A FEW Family-friendly Weekend events...

• ​Spring Pajama Party (Eagle): April 25: “Parents, enjoy an evening out while kids enjoy a night of games, crafts, and pizza dinner! Kids are encouraged to come in comfy clothes and bring a pillow and sleeping bag/blanket for our end-of-the-night movie! Ages 5-11”
• ​Shakespearience Presents: Twelfth Night @ JUMP: April 25: “Bring the whole family and join us for this under an hour performance. Shipwreck, disguise, love triangle, mistaken identity, mischievousness, and… yellow stockings? This is the recipe for one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedic romances.”
• ​Boise Off-Road & Outdoor Expo: April 25-26: "This 2 Day event brings together Off-Roaders and promotes local off-road businesses.
  Check out cool stuff and get great deals while getting in some off-road land use! Family friendly!"
• ​Montessori Academy Open Houses: April 26, 10-1pm: "Step into the world of Montessori and explore the classrooms, meet their dedicated teachers, and discover how their programs foster a love for learning in every child. There are FOUR locations across the Treasure Valley!"
• ​Shade City Brewfest @ Botanical Gardens (21+): April 26: "Created by Lost Grove Brewing, Idaho Botanical Garden, and Treasure Valley Canopy Network, Shade City Brewfest has a mission to explore the ways that the brewing community and businesses around Idaho can reduce their impact on the environment while still holding fun events featuring local food and drinks. This Brewfest will celebrate Idaho’s beer scene while generating conversations around sustainability, environmental impact, and waste reduction."
• ​MS Walk Treasure Valley: April 26: “Centered around the theme of Circles of Support, the Walk MS® experience emphasizes the people and organizations that help improve a person’s life with MS. At the same time, we move together toward a world free of MS. Everyone at Walk MS plays a powerful role in the MS community, whether you live with MS or care about someone who does.”
• ​More Social Less Media: A Free Community Summit: April 26: “This event will help you learn more about how to help your teen be safe from technology right from home! Technology Expo, Expert Speakers & Workshops, Teen Workshop, Strategies, Community resources!”
• ​20th Anniversary Foothills Family Day: April 26: “Come celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Foothills Learning Center at this FREE event for the whole community! Venture to the Foothills Learning Center for an open house and exploration of the foothills environment.”
• ​​​Let's Clean Up Our Neighborhood: April 26: “Let’s celebrate Earth Day with purpose and fun! Join us for a community Clean-Up on Saturday, April 26th from 10 AM – 1 PM along the Greenbelt (meet at the Riverside parking lot off Glenwood Ave).”
• ​Baby Ballet Pirouette Playdate (6-18 months) @ Tutu School: April 26: “Ready to dance with us? All babies (6-18 months) are welcome to join this special afternoon of dance and delight!”
• ​Paawznots Bunny Rabbit Market: April 27: “Hop on over to Kleiner Park in Meridian for our enchanting Bunny Craft Fair!”
• ​Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands Presents Going Wild: April 27: “A FREE outdoor event connecting kids with nature. Please join us for a day filled with activities, games, prizes, face painting and food trucks! There will be over 20 educational partners from around the valley to showcase the plants and wildlife.”

Special Library Events This Week (on top of their amazing regular lineups!):

• ​Community Helpers Storytime (Postal Service) @ Collister Library: April 24 @ 10:30am
• ​Bug Club Storytime @ Garden City Library: April 25 @ 10:30am
• ​Community Helpers Storytime (Librarian) @ Hillcrest Library: April 29 @ 10:30am​​
• ​Community Helpers Storytime (Librarian) @ Cole/Ustick Library: April 30 @ 10:30am
• ​Día de los Niños @ Meridian Library (Pinnacle): April 30 @ 4:00-7:00
• ​Author Visit: Talking Junie B. Jones with Colleen AF Venable & Honie Beam @ Hillcrest Library: April 30 @ 6:00-7:00pm
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Recurring Events:

• Stories with Sue @ Common Ground Coffee: Tuesdays: “Our neighbor Sue is coming for story time in the kids corner Tuesdays at 9:30! She’ll read children’s books from our own shelves, her collection and the Boise Public Library for kids around age 3-6. Bring your babes to hear Sue read a story while you sip on coffee with your friends or make new ones!”
• ​Tasty Tales with Rediscovered Books at Guru Donuts: Tuesdays at 10:30am.
• ​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!”
• ​Boise Farmers Market: Saturdays from 9:00-1:00pm
• ​Watershed Open Saturday: “The WaterShed is now open on Saturdays! Stop in and play in the new exhibit hall, splash in the outdoor simulated river, and crawl through the sewer pipe playground. Bring a picnic lunch and eat at picnic tables in our nature play area. This family-friendly venue is FREE and fun for all ages!”

SAVE THE DATE...

