Events|Family & Kids

Christmas Coupon/Hefty Holiday Sale

2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

In Store Coupon $10 off 60.00 or $20 off 120.00. Come see all the new Toys.
So Many Toys....So Little Time

Corn Maze - Mother Goose & Idaho Corn Maze

2008-10-30T16:00:00Z

Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only through Halloween. This is a trip down memory lane! Mother Goose maze is an interactive maze where you and your entire group will see many familiar and unusual nursery rhymes and characters. As you're trekking through the maze, you'll enjoy reading our story about "Little Sally" who finds her way through the maze. There are 2 other mazes to enjoy in our 18 acre field. Don't miss our pick-your-own pumpkin patch with 1000 of pumpkins to choose from and then take a scenic ride on our tractor driven hayride Bring the family, your friends and neighbors for a fun educational day at the farm. One price for all corn mazes is: under 4 Free, 5-11 $5, and over 12 $8. Cash, Visa and MasterCard accepted. Lots of free activies at the farm too!

Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-30T16:00:00Z

Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Fantastic pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Over 5000 jack-o-lantern seeds planted this year to make your family pumpkin hunt the best ever! Pumpkins are priced by size: $1, $2, $4, $6 and $8. We have gourds, Indian Corn, bundles of corn stalks and straw to decorate your front door. The ultimate in front door decor.

Scenic Hayrides

2008-10-30T17:00:00Z

Open Thursdays - Sundays. This is the perfect activity for ages! Parties, groups or families are welcome. Our scenic hayride isn't just a trip to the pumpkin patch, but a ride around the farm and scenic views of the Snake River and Lizard Butte. Under 4 free, 5-11 $3 and over 12 $5. While at the farm take in our 3 corn mazes (Mother Goose, Lil' Goslin and the Idaho Corn Maze). Pick out your perfect pumpkin in our pick-your-own patch and see the farm animals. Lots of free activities, including a straw maze!

Corn Maze - Mother Goose & Idaho Corn Maze

2008-10-31T16:00:00Z

Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-31T16:00:00Z

Scenic Hayrides

2008-10-31T17:00:00Z

"Bloom" a TrICA Musical Dance Performance

2008-11-30T20:00:00Z

Three shows: Saturday 11/29 1pm and 7pm, and Sunday 11/30 1pm.
Cost is one extra dollar when buying your ticket for admission to Festival of Trees.

Winter Time Hot Meals

2008-11-30T20:30:00Z

Free hot meals to anyone who wants one. No questions asked.

Tiny To Two Mondays

2008-12-01T17:00:00Z

Story, activity and social time for babies and caregivers. NO registration required, free, ages birth - 2 years.

Irish Dance Class

2008-12-01T23:00:00Z

Want to learn Irish Dance? Join Tiernan Irish Dancers. Boys & Girls, 4 & up.

Make and Take Mondays

2008-12-01T23:00:00Z

Fun! Experiments, Art, Demonstrations.
An after-school Hour of fun and learning! No registration required, free, ages 7 and up.

The Parenting Challenge

2008-12-02T01:00:00Z

Highly dynamic, award winning parenting skills program created to help parents prevent and intervene in negative behaviors and learn about current issues associated with today's youth.
$20 donation
10 week course
See our website or call DrugFree Idaho, Inc. for more information and to register.

Kid's Climbing Club

2008-12-02T22:00:00Z

Get quality coaching and meet new friends. Fees include all necessary climbing equipment and are based on YMCA member and non-member rates. Club meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday.

Chess @ The Library

2008-12-03T01:00:00Z

For all ages!

Chess Tuesdays

2008-12-03T01:00:00Z

All ages and abilities welcome. Chess lessons begin and at 6:00 p.m. followed by open play co-sponsored by eXtreme Chess. Fun for everyone! Meets in The Secret Garden Story time area. NO registration required, free.

Youth Climbing 102

2008-12-03T01:00:00Z

Continues to build upon the foundation learned in Youth Climbing 101. Ages 6-13 learn routes & advanced climbing techniques. Cost based on a month-long Tuesday class and YMCA member and non-member rate.

Foster Parent Orientation

2008-12-03T01:30:00Z

A child in your neighborhood needs you now. If you ever thought about becoming a foster parent, this is the time to act. Over 900 children, in the Treasure Valley, need a safe and caring foster family. Please open your heart and home.

