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An adult military ID is required at the Roaring Springs ticket booth to receive the discount
Enjoy lunch for just $4.49 (tax included)
Your choice of a large slice of pizza, bread stick &
soda, a hotdog, French fries & soda, or
a taco, tater tots, and a soda.
Enjoy a single soft serve ice cream for only $1.05 (tax included)
Bug Day. A fantastic family event, learn about the exciting world of bugs in an adventurous environment. 9am-3pm, Idaho Botanical Garden, www.idahobotanicalgarden.org, 343-8649.
Movies Under the Stars. Featuring The Wizard of Oz, presented by The Boise Public Schools Education Foundation and Boise Parks & Recreation. Free activities for kids, followed by a movie. Activities begin at 7pm, movie begins at dusk, Julia Davis Park at the Gene Harris Bandshell, www.boiseschoolsfoundation.com.
Fun Chess Tournament for Kids. Everyone plays, everyone learns, everyone is a winner. 5:30-8:30pm, Smoky Mountain Pizza/Parkcenter. Information and registration, www.successinchess.com, 713-2486.
Tennis 101. Teaching the basics to all ages. 9-10:30am at Fort Boise Park, Meridian High School, Columbia High School in Nampa, Hidden Springs Charter School. Register at www.idtennis.com, 322-5150.
Family Film. Free showing of Madeline, for all ages. 12:30pm, Garden City Library, www.notaquietlibrary.org, 472-2940.
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Ann Morrison Park 50th Anniversary Celebration. See Treasure Valley Family Magazine’s Bits & Pieces for more information.
We the People Fourth of July Parade. Music from booming bands, happy clowns, waving flags, and cheering crowds make this a great celebration. The parade begins at 11am in downtown Boise, for route and details visit www.libertydayparade.com.
Gem State Kiwanis Fourth of July Celebration. Pancake breakfast, entertainment, and more. 11am, Julia Davis Park.
Fireworks Over Boise. Presented by Today’s Channel 6, The Idaho Statesman, and the City of Boise. Launching from Ann Morrison Park at dusk, www.cityofboise.org.
Meridian Family 4th of July. Join the family fun with live music, activities, and a fireworks display. 7pm- dusk, Storey Park in Meridian, www.cityofmeridian.org.
4th of July Celebration. Caldwell Memorial Park is the center for many events; parade at 10am, car show, entertainment, patriotic bike contest, patriotic dog contest, food vendors, youth games and activities, and more. A big celebration with a small-town atmosphere, culminating with a fireworks display from Simplot Stadium. www.visitcaldwell.org, 455-3011.
Middleton 4th of July Celebration. A fun-filled family celebration with music, parade, vendors, ending with a spectacular fireworks display. For a schedule and information visit, www.middletonchamber.org.
4th of July Family Fun Day. Spend the day stepping back in time: parade at noon, games, food and family fun until 4pm, and fireworks around 10pm. John Brogan Park, Visitor Center, and the streets of Idaho City, www.idahocitychamber.com.
Boise Hawks Baseball. Family fun, 7:35pm, Hawks Stadium. www.boisehawks.com, 322-5000. Fireworks to follow the game.
Arts For Kids. Free 45-minute hands-on workshops facilitated by professional artists for children ages 3 to 12. Registration is walk-up, classes are offered at 10am, 11am, and noon, near the Grove Plaza behind Brick Oven Bistro, 433-5675.
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Movies Under the Stars
What: Free family movies and fun!
Where: Julia Davis Park
Gene Harris Band Shell
700 S. Capitol Blvd.
When: 7:00pm - Games and crafts for kids with the Boise City Parks & Recreation's Mobile Recreation Unit
Dusk - Movie begins!
June 27 | Journey to the Center of the Earth | Rated: PG |
July 18 | Kung Fu Panda | Rated: PG |
August 22 | The Wizard of Oz | Rated: G |
During the months of June and July, free summer meals are offered at locations throughout the Boise area from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, *June 9 through July 31, 2009.
Click here to find info and Location!
We did this alot last summer it was great on those days you don't want to bother fixing something and fun to get the kids out!
Ada Community Library Book Sale. Great deals on books, and media items. 9:30am-6pm, bottom floor of the Ada Community Library, 362-0181 ext. 6.
Puppet Show. Brave Bella, fun for all ages 10:30am, Boise Public Library, www.boisepubliclibrary.org, 384-4200.
Movie Night in Meridian. An inflatable movie screen will be set up in Settlers Park. This free movie starts at dusk, www.meridiancity.org/parks_rec, 888-3579.
Star Mule Days. Live entertainment, carnival, vendors, fun run, parade, family dance, and much more. www.staridahochamber.com, 286-9110. Continues through June 6.
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