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ARTISTS NEEDED. Create colorful designs to the theme “Once Upon a Sidewalk”, categories for all ages, including a non competitive category for ages 6 and under.

Preregistration is free and required at www.caldwellfinearts.org/chalktheblock or email at info@caldwellfinearts.org

Entrants are supplied at the Caldwell Fine Arts booth with basic chalk, but are welcome to bring their own chalk including spray chalk, masking tape, brushes, and water. Pillows, blankets, cardboard for sitting or kneeling is recommended.

Enjoy a creative morning during the Indian Creek Festival in beautiful Downtown Caldwell.

Join the Chalk Art Competition at Indian Creek Festival!

Celebrate community, creativity, and color at this year’s Indian Creek Festival with our annual sidewalk chalk competition! The 2026 theme is “Once Upon a Sidewalk”. Interpret it your way and show off your artistic flair.

This event is open to all ages, with prize categories for Child (5–8), Youth (9–12), Teen (13–18) Adult (19+), and Team entries. There’s also a non-competitive space just for little artists under 6.

Not the chalking type? You can still take part by voting for the People’s Choice Award between 1 PM and 8 PM on competition day. Your vote could help someone win $100!

This event is part of Indian Creek Festival but is produced by Caldwell Fine Arts

Idaho's original, largest and oldest outdoor Farmer's Market! Every Saturday, April - December. Shop local, eat local, and experience Idaho at the Capital City Public Market! Every Saturday, you can meet the producers themselves and feel confident you are buying from someone who actually knows the product they sell. We are open from mid-April to mid-December, and are proud to provide locals and tourists alike the chance to eat fresh, shop small, and experience dynamic Downtown Boise

Join us for WalkAbout Boise — a 1.5-hour guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. Let us introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place. This tour is great for visitors and for Idaho residents who want to learn more about how Boise's vibrant downtown developed and the people who made it happen. *Please register online or by phone. We meet at the bench in front of the Basque Museum. These walking tours will be held rain or shine, so please plan and dress accordingly with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, an umbrella if needed for sun or rain, and a bottle of water. They will start promptly at 10 am and end around 11:30 pm, beginning and ending in front of the Basque Museum on Grove Street downtown Boise. Walking Tour highlights include: -Downtown's evolution from gold rush boomtown, through urban renewal decline, and 21st century revitalization -The oldest and newest buildings downtown, spanning 150 years of construction -Buildings associated with Boise’s historic Basque, German, Jewish, and Chinese communities -The Idaho State Capitol and Boise City Hall -Buildings designed by early pioneers and nationally known master architects -The Egyptian Theater

Step into Boise's rich history with WalkAbout Boise! Join Preservation Idaho every Saturday in downtown Boise for an approximately 90-minute guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. Let us introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place.

Explore the heart of Idaho's capital city through captivating stories, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems. Join Preservation Idaho’s experienced docents for a 90-minute guided tour through 150 years of history and architecture. They will introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place.

From Basque sheepherders to political power players and local sandstone to Egyptian hieroglyphs, this tour makes Boise history come alive.

Tours take place every Saturday at 10 AM, starting on May 18th and continuing through November 23rd, beginning and ending in front of the Basque Museum and Cultural Center on Grove Street in downtown Boise.

Tickets: Purchase your tickets in advance online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/34774/production/1197256 and by clicking on your desired date on the event calendar or by calling (208) 424-5111. Walk-ups the day of are welcome if there is room (exact cash or check only).

Cost: $10 for Preservation Idaho members, $15 for non-members, $8 for children 13 and under (credit card processing fees apply).

Member discount: If you are a member of Preservation Idaho and wish to take advantage of a $5 member discount, LOGIN to your online membership account to purchase tickets or email us at kellie@preservationidaho.org.

Tour details: These walking tours will be held rain or shine, so please plan and dress accordingly with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, an umbrella if needed for sun or rain, and a bottle of water. Tours will start promptly at 10 AM and end around 11:30 AM.

WalkAbout Boise tours are sponsored by Visit Boise and Visit Idaho.

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.

Discover what makes downtown Boise truly one of a kind on WalkAbout Boise, a 90-minute guided walking tour exploring 150 years of history, architecture, and the people who shaped the city. Perfect for visitors and locals alike, this tour brings Boise’s past to life through its streets, stories, and standout buildings.

Calling all gearheads, mountain lovers, and style seekers!
Join us for the inaugural Brundage AutoShow; a mountain car show that celebrates everything from high-end makes to local rat rods. Enjoy live music, fresh mountain air, and a wide range of incredible vehicles on display!

Whether you’re an automotive aficionado or just love great views, good vibes, and shiny machines, this event is for you. Come show off your ride or just come soak it all in! Don’t forget the fam – the kids zone will be in full force with face paint and lawn games!

Parking for the Brundage AutoShow will be available on a first come, first served basis. Cars that plan to stay for the full duration of the show are welcome to park on the grass, while our paved loop is reserved for vehicles that sit lower to the ground and need a smoother surface. For participants who would rather not drive on the grass, parking in the lot will also be available with two designated rows. While we encourage everyone to stay for the entire event to enjoy the music, awards, and mountain atmosphere, participants are welcome to come and go as they please throughout the day.

Celebrating kids with Apraxia while also raising awareness and support. The event is free to attend and registration for the walk is also free. You can register online and even create your own TEAM! It's fun for all ages!

Celebrate the original panda with a day of activities at Zoo Boise!
Visit the Virginia R. Bartak Red Panda Passage, make special red panda-inspired arts & crafts, chat with zookeepers, and more.