Community Calendar

For the first time ever, Idaho Botanical Garden is welcoming a traveling exhibition, transforming pathways, gardens, and gathering spaces into an immersive outdoor adventure. Woodland Wonders features 21 larger-than-life woodland creatures and botanical sculptures, inviting guests of all ages to explore a world of art tucked among the beauty of the Garden.

Wander through the landscape and discover towering foxes, a curious owl, a graceful deer, colorful pollinators, and other whimsical creations inspired by the natural world. Around every bend, you’ll find a new opportunity to pause, look closer, and experience nature through the lens of art.

This free 10-week course provides a place for families to come together in a peer support setting to learn and grow. Families will be provided dinner with each class and children participate in parallel programming so that the family is growing and learning to be more resilient TOGETHER! Our courses are free of charge! To enroll, please email enroll@familyadvocates.org - subject line: Family Resiliency Course In-Person.

Families are needed across Idaho - and sometimes, learning more is simply the first brave step.
For more than 22 years, A New Beginning Adoption Agency has walked alongside children and families through ethical infant adoption and foster-adoption. As a licensed adoption agency, and a non-profit, we aim to ethically support all members of the adoption triad.
We offer free, virtual monthly information sessions for families who feel called to learn more. Whether you’re just beginning to explore adoption or simply gathering information, these seminars provide a welcoming space to ask questions, understand your options, and consider what might be right for your family with no pressure and no obligation.
📍 Serving families statewide
💻 Attend virtually from anywhere in Idaho
🕊️ Free, supportive, and informational

To register, simply find the date that works best for you, and fill out a quick form to get the zoom link https://adoptanewbeginning.org/our-events/

If you’d prefer to meet one on one with an adoption specialist instead, please don’t hesitate to email us at admin@adoptanewbeginning.org or call 208-939-3865

For the first time ever, Idaho Botanical Garden is welcoming a traveling exhibition, transforming pathways, gardens, and gathering spaces into an immersive outdoor adventure. Woodland Wonders features 21 larger-than-life woodland creatures and botanical sculptures, inviting guests of all ages to explore a world of art tucked among the beauty of the Garden.

Wander through the landscape and discover towering foxes, a curious owl, a graceful deer, colorful pollinators, and other whimsical creations inspired by the natural world. Around every bend, you’ll find a new opportunity to pause, look closer, and experience nature through the lens of art.

Join us every Wednesday in the Boise Brewing taproom for trivia with Geeks Who Drink, hosted by Professor Truman. Stretch those brain muscles and test your knowledge of random trivia facts, including music and film clip rounds! Plus, you have a chance to win beer in every round! Top 3 finishing teams each week receive Boise Brewing gift certificates.

For the first time ever, Idaho Botanical Garden is welcoming a traveling exhibition, transforming pathways, gardens, and gathering spaces into an immersive outdoor adventure. Woodland Wonders features 21 larger-than-life woodland creatures and botanical sculptures, inviting guests of all ages to explore a world of art tucked among the beauty of the Garden.

Wander through the landscape and discover towering foxes, a curious owl, a graceful deer, colorful pollinators, and other whimsical creations inspired by the natural world. Around every bend, you’ll find a new opportunity to pause, look closer, and experience nature through the lens of art.

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.

Wandercraft is supplying a free craft night hosted by Books on the Vine every Thursday! Join us for a different craft every week, from bookmarks to journals and roses made from pages. Feel free to share ideas too! We also have a craft swap once a month and keep supplies in store to craft on other days!

For the first time ever, Idaho Botanical Garden is welcoming a traveling exhibition, transforming pathways, gardens, and gathering spaces into an immersive outdoor adventure. Woodland Wonders features 21 larger-than-life woodland creatures and botanical sculptures, inviting guests of all ages to explore a world of art tucked among the beauty of the Garden.

Wander through the landscape and discover towering foxes, a curious owl, a graceful deer, colorful pollinators, and other whimsical creations inspired by the natural world. Around every bend, you’ll find a new opportunity to pause, look closer, and experience nature through the lens of art.

A special night for families with neurodivergent and other special needs. This is an evening not open to the general public, with limited attendance in order to create a quieter and calmer atmosphere. Go Therapy dogs will be there, and noise cancelation headphones and weighted vests are available. The cost is $8 per person and members are free. Visit https://www.cmidaho.org/first-friday-sensory-awareness-accessibility . Families may bring their dinner and eat it in our community room.