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FOR TODDLERS AND KIDS IN THE BOISE, EAGLE, AND MERIDIAN, IDAHO, AREA I’ve heard that your parents are thinking of moving into my area—I think that’s great! There are lots of fun and extending things for you to do all the year round in and around Boise, Eagle, and Meridian. Here are just some of the great places you can visit.
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FOR TODDLERS
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Art
Arts For Kids Festival (3 to 5)
Make masks, paint with clay, learn about colors, and much more! Every Saturday through the summer months, Boise City offers free art workshops for kids and their families.
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Music and Movement
Ballet Idaho (3 to 5)
Enjoy the magic of a live ballet performance or come to a pre-ballet class at the superb Ballet Idaho Academy. Little ones can also attend fun dance and movement classes.
Capital City Ballet Center (2 to 5)
Take a fun "Mommy and Me" class in movement (for 2 to 3 year olds), and enjoy the glamour of a "Famous Ballet Workshop" or daily class for 4 to 10 year olds.
Dance Unlimited (4 to 7)
Get into all the fun of music and movement at this professional studio in Meridian-take a regular class or attend a summer day school!
Baby Bee Bop (2 to 3)
Dance to the music, clap your hands, learn to listen to your teacher and raise your hand at this fun class in Eagle's Studio C Academy of Dance.
Fairytale (3 to 4)
Be a fairy and feel the music, learn pre-ballet and tap, and learn to take turns, respect others, and raise your hand to ask for something.
Tumble Time Gymnastics
Have fun, increase your confidence, and learn to trust your body at this exciting toddler gym class in Boise.
Kindermusic (18 months to 5)
Explore music, movement, singing, instruments, imagination and more at The Studio in Boise. Fun crafts, snacks, a music CD and an instrument are included in the cost.
Boise Philharmonic
Come to a "Musical Family" event at the Philharmonic-there are plenty of events for toddlers, where you can enjoy the sounds of a live orchestra and get up close to the musicians and their instruments.
Music and Movement (2 to 5)
Have fun with music, song, dance and rhymes at Boise Public Library.
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Natural Science
Discovery Center of Idaho
Explore the world through cooperative play at the Discovery Market, come to a puppet show, make things go and see how things work at this fantastic and completely hands on children's museum in Boise.
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Parks and Playgrounds
Idaho Botanical Garden
Check out the sights, smells, textures, and tastes at the Children's Garden and get your hands dirty at the Don Dick Outdoor Classroom.
Winter in Idaho
Winter is lots of fun in Idaho, with plenty of snow to play with and festivals to go to with your family.
Boise Parks & Recreation
Boise is a lovely green city, with lots of parks and a river that runs through the heart of the city. Many people enjoy floating down the Boise River on inner tubes or inflatable rafts. You can ride your bike or roller blade along the smooth riverbank paths. There are plenty of ball parks and recreation centers in the city, and a full range of family recreation programs. Boise offers several great fitness activities to kids over 6, including classes in mountain biking, girl's fast pitch softball, golf, figure skating, hockey, tae kwan do, and weightlifting.
Eagle Parks and Recreation Facilities
Visit the ducks in one of Eagle's many ponds, run around in a park near your house, and explore an adventure playground.
Meridian Parks and Recreation
Meridian has plenty of parks and places to play ball, have a picnic with your family, or learn to ride a bike.
Boise River Tours
Enjoy the sunshine sparkling on the river!
Ridge to Rivers Trail System
Enjoy sky, sun, birds, grasses and light from dad's shoulders-there are miles and miles of trails through the Boise Foothills that you can explore with your family.
Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center
Have a look at the underwater view of the Boise River through one of the center's viewing windows and explore the toddler friendly exhibits.
Boise National Forest
Go camping, boating and picnicking with your family.
Bruneau Dunes State Park
There is more than enough sand to explore at Bruneau! Enjoy huge sand dunes to climb, lakes to swim in when it gets too hot, and plenty of nice places to picnic.
Lucky Peak State Park
Go walking along the river or paddling at Sandy Point Beach.
Eagle Island State Park
There are plenty of lovely picnic spots at Eagle Island and open spaces to run around in. There are some great paddling spots too-one has a water slide for older children.