Climbing Techniques Seminar

2008-12-03T02:00:00Z

This class is the 3rd in the sequence and continues to build upon the basic climbing skills learned in Youth Climbing 102. Ages 6-12. Fee reflects YMCA member and non-member pricing.

A Day Away with Oliver Finley and the American Cancer Society

2008-12-03T07:00:00Z

Cancer Survivors, celebrate and relax at Oliver Finley for a day of FREE salon services to honor you.

Please call 208.658.1115 for appointments

Little Picasso Art Class

2008-12-03T17:00:00Z

A fun way to introduce your pre-schooler to the world of art. Ages 3-5. Prices based on one month classes every tuesday and YMCA member and non-member. Enroll now.

Music and Movement Wednesdays

2008-12-03T17:00:00Z

Songs, dancing and play time! Join us for musical fun and frolicking each Wednesday at 10am. Toddler and up. NO registration required, free.

Free Christmas Dinner For The Homeless & Needy - Food Donations Needed Badly!

2008-12-03T18:00:00Z

We are seeking food & cash donations to host a dinner for the homeless & needy on Dec. 20th from 11am - 2pm at the location stated above. If you can donate in any way please call 989-6034. Besure to tell those in need that we are hosting this dinner providing we get what we need. Please visit our website for a list of things needed. This is updated daily as we get the donations. There will be a jar for free will donations to those that are not in need. All monies goes back into the organization toward activities and things that is needed. We hope to see you there!

Little Ninos Spanish Class

2008-12-04T05:00:00Z

A fun way for your preschooler age 3-5 to learn a new language through activities and interaction. Class twice a week Wednesday and Friday for a month. Price reflects YMCA member and non-member.

Toddler Tales

2008-12-04T17:00:00Z

Story, craft and social time for toddlers and care-givers. NO registration required, free, ages 2 and up.

Little Monkey's Climbing Class

2008-12-04T18:00:00Z

Introduce your 3-5 year old to the sport of indoor climbing. Cost based on a month-long thursday class and YMCA member and non-member fee.

Nutcracker for the Curious

2008-12-05T00:30:00Z

Join Peter Anastos and Carl Daugenti and take an enlightening journey into the story behind the story and learn interesting facts about past productions that have all brought The Nutcracker to be one of the most memorable events of the holiday season. Enjoy a sneak peek of the set models and costume samples designed by famed New York designer, Christina Gianinni exclusively for Ballet Idaho’s 2008 all new production.

Square Dancing Lessons - Ages 7 & up

2008-12-05T01:00:00Z

Fun form of exercise for singles, couples & families. We dance to Pop, Country, Disney, Reggae, & Blues. Relaxed dress code.
Lessons are $4 per night for adults, $2 per night for ages 7 to 17.

Foster Parent Orientation

2008-12-05T01:30:00Z

A child inyour neighborhood needs you now. If you've ever thought about becoming a foster parent, this is the time to act. Over 900 kids a year, in the Treasure Valley, need a safe and caring foster family.

Practice Aqui Thursdays

2008-12-05T01:30:00Z

Spanish and English conversation group for teens and adults. Attendants must have conversational speaking abilities in Spanish and English to participate. Meets in the Community Room. Sponsored by Gail LeBow and Donna and Steve Brown.

Night and Saturday Care @ Preschool

2008-12-05T14:00:00Z

Kids Choice Child Care Center is offering extended hours through the holidays, open to the public.

Fridays 6pm to 11pm
Saturdays 7am to 11pm

*Fridays*
$15/night per child

*Saturdays*
3-6 hours : $15/child
6-10 hours: $25/child
plus $/5hour after 10 hours

December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20

Call for details. 888-7540

Tumble Bugs

2008-12-05T16:15:00Z

Introduce your 3-5 year old to the fun of tumbling. Learn proper warm-up stretches and excercises, along with gymnastics and coordination skills. Cost based on month-long Friday classes and YMCA member and non-member fee.

Claus N Paws

2008-12-05T17:00:00Z

Free admission for all with local choirs sing carols and a Santa photo-op!

Bi-Lingual Storytime Fridays

2008-12-05T20:00:00Z

Bi-lingual story time for school age children. All ages welcome. NO registration required, free.

