A FEW Family-friendly Weekend events...

• ​Fort Boise Preschool Open Gym: Tuesdays and Thursday 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!”
• ​Downtown Boise's First Thursday: March 6: "Our local merchants plan exciting, engaging in-store events including food and beverage tastings, local art exhibits, retail trunk shows, live music, family activities, and entertainment in a special and unique way you'll only find in Downtown Boise. Stop into your favorite establishment or check out someplace new!"
• ​Boise Art Museum: March 6: "Admission is ‘pay what you can’ all day​
  ​BAM offers extended hours on the First Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Studio Art Exploration Drop-in, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.​
  ​Hands-on art making in BAM’s Education Studios. Drop-in designed for all ages."
• Oregon Trail Travelers @ Idaho State Museum: Homeschool Day on March 7, Family Second Saturday on March 8! “People traveling west on the Oregon Trail crossed through what is now Idaho. Learn more about this part of our state’s history during Family Second Saturday at the Museum by churning your own butter and making a colorful quilt pattern!”
• ​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.”
• ​Teach Me to Braid Class (Sit Still Kids - Eagle): March 7: “Join us for our braiding class on Friday, March 7th from 6-7pm. Learn Dutch, French and Fishtail braids! Plus drinks and snacks!”
• ​March Ladies Night Out with Boise With Kids and Idaho Adventure Mom: March 7: Calling all women! Come grab a bite to eat and/or a drink with us- and enjoy a great, no-strings-attached night out! Meet at Barbarian Brewing in Garden City @ 6:30pm!
• ​BSU Men’s Basketball Vs. Colorado State: March 7 @ 8:00pm
• ​“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.”
• ​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!
• ​Parents Night Out @ Children’s Art Classes: March 9: “Enjoy a well-deserved break while we take care of the kids! Drop them off for a fun-filled art experience at Children’s Art Classes in Meridian.”

Special Library Events This Week:

• ​Water Wise at the Library at Cole and Ustick: March 6, 6:00-7:30pm: "Learn how to create a water-wise landscape this spring with free workshops on plant selection, designing your space, and maintaining healthy soil and plants hosted by The WaterShed and Ada Soil and Water Conservation District. Join Ada Soil and Water Conservation District for an exploration into the importance of backyard conservation and learn how making a change in your lawn, garden or farm can make a big difference for our planet."
• Community & Co-ops Event for Homeschoolers: "Join other homeschoolers on Saturday, March 8 to learn about co-ops and other homeschool resources in the Treasure Valley, meet other families, and learn how to start your own homeschool community. This event is free, donations for snacks and water will be kindly accepted at the event. Please register for this event here: https://forms.gle/LGuynYEjJR2Y483C8"
• ​Leprechaun Gnomes @ Eagle Library: March 11: "These enchanting gnomes will add mischief and magic to your day!"

SAVE THE DATE...

• ​ICCU Member Week Winter 2025 @ Bogus Basin: March 10-14: “During ICCU Member Week, ICCU members receive discounts on: 50% off Day tickets, 50% off Twilight Tickets, 50% off Night tickets, 50% off Learn to Ski Packages (ages 7 and up), 50% off Rental packages (must be booked online)”
• ​Kegs 4 Kause- Sole Kids! March 10: “Join us every Monday from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm , we donate 50% of our profits from draft beer sales in the tap room to a selected Idaho non-profit.”
• ​Community Appreciation Day @ Children’s Museum: March 13: “2nd Thursday of EVERY MONTH in 2025! $5 admission for everyone over 12 months”
• ​Boise Spring Home Show: March 14-16: “Visit Idaho’s biggest home show! Featuring hundreds of vendors and over 200 displays, you will get inspiration around every corner.”
• Pi Day @ Marie Callendar’s: March 14: “Grab a slice of pie for just $3.14 to celebrate Pi Day!”
• ​Parents Night Out @ Wings Center: March 14: “Yep, parents, you get a night out. This rare event will be even more magical knowing that your kids will be having the time of their lives at our huge facility.”
• ​BSU Women’s Gymnastics Vs. Southern Utah: March 14 @ 7:00pm
• ​Idaho Steelheads Vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters: March 14-15, 7:10pm
• ​Soccer Shots’ Free Fun Day @ Ann Morrison: March 15: “Join us for a Free Fun Day this Spring to see what Soccer Shots is all about! “ Multiple age groups and times!
• ​YMCA St. Patrick’s Day Run: March 15: “Get ready to run, laugh, and showcase your shamrock swagger – it’s all happening, and you’re invited to the luckiest run in town!”
• ​Celebrate the Green @ The Village: March 15-16: “Come Celebrate the Green at The Village at Meridian. Entertainment and the Lucky Leprechaun at the Village Green on Saturday, March 15th and Sunday, March 16th from 4-6PM.”
• ​Opening of The WaterShed Climate + Water Education Center:​ March 17: "The new WaterShed Climate + Education Center is open Monday-Friday, 9:30-4:30 starting March 17^th. Come see us on spring break! Check out 25 new exhibits that bring water and climate science to life!"

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THIS WEEK ON BWK...

March Events To Get On Your Calendar -Idaho Watercolor Society’s 41st Annual Capitol Rotunda Art Show (March 1-14) -Boise School District Kindergarten Registration (March 6) -Downtown Boise’s First Thursday (March 6) -Ladies Night Out - sorry for the late notice! (March 7) -Illumibrate at JUMP (March 8) -International Women’s Day (March 8) -Daylight Savings (March 9) -ICCU Member Week at Bogus Basin (March 10-14) ​-YMCA St. Patrick’s Day Run (March 15) -The WaterShed’s Grand Reopening Event (March 15) -St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) -Celebrate the Green at The Village (March 15 + 16) -Spring Break for most schools (March 17-21) -Treefort Music Fest (March 26-30) -TRICA’s Family Disco Party (March 28) ​ As always there are many, MANY more great options for families on our FREE family-friendly events calendar and we’re always updating it with more so check back often! ​ Learn more

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Big Sky Basketball in Boise 🏀 STARCH MADNESS IS BACK IN BOISE! 🏀 ​ Don't miss the 2025 Big Sky Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships at Idaho Central Arena, March 8-12! ​ Come watch as 10 men’s and 10 women’s teams battle for a spot in the NCAA Tournament! ​ 🎟 Get your tickets now and experience the energy live! 📍 Idaho Central Arena, Boise, ID 📅 March 8-12, 2025 🔥 High-stakes college basketball, electric atmosphere, and a chance to witness history! ​ Can’t make it in person? Stream all games on ESPN+, and catch the Championship Games on the ESPN family of networks. ​ We’re teaming up to give away tickets to Saturday’s games over on Instagram! ​ Learn more

ICCU Member Week at Bogus Basin ​Hey ICCU members, it’s time to hit the slopes at Bogus Basin!​ ​ From March 10–14, 2025, enjoy 50% off: ​ 🏔️ Day, Twilight & Night Tickets 🎿 Learn to Ski Packages for ages 7+ (reserve in advance) ⛷️ Rental Packages (must be booked online) ​ Just show your valid ID + ICCU debit card at the Mountain Ticket Office to score these epic savings! ​ See you on the slopes! ​ Learn more