Hells Gate State Park
Play in the sand and water at Snake River, which has a large clean beach, or go exploring through the grass and trees of the gorge with your parents. | |
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Outings
Prairie Dog Productions
Come to a fun show for pre-schoolers at this great community theater-they have years of experience in producing family shows.
Roaring Springs Water Park
Get into the water and enjoy the excitement of the little kid's area while your older brothers and sisters check out the more thrilling rides they offer.
Zoo Boise
Come see the animals!
Boondocks Fun Center
Meridian's family entertainment center has an exciting play area for small children to enjoy while the older members of the family play miniature golf, have a turn in the batting cage, race the go-karts, ride the bumper boats or play video games.
Wagner Family Farm
Have a happy day out with your family at this traditional pumpkin patch in Eagle.
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Arts and Crafts
Boise Art Museum
Come and see works by modern painters, pioneers and native Indians, or attend a fun art class at the Museum. Kid's art camps and studio classes include topics like "from Soil to Symbols", and "Life, Land and the Lens with Zoo Boise."
Idaho Kids Art
This superb home school website has a wealth of resources on art for children and a full list of kid's art events in and around Boise.
Arts For Kids Festival (5 to 12)
Every year, the City of Boise hosts a fantastic arts festival over summer, with an exciting range of free workshops each Saturday. Come along to a mask making workshop, make a Plexiglas portrait, learn more about writing creatively, take a fun dance class and much more!
Boise Library Websites for Kids on the Arts
Check out these great resources on the Boise Library website, including fun game websites and information on arts and crafts, dance, and theatre for kids.
Beverly Chick
Local Boise artist Beverly Chick teaches kids drawing and takes additional classes in rock animal painting.
Art Sparks
Take lessons in cartooning and in regular drawing.
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Dance
Ballet Idaho
Enjoy the magic of ballet at a live performance or attend a class at the Ballet Idaho Academy. A superb professional dance school, the Academy offers classes and workshops in ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance.
Idaho Dance Theatre
Enjoy all the magic and beauty of a live dance performance.
Capital City Ballet Center (5 to adult)
Take a daily "Stretch and Strength" class or attend a "Famous Ballet" workshop for 4 to 10 year olds.
Dance Unlimited (4 to 7 and 8 to 17)
Take a regular class or come to a weeklong dance camp at this professional studio in Meridian-learn jazz, ballet, hip-hop, drill & more!
Studio C Academy Of Dance
Eagle's excellent local studio offers lessons in ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz and lyrical dance.
BSU Summer Dance Fest (12 and older)
Take a two week workshop at your level (intermediate/advanced or advanced) and perform for the public at the conclusion.
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Theater
Boise Little Theater
Try out to act in a production or just come along to watch one with your family-this cozy community theatre puts on a wide range of drama, comedy and musicals and many feature children actors.
Prairie Dog Productions
This community theater specializes in family shows and local children, teenagers and adults are welcome to audition for productions.
Boise Shakespeare (5 to 16)
Come to Camp Shakespeare in summer and explore the magic of the plays; enjoy theater sports at Camp Improv later in the holidays. Go to see a Shakespearian play during the company's summer season.
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Music
Boise Schools Summer Music
The Boise School District music program is excellent and continues through the summer months. You can join a choir, or play in a band or an orchestra at the beginning, intermediate and concert level.
The Studio
Learn to sing in a challenging and fun environment.
Boise Philharmonic
Come to a "Musical Family" event at the Philharmonic-these include enjoyable "Sounds Like Fun" concerts, music lessons, and events where you can get up close to the orchestra.
Darkwood Consort
Attend a concert with your school or take a lesson in viola, clarinet, and bass clarinet.
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Writing
Write On! (8 to 15)
Write, revise, illustrate, and publish your own miniature book at this great after school writing club in Boise.
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Books and Reading
Boise Public Library
Check out games, get homework help, get the latest information on your favorite books and authors, and find out about events (like story groups and puppet shows) at the library branch closest to you.
Eagle Public Library
Check out your favorite books, find out new stories to love, and get homework help. Explore the online "Kid's Corner" to read reviews of new kid's books and more.
Meridian Public Library
The Meridian library has a great children's and teen's department and offers a wide range of events throughout the year, from pajama story times and summer reading clubs to chess tournaments, art programs, family movies, and Harry Potter sleepovers.
