A FEW Family-friendly Weekend events...

• ​Fort Boise Preschool Open Gym: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-10:30am. $1 per child!
• ​Wassmuth Center Compassion Crew: Thursdays: “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!”
• ​Treefort Music Fest:​ March 26-30: "Treefort Music Fest is a multi-day, multi-venue music and arts festival held in downtown Boise, Idaho, that features diverse artists, including rising stars and indie darlings, along with "forts" (sections) dedicated to various cultural expressions like food, film, and art, spanning from March 26-30, 2025."
• ​Tutu School Meridian Rainbows & Releves Grand Opening Party: March 27: “We can't wait to celebrate the LUCKY and magical opening of Tutu School Meridian with rainbow-themed twirling, crafting, treats and special giveaways!”
• ​Boise Flower & Garden Show @ Boise Center: March 28-30: "The biggest flower & garden show in Idaho is the perfect kick off to Spring with everything you need to make your yard and garden beautiful!"
• 🪩TRICA's Family Disco Party: March 28: “TRICA’S Family Disco party will feature great dance tunes, a disco ball, strobe lights, fog machines & lasers. TRICA artists will teach cool dance moves to go along with go-go dancers, a dance-off contest, and a street hop performance by TRICA students. Fun for all ages! Glow sticks, pizza, drinks and cookies for sale! (🤫 Mention the code word "DISCO FEVER" for a free glow stick pack!)”
• ​Indian Creek Plaza Cars & Coffee: March 29: “Cars and Coffee is a free event and welcomes families, car enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike to come and experience the excitement first hand. Whether you’re a seasoned gearhead or simply appreciate the beauty of meticulous customizations, this event offers something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars and join us for a cup and some classics along the creek.”
• ​Idaho Artistry in Wood @ JUMP: March 29-30: “​​For over 15 years the Idaho Artistry in Wood and Gourds Show has brought together hundreds of wood and gourd artists and thousands of guests from the northwest.”
• ​Family Art Saturday @ BAM: March 29: “Come make art together! Drop-in, designed for all ages. Free with admission. BAM Members FREE.”
• ​Tutu School Eagle Pirouette Playdate with Eagle Mom Club: March 29: “Join us for a whimsical playdate filled with ballet, treats, and pure joy at Tutu School!”
• ​Idaho Theater for Youth -The Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson - @ Morrison Center: March 30: “Bring the whole family and join us for this under-an-hour performance. It's free, and no ticket is required. Recommended for Students in Kindergarten – 6th grade and all ages!”

Special Library Events Next Week:

• ​Author Jonathan Stroud @ Boise Downtown Library: April 1 @ 6:00-8:00pm
• ​Community Helpers Storytime (Forest Service) @ Cole/Ustick Library: April 2 @ 10:30am
• ​Community Helpers Storytime (Librarian) @ Collister Library: April 3 @ 10:30am
• ​Learn to Read Graphic Novels @ Collister Library: April 3 @ 6:00pm

SAVE THE DATE...

• ​Strong Families, Safe Kids Fair: April 1: “Families with young children are invited to this free community event. The fair features engaging activities for kids, valuable resources from family and child-support organizations, and fun ways to learn about building a strong, safe community.”
• ​​WICKED at the Morrison Center:​ April 2-13: Tickets on sale now!
• ​First Thursday: April 3: “Events typically run from 5–9pm, but each merchant creatively plans their own event so check each listing for individual hours and details at DowntownBoise.org/FT”
• ​Idaho Theater for Youth Presents: The Chronicles of Sherlock and Dr. Watson: April 4: “Recommended for Students in Kindergarten – 6th grade and all ages! “Elementary, my dear Watson!” Bring the whole family and join us for this under an hour FREE performance in the JUMP Amphitheater (weather permitting) no ticket required.“
• Home Depot Kids Workshop (Globe Planter): April 5: “Join Home Depot for their Kids Workshops every first Saturday of the month from 9-12.”
• ​96.6 The Eagle’s Classic Car Show: April 5: “ Saturday, April 5th from 12-4pm at the Boise Hawks Memorial Stadium in Garden City. Admission is free. Bounce house for the kids, beer, food and the 2025 Eagle Rock Girls with free classic car calendars.”
• ​Spring into Spring Food Truck Rally and Beer Garden: April 5: “Kick off the Spring with our annual Spring food truck rally and beer garden at Jordan’s. This year we will be celebrating the release of the Bioluminescent Firefly petunia! Complete with 12 food trucks, beer garden and an incredible live band.”
• ​Paawznots Event: April 6: “This is more than just a craft fair – it's a celebration of local arts, community spirit, and animal welfare. Whether you're shopping for unique handcrafted items, enjoying local cuisine, or considering adding a new pet to your family, there's something for everyone at this exciting spring event!”
• ​Minecraft Celebration @ Barnes and Noble: April 6: “Help us celebrate the new Minecraft movie with some activities and giveaways!”
• ​Vintage Market Days @ Expo Idaho: April 10-12: “Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage indoor market featuring original art, antiques, handmade treasures, live music, yummy eats and treats and so much more!”
• ​✏️ Preschool + Kindergarten Discovery Fair: April 12: Boise With Kids is hosting an early education fair at TRICA on Saturday, April 12th from 2-4PM. This open house style event is FREE to attend. Come visit with local educators, learn more about the variety of early education options in the Treasure Valley and make a plan for your kiddo's education! RSVP here!​
• ​A Night At The Museum @ Children’s Museum: April 12: “Join us for a night of fun and costumed characters to learn all about our magical exhibits!”
• ​Skyhawks FREE Day of Play: April 26th: Registration is free but spots are limited. ​
• ​MORE SOCIAL Less Media: A Community Summit: April 26th: "Join Idaho PTA, Our Kids Our Schools, You. Me. We. All, and Idaho Youth Ambassadors Association for an event inspired by bestselling book, The Anxious Generation. Inspiring speakers, Hands-on workshops, Interactive Tech Expo (smartphone alternatives & internet home security), Food trucks with delicious eats, FREE childcare provided! ALL ARE WELCOME! Come for an hour or stay all day - whatever fits your schedule."

