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Tuesday, August 31, 2010: Teen & Tween Tuesdays

Hang ten at the Library for everything from Graffiti to Gaming! Every Tuesday is something fun and different. Teens and tweens, come relax and have fun!

Where: Garden City Library 6015 Glenwood St. Garden City, ID

When: 4:00 PM

Who: Teens and tweens ages 10-18.

How: It's free and easy, just come on over!

cost: FREE!

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010: Family Night @ the Library!

Join us in the Melissa Blue Storytelling area each week for stories and activities for the whole family.

Where: Cole & Ustick Library

When: 7:00 PM

Who: Children and their parents.

How: Come on by!

cost: FREE!

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010: Fun 'n Fit Inflatables Open Play

Come exhaust your children at Danik Gymnastics! Your kids can play on inflatables and more for 3 solid hours of open play. They can run, jump, and slide until their hearts are content.

Where: Danik Gymnastics 1396 E Iron Eagle Dr Suite 125 Eagle, ID 83616

When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Who: Children and their adult

How: Be there with socks ready for fun!

cost: Admission - $5.00 per child or
Group Rate - $4.00 per child (10 or more children)

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(208) 939-2290 Must have socks!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010: Playin in the Plaza

Come on out for free music by Patricia Folkner and Joel Kaserman and family fun! bring lawn chairs, blankets and sit back and relax to great music and local food vendors.

Where: Main & Idaho in Meridian

When: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ( Every Tuesday )

Who: Families!

How: It's FREE, come on down!

cost: FREE!

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010: Idaho IceWorld

Bring the kids and enjoy quality entertainment at an affordable price for “Family Night”.

Where: Idaho IceWorld 7072 S Eisenman Rd.

When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Who: Families

How: Be there a few mins early ready to skate.

cost: $5 admission includes skates

More Info: Umbrella strollers allowed for toddlers. More Info

Wednesday, September 1, 2010: Preschooler's Paint for Free

Ceramica : A paint your own pottery studio. Bring your pre-schooler over for some free painting.

Where: 1002 S. Vista Ave. Boise, ID

When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Who: Pre-schoolers and their parents.

How: Drop-in during our special time and enjoy.

cost: FREE!

More Info: Ceramica

Wednesday, September 1, 2010: Boise Hawks $1 Family Feast Night

Come on out to cheer on your Boise Hawks. Families can feast on $1 hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, & snowcones! If fans come wearing a Hawkstown bracelet, they'll receive a 1st base reserved seat for just $1. Bracelets are available for FREE at Walgreens, The Eagle and from the Hawks' mobile marketing team: Gang Green.

Where: Memorial Stadium 5600 Glenwood Street Boise, ID

When: 7:15 PM

Who: Boise Hawks fans!

How: Tickets can be purchased online or in person.

cost: Tickets start at just $7.00. Check out their website for daily discounts.

More Info: Boise Hawks

Thursday, September 2, 2010: Storytime Adventures @ Barnes & Noble

My tooth is loose! What happens when you lose a tooth? This special storytime is all about losing a tooth. As always event is followed by a snack.

Where: Barnes & Noble 1315 North Milwaukee Boise, ID 83704

When: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Who: Children and parents ages infant - 6 years.

How: Bring your little one and be ready to explore the world of books.

cost: FREE!

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(208) 375-4454

Thursday, September 2, 2010: Spirit of Boise Balloon Rally

I know it's early, but it is an early morning experience you won't want to miss! Watch a dozen balloons blow-up and lift into the air. Their glow is amazing. Saturday morning there will be a pancake breakfast following take-off.

Where: Ann Morrison Park

When: 7:10 AM ( Saturday Family Events at 6:30pm )

Who: Families

How: It's Free, get there about 6:45am for a great spot.

cost: FREE!

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Friday, September 3, 2010: Book Swap

Penny Lane Kids! Every Friday and Saturday, all day long, FREE! Bring a used children's book to trade in for another one from our book cart located on our sidewalk.

Where: Penny Lane Kids 364 S. Eagle Rd. Eagle, Idaho 83616

When: 8:00 AM ( Open to close )

Who: Kids of all ages!

How: Bring in a used book, exchange it, take another one home.

cost: FREE!

More Info: (208) 938-4926

Friday, September 3, 2010: Movie Night in Meridian

It's Movie Time in Meridian. Come on out every Friday night for a family-friendly movie at the park. August 27th is Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief.

Where: Settlers Park in Meridian Meridian Rd. & Ustick

When: 9:00 PM ( Movies begin at Dusk )

Who: Families looking for a FREE movie night with the kids.

How: Bring some blankets, chairs and watch a great family movie.

cost: FREE movie, concessions available.

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Friday, September 3, 2010: Freddy's Fridays at DC of I

Bring the whole family for a FREE day at the Discovery Center of Idaho. Thanks to the Fred Meyer Fund families can visit the center each Friday for FREE until November 19th.

Where: Discovery Center of Idaho 131 W. Myrtle St. Boise, ID

When: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Who: Families

How: It's FREE, just drop-in!

cost: FREE!

More Info: Discovery Center of Idaho

Friday, September 3, 2010: Idaho Shakespeare Festival

Come check out A Midsummer Night's Dream, Bat Boy: The Musical, An Ideal Husband, Othello, and The Woman in Black. Designated Family Nights make it a can't miss experience. Bring blankets, chairs, a picnic and enjoy the work of Shakespeare.

Where: The Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater & Reserve is located at 5657 Warm Springs Avenue in Boise.

When: Times vary

Who: Families, children under 6 only on Family Nights.

How: Tickets can be purchased online here.

cost: Varies

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Saturday, September 4, 2010: Kids Workshop at Home Depot

The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

Where: All Treasure Valley Home Depot stores.

When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Be early to secure your supplies )

Who: Children ages 5-12 years.

How: Get there a few mins early to make sure you get a kit.

cost: FREE!

More Info: Home Depot

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