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Natural Science
The World Center for Birds of Prey
The center breeds birds to release back into the wild, researches how they survive, and coordinates a wide range of educational programs. The visitor's center has interesting interactive exhibits and films about birds of prey.
Discovery Center of Idaho
Families can learn together at this superb interactive museum in Boise, which has a lot of exhibits for pre-school aged kids. Learn about robots, explore discovery market, attend a puppet show, and much more.
Treasure Valley Math and Science Center
Take an interesting two week camp over summer-follow your own interests and find out how to answer your own questions. Camps look at things like the underwater world, erosion, and chemistry in my world.
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Sports
World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame
Dedicated to good sportsmanship and the men and women who practice it; this inspiring sports hall of fame is located on the Boise State University Campus.
Boise Hawks
Championship Baseball
Idaho Stampede
Championship Basketball
Idaho Steelheads
Championship Ice-Hockey
Idaho Vandals
The University of Idaho Athletics
Boise State University Sports
BSU is home to the Boise State Broncos (basketball), Bronco Athletics, Boise Soccer, and Boise State Football, teams, as well as men's and women's tennis, basketball, soccer, hockey, baseball, and golf teams.
Youth Sports in Treasure Valley
Kids and teenagers in Boise, Meridian and Eagle have lots to choose from-from archery to wrestling, there's plenty to enjoy, and plenty of teams to join.
3 for 3 Productions
Attend a basketball camp or after school classes-improve your game and make friends.
Idaho Select
Idaho Select supports young men at the high school level to play basketball with teams across Idaho, get university scholarships, and improve their play.
Boise Seminoles Baseball (high school)
Increase your confidence, speed and agility-join a legion baseball team at your level. These high school teams compete with others at their level from across Idaho.
Baseball Clubs in Boise
Join a club near you.
Meridian Baseball
Join a baseball team at your level-improve your game, make friends, and have lots of fun!
Boise Noon Optimist Youth Football
Join a youth football team in Boise, Eagle or Meridian.
Firebird Raceway
Catch all the excitement of car, snowmobile, and motorbike racing at Eagle's Firebird Raceway. This family friendly raceway has lots of junior and youth events-you are invited to join in!
Meridian Motor Speedway
Super stocks, drag cars, Grand Americans, go-carts, demolition derbies, vintage car racing and much more.
Bowling Lanes in Boise and Meridian
Go bowling with your family in Boise and Meridian.
Gem State Gymnastics
Take swimming lessons, or increase your strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, agility, and confidence at a gym class.
Meridian Academy of Gymnastics
Take a gymnastics, dance, karate or cheerleading class.
Gem State Gymnastics
Take swimming lessons, or increase your strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, agility, and confidence at a gym class.
Idaho River Sports
Learn to canoe on the Boise River.
Boise Yoga Center
Increase your strength, concentration, and flexibility while learning how to calm yourself. Make a fish, tree and snake with your body!
Idaho Ice World
Easily the best ice center in the state, Boise's Ice World has two NHL regulation size ice rinks, fit for the top competitions it hosts. Locals may also join adult and child level skating lessons and ice hockey leagues.
Boise Blades
Join a junior division!
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Snow Fun
Winter in Idaho
Kids love to build snowmen in winter, and they go skiing, sledding, snowboarding and even snowmobiling in and around Boise, Meridian and Eagle. There are several exciting winter carnivals in the area too with lots of fun things for kids to do.
Bogus Basin Mountain Resort
Experience the best in skiing, snowboarding and hiking and much more! Bogus Basin offers locals great recreational opportunities year round.
Sun Valley Ski Resort
Go hiking and indoor ice skating in summer, and have lots of fun in the snow in winter.
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Parks and Recreation
Boise Parks & Recreation
Boise is a lovely green city, with lots of parks and a river that runs through the heart of the city. Many people enjoy floating down the Boise River on inner tubes or inflatable rafts. You can ride your bike or roller blade along the smooth riverbank paths. There are plenty of ball parks and recreation centers in the city, and a full range of family recreation programs. Boise offers several great fitness activities to kids over 6, including classes in mountain biking, girl's fast pitch softball, golf, figure skating, hockey, tae kwan do, and weightlifting.
Eagle Parks and Recreation Facilities
Eagle is a pretty residential community with green tree lined streets, large parks, and ample recreational facilities. Residents enjoy biking and walking trails, ponds and waterways, accessible parks, and a new state-of-the-art skate park.
