A FEW Family-friendly Weekend events...

• ​$3 Thursday at Zoo Boise! Every Thursday through February.
• ​Wassmuth Center Compassion Crew: February 13: “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!”
• ​Girls State Basketball Tournament: February 20-22 @ Ford Idaho Center
• ​Free Planetarium Show @ Julius Jeker Planetatrium: February 20: “We are pleased to continue our 3rd Thursday Planetarium shows for the 2025 Spring Season!”
• ​McCall Winter Festival: February 21-23: “Enjoy more than 100 unique events throughout the McCall Winter Carnival. Experience live music, parades, dog sledding, and fireworks—just to name a few. Events change from year to year, but there are many events held annually.”
• ​Idaho Steelheads Vs. Wichita Thunder: February 21-22
• ​Author Storytime with Carla Osborne @ Children’s Museum: February 21 @ 11:30am, Another signing @ Barnes & Noble, February 22 @ 11:00am
• Bingo Night @ Common Ground Coffee: February 21 @ 6:00pm: “Family Friendly! Fun Prizes! $5 per game!”
• ​Splash N’ Dash (Nampa): February 21: “Parents, enjoy a Friday evening with each other while we entertain your children in the pools! For 3 hours our certified lifeguard and lesson staff will be in the water actively supervising, playing water games and having a blast swimming around.”
• ​Friday Night In For Kids (Meridian) *Mythical Creatures*: February 21: “A night out for parents; A night IN for kids! UnderCurrent is a fun, interactive night for kids filled with art, science, games, and a community of friends.”
• ​Fantastical Fun @ Lakeshore Learning: February 22: Creature Sculptures using Crayola Model Magic!
• ​Family Art Saturday @ BAM: February 22: “Come make art together! Drop-in, designed for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free with admission. BAM Members FREE.”
• ​Kids Expo 2025 @ Expo Idaho: February 22: “Featuring magicians, karate demonstrations, clowns, astro jumps, carnival games, obstacle courses, stage entertainment, exhibitor booths, prizes and much more!”

Special Library Events This Week:

• ​Cardboard Drive-In Movie @ Orchard Park Library: February 21 @ 6:00pm
• ​Family Trivia Party @ Orchard Park Library: February 22 @ 1:00pm
• ​Family Karaoke @ Garden City Library: February 26 @ 5:30pm

SAVE THE DATE...

• ​TINA- The Tina Turner Musical *Opening Night*: February 25 @ 7:00pm
• ​Winter Wednesdays ½ off @ Birds of Prey: February 26
• ​Boise State Men’s Basketball Vs. Utah State: February 26 @ 8:30pm
• 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 Kids, yummy baked goods and other treats available for purchase! All are welcome!”
• ​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
• Home Depot Kids Workshop (Basketball Game): March 1: “Join Home Depot for their Kids Workshops every first Saturday of the month from 9-12.”
• ​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!"
• ​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.”

Our Events Calendar is sponsored by...

For over 75 years, St. Mary’s School has provided a unique educational experience, built on a strong community, supportive families, and dedicated students. We deliver high-quality mathematics, science, language, and social studies education while integrating Christian values to support moral growth.

St. Mary’s embraces diversity and all faiths are welcome. We encourage critical thinking skills and work to expose our students to the world around them through our Spanish literacy curriculum.

​KidStrong is athletic play -- a new kind of activity for kids ages 1-11 that builds confidence, character and family connection through science-based fitness games lead by expert coaches.

Each week, kids enjoy a 45-minute class that is developmentally appropriate, fun and challenging!

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THIS WEEK ON BWK...

Mom's Lift Club Are you looking for a welcoming, family-friendly gym? 👧👶 ​ ​Motivate Fitness is an approachable, Boise-built, mom + pop strength training gym in Garden City that’s open to ALL fitness levels. ​ Motivate’s thoughtful programs are designed to help you feel stronger and more energized 🙌 ​ ✨ Their brand-new Mom’s Lift Club is designed for moms who want to prioritize their health while keeping their little ones close: ​ ✔️ Quick & effective 45-minute classes (Tues, Thurs & Sat mornings) ✔️ Onsite childcare with music & movement activities ✔️ Kid-friendly cooldowns—yes, they get to join in! ✔️ Time to connect with other moms after each class ✔️ Online nutrition coaching to support your goals ✔️ Full access to all Motivate classes ​ 📍121 E 34th St Garden City, ID, 83714 (right off Chinden and the Greenbelt) 🗓️ M-Th 5am-7pm, Friday 5am-6p + Saturday 8am-11am 📞208-306-4331 💻www.motivateboise.com​ ​ Learn more

Planet Kid Play Date We had so much at last year’s community play date at Planet Kid — we’re doing it again! ​ Join @boisewithkids x @dear.boise for a special morning play date at Planet Kid🌟 ​ 🗓️ ⏰ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th @ 10AM ​ ✨ Discounted $8 admission for all (mention you’re there for the playdate) ​ ✨ Discounted coffee drinks ​ ✨ A fun photo backdrop created by @planetkidboise​ ​ ✨ @hudsonbakingco & other treats for purchase ​ ✨ Let’s connect while the kiddos run around and get some energy out! ​ 📍 @planetkidboise​ 1875 Century Way Boise, Idaho ​ Learn more

Leap Years Giveaway We couldn’t be more obsessed with Leap Years - the first Montessori-inspired indoor playground in town and we’re teaming up to give you and some friends a play date! ​ ✅ Purpose-built play spaces designed for kids ages 0-5! 💻 Work-friendly seating + space to connect ☕️ Locally roasted coffee + healthy, organic snacks 🎉 Exclusive birthday party access ⏰ Open 8 AM - 5 PM (busiest 9-11 AM) 💲 $12/hour | Reservations highly encouraged! 🎟️ Memberships and Punch Cards available! 🧦 Grip socks required! ​ 💡 Coming in March: Milestone Lab—expert-led activities to help little ones reach key developmental milestones! Stay tuned! ​ ​Head to Instagram to enter the giveaway! A winner will be randomly chosen on Monday, February 24th and given 5 passes to play with friends! ​ ​ Learn more

OUR SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE IS LIVE! Summer planning for parents is OVERWHELMING. ​ I hear from parents all the time how frustrating it is to hunt down info, compare options, make sure camps align with their kids’ interests and their summer plans, coordinate options for multiple kids, budget for them, etc. ​ It’s just a whole thing! 😓😭😫 ​ That’s exactly why we created our annualSummer Camps Guide—a one-stop resource where families can easily browse camps by age, location, schedule, and interest! ​ Check it out and be sure to share with friends! ​ Learn more