Community Calendar

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!

Beware! The zombie dolls are alive on the Boise Bench this All Hallows' Eve! Join us for the 10th Annual Haunted Backyard Zombie Toyland in the Vista neighborhood created by hand by the Pence-Brown family, friends & neighbors. We're BASICALLY the thrift store version of Harrison Boulevard, Bench-style.
Come see 300 baby dolls & toys in this creepy backyard playland and cemetery on the corner of Columbus & Lemhi. Look for the fire pit and pink Little Free Library and lights.
6-9pm
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Free
(It's definitely PG so bring your little ones. These dolls are damn scary though.)

Up to date event details on our event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A1Qaay43x/

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.

Mondays, Starting November 4th, 10:30am
Get ready to groove at our Music and Movement time! Jump, dance, and sing along with action stories, lively songs, and thrilling activities. Shake those egg shakers, ring those bells, and let the music move you! Music and Movement is back on Mondays starting in November—don’t miss out on the fun!

Music & Movement
Mondays, 10:30am
Get ready to groove at our Music and Movement time! Jump, dance, and sing along with action stories, lively songs, and thrilling activities. Shake those egg shakers, ring those bells, and let the music move you!

No Music & Movement on December 23rd or Jan 20th

Calling all junior engineers ages 9-12! Put your creative problem-solving skills to the test as you build, repair, and innovate solutions to real-world challenges. Each session brings new hands-on projects and engineering adventures.

When: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 PM
Dates: November 5 - November 19
Where: Children's Museum of Idaho
Cost: $60 + sales tax

Come ready to think like an engineer and turn your ideas into reality!

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.

Experience the best of vocal music as Brigham Young University’s premier a cappella groups, Noteworthy and Vocal Point, share the stage for one powerhouse performance. Noteworthy, an all-female ensemble known for their incredible harmonies and dynamic stage presence, brings a repertoire that spans pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop, and spirituals. Crowned champions of the ICCA and boasting over 125 million YouTube views, they inspire audiences with both talent and heart. Vocal Point, the acclaimed seven-man group, is known for its high-energy shows that blend humor, vocal percussion, and impressive range across genres like rock, country, jazz, and R&B. With an ICCA title, an Emmy Award, and national recognition from The Sing-Off, they continue to win fans around the world. Together, these two celebrated groups deliver a thrilling, family-friendly concert full of music, movement, and moments that uplift and entertain.

Channel your inner Lewis & Clark and discover the wonders of Idaho’s native plants on our November Homeschool Day, where hands-on activities bring science and nature to life. Families will explore, learn, and create together while gaining a deeper appreciation and knowledge for the plants and flowers that make Idaho unique. Enjoy hands-on activities like making your own tree cookie ornament or bookmark with pressed flowers, complete a museum gallery activity, and more!

To ensure an enjoyable experience for all participants, we are implementing timed entry ticketing. Please select an arrival time between 10:00am – 3:00pm. Everyone will have until 3:00 PM to participate in the classroom activity.

Admission is $4 per student (Youth 2 and up), and adults/teachers are $5 in a 1:1 ratio, any additional adults must pay regular admission. ISHS Members are free. Preregistration is required. Payment is due at the time of reservation and is non-refundable.

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!