ ​ 🍦 Natural coffee syrups provided by @alchemistcoffeeroastingco​ ​ 🍦 @acme_bakeshop provides breads for sandwich menu ​ 🍦 Grassfed pretzel dog on the menu!!! ​ 🍦 Beer, Wine, @drinkpoppi & @drinkolipop available for purchase ​ 🍦 Locally designed by @wethreedesign & locally owned and operated!!! ​ 📍 @softlandingsoftserve​ 1220 W. State Street Boise, Idaho ​ Learn more

WaterShed Grand Re-Opening The City of Boise’s WaterShed is making history as the nation’s first water + climate education center—and you’re invited to be among the first to experience it! ​ 💡Join us for the GRAND REOPENING on Saturday, March 15, 2025, and dive into brand-new, hands-on exhibits that bring water and climate science to life. 💡 ​ ❄️ Dance in the snow theater 🚲 Build a sustainable city on the big interactive game wall 🛠️ Tinker at the Innovation Station 🎣Learn about how wildlife and water go together 🌱 Make a pledge for climate action 💦… and more! ​ 🎟️ FREE tickets are LIMITED—reserve yours now at boisewatershed.org! ​ 📍 11818 Joplin Rd, Ancell Ave Entrance B, Boise ​ ⏰ March 15, 10 AM - 4 PM ​ Can’t make the Grand Reopening? You can stop by Monday-Friday from 9:30AM-4:30PM beginning March 17, 2025! Admission is free. ​ Learn more