• ​Idaho Gives: April 28 - May 1: “Idaho Gives – a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center – is designed to bring the state together, raising money and awareness for Idaho nonprofits. Donations are collected from April 28- May 1.”
• ​City Nature Challenge Homeschool Day: April 28: “Free program for home school families open to all ages, with a focus on programming for 5-12 year olds at the WaterShed. Reserve a ticket for a 1 hour guided walk around the ponds at the WaterShed learning about local ecology while participating in the City Nature Challenge. The City Nature Challenge is an international event to document wildlife in your own city! Walks start at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm and 2pm”
• ​Adaptive Evening at Zoo Boise: May 1: “Join Zoo Boise for an after hours zoo experience designed for individuals with disabilities and their families and friends!”
• ​Ballet Idaho Presents The Sleeping Beauty @ the Morrison Center: May 2-4
• ​Kuna Hometown Fair: May 2-4: “No entry fee! 🎡Rainier Amusements' Midway Carnival with rides, games, and concessions! 🎡Vendor Row showcasing local vendors selling handmade arts, crafts, and locally made goods! 🎡Food Trucks and Beer Garden! 🎡Kid's Zone featuring the Bernie Fisher Playground!”
• ​Spring Petting Zoo @ Pony Express: May 2-3: “Beautiful Spring days filled with family fun. Pet the baby goats or a baby chick in the petting zoo. Become a modern day cowboy on the pony rides. Slide into fun in the Corn Pit and more!”
• ​A Night of Culture and Celebration @ The Village: May 2: “Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with the rich traditions of mariachi and folklórico dance! Come experience the energy, passion, and vibrant artistry of these incredible performances! Bring the whole family and let’s celebrate together!”
• ​Cirque Italia Water Circus at Boise Towne Square: May 2-5
• ​Fairy and Gnome Exhibit Opening Weekend @ Idaho Botanical Gardens: May 3-31: Our beloved Fairy and Gnome Home exhibit is back, bringing tiny, handcrafted dwellings to life among the blooms of the Garden. These delightful homes, created by talented members of our community, showcase imagination and artistry in a truly magical setting.”
• ​Motherhood Event (women only) at Culture: May 3: "Join us for an elevated celebration of motherhood in all its forms—birth moms, bonus moms, moms-to-be, healing moms, chosen moms, and the women who carry the heart of a mother in every way. This isn’t just another brunch or pop-up; this is a space to be seen, celebrated, and connected."
• ​Free Specialty Pediatric Screening Clinic: May 3: “The El Korah Shriners are hosting their annual free screening clinic to identify children with specialty pediatric conditions including orthopedics, burns, spine and spinal cord issues, scoliosis, craniofacial abnormalities and more.”
• Home Depot Kids Workshop: May 3: “Join Home Depot for their Kids Workshops every first Saturday of the month from 9-12.”
• ​Experience Idaho Expo: May 3: “It’s a full-day event highlighting the incredible local companies, people, and products that only happen here in Idaho! You can learn about outdoor adventures, recreation and Ida(home) projects you didn’t know you needed to know about, and shop locally produced apparel, art, crafts, food, and plenty more—all while you sip a cool beverage and listen to live music.”
• ​Monster Jam at the Ford Idaho Center: May 9, 10, 11
• ​TRICA's Maypole Event: May 10: "Welcome to Maypole Market, where creativity blooms and community thrives! Join us at TRICA for a delightful block party celebrating the arts and the spirit of togetherness. Designed for kids, parents, caretakers, and families alike, this vibrant event promises a day filled with fun, laughter, and cherished memories."
• ​Tiny Haven Open House: May 17 from 9-Noon: "Check out our brand new, amazing location on the West Bench! We have openings!"
• ​BLIPPI at the Morrison Center: May 27 at 6pm (ticket giveaway coming soon!)

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THIS WEEK ON BWK...

Tiny Haven ✨ Big news! One of Boise’s most beloved childcares just moved into a beautiful new space — and it’s a total dream. ⬇️ ​ 📍 Now located near Cole & Ustick on the West Bench (3214 N Acre Ln) 🧒 Welcoming kids ages 1–5 years old 🌿 Nature-forward, play-based environment 🪴 Huge outdoor space for exploring, gardening & running free 📚 Academically appropriate + tons of hands-on fun 🍎 Clean, organic snacks provided 👩‍🏫 Small class sizes = loving, attentive care 🐇 Tiny Haven’s fluffy mascot can’t wait to meet you! ​ ➡️ Spots are available now! Reach out to schedule a tour and come see the magic for yourself. ​ 🗓️ Open House - Saturday, May 17 from 9-noon! ​ Learn more

Idaho Gives 🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🌟 ​ Monday kicks off the annual giving event, Idaho Gives - a 5 day event that celebrates and raises money for the variety of nonprofits across our state. ​ ​Click here to browse the Idaho Gives website and find a nonprofit or two that you and your family can support. Consider involving your kids and letting them learn about and choose a nonprofit or two to support. Do they love the library, dogs, or watching ballet? There’s a non-profit for each of those! Let them choose a cause close to their heart. Start ’em young! ​ Read more about the event, its impact and how to involve your kids in a blog on boisewithkids.com from my husband, Kevin Bailey, who runs the Idaho Nonprofit Center (which hosts this important event). ​ Which nonprofits will your family be supporting this Idaho Gives? Hit reply and let me know! I love learning about nonprofits doing important work in our Treasure Valley community! ​ Learn more