Our Events Calendar is sponsored by...

TRICA Family Disco Party! THIS FRIDAY 5:30 -7pm

Join us for a wildly fun, club-like event for children and families to enjoy together.

Dance the night away on a 16’ light up LED Dance floor!!! Tickets are $15/each OR $50 For a Family Pack (4+ in a household)

TRICA's Family Disco party will feature great dance tunes, a disco ball, led dance floor, fog machines & lasers. TRICA artists will teach cool dance moves to go along with go-go dancers, a dance-off contest, and a street hop performance by TRICA students. Glow sticks, pizza and cookies available for purchase. Fun for all ages! Get your tickets today!​

👀 Boise With Kids followers get free glow sticks at the door, a $10 value! Use the secret phrase: Disco Fever! 👀

THIS WEEK ON BWK...

The Boise River Greenbelt Our F A V O R I T E and go-to spot on the Greenbelt - do you recognize it? 👀 ​ Where’s your family’s favorite spot to hop on our beloved Boise River Greenbelt? ​ We took a rainy morning walk on Saturday and enjoyed coffee at the new @grindzcoffeeshop and then another coffee 😅 and breakfast @pushandpour​ ​ Other spots in this little stretch that we love to visit as a fam: ​ 🏖️- Esther Simplot Park / Quinn’s Pond 🏄‍♂️ - Whitewater surfering 🍷- @telayawine​ 📚- @thisroomislit​ 🍻- @barbarianbrewingidaho​ 🛏️ - @riversidehotelboise​ ​ Where is your favorite stretch of the Greenbelt? Where else in this little area do you love? ​ ​Click below for an old blog roundup of recommended spots from followers:​ ​ Learn more

Thomas Cattle Company's Ranch Club Our family has been eating Thomas Cattle Company beef for years now and we can't recommend it enough! ​ TCC recently opened up their "Ranch Club" membership and I wanted to share more about it. ​ Not only do members receive exclusive access to discounts, recipes, and first dibs on new Thomas Cattle Company products, they also guarantee their family's freezer is full of quality natural beef that supports an incredible local ranch. ​ As a Ranch Club member you choose from 3 base bundles + 11 add-on bundles. (For example, we do a ground beef base bundle since we eat it so much and then add-on a steak bundle - my personal favorite food!). ​ You get to choose delivery every month, every other month or quarterly. You get discounted shipping and home delivery, too. ​ ​Go check it out and if you sign up, use the code 0325BWK so that you can get a $10 discount! ​ Learn more

Summer Camps There are over 20 summer programs listed on our searchable 🔎 and filterable ✅ Summer Camps Guide! ​ There’s something for every kid and every interest across the Treasure Valley! 👏 ​ Asana Climbing Gym @asanaclimbinggym​ Brayge Sports @braygesports​ Children’s Art Classes @childrens_art_classes_meridian​ Encore Creative Center @encorecreativecenter​ Goldfish Boise @goldfish_boise​ Goldfish Nampa @goldfish_nampa​ Idaho Shakespeare Company @idahoshakespeare​ Idaho State Museum @idahostatemuseum​ Indie Chicas @indiechicas​ Jabbers @jabbersplay​ Luther Heights @lutherheights​ Kidstrong Meridian @kidstrong_meridian​ Nike Kids Camp @i9sports325​ School of Soccer @schoolofsoccerboise​ Skyhawks @skyhawkskidsboise​ Summit Innovation Lab @summitinnovationlab​ The Social Hub Girl Camp @thesocialhubidaho​ TRICA @tricaidaho​ TVAC Volleyball @tvacsports​ Wassmuth Center @wassmuthcenter​ Wings Center @wingscenteridaho​ ​ Learn more

Treefort Music Fest WITH Kids HUNDREDS of bands are performing over the next few days at Julia Davis Park and other venues across Downtown Boise for Treefort Music Fest this year! ​ Alongside the insane amount of live music there’s all kinds of other events happening too. ​ Be sure to check out “Kidfort” - happening Saturday and Sunday! ALL Kidfort programming is free and open to the public (just look for “The Nest stage” on the map). 👏 ​ 🎤-Live Performances 🚲-Bike Rodeos 🪩-TRICA Dance + Disco Party 🎸-Boise Rock School ✏️-BINGO 🎨-Mini Mural, T-shirt Coloring + Crafts ​ In addition to Kidfort programming, more than half of the shows at Treefort Music Fest are in all ages venues. The fest allows kids under the age of 12 to attend the festival for free, when accompanied by an adult. 👍 ​ The whole fam will enjoy live performances, workshops, food + drink, hands-on activities and so much more. ​ It’s a blast! ​ Head to boisewithkids.com to get our best tips for hanging at the Fest WITH kids! 💻 ​ Learn more