Boise Events July 4, 2009
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| Exhibits 504045 | Good VibrationsThe 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 |
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| Exhibits 504006 | Kid StuffKid Stuff is an exhibit geared toward the kid in everyone. It features a selection of artwork from the museum's permanent collection, augmented by works from local private collections. Works include Chocolate Cake with Chile and Fish by Marilyn Lysohir, Circus by Alexander Calder, Craig Cully's Lilliputian Candies, Deborah Barrett's googly-eyed figures, Frog Sandwich by David Gilhooly, bugs and bears by Benjamin Jones, and other works in which the artists reach out to the child in each of us. 208.345.8330 http://boiseartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/6/09 - 11/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 504009 | Devorah Sperber: Threads of PerceptionDevorah Sperber: Threads of Perception is an exhibition by a New York artist who combines commonplace materials with simple optical devices to investigate the connections between art, perception, and technology. 208.345.8330 http://boiseartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/20/09 - 9/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 504165 | Corrugated: Sculpture by Ann WeberCorrugated is an art installation by California artist Ann Weber. Ann transforms the ordinary medium of cardboard into impressive large-scale sculptures reminiscent of pods, gourds, and organic spires. Visitors can walk among the towering shapes, some as large as 16 feet tall. 208.345.8330 http://boiseartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/30/09 - 11/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 504179 | James Castle: Tying it TogetherJames Castle: Tying it Together is an exhibition by a self-taught Idaho artist who was born deaf and never learned to read, write, or use sign language. Castle ignores traditional drawing materials in favor of discarded cardboard, scraps of paper, and homemade charcoal and dyes. 208.345.8330 http://boiseartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/2/09 - 9/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Farms & Gardens 426383 | Raspberry FestivalThe Berry Ranch holds its annual Raspberry Festival, featuring raspberry picking, and all sorts of farm fun including some up close and personal time with sheep, lambs, cows, and pigs, and opportunities to watch honeybees work in a glass beehive. Hot dogs and drinks are available for purchase. Admission is free, but a minimum charge of $4.76 applies for those who head out to the field to pick berries. Note: this festival is held only if there are berries available to pick; call first before heading out! 208.466.3860 http://www.theberryranch.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 507764 | Fourth of July CelebrationMeridian's Fourth of July Celebration features live music (7pm-9:30pm), a bounce house, a climbing wall, games, and a fireworks display at dusk. 208.888.3579 http://www.meridiancity.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-dusk Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 507760 | Fourth of July FireworksFamilies are invited to come watch as the Fourth of July fireworks light up the sky above Ann Morrison Park. 208.377.2364 http://www.cityofboise.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10:15pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 507763 | Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast in the ParkThe Kiwanis host the annual pancake breakfast near the band shell. Families can stick around after the breakfast for face painting, clowns, and live music. 208.377.2364 http://www.cityofboise.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7am-11am Cost: Adults $5; Children $4 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 504001 | REI's Kids' Passport to AdventureREI'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 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 504050 | Young Discoverers: Forest AnimalsChildren can explore the world of science through art, activities, and a storytime. This week's theme: Forest Animals. 208.343.9895 http://www.scidaho.org Ongoing Each Wed, Fri, Sat 7/1/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-5 Time: Wed & Fri 10:30am; Sat 11am Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 214680 | Storytime AdventuresStories and fun for the little ones. 208.375.4454 http://www.barnesandnoble.com Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-6 Time: Tue, Thu, Sat 12:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Workshops 292170 | Kids Club Imagination SaturdaysFamilies can head to their local Michael's Arts and Crafts Store for a fun craft activity. Drop in anytime during this activity. Usually free or just a couple of dollars. Price includes materials. Check the website for details about each week's activity and for pricing. http://www.michaels.com Ongoing Each Sat 11/5/05 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: 10am-12n Cost: Varies. Inexpensive. |
