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Your Weekly Roundup Is Here!
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Roaring Springs Giveaway + Tips
It’s so dang hot… time to head to Roaring Springs - Idaho’s largest water park and the best spot for families to cool off!
Roaring Springs Info + Tips:
-Doors open at 11 but we recommend going early if you can to get your bags checked, tickets bought, etc. (They often let guests a little ways into the park earlier than 11 then allow full access right at 11)
-Claim a spot ASAP and make it your family’s “home base” for the day.
-If you plan to ride the rides then do it right away as the park gets busier and the lines get longer as the day goes on.
-Our favorite spots for littles are Barefoot Bay, the Endless (lazy) River, the new Camp IdaH20 area and the new Class 5 Canyon (kickboards and life vests provided). Our fam spends most of our day in these spots with a few rides thrown in!
-Order meals and snacks from the Geyser Grill - it’s SO yummy annnnnd the new bar has some super refreshing adult beverages! (You can order food directly from the bar, too!)
-Outside food is not allowed. Water bottles are allowed but NO GLASS.
-Don’t forget sunscreen, goggles, water shoes/slip on sandals and your towels!
We're giving one family a four pack of tickets! Head over to Instagram to enter!
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Frozen Ticket Giveaway
It might be super HOT outside but we’ve got a super COOL giveaway to share!
Boise With Kids and Downtown Boise have teamed up with Disney’s hit Broadway musical Frozen, coming to the Morrison Center August 7th – 18th, and are giving away TWO 4-packs of tickets!
To enter for a chance to win on Instagram:
- Follow @boisewithkids and @downtownboise
- Leave a comment with your favorite Frozen character and/or tag friends - each is an entry!
The two winners will be selected at random on August 1st and notified via direct message. Tickets are valid for the August 14th 7PM performance.
For tickets and to learn more about the show, visit MorrisonCenter.com
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Got Junk? Call Junkluggers!
We don’t have a pickup truck so hauling large items to the dump or to donate is tricky! 🛻
We’ve embarrassingly been storing our broken down items on the side of our house and avoiding the task of getting rid of them. 🫣
We also inherited a weird dog run and big huge dog house that we’ve been wanting to get rid of since we moved in. 🦴
We decided we needed to bite the bullet and just call some experts to GET 👏 IT 👏 DONE.
Enter Junkluggers - an eco-friendly junk removal company with a wide network of donation and recycling partners to keep reusable items OUT of the landfill.♻️
Junkluggers’ mission is to enhance lives, the community and the environment by donating, recycling, upcycling, and supporting local charities. Over 50 million tons of material have been recycled or repurposed since 2004! 🤯
Next time you need “junk” lugged away, give them a call!
✨Use promo code GET50 to get up to $50 off a full truckload this summer! ✨
📍2873 S Cole Road, Boise, ID 83709
👉They serve Ada, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Payette and Owyhee Counties!
🗓️ 7 AM - 9 PM M-F and 7AM - 6 PM Sat/Sun.
📞 Call 800-LUG-JUNK
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Boise's New Learning Center: Summit Innovation Lab
I'm super excited to introduce the brand-new Summit Innovation Lab, Boise’s go-to spot for all things STEM and learning FUN!
From coding and engineering to robotics and creative arts, this place turns science and tech into an epic playground for kids!
They offer:
-fun summer camps (enrolling now - use code BWKFLASH25 for $25 off!)
-after-school programs
-preschool programming
-day time homeschool programming
-STEM birthday parties
-reading support and tutoring
-and more!
There’s something for every young innovator!
Read more on boisewithkids.com and let the exploration begin! 🔬👩💻👨🔧📝📚
📍 1509 S Tyrell Ln #180, Boise, ID
🌐 summitinnovationlab.com
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A FEW Family-friendly Weekend events...
- San Inazio Festival: “The San Inazio Festival is an annual event to honor St. Ignatius of Loyola, the patron saint of the Basques. Enjoy this fun festival this weekend at the Basque Block and see local musicians and dancers as well as Basque sporting events throughout the weekend.”
- Thursday Thunder Concert Series: “The concerts happen every Thursday starting June 20 at 6 p.m. on the patio at the Boise Spectrum!"
- Canyon County Fair: The Fair is coming to Caldwell! Thursday through Sunday. Enjoy concerts, a carnival, stage acts, fun run and more!
- Mommy and Me Yoga @ Jabbers: Jabbers and YogaSix are teaming up to bring a low-intensity yoga session right to Jabbers. It’s the perfect opportunity for you to explore yoga while getting your kids moving and involved too.
- Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony- JUMP Boise: “Join JUMP and KTVB to bring a little bit of the Paris Olympics to Boise! There will be games, picnic baskets available for purchase, our very own Olympic Torch parade through the "Seine" river, and more! Plus we'll be streaming the real Opening Ceremonies from Paris on our giant JUMP-o-tron!”
