Community Calendar

Tunes & Tales
Thursdays, 10:00am
Gear up for a whirlwind of fun with our energetic storytime! It's a perfect blend of captivating stories, toe-tapping tunes, groovy moves, and loads of learning! After storytime we will dive into 30 minutes of open play.

All Zoo Boise daily admissions are only $3 each on every Thursday from November 2025 – February 2026. An inexpensive way to have a fun day or wild family adventure in Boise!

(Open 10AM – 5PM, last admission at 4PM. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.)

This ongoing class is designed for entry-level and experienced students alike, looking for more practice time on the pottery wheel. Experienced clay instructor, Casey Gurr, will offer guided, small-group instruction for anyone interested in learning the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. More advanced students are welcome to use this time to practice what they already know and try new tricks! After creating about 1-3 pieces, we will dry and fire their pieces for them. Most pieces are ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.

Ceramics teach a number of valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come play on the clay wheel and learn how to use this fun tool to create functional and decorative pieces, or join in on the fun and make some ceramic pieces of your own! The whole family is welcome!

Ceramics teach a number of a valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come and play with clay and learn how to use this fun medium to create functional and decorative pieces.

We'll alternate between learning the basics of handbuilding, wheel throwing, and glazing each week, so sign your kids up for multiple sessions to give them the full experience! Each student will proudly come out of class with at least one or two ceramic pieces that they built themselves. Ceramic artists and experienced teachers, Mindy Curran & Ben Alexander, will facilitate this class.

This December, art and imagination come to life as we shed light on the beauty of stained glass. We invite visitors of all ages to explore the magic of light, color, and design. Inspired by traditional stained glass art, participants will create their own colorful “glass” ornaments and snowflake decorations using simple materials and creative techniques for a touch of festive fun to brighten the season!

Drop in anytime between 12-3pm. All ages are welcome, and the event is free with museum admission!

This is an ongoing event every second Saturday of the month. Enjoy your visit? Consider becoming a member at the Idaho State Historical Society and enjoy access to the Idaho State Museum and other amenities. Learn more at https://history.idaho.gov/membership/.

Learn the ins and outs of handbuilding with clay, or use your registration to utilize our space and resources. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters alike. Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions!

Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker
December 13–22, 2025
The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

What would the holidays be without Ballet Idaho’s magical production of The Nutcracker?

Experience the wonder of the only Nutcracker in Idaho performed with a live orchestra by the Boise Philharmonic. As the first notes of Tchaikovsky’s beloved score fill the hall, the stage comes alive with dazzling sets, exquisite costumes, and more than 100 dancers in motion.

Follow Clara on a whimsical journey through the sparkling Land of Snow and into the color-saturated Land of the Sweets, where dreams take flight and holiday magic fills the air.

A cherished tradition for generations, The Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends.

Performance Dates:
Saturday December 13th - 2:00 PM
Saturday December 13th - 7:00 PM
Sunday December 14th - 12:00 PM (Audio Described)
Friday, Dec 19th - 7:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 20th - 2:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 20th - 7:00 PM (Audio Described)
Sunday, Dec 21st - 12:00 PM
Sunday, Dec 21st - 5:00 PM
Monday Dec 22nd - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, Dec 23rd - 7:00 PM

Accessible Performances
Audio Description available on December 14 at 12:00 PM and December 20 at 7:00 PM.

Reserve your seats today and make The Nutcracker part of your holiday story.
Tickets start at $50 - https://balletidaho.org/performance/the-nutcracker/

Dancers in Land of Sweets photo are soloist Ashley Baker and retired principal Graham Gobeille. Photo by Quinn Wharton.

Get ready to bundle up and bounce into winter fun at The Little Gym’s Winter Bounce Blast Parents Survival Night! Kids are invited to grab their pom-pom hats and snowshoe their way into an evening of frosty fun! With AirMat jumping, snowman crafting with Snapology, and tundra tumbling, we’ll warm up the winter chill with energy, creativity, and a flurry of fun!

Learn to carve a block of wood, ink it, and create an exciting woodblock print in this hands-on, relaxed class. Not only will you create a woodblock carving which can be used to create multiple prints, but the wood itself can be a beautiful work to display and alter into a new artwork. Students will carve a unique woodblock, and may make a series of up to 4 prints from their woodblock during class. Students can bring their own 6" x 8" drawing to create their series, or designs will be provided--no prior artistic experience required!

Learn how to conduct a figure drawing study with a live model using vine charcoal, newsprint and drawing paper. While each standalone session will discuss basic human proportions, composition, value and form, each lesson may focus on a specific topic, including but not limited to: hands, face, torso, foreshortening (lying down), drapery over figure.

Each session, we'll learn about optimal work area set-up, basic materials, and dynamic gestures and measuring techniques. As a group, we will learn from each other by sharing our work and discussing our challenges in brief critiques during breaks for our model.

These figure drawing studies create muscle memory to draw more accurate figures without reference to allow an easier creative flow; practice makes progress!