Meridian Parks and Recreation
Meridian has plenty of parks and places to play ball or ride a bike. The City organizes a wide range of youth sports and in summer they run daily play camp for kids between 6 and 11-attendees get to go on trips, play sports, swim, play games, and get into drama and arts and crafts.
Idaho Botanical Garden
Check out the cool Children's Garden and learn about plants and growing things at the Don Dick Outdoor Classroom.
Boise River Tours
Take a river boat trip on the pretty Boise River with your family.
Ridge to Rivers Trail System
Go bike riding with your dad or hiking with your mom-there are miles and miles of trails through the Boise Foothills.
Cascade Raft & Kayak
Idaho has some of the best white water rafting in the world and there are plenty of spots ideal for young adults and learners. Kayaking is also a lot of fun.
Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center
Take a walk along the Boise River and check out the underwater viewing windows at the visitor center. The center also offers interesting educational programs for kids and their families throughout the year.
Boise National Forest
Go camping, hiking, and horseback riding in summer, and skiing and snowmobiling in winter. Families enjoy boating and canoeing the streams, lakes and rivers within the forest, and ice fishing is a lot of fun in the snowy months.
Bruneau Dunes State Park
Huge sand dunes tower above you at this great park near Eagle. The visitor's center has interesting exhibits on the geology, flora, and fauna of the park, and there are several fossils on display. You can go camping, fishing, and hiking in the park, and climbing and sliding on the sand dunes is a lot of fun. There are lakes to swim in when it gets too hot, and Bruneau has an astronomical observatory.
Lucky Peak State Park
Go fishing on the river or swimming at Sandy Points Beach. The Oregon Trail winds through the park, and it is great for biking along with your family.
Eagle Island State Park
You can go horseback riding in this beautiful park and there are some great swimming spots too-one has a water slide!
Hells Gate State Park
Go swimming in the Snake River, where there is a large clean beach, or go for a walk with your friends through the grass and trees of the gorge.
The Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area
About thirty-five miles south of Boise, this river canyon is home to America's largest number of birds of prey. Bald and golden eagles, peregrine falcons, prairie falcons, kestrel, merlin, and several owl species are all protected within the park.
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Out and About
Roaring Springs Water Park
Get into the water at this exciting park in Meridian. Try the thrilling rides or just have fun on the family rides; come to a summer Splash Camp and spend a whole day in the water!
Zoo Boise
Come see the animals! As well as being open year round, the zoo offers educational tours to children, school groups and families, and runs summer camps for children that include a range of hands-on activities, tours, art projects, animal encounters and games for kids between 6 and 12.
Boondocks Fun Center
Meridian's family entertainment center has miniature golf, go-carts, laser tag, batting cages, bumper boats, a video arcade, a pizza parlor, and a small children's play area.
Wagner Family Farm
Come to Eagle's fun family pumpkin patch, which has mazes and old time games and entertainment. You can even take a hay ride!
Eagle Fun Days Festival
Summer is a lot of fun in Eagle, and the Wet & Wild Parade is one of the highlights. Join in the parade, check out the rodeo, and get together with others your age for special kids events.
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Kid Friendly Places to Eat
Coldstone Creamery
Handmade ice cream is both yummy and refreshing during those hot Idaho summers!
Giacinto's Italian
Really good Italian: satisfying to the kids and to the creative cook in the family.
Eagle Rib Shack
Your parents will like the fact that the food here has won lots of awards; you'll just like the tasty barbeque!
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If you and your parents move to Boise, Eagle or Meridian, there are even more great places for toddlers, kids and their parents to visit that I can tell you about!
Curb Appeal >An Attractive Approach
First impressions count! Do you remember your first impressions of your present home? What made you want to buy it? The features or amenities that first attracted you are probably the same ones that will sell your home.
Prospective buyers' first impression of your home is the feeling they get when approaching your property. Each home has its own unique features--trees and shrubs which soften structural lines, unusual architectural features, such as bay windows, or a beautifully landscaped entrance. Whether your home is modern or elegant traditional, the approach to your home makes a statement. Since most buyers are looking for a home that has both charm and class, it pays to keep your grounds well-maintained and attractive. If the exterior appearance of your home and yard is pleasing, buyers will want to see the interior.
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