It's a beautiful and busy weekend around here, friends. See you at Treefort if you're out and about!
Hyde Park market tonight
βConfluence Market is happening at Sagebrush in Hyde Park (1609 13th St) from 4β8pm tonight. It's a night market featuring 20+ handmade vendors, live music, a mobile coffee pop-up from Mt. Crate Cafe, tiny tattoos, and a featured nonprofit each month. It's free to attend and super fun! Kids, dogs, and critters welcome.
credit Confluence Market/Sagebrush Collaborative
The Easter bunny is in town
Easter is next weekend but the egg hunts are beginning this weekend. Here's a few:
Saturday, March 28
βRed Rock Christian Church Egg Hunt is happening from 3-5pm. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon with three age-based egg hunts, face painting, games, and photos with the bunny.
βInclusive Community Easter Egg Hunt is happening at Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA starting at 10am. AdaptAble Foundation is hosting this free egg hunt designed so every child can participate. There's a carnival, an adaptive egg hunt for individuals with adaptive needs, and an outdoor hunt open to all families. It's free!
βEgg Hunt is happening at Winstead Park at 1pm. The West Bench Neighborhood Association's 5th annual egg hunt features thousands of candy and toy-filled eggs, a visit from the Easter Bunny, prizes, and free hot dogs. It's free!
βEaster at Sawtooth is happening at Sawtooth Winery from 12β4pm. This free family celebration features helicopter egg drops, egg hunts for all ages, live music, food trucks, face painting, a jump house, and photos with the Easter Bunny. It's free! (New this year: add on the "Bunny Hop Wine Crawl" between Sawtooth and Ste. Chapelle for $12. 21+)
credit Ste. Chapelle
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Drink Beer. Celebrate Earth Day. Do Good.
βShade City Brewfest is back April 25 at the Idaho Botanical Garden. It's Idahoβs only sustainable beer festival and the largest brewfest in Boise!
Sample 100+ beers, hit the dance floor, grab food from local trucks, and soak in the Garden while enjoying a festival designed to be Net Zero waste.
New this year: a VIP experience and Barrel-Aged Beer Bar.
Ride your bike, bring your own cup, throw on some β70s flair, and spend the afternoon sipping for a greener future.
βExhibit & Art Talk: Bold Simplicity is happening at Surel's Place from 7β8:30pm. Artist Hector Beven presents paintings created during his residency exploring the parks, riverbanks, and neighborhoods of Garden City and Boise. It's free!
βFree Knit & Stitch Night is happening at Catalyst Arts Collaborative (6427 W Ustick Rd) from 6β7:30pm. Bring whatever fiber art project you're working on β knitting, crocheting, sewing, and more β for a casual sit 'n' stitch with fellow makers. It's free! 18+
βIdaho Steelheads vs. South Carolina Stingrays is happening at Idaho Central Arena at 7:10pm. Tix stat at $30.
Friday, March 27 β Saturday, March 28
β2C Wild West Spring Fest is happening at O'Connor Field House (2207 Blaine St, Caldwell) from 10amβ6pm both days. It's a western fest from Caldwell Night Rodeo with shopping, food, and family-friendly activities. Tix are only $1.
Friday, March 27 β Sunday, March 29
βBoise Flower & Garden Show is happening at the Boise Centre, Friday and Saturday 10amβ6pm and Sunday 10amβ4pm. Itβs the biggest flower and garden show in Idaho, featuring spectacular garden displays, bonsai exhibits, live music, educational seminars, and 100+ vendors. Tix are $10/day or $15 for a 3-day pass.
Saturday, March 28
βCars & Coffee is happening at Indian Creek Plaza from 9amβ12pm. Itβs an outdoor gathering of classic muscle cars, modern supercars, and custom builds. Itβs free!
βWho Needs Space? Your Best Garden Ever in Containers is happening at North End Organic Nursery from 3β4pm. This free class covers which plants thrive in containers and how to maximize small spaces. It's limited to 30 attendees, so call 208-389-4769 to reserve your spot. It's free!
βParanormal Investigation is happening at the Old Idaho Penitentiary from 9:15pmβ2am. Itβs a limited-capacity ghost hunt with Big River Paranormal, using specialized equipment to attempt to connect with the spirits of former residents and guards. Tix are $45. 18+
Saturday, March 28 β Sunday, March 29
βTreasure Valley Flea Market is happening at Expo Idaho on Saturday 9amβ5pm and Sunday 10amβ4pm. This is the last indoor flea market of the season. Dig through vintage items, collectibles, antiques, and more. Tix are $3, $2 for seniors, kids 12 and under free.
βPudu Estate Sale is happening in Meridian from 9amβ2pm both days. You know I freaking love an estate sale. This one says it is packed with vintage collectibles, Legos, comic books, Pyrex, records, jewelry, quilts, clothing, sewing supplies, and more.
Sunday, March 29
βAdult Gymnastics Open Gym is happening at Bronco Gymnastics from 12β2pm. Drop in and play on beams, bars, vault, a spring floor, trampolines, and foam pits . No experience required and a coach will be on hand for safety. It's $10, check or cash. 16+
βTreefort Underground Disco Derby is happening at Main Street Station from 2β4:30pm. This free Treefort event kicks off with a Treasure Valley Roller Derby Grand Prix Race followed by an open skate disco with a live DJ set. Costumes highly encouraged. It's free!
Monday, March 30
βAmerican Murder: Gabby Petito is screening at the Egyptian Theatre at 7pm. Faces of Hope is hosting this free community showing of the Netflix docuseries, which covers Gabby Petito's disappearance and domestic violence warning signs. It's free!
Food finds & things to drink
Saturday, March 28
There's a Pop-Up Bakery happening at Crone's Cupboard starting at 12pm. You can find fresh sourdough loaves, muffins, cookies, pretzel bites, brownies, and more - all handmade and small batch.
Wednesday, April 1
βCoa Cantina Happy Hour is starting up and will be offered daily from 2β5pm. The hh menu includes $4 drafts, $6 wine, $5 house margaritas, and $7 top shelf. Noice.
βComedyfort is happening at multiple venues throughout Treefort Music Fest. Shows are included with a festival wristband or you can buy tix to a single show here.
Friday, March 27
βThe Secret Show is happening at Liquid Laughs from 8β10pm. Itβs a comedy variety show hosted by Krystal Moore featuring a top-secret lineup of comedy, drag, burlesque, mime, clown, improv, and more. Plus youβre invited to share a secret anonymously and hear everyone elseβs. Tix are $22.94. 21+
βKinky Komedy is happening at Liquid Laughs from 10pmβ12am. Tix are $15. 21+
Saturday, March 28
βNot To B!tch: A Rant Show is happening at Liquid Laughs from 8β10pm. Itβs a comedy rant show where comedians vent, rant, and hilariously dissect the absurdities of everyday life. Tix are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
ββItβs A Conspiracy!β Comedy Show is happening at The Creative Space at 8pm. Itβs an improv comedy show where improvisers take you on a hilarious journey through conspiracy theories. Tix are $15.99 adults or $5.99 kids (5β12).
Tuesday, March 31
βStory Story Night: Heart Eyes is happening at JUMP from 7β10pm (doors at 6:30pm). It's a live storytelling show with local storytellers and a public story slam. Expect to laugh, cry, and feel all the feelings. Tix are $23 or $12 for students.
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