ROLLERDROME Roller Skating Classes

2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

Beginner Level 1 - Learn to Roll Roller Skating Class. 5:00-6:00 PM Instruction 5:15-5:45 All ages. This class is for new skaters who need to learn to balance and roll. Once skaters start to roll they will move to the next class level. Starting level.

Beginner Level 2 - Learn to Skate & Merit Class 5:45-6:45 PM Instruction 6:00-6:30. All ages. This class is for skaters who can roll and will start testing on skill requirements.

Intermediate/Advanced Class 4:00-5:15 PM Instruction 4:15-4:55. Skaters must graduate from other class levels to be able to skate this class. All ages. Quads required.

Fridays Dec. 5, 12, 19.
Cost: $6.00 per class per person plus Skate rental quads $1.00/in-lines $2.00

This is a good family, fun and healthy activity! The ROLLERDROME will open up Friday, December 5, 2008 for more info call the rink at 208-466-9905 or contact Linda by email at rollerdromeclasses@yahoo.com.

Contact Linda for class discount info and any other questions about classes, figure skating, Proficiency Testing, competition, group instruction and Private Lessons (by appointment).

DIVE-IN MOVIE Package

2008-12-06T01:00:00Z

Package is for 4 guests: Includes:
Hotel guest room
Ticket to new release movie on a 25' screen
Sodas, Popcorn and Candy bars
Disposable Underwater Camera
2 water noodles, tube and beach ball

Stay, swim AND watch a movie from the pool every Friday and Saturday Night!
Best deal in town for family of 4 --- all for ONLY $99.00!!

Kids Night Out

2008-12-06T01:00:00Z

Treat your kids to a fun and safe night out where they get to have a good time while learing how to prepare a variety of delicious foods.

Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music"

2008-12-06T02:00:00Z

Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music. Count along with The Count, visit Elmo's World, do the Crumb-A-Rumba with Rosita, and much more!

Presented by VEE Corporation. www.sesamestreetlive.com

Tickets available from ICtickets.
Convenience and handling fees apply.

KHS Dance Team Junior Clinic

2008-12-06T15:00:00Z

The Kuna High School Dance Team is pleased to be hosting a one day Kuna Dance team Dance Clinic Saturday, December 6th, 2008. The clinic is open to kids of all abilities. Ages are 5 years through 14 years. The highlight of the clinic is a performance at halftime of the Kuna Junior Varsity Basketball game later that evening.
The clinic runs from 8:00-12:00 pm with registration beginning at 7:45 am, Saturday, December 6th, 2008. The performance will be later the same day at 1:00 pm. Each child will receive a clinic T-shirt, snack, and one parent admission to the game which is included in the registration fee of $30. Please bring a lunch.
This is a great chance to drop kids off and get started on your Christmas shopping. All early registration forms received by November 24th, 2008 will get a special $5 savings! This means you only pay $25. If you are interested in participating, please contact Christina at 921-7181 or by email.

Claus 'n Paws

2008-12-06T17:00:00Z

Free admission for everyone. Photo-ops with Santa, special animal enrichments, and local choirs singing carols.

Paramount Coat Drive kick-off with Children's Christmas Party

2008-12-06T17:00:00Z

The master planned community of Paramount in Meridian is kicking off a coat drive to benefit local charities this Saturday with a Children’s Christmas Party featuring crafts, refreshments and visiting with Santa.

Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music"

2008-12-06T17:30:00Z

Santa Visits the Children's Store

2008-12-06T18:00:00Z

Bring your Camera

Eagle Country Christmas

2008-12-06T19:00:00Z

Fun for the entire Family. Santa & Mrs Clause, Ice Golf, Live Reindeer, Ice Carving Contest, Children's Choirs, Hayrides, Activity Booths for Kids, Trolley Rides, Eagle Christmas Market, Caroling Contest, Live Nativity, Snowman Contest, Night Light Parade, Merchant Window Decorating Contest, Tree Lighting at Heritage Park and much more! Come join us as we ring in the Holiday season at Eagle's Polar Express Country Christmas.

Eagle Country Christmas

2008-12-06T19:00:00Z

Fun for the entire Family. Santa & Mrs Clause, Ice Golf, Live Reindeer, Ice Carving Contest, Children's Choirs, Hayrides, Activities Booths for Kids, Trolley Rides, Eagle Christmas Market, Caroling Contest, Live Nativity, Snowman Contest, Night Light Parade, Merchant Window Decorating Contest, Tree Lighting at Heritage Park and much more! Come join us as we ring in the Holiday Season at Eagle's Polar Express Country Christmas.