- Cherry Day @ Cherry Hill Farm: “Join us for Tart Cherry Days on the Farm! Come and learn how tart cherries are harvested, enjoy a wagon ride to our beautiful tart cherry orchards, enjoy our tart cherry u-pick, and enjoy a children’s entrepreneur market.”
- Boise Water Lantern Festival: “Water Lantern Festival is an amazing experience where you'll witness the magic of lanterns as they light up the water.The Water Lantern Festival was voted #1 Festival by USA Today. Don't miss this beautiful event!”
- Bogus Basin Weekend Events: Every weekend Bogus Basin has a free youth drop off! While your kiddos are adventuring with a Nature Guide, caregivers can enjoy a free yoga class at the same time! Later in the day the whole family can enjoy live music from 2-5!
SAVE THE DATE...
- JUMP, Jam, & Jive: “The jams are fresh this summer in the JUMP Park! The Jump, Jam and Jive free summer concert series returns to the JUMP Park every other Tuesday through August 27th. This all-ages, family friendly event starts at 6:00pm. Opening acts feature performances from local nonprofits bringing music opportunities to the Treasure Valley community. “
- Storytime Adventure Club on the Green: Head to The Village at Meridian for their last summer Storytime on The Green! This week’s theme is the Summer Olympics!
- Nature Thursdays at Eagle Island State Park: ”We will be hosting a 30 minute nature walk around the lake. We will be meeting at the visitor center at 2:00 pm each week. Come see the local flora and fauna of the park with a ranger as your guide! We highly encourage bringing binoculars from home to view our resident raptors and songbirds up close.”
- First Thursday Free Admission at ISM: “Enjoy free admission at the Idaho State Museum on Thursday, August 1st from 5pm-8pm. “
- Wassmuth Center New Public Grand Opening: “Join us for a celebration of the opening of the new education building. Celebration will include events in the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial and tours of the new Philip E. Batt building. “ The center is located in Downtown Boise.
- First Annual Idaho Island Festival: “Join us for an exciting day full of live music, Polynesian performances, many vendors, cultural experiences, workshops, games, & lots and lots of food!” This event is on Aug. 3rd in Meridian!
- BE A MAKER: Family Museum Day: “All ages are welcome to join us on Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a day of creativity and connection! Whether you're a budding artist or just looking for a fun family outing, we have something for everyone. This event is free and open to all. No registration is required.”
- Cookies for a Cause- Benefitting Rays for Rare: “Head out to this annual event organized by Betsy's Cookie Co benefiting Rays for Rare. Local cookie bakers come together and donate their beautifully decorated cookies with all proceeds being donated. There will be fun for the whole family on Saturday 8.6.22 Photo booth, Corn hole, Face painting- Left Handed Art, Raffles, Special characters- Ever After Enchantments And so much more…”
Our Events Calendar is sponsored by...
Clothesline Cleaners, Idaho’s only Certified Professional Dry Cleaner. Did you know that they offer MUCH MORE than your traditional dry cleaning? They’ll professionally clean your bedding, area rugs, curtains, patio cushions, sleeping bags, backpacks, shoes, hats and so much more. Learn more, snag a discount code and let them do the cleaning while you do life!
Summit Innovation Lab, the coolest new learning center in town! This place is all about helping our kids fall in love with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) by giving them the tools and confidence to explore, innovate, and excel. Their mission? To turn the sometimes intimidating world of learning into an epic playground full of endless possibilities.
Summer might be winding down, but there's still time to catch one of Summit Innovation Lab’s awesome summer camps! Check out the fun options at summitinnovationlab.com and use code BWKFLASH25 for $25 off!
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DISCOUNTS...
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GETOUTPASS
Use code BOISEWITHKIDS for a big discount!
Get it now →
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Thomas Cattle Company
Use code BWK20 for $20 off your first order of $119+
Order now →
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Clothesline Cleaners
Use code BOISEWITHKIDS2 for 25% off on various items!
Use it now →
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Junkluggers
Use code GET50 for $50 off a full truckload this summer
Get an estimate →
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Tatorjo Apparel
Use code SCHOOL for 25% off the entire site!
Order now →
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BOISE WITH KIDS GUIDES...
BWK GUIDE
Summer Camps 2024
It's not too late to sign up for some summer programming!
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BWK GUIDE
Family Friendly Restaurants
Check out this new Guide for some of our best recommendations for family-friendly spots to grab a bite to eat!
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BWK GUIDE
Activities Guide
Whether you have little ones at home or need an after school option, this Guide has a roundup of great classes, programming and activities for kids of all ages.
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BWK GUIDE
Birthdays Guide
Find a list of options for places that host exciting and memorable birthday parties for kids, choices for personalized, handmade cakes and fun party supplies like incredible balloon decorations and setups for sleepovers or tea parties on this Guide.
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BWK GUIDE
Services Guide
Parents are always on the lookout for great family friendly activities but are also looking for recommendations for services and businesses related to "adulting." Enter, the Services Guide!
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Have a great weekend, everyone! We'll be back next Thursday with another roundup in your inbox. Until then, be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss out!
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Becca Bailey
becca@boisewithkids.com
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