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Boise Events July 20, 2009

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CategoryEvent DescriptionLocation
Concerts
520386

Rich Wetzel


Local and regional jazz players join renowned jazz trumpeter Rich Wetzel at Meridian City Hall Plaza for an evening of great music. Families are welcome to bring a picnic dinner, folding chairs, and blankets. Amphitheater seating is limited.
http://www.meridiancity.org
Ongoing Daily 7/18/09 - 7/28/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free

Meridian City Hall

33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID83642


Exhibits
504045

Good Vibrations


The Discovery Center of Idaho hosts a hands-on, traveling exhibit themed around sound, vibrations, cycles, and repeating patterns. Some activities include listening to the radio through your teeth, using flip flops to slap out a beat, and playing a pipe organ by selecting pipes and pumping the bellows.
208.343.9895
http://www.scidaho.org
Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 1/10/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During museum hours
Cost: Free with museum admission

Discovery Center of Idaho

131 Myrtle Street
Boise, ID83702


Nature & Outdoors
504001

REI's Kids' Passport to Adventure


REI's Passport to Adventure program is designed to get families out on hikes and bicycle rides throughout the summer and early fall months. Participating kids receive a journal in which they can log their experiences. Children who complete at least one outdoor activity can send in the tear-off postcard from the journal or visit the website to get a certificate of completion and a prize. The website also offers bonus activities that can be downloaded.
208.322.1141
http://www.rei.com/passport
Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-12
Time: Daily
Cost: Free

REI

8300 West Emerald Street
Boise, ID83704


Ongoing Storytimes
184972

Songs and Stories in Spanish


Kids meet in the Storywell every Monday for stories and songs in Spanish.
208.384.4200
http://www.boi... liclibrary.org
Ongoing Each Mon 2/5/07 - 12/3/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 1-5
Time: Mon 10:30am
Cost: Free

Boise Public Library Main Branch

715 South Capitol Boulevard
Boise, ID83702


Other Events
509690

Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge


Kids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for 50% off select Reading Challenge items (drawing kits, jigsaw puzzles, books, etc.). Details are available online.
208.322.6668
http://www.bordersstores.com
Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-12
Time: During business hours
Cost: Unknown

Borders

350 North Milwaukee Street
Boise, ID83704


Special Events
360117

Open Play at Rafiki


Everyone from toddlers to teens is invited to explore and play at Rafiki's indoor play space. Socks are required.
208.853.2626
http://www.rafikiplay.com
Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-19
Time: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 12n-6pm
Cost: Children (4 & over) $8.49, (1-3) $7.49, (under 1) free; Adults free w/ paying child, additional adults $4.49

Rafiki

6202 West State StreetZamzows Center
Boise, ID83703


Special Events
317448

Family Movie and Fun Night


Rembrandts Coffee House offers an evening dedicated to family fun. A family-friendly movie is shown at 6pm, a spaghetti buffet is served (Adults $5.95; Children $3.95), board games are available for playing, and an entertainer (magician, balloon twister, storyteller, etc.) just might show up.
208.938.1372
http://www.rem... offeehouse.net
Ongoing Each Mon; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon 5pm-9pm
Cost: Free

Rembrandts Coffee House

93 South Eagle Road
Eagle, ID83616


Sports
507937

Kids Bowl Free


A select number of bowling halls across the country, including our local 20th Century Lanes, offer kids two free games every day throughout the summer, redeemable by email coupons. Parents can sign their children up through the website and receive coupons for each child every week. A Family Pass is also available for $23.95 and allows up to four adults to go bowling with the kids. Standard shoe rental rates apply. Some restrictions do apply.
208.342.8695
http://www.kidsbowlfree.com
Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-15
Time: Times vary
Cost: Free

20th Century Lanes

4712 West State Street
Boise, ID83703


Sports
518948

Bumper Cars on Ice


Families can try out Idaho IceWorld's new inflatable bumper cars. The cost covers one 10-minute session.
208.331.0044
http://www.idahoiceworld.com
Ongoing Each Mon 7/13/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: Mon 10am-2pm
Cost: $7/10 minutes

Idaho IceWorld

7072 South Eisenman Road
Boise, ID83716


Sports
518946

Buddy Day


Idaho IceWorld offers two-for-one skating every Monday.
208.331.0044
http://www.idahoiceworld.com
Ongoing Each Mon 7/13/09 - 12/28/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon 9:30am-5pm
Cost: Regular pricing: Adults $7, Children (12 & under) $6, Skate rentals $3

Idaho IceWorld

7072 South Eisenman Road
Boise, ID83716


Sports
514787

Boise Hawks vs Salem-Keizer Volcanoes


The Boise Hawks take on the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. Kids receive a free hot dog and soft drink, plus 400 first base seats are available at no cost to unemployed workers (must show a recent unemployment pay stub) at Monday night's game. Tuesday night is KRAFT Singles Night; bring a KRAFT Singles package wrapper to the box office to receive buy one, get one free tickets to the game.
208.322.5000
http://www.boisehawks.com
Ongoing Daily 7/18/09 - 7/22/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Sat-Tue 7:15pm
Cost: $6-$14

Memorial Stadium

5600 Glenwood
Boise, ID83714


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