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May 2026

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1
  • Green Acres *Opening Day*
  • Chick Days at Victory Gardens
  • Princess Tea Party
  • Family Trivia Night @ Meridian (Pinnacle) Library
  • Tween Night at Encore – Cosplay
2
  • Home Depot Kids Workshop
  • Specialty Pediatric Screening Clinic
  • Art in Bloom Event: Create a Unique Mother’s Day Gift with Local Artists
  • Bank of America Museums on Us Offers Free Admission @ Boise Art Museum
  • Maypole Market @ TRCIA
3
  • Bank of America Museums on Us @ Boise Art Museum
  • Boise Memory Walk/Run
4
  • Homeschool Line Dance
  • Homeschool Days @ Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center
  • May The Fourth Workshop at Snapology
5
  • Compassion Crew @ the Wassmuth Center
  • Tasty Tales at Guru Donuts!
  • Crafternoons for Kids at Library at Collister
  • Chick-Fil-A Family Game Night
  • Cinco de Mayo
6
  • Animal Days at Shindig Farms
  • Mad Hatter Tea Party @ Garden City Library
7
  • Animal Days at Shindig Farms
  • First Thursday in Downtown Boise
  • May Mother's Day Stroller Walk
  • Mother's Day Stroller Walk
  • First Thursday at B.A.M. & Studio Art Exploration
8
  • Animal Days at Shindig Farms
  • Boise Birding
  • 2026 Kuna Hometown Fair
  • Super Moms, Little Heroes at The Little Gym
  • Parents Night Out @ Wings Center
9
  • Animal Days at Shindig Farms
  • 2026 Kuna Hometown Fair
  • OLLYBALL + Craft + Play
  • Mothers Day Garden Market
  • Mid Century Homes Tour
10
  • 2026 Kuna Hometown Fair
  • Mothers Day Garden Market
  • Zoo Boise Mother's Day Brunch
  • 2026 Mimosas with Mom
  • Sing-Along Cinema Series on the Big Screen: Mary Poppins @ Meridian (Pinnacle) Library
11
  • Homeschool Days @ Discovery Center of Idaho
  • Baby Safety Swim Playdate at Goldfish Swim School-Boise
12
  • Compassion Crew @ the Wassmuth Center
  • Tasty Tales at Guru Donuts!
  • Crafternoons for Kids at Library at Collister
  • Chick-Fil-A Family Game Night
  • Sensory-Friendly Learning @ Discovery Center of Idaho
13
  • Victory Street Eats – Food Truck Mini Market
  • Earth Day: Wild about THRIVE with Corbin Maxey
14
  • Tour of the Reserves: Polecat Gulch Reserve
  • Tween Zone @ Garden City Library
  • Kids' Fix It Bike Night @ Boise Bicycle Project
  • The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
15
  • 208 NIGHT MARKET AT SHINDIG FARMS — SUMMER SEASON KICKOFF EVENT
16
  • Super Sports Spectacular Parent Survival Night at The Little Gym & Snapology
  • Idaho's Largest Garage Sale 2026
  • Mother Daughter Tea Party!
  • SUMMER READING & LEARNING CELEBRATION @ JUMP
  • Kids Club Storytime and Craft at Rediscovered Books
17
  • Grandparents' Mad Hatter Tea
  • Gold Panning for All Ages
  • International Museum Day – FREE
18
  • Homeschool Days @ Discovery Center of Idaho
19
  • Compassion Crew @ the Wassmuth Center
  • Tasty Tales at Guru Donuts!
  • Crafternoons for Kids at Library at Collister
  • Chick-Fil-A Family Game Night
  • Mother–Son Date Night @ Chic-Fil-A Meridian
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21
  • Laugh, Lunch and Learn Perimenopause Event
  • Summer Reading Kickoff Party @ Meridian (Pinnacle) Library
  • Tween Zone @ Garden City Library
  • Kids' Fix It Bike Night @ Boise Bicycle Project
22
23
  • Kids Club Storytime and Craft at Rediscovered Books
  • Storytime at Barnes and Noble
  • Gona's Magical May Day
24
25
  • Memorial Day Flyovers & $5 Admission
26
  • Compassion Crew @ the Wassmuth Center
  • Tasty Tales at Guru Donuts!
  • Crafternoons for Kids at Library at Collister
  • Chick-Fil-A Family Game Night
27
28
  • Tween Zone @ Garden City Library
  • BALSA WOOD GLIDER WORKSHOP SERIES
  • Kids' Fix It Bike Night @ Boise Bicycle Project
  • The Noteables – Eagle Gazebo Concert Series
29
  • Pirates & Mermaids Parent Survival Night at The Little Gym & Snapology
  • Movie in the Park (Middleton)
30
  • Greenbelt Quest
  • Kids Club Storytime and Craft at Rediscovered Books
  • Storytime at Barnes and Noble
  • Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic Kids Run
  • Family Art Saturday @ BAM
31
May 5, 2026
  • Compassion Crew @ the Wassmuth Center

