Entertainment around the Boise Area

Click below to find Boise areas best entertainment ideas.

| Amusement Parks | Devoted to Every Parent | Fairs and Festival | Fun Things For Kids |
| Lounges and Bars | Movies / Theaters | Museums and Tours | Music & Rock Concerts |
| Performing Arts | Singles Section | Spectator Sports | Vineyards and Wines |

Boise and many other Idaho cities have numerous great entertainment opportunities, from Boise’s many spectator sports events, performing arts, museums and festivals; you should find something that will entertain you and your family. This site is your passport to many selections.

Amusement Parks in Boise and Idaho

The Boise area has several smaller amusement centers for all age groups.  Many only operate during the summer months.  The list includes everything from miniature golf and water parks, to indoor amusement facilities.  Rich has included two other major amusement parks outside of the Boise that are within a days drive from Boise.

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Single Parents & Married Parents Headquarters

This page is dedicated to all the single and married parents that are looking for ways to make their life a little simpler.  The web links provided below have hundreds of excellent cost cutting, time saving ideas, plus a wonderful selection of child rearing information for you and your significant other.

Check out some of the mother and family related sites below.

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Fairs, Festivals & Carnivals Around Boise and Idaho

Treasure Valley has several fairs and festivals throughout the year. This festival has people attend from all over the world and runs Thursday through late Sunday night. The Western Idaho State Fair draws more than 200,000 people annually the third week of August.

View your favorite Idaho fair and festival links listed below.

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Fun Things for Boise Area Kids

Welcome to "Fun Things for Kids to do on the Internet and in Idaho". Boise has a high number of children per household and everyone is on the web these days. Rich has provided a large number of easy links to some excellent web sites for your children to enjoy. These sites have been checked out and are continuously reviewed to insure the highest quality of safe fun for our children and grandchildren. 

Let us know if you’d like to see a site added or deleted:

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Movie Theaters in Boise and Nampa

Boise Theaters

Nampa- Caldwell

Movie Reviews

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MUSEUMS AND TOURS IN THE BOISE AREA

Welcome to the Boise area museum and tours page. Idaho's past was forged out of the mining gold rush of the 1800's.  We have several interesting museums and tours proclaiming the region's history. Most of the tours and museums operate full time at the height of the tourist season, but have limited hours in the off- season. It could be a good idea to call them before traveling there. 
Check out most of the museums and tours in the Boise area from the list below.

• Location: In beautiful Julia Davis Park, off Capitol Blvd. and Myrtle St.
• Open Year Round from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Boise Tour Train -- Open air tram/style puffer-belly train engine with city and custom tours available.  Great way to learn about the city.  Catch it at the Museum in Julia Davis Park 5 tour daily in the summer -- call for reservations  208-342-4796 --  Tour time is 1 hour to a maximum of 5 hours --  Price:  Adults $9.00;  Seniors $8.50;  Children  4-12 $6.00    Bus Parking
Boise Tour Train Schedule

        
PO Box 9165 Boise, Idaho 83707     (208) 342-4796 Boisetours@boistours.net

Birds of Pray Sanctuary -- The Velma Morrison Interpretive Center is a modern facility that offers something for everyone. Visitors explore the world of raptors through interactive displays, multi-media shows, and close-up views of a wide variety of birds of prey.
Hours:

Summer hours (March – October) : 9 am – 5 pm daily
Winter hours (November – February): 10 am – 4 pm Tuesday through
Sunday (closed Mondays during
winter hours)
Admission Fees:
General $5.00
Seniors (age 62 or more) $4.00
Youth (ages 4-16) $3.00
Free to members and children under age 4
Reduced rates for advanced booking of large groups.  Student groups from any accredited school are admitted free of charge.

Idaho State Capitol Building --  Jefferson at Capitol Blvd.   208-334-2470   Mon. ö Fri.:  8-5;  Sat.:  9-5 Free Admission,  Bus Parking,  Food Service,  Gift Shop, Restrooms, and Handicap Access.
Idaho Botanical Gardens --  Every season is different at the wonderful seven themed gardens.  Each week provides a different array of offerings to enjoy in their blooming exhibits.  You can find the gardens located at 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd. off of the end of Warm Springs and behind the Old Historic State Penitentiary.  Open April- Oct.;  Admission: $2 Adults, Seniors $1;. Restrooms, and Handicap Access is available.

Idaho Historical Museum --  Located at the entrance to Julia Davis Park at 610 Julia Davis Dr.  The complete collection of historical artifacts tell of Idaho history through today.  Displays include Indian, Basque and Chinese history. Hours: Tue. - Sat.:  9-5;  Sun. 1-5;  Closed Mondays.  (October – April Closed Sunday and Mondays.) Tours 1 hour.; Admission cost: Adults $2.00; Children (6-18) $1.00   Gift shop, Restrooms, and Handicap Access.  Phone 208-334-2120  Bus Parking Available!