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| Ongoing Workshops 292171 | Kids Club Imagination SaturdaysFamilies can head to their local Michael's Arts and Crafts Store for a fun craft activity. Drop in anytime during this activity. Usually free or just a couple of dollars. Price includes materials. Check the website for details about each week's activity and for pricing. http://www.michaels.com Ongoing Each Sat 11/5/05 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: 10am-12n Cost: Varies. Inexpensive. |
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| Other Events 509690 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids 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 |
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| Parades 507757 | Fourth of July ParadeThis year's Fourth of July parade theme is "Land of the Free, Home of the Brave." Arrive early to stake out a good spot along the route. The parade marches down Bannock Street, from 10th Street to 4th Street, then returns down Idaho Street. 208.377.2364 http://www.libertydayparade.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Special Events 446860 | Capital City Public MarketA farmers' market featuring locally grown produce, herbs, flowers, and plants. Shoppers can also expect to find specialty foods and wines, freshly baked breads, pastries, and pies, and works by local artisans. 208.345.9287 http://www.cap... blicmarket.com Ongoing Each Sat 4/18/09 - 10/24/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 9:30am-1:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Special Events 446866 | Nampa Farmers' MarketThe Nampa Farmers' Market features dozens of produce, food, craft, plant, and flower vendors, as well as local entertainers. Check the website to see what is in season and for a schedule of entertainment. http://www.nam... mersmarket.com Ongoing Each Sat 4/25/09 - 10/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 9am-1pm Cost: Free |
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| Special Events 446873 | Meridian Farmers' Market and BazaarThe Meridian Farmers' Market and Bazaar features vendors of fresh produce, specialty foods, gourmet coffee, baked goods, and crafts, plus an on-site BBQ, and entertainment. A kids' craft zone and a bounce area are offered as well. Check the website to see what is in season and for a schedule of entertainment. 208.376.2610 http://www.mer... mersmarket.com Ongoing Each Sat 5/2/09 - 9/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 9am-1pm Cost: $ |
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| Special Events 407504 | DCI Teen ClubTeens are invited to work on cool science projects during Discovery Center of Idaho's weekly Teen Club meeting. 208.343.9895 ex 228 http://www.scidaho.org Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-18 Time: Sat 10am-12n Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Special Events 391200 | Norco DemonstrationMuseum staffers use liquid nitrogen to show families the effects of extreme temperatures, and even make an ice cream treat on the spot. 208.343.9895 http://www.scidaho.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm-2:30pm Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Special Events 360117 | Open Play at RafikiEveryone 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 |
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| Sports 507937 | Kids Bowl FreeA 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 |
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| Sports 404827 | PowerplayKids can come to the Wings Center for a morning of fitness games and activities. Powerplay is offered the first Saturday of each month and it's geared toward beginners, but kids with advance gym skills are welcome to attend. Advance registration is required; call or email the office to register. Payment can be made at the door. 208.376.3641 http://www.wingscenter.com 7/4/09 Ages: 5-14 Time: 10am-11am Cost: $7 |
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| Sports 514785 | Boise Hawks vs Eugene EmeraldsThe Boise Hawks take on the Eugene Emeralds. Saturday's game features post-game fireworks. Kids can get a free hot dog and soft drink, plus 400 first base seats are available for unemployed workers (must show recent unemployment pay stub) during Monday night's game. Tuesday is KRAFT Singles Day; bring a KRAFT Singles package wrapper to the box office to receive buy one, get one free tickets. Wednesday is Family Feast Night; hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, and snow cones cost just $1. 208.322.5000 http://www.boisehawks.com Ongoing Daily 7/4/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 7:35pm; Sun-Wed 7:15pm Cost: $6-$14 |
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| Workshops 507769 | Arts for KidsArts For Kids are free 45-minute art workshops for kids. The hands-on workshops cover a variety of disciplines and are taught by professional artists and art educators. Walk-up registration takes place each Saturday morning starting at 9:45am. Space is limited to 12 kids per workshop. Children ages three to five must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place behind Brick Oven Bistro near the Grove Plaza. 208.433.5675 http://www.cityofboise.org Ongoing Each Sat 6/6/09 - 8/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-12 Time: Sat 10am, 11am & 12n Cost: Free |
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