Community Activities
FALL FOR BOISE KICK-OFF SEPTEMBER 3 A family-friendly event to celebrate the start of Fall for Boise - a 2-month celebration of arts, culture, and community. Good times for all with the Boise City Band and other performances, kids' activities, and a few surprises. 5-7:30pm, Crown Plaza. www.fallforboise.com.
IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL FAMILY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 5 Presenting The Woman in Black. Festival Family Nights have a 7pm curtain and feature a discounted ticket for children ages 6-17. For a complete schedule of performances or to purchase tickets, visit www.idahoshakespeare.org , or call 336-9221. Family Night is co-sponsored by Treasure Valley Family Magazine.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT SEPTEMBER 10 Families are invited to watch movies, eat snacks, and play video games while the library is closed. 6:30-8:30pm, Ada Community Library, www.adalib.org , 362-0181.
ART IN THE PARK SEPTEMBER 10-12 Artists, food vendors, jazz in the garden, entertainment, free shuttles, children's art tent (11th and 12th from 10 am-4 pm) and more. 10am-8pm, Julia Davis Park, www.boiseartmuseum.org , 345-8330.
HYDE PARK STREET FAIR SEPTEMBER 17-19 Over 120 booths featuring local and regional arts & crafts, live music, nonprofit groups, food and beverages and much more. 4-9:45pm, Boise's North End at Camel's Back Park, www.northendboise.org
CALDWELL INDIAN CREEK FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 18 A full day of fun and activities for the family. Entertainment, Tug-of-War over the creek, Cardboard Kayak Regatta, Kiwanis Fun Run, Pancake Breakfast, and much more. 8am-5:30pm, Caldwell City Center, www.adfair.com/indiancreekfestival
THE FARMSTEAD CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 30 Idaho's original MAIZE, u-pick pumpkins, hayrides, animals, entertainment, farm-fresh food, and more. For schedule and directions visit, www.farmsteadfestival.com
MUSEUM COMES TO LIFE SEPTEMBER 25 The Friends of the Historical Museum present a great family event featuring over 50 demonstrations and exhibits of historical skills and crafts. Houses in Pioneer Village are open to the public. You can visit Coston Cabin, one of Boise's oldest buildings. 10am-5pm, Idaho State Historical Museum and surrounding Julia Davis Park, www.history.idaho.gov/mctl.html
SCARECROW STROLL SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 31, 2010
Peeping out 'round many trees and shrubs, scarecrows welcome guests to the Garden this fall for the Third Annual Scarecrow Stroll! Scarecrows designed by local corporations, artists, and families join in on the fun and thousands of guests of all ages are able to view the crows and vote for their favorite one!
Idaho Botanical Garden, Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 children (6-12), Members and children 5 and under are free! For more information visit: www.idahobotanicalgarden.org
Wahooz and Roaring Springs Discount
Wahooz and Roaring Springs are giving our matches a discount for their parks. Simply go online to wahoozfunzone.com or roaringsprings.com, click on online store, then discount club. The user name is bbbs and the password is familyfun. Then print out the confirmation sheet and bring it with you to redeem it. Discounted tickets for Roaring Springs are $20.99 for adults and $35.99 for a Twice The Fun Combo Ticket. Wahooz tickets are $15.49 for children under 60" and $20.99 for adults.
Movie Night in Meridian Fridays this summer. An inflatable movie screen will be set up in Settlers Park. This free family movie starts at dusk, www.meridiancity.org/parks_rec, 888-3579.
Science Saturdays
Every Saturday, the Discovery Center features different topics with morning and afternoon sessions for different ages. Call for more information, or visit the Web site. Saturdays. Discovery Center of Idaho, 131 Myrtle St., Boise (Boise Downtown), 208-343-9895, www.scidaho.org.
WaterShed Wednesdays Something for the whole family, free activities, movies and more. 10am-2pm, Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center, www.cityofboise.org/bee, 489-1284.
Family Movie NightTuesdays throughout the summer. $1 movies, Overland Park Cinema, www.opcmovies.com, 377-3072.
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