Community Calendar

Visit Zoo Boise and celebrate World Penguin Day with our Magellanic penguin colony!

🐧 Learn all about our charismatic group of South American swimmers
🐧 Make special penguin-inspired arts & crafts
🐧 Meet a zookeeper, ask questions, and find out how we care for our animals

Other events and specific times TBA!

Did you know: There are 14 species of warm-weather penguins compared to only four cold-water penguin species.

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.

Creation’s Colors culminates from Elizabeth Orlovich’s artistic endeavor to
“Rebel against a world that seeks to snuff out hope.” Dealing with a chronic invisible illness, she finds hope in sunsets and her relationship with Jesus Christ; painting subjects of joy with all the colors of the world, she works to draw her attention, and now ours, to the beauty of life despite its hardships.

Reception is set for April 2nd from 4:30-6:30 on the 2nd floor of the Student Union Building. It will be free and open to the public, with light refreshments available. Hope to see you there!

This year’s Studio Art cohort has selected the theme of What Makes Us Human as a reflection of their love of hand-processes, an exploration of their identities and lived experiences, and as a defiant expression of their joy for life in the face of a world that is increasingly hostile to our shared humanity. Featuring works by: Ahmed Abouzeid, Ali Henslee, Ilene Antonov, Jordan Dunbar, Josie Carver, Kiera Edington, Marcus Hernandez, Bronwyn Hitchcock, Victor Castro, Ellie Wilson, Amalia Thomas, Gracie Kay Sosa, Casey Stitzel, Nalani Roberts, Gloria Pineda, Sadie Meyer, Rachel Mayhew, Natalie Masterson, Avamarie Madrigal, Audrey Ava Larson, Eden Erryn Hunt, and Jordan Boswell.

Artist reception is Thursday April 16th, 4:30-6:30 pm where light refreshments will be served. Event is free and open to the public.

Living Well With Diabetes: Workshop
6 week workshop on Thursdays, 1:45pm-3:45pm
August 14th, 21st, 28th
Sept 4th, 18th, & 25th
This program is a 6-week workshop with the Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging designed for anyone who lives with diabetes or cares for someone with diabetes. We will learn self-management tools such as nutrition, preventing complications, managing emotions, action-planning, and much more. Registration is required.

A Festival That Feels Like Home

Music brings people together—neighbors, travelers, families, and friends. At the Glenns Ferry Fiddle & Folk Festival, you’re not just attending… you’re part of the circle.

The 2026 Glenns Ferry Fiddle & Folk Festival is your chance to immerse yourself in four days of live, story‑rich music—fiddle tunes that dance, folk songs that carry history, and jam circles that welcome every skill level. From workshops and classes led by master players to spontaneous jams, every corner of the festival is alive with sound.

In partnership with Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, get free general legal advice and counsel on topics including family law, landlord/tenant issues, and other civil issues.

Appointment required: Register online- https://laserfiche.isb.idaho.gov/Forms/ClinicReg

Abogados en la Biblioteca

En colaboración con el Programa de Abogados Voluntarios, venga a la biblioteca para obtener asesoramiento juridico en general, incluyendo derecho familiar, problemas de arrendamiento, y cuestiones civiles.

Cita requerida: Registrese- https://laserfiche.isb.idaho.gov/Forms/ClinicReg

The City of Boise and JUMP invite you to bring a personal treasure back to life at the Repair Café. This free community event enable neighbors to help each other reduce waste and keep reusable home goods in circulation by repairing them together.

Bring one item in need of repair and a team of volunteers will help you diagnose and repair it in a relaxed, social setting. Repair stations will be available for clothing and textiles, leather, jewelry, personal electronics, small appliances, toys and other non-electrical household items under 50 pounds. If we can’t fix it, we’ll help you research repair options available to you and recommend next steps.

See you soon at the Repair Café!

A Festival That Feels Like Home
Music brings people together—neighbors, travelers, families, and friends. At the Glenns Ferry Fiddle & Folk Festival, you’re not just attending… you’re part of the circle.
The 2026 Glenns Ferry Fiddle & Folk Festival is your chance to immerse yourself in four days of live, story‑rich music—fiddle tunes that dance, folk songs that carry history, and jam circles that welcome every skill level. From workshops and classes led by master players to spontaneous jams, every corner of the festival is alive with sound.
• Concerts across downtown
• On‑the‑Green jam circles
• Horse‑cart rides between venues
• Local food + makers
• Family craft & rhythm spaces
• Community storytelling
See you in Glenns Ferry, where the fiddles ring, the stories gather, and the whole town comes alive with music.

Meet at the City Hall Plaza and take part in Boise Plogs—a fun activity that combines walking (or jogging) with picking up litter put on by Boise Nice. Together, we'll walk around Downtown Boise, helping keep sidewalks and bike lanes clean while supporting our transportation climate action goals. It's a simple way to care for our city, reduce pollution, and enjoy time outdoors with others who want to make a difference.