Idaho Black History Museum --  Located in an old church in Julia Davis Park at 508 Julia Davis Dr.  This showplace of historical photos and artifacts reflecting black culture in Idaho's History.  Summer Hours (June 1st – Sept. 30th)  Wed. - Sat.:  10-4 (Closed Sun-Tue) Winter Hours (Oct. 1 – May 31st)  Wed. – Sat. 11-4  Closed Sun- Tue.   Tours 45 min.; Admission free however a donation is appreciated.   Restrooms, and Handicap Access.  Phone 208-433-0017

Idaho Museum of Military History --  Located on the military (south) side of the Air Port at 4040 W. Guard St.  This showplace of historical military firearms, Idaho naval history, the development of Gown Field, and extensive display of US Military uniforms.  Hours: Tue.-Sun. (Closed Mondays)  Noon-4; Admission free however a donation is appreciated.   Restrooms, and Handicap Access.  Phone 208-422-4841

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology -- 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd.  The museum features interactive displays with Idaho's great mining history.  Tours, lectures, hikes and field trips available by appointment. Open Hours:  Noon-5 Wed-Sun. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)   Phone 208-368-9876    FREE ADMISSION

Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center -- 600 S. Walnut just south of the Municipal Park and east of the Park Center Boise River Bridge.  What a great place to discover the underwater world of an Idaho living stream with viewing windows to watch the fish and hands-on computer displays.  Open Tues. - Sun. 11-5 with tours, Adults: $2.50, Seniors: $1.50, Bus Parking, restrooms and handicap access. Phone 208-334-2225

Old Idaho Penitentiary -- 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd. is at the end of Warm Springs Blvd.  Directions: From the intersection of Broadway and Warm Springs Avenue, travel east on Warm Springs for about 1.5 miles then turn left onto Old Penitentiary Road.  Open daily 10 - 5, Memorial Day to Labor Daye. The rest of the year, open daily Noon to 5, xcept state/federal holidays.  Admission: $5 Adult, $4 seniors and $3.00 children 6-12, and those 5 and younger are FREE. Discounts for 10 or more in one group.   Phone 208-334-2844

Oregon Trail History & Education Center -- The Three Island History and Education Center is open for the summer season. Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check with park staff for extended summer hours. Closed Monday and Tuesday To arrange for student group weekday visitation or learn more about programs offered within the park, call (208) 366-2394. There is a $5 parking fee per vehicle.

The Discovery Center of Idaho  --   This is a wonderful center is  dedicated to youths interested in science.  The center has periodic special national traveling exhibits and shows that are of great interest to everyone from 5 to 85 year olds.  You can find the center located at 131 Myrtle St. just north of Julia Davis Park.  Open Hours:    SUMMER Hours: May 31st  to Aug. 31st  Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sunday Noon- 5 pm.  ----  WINTER Hours --Sept 1st  to May 30th  Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-5, Sun. Noon to 5,  (Closed Mondays)---. Admission: $6 Adults (Ages 13-59); $5.00 Seniors (Ages 60 +);  $3, Children (3-12) $3.50.  Service, Restrooms, and Handicap Access.  Bus Parking!

Warhawk Air Museum -- 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa, ID 83687
Telephone: (208) 465-6446  Fax: (208) 465-6232    This World War II Air Museum features old planes and memorabilia.  The Warhawk Air Museum is a not for profit organization funded entirely by individual donations and private foundations. The mission of the museum is to teach and preserve World War II history from the home front to the war front and aviation history from the advent of flight through the space age. The Warhawk Air Museum encourages an educational experience about the technology, culture, and social changes that have occurred in North America since World War II.

Music and Rock Concerts In the Boise Area

Welcome to the page that will allow you to check out the very latest concerts and fun activities coming to the Boise area. You'll even find links to the latest Portland and Salt Lake City area concerts. Rich can suggest other places to check for tickets if a concert is sold out, just e-mail him.  
Check out what's coming up right below and purchase your tickets over these links.

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PERFORMING ARTS IN THE BOISE AREA

Boise is very fortunate to have some of the finest facilities and artist established in our great community. Whether your “Performing Arts” interest is music, dance, theatrical or art you won't find a more diversified following than here in the Boise area. The corporate community fully supports the arts activities with volunteers and contributions. It is a common occurrence to see many of our big productions being sponsored by a corporation. This is a wonderful benefit to keep the ticket cost reasonable enough for the average wage earner able to attend.
Be sure to check out some of the web sites listed below for your favorite interest.

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Singles Clubs and Dating Services in the Boise Area

Boise has a number of single adults that may find it hard to meet new friends.  There are several local singles clubs in numerous different age groups that take the guesswork out of blind dating. They have functions like dinners and dances that serve as icebreakers between the individuals.
Some of these clubs are feature in the following web sites listed below.  Rich knows of several people that have started good relationships through one of these clubs.  Good Luck! 

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SPECTATOR SPORTS IN THE BOISE AREA

Treasure Valley has everything from minor league baseball to minor league hockey for your enjoyment. You'll find the full array of college sports, auto racing, motorcycle racing and even pro golf. Many of these sports are seasonal or only available for one week at a time. Every spectator sport your heart could desire is available to you in the Treasure Valley. Okay maybe not every sport, but we have a great number.  
Check out some of the links below to see what is available in the Boise area.

If you want your Boise area Spectator Sport site linked to this page be sure and drop Rich an email.

VINEYARDS AND WINES FROM THROUGHOUT THE BOISE AREA

Welcome to”Boise Area Vineyards” page with it's valuable information on our local vineyards and the wines they produce. Treasure Valley's wine makers are all relatively new to the business. Idaho got it's first vineyard only 35 years ago when the state legislature voted to allow commercial wine processing and packaging. However, growers have developed the business into a worldwide industry. Their wines are renowned and have won awards throughout the country and world. 
Many of the vineyards are destination day trips for cyclist and motorist throughout the valley.  You will need to check each vineyards summer schedules for entertainment on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings.  Enjoy and drive sensibly!

Check them all out at their web site link below all the “Wines of Idaho”.

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