    May 5, 2026  10:00 am11:00 am
    Wassmuth Center for Human RIghts, 777 S 8th St, Boise, ID 83702, USA

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    Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us for an hour of learning about important human rights concepts through fun stories, art, movement, and music. We’re so excited to see you!

    Compassion Crew will meet every Tuesday, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM in the upstairs classroom of the Wassmuth Center. No registration is needed for this free, joyful program!

    https://www.wassmuthcenter.org/event/compassion-crew/

  • Tasty Tales at Guru Donuts!

    May 5, 2026  10:30 am11:00 am
    Guru Donuts, 928 W Main St #100, Boise, ID 83702, USA

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    Guru Donuts is partnering with Rediscovered Books in downtime Boise to bring Tasty Tales!

    Tasty Tales is an event where kiddos can come to listen to stories read by Rediscovered Books. A great opportunity for parents to come hang out and have a coffee and some avocado toast while their kiddos enjoy donuts & story time.

  • Crafternoons for Kids at Library at Collister

    May 5, 2026  4:00 pm5:00 pm
    Sycamore Room

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    Join us at the Library! at Collister for a new arts and crafts project every week! Designed for kids ages 6-11. Younger children may need adult assistance.

  • Chick-Fil-A Family Game Night

    May 5, 2026  5:00 pm7:00 pm
    Chick-fil-A, 300 S Broadway Ave, Boise, ID 83702, USA

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    Grab a seat, pick a game, visit with the cow and let the fun begin!

  • Cinco de Mayo

    May 5, 2026  5:00 pm9:00 pm
    Corner of Kimball Ave & Arthur St, Caldwell, ID, United States, Idaho 83605

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    Downtown Caldwell bursts to life with an atmosphere that feels both celebratory and deeply rooted in Mexican heritage. The moment you enter the Plaza, lively music fills the air with rhythmic guitars and upbeat folklórico melodies that set the tone for the entire night. Tejano Outlaw and Nueva Generacion 2000 share the stage throughout the night bringing us authentic Latin sounds. Joining them in the spotlight is the always festive Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo dancers.

    Colorful rows of vendors line Downtown streets, offering handcrafted goods, art, and clothing that reflect the richness of Mexican heritage.

    The scent of authentic food fills the Plaza, drawing people toward sizzling grills and bustling taco trucks. Every bite is a celebration of spices, flavors, and culinary traditions—steamy tortillas, slow-cooked meats, bold salsas, and sweet treats that make the experience unforgettable.

    Most of all, Cinco de Mayo at Indian Creek Plaza is about community and family. People of all ages and cultural backgrounds come together in one place to celebrate Mexican culture and history, creating an atmosphere that feels warm, welcoming, and full of life.

    Taco Truck Taste Off – Participating Trucks:
    Tacos el Rey
    Walking Sombrero
    Doble AA Mexican Food
    Tacos Papirringo
    Latin Lunch Box

    Vendors:
    Squeeze A Peel
    Cinturones La Minerva
    Handmade with Love
    Sugar Puff Cotton Candy
    Antojitos Eva
    Arno Chocolates
    Creative Lens and Stich
    Make A Friend Zoo
    Sire Ranos Salsa

    Thank you, Sponsors!
    Entertainment Partner, Rogue Credit Union
    Activity Partners:
    Renewal by Anderson of Boise
    Pella
    Champion Windows
    LeafGuard
    Idaho Power
    Canyon County Mosquito Abatement
    Loan Depot
    Leafhome

IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Experience unforgettable family nights under the stars with Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s summer performances, featuring discounted youth tickets, free admission for children under 6 on Family Nights, and picnicking encouraged! It’s the perfect way to introduce kids to live theater in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Keep the creativity going year-round with after-school classes and summer camps through ISF’s School of Theater in downtown Boise.

HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is bringing its first U.S. outdoor stadium show to Lyle Smith Field in Albertsons Stadium, a.k.a. The BLUE, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. for an action-packed event unlike anything fans have ever seen before. Fans will experience 14 iconic Hot Wheels Monster Trucks for double the action and thrills on the famous blue turf. 

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