Ballet Holiday

2008-12-06T20:00:00Z

Experience the magic of our second annual Ballet Holiday on Saturday, December 6th from 1:00-6:00 pm at ESPAA. Come visit with Herr Drosselmeyer; have your photo taken with the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker. Enjoy mulled cider and gingersnaps as you shop the unforgettable Ballet Idaho Boutique featuring every kind of nutcracker doll every made. Peer in on open rehearsals of the Company and young dancers cast in The Nutcracker. Participate in ornament making activities and decorate your own delicious sugar cookie! Celebrate with the Ballet Idaho Youth Ensemble as they perform in their holiday production, Legend of the Poinsettia, for two performances at 4:30 and 6:00 pm in the ESPAA Auditorium.

Free tours at the historic Bown House

2008-12-06T20:00:00Z

Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music"

2008-12-06T21:00:00Z

THE LITTLE MERMAID

2008-12-06T22:00:00Z

Missoula Children's Theatre presents THE LITTLE MERMAID featuring local students in a spectacular performance. Two shows on December 6th - a matinee at 3:00pm and another performance at 5:30pm.

DIVE-IN MOVIE Package

2008-12-07T01:00:00Z

Parents' Night Out!

2008-12-07T01:00:00Z

For ages 5 to 12 - Healthy fun includes Planet Kid, rock climbing, inflatables, gym games, movies, and more! 208-376-3641 www.wingscenter.com
5 hour option (6-11pm): $20
All Night option (6pm-8am): $35

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony

2008-12-07T16:00:00Z

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony to commemorate the attack that happened 67 years ago on Pearl Harbor. The public is invited to attend and meet some of Idaho’s survivors from the attacks. As well as help remember the day that will lay in infamy.

Winter Time Hot Meals

2008-12-07T20:30:00Z

Free hot meals to anyone who wants one. No questions asked.

Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music"

2008-12-07T21:00:00Z

Tiny To Two Mondays

2008-12-08T17:00:00Z

Story, activity and social time for babies and caregivers. NO registration required, free, ages birth - 2 years.

Treasure Valley Carseat Check

2008-12-08T21:00:00Z

About 98% of carseats are incorrectly installed and/or used. Have your seats checked by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians free of charge.

Irish Dance Class

2008-12-08T23:00:00Z

Want to learn Irish Dance? Join Tiernan Irish Dancers. Boys & Girls, 4 & up.

Make and Take Mondays

2008-12-08T23:00:00Z

Fun! Experiments, Art, Demonstrations.
An after-school Hour of fun and learning! No registration required, free, ages 7 and up.

The Parenting Challenge

2008-12-09T01:00:00Z

Chess @ The Library

2008-12-10T01:00:00Z

For all ages!

Chess Tuesdays

2008-12-10T01:00:00Z

Music and Movement Wednesdays

2008-12-10T17:00:00Z

Songs, dancing and play time! Join us for musical fun and frolicking each Wednesday at 10am. Toddler and up. NO registration required, free.

MOPS-Mothers of Preschoolers

2008-12-11T16:15:00Z

Connect with other moms through education, devotion & crafts while your preschoolers (birth through kindergarten) attend our Moppets program.

Toddler Tales

2008-12-11T17:00:00Z

Story, craft and social time for toddlers and care-givers. NO registration required, free, ages 2 and up.

Square Dancing Lessons - Ages 7 & up

2008-12-12T01:00:00Z

Fun form of exercise for singles, couples & families. We dance to Pop, Country, Disney, Reggae, & Blues. Relaxed dress code.
Lessons are $4 per night for adults, $2 per night for ages 7 to 17.

Practice Aqui Thursdays

2008-12-12T01:30:00Z

Bi-Lingual Storytime Fridays

2008-12-12T20:00:00Z

Bi-lingual story time for school age children. All ages welcome. NO registration required, free.

ROLLERDROME Roller Skating Classes

2008-12-13T00:00:00Z

DIVE-IN MOVIE Package

2008-12-13T01:00:00Z

Kids Night Out

2008-12-13T01:00:00Z

Treat your kids to a fun and safe night out where they get to have a good time while learing how to prepare a variety of delicious foods.

Parents Night Out

2008-12-13T01:00:00Z

Parents get a night out on the town. Kids get games, crafts, food and more! Ages 5-11. This is a once a month event! Cost based on YMCA member and non-member.

BSU Holiday Chemistry Demo Show for Families

2008-12-13T01:30:00Z

Bring your kids to see cool, wacky "magic tricks" (chemistry experiments) performed by BSU chemistry faculty (6:30-7:30), followed by hands-on science activities and refreshments (7:30-?)! A fun, educational family event to celebrate the holidays and the wonders of science!

Southwestern Idaho FIRST Lego League Robotics Tournament

2008-12-13T16:00:00Z

FIRST Lego League Southwestern Idaho Qualifying Event Tournament

Do you like Robots? Do you like Legos? What could be cooler than Lego Robots??? Come to the Inaugural FIRST Lego Robotics Tournament for children ages 6-14 in the Treasure Valley! Where twenty five robots compete to see which goes on to the State Championship! Who will represent the Treasure Valley? Will it be one of the Boise teams? Or a Meridian team? Perhaps the Kuna team or the team from Emmett? Cheer these kids on to victory! Plus we will have an awesome keynote speaker and the Robotics teams from the Dehryl A. Dennis Technical Education Center, Nampa, Skyline and Columbia High Schools and Mountain View High Schools will each demonstrate their 2007/2008 robots! Their robots are 5 feet tall and weigh more than 100 pounds! It will be an awesome demonstration!

So, bring your friends and your family for a great day of Robotics FUN!!!

Saturday Morning Breakfast With Santa

2008-12-13T16:30:00Z

Call early, seats are limited. A warm Saturday morning breakfast with a surprise visit from Santa mid-way through the meal. Photo ops following.

"I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas"

2008-12-13T17:00:00Z

Learn some great ways to decorate your home and choose and wrap gifts while treading gently on the Earth. Make your own wrapping paper; fold beautiful gift boxes; make wallpaper beads to string a garland; sew gift bags from fabric remnants; and make a Christmas ornament from an assortment of found and reused objects. Free program for all ages. The Foothills Learning Center is operated by Boise Parks & Recreation. Call 514-3755.

Mountain Home Stamponeers Stamp Club

2008-12-13T17:00:00Z

Novice stamp collectors as well as experienced philatalists are invited to attend!

Little Falcon Cheer Clinic

2008-12-13T19:00:00Z

The Vallivue cheerleaders are sponsoring a clinic for kids in grades K-5th. Participants will be taught a dance they will perform at the Varsity basketball game on the 12/13. They will also cheer from a special area of the bleachers with the cheerleaders for the first half of the game. Please come and join the fun! Registration is at noon on Saturday, December 13th and the clinic ends at 3:30. Cost is $25.00 per child.

Holiday Festival on Ice

2008-12-13T22:00:00Z

Enjoy a full holiday ice skating show, with props, special lighting, and holiday music. Contact 331-0044 for more information.

Holiday Festival on Ice

2008-12-13T22:00:00Z

Enjoy a full holiday ice skating show, with props, special lighting, and holiday music. Contact 331-0044 for more information.

DIVE-IN MOVIE Package

2008-12-14T01:00:00Z

Festival of Choirs

2008-12-14T01:30:00Z

Come enjoy a free community event celebrating Christmas through music performed by local choirs.
Donations are Accepted

Adventure Program Holiday Skate

2008-12-14T20:00:00Z

Enjoy a fun filled afternoon of skating with the family and support the Boise Parks & Recreation Adventure program. Portions of the proceeds from this holiday favorite past time go directly to support the Adventure Program.

Adventure Program Holiday Skate

2008-12-14T20:00:00Z

Holiday Skate

2008-12-14T20:00:00Z

Enjoy a special afternoon of holiday skating at Idaho IceWorld. Listen to holiday music, meet Idaho IceWorld’s mascot Axel, and sip a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the AdVenture program. This special event is open to all ages and ability levels - wheelchairs and adaptive equipment are welcome on the ice! Fees include skate rental and cost $7 for adults and $5 for youth age 12 and under. For more information please call 384-4486.

Holiday Skate

2008-12-14T20:00:00Z