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It’s Friday, Boise! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Flower and garden show, major shopping expansion with Target, Lifetime Fitness, and In-N-Out, and Harry Potter in concert + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*
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📰 In the news
Spring blooms take center stage: The Boise Flower & Garden Show starts today at Boise Centre, celebrating 29 years with 130 exhibitors, seminars, a Buy Idaho marketplace, a flower competition, and 200-plus plants — get all the event details.
Major shopping expansion ahead: Target, Lifetime Fitness and In-N-Out are planned at The District at Ten Mile in Meridian, a 600,000-plus-square-foot complex. In-N-Out would be Meridian’s second after a prior proposal was rejected — get all the details.
25 years of service: Genesis Community Health offers free medical, dental, and mental health care for low income families, with clinics in Garden City and Caldwell plus rides via Treasure Valley Transit or Uber — get all the details.
Life costs ~25% more than it did in 2021: The price of everything is going up, but your savings… probably not so much. More folks than ever are exploring gold as a way to preserve what they’ve built. AHG has a free guide that breaks down how it works (and how to get up to $25k in free silver) — grab your copy here.*
Compare quotes for free: The national average for car insurance is around $191/month. Paying more than that? I was too until I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you might be overpaying too — this free tool makes it easy.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Need a Boise reboot? Root and Bloom Holistic Wellness offers patient-centered acupuncture and integrative therapies that support your body’s natural healing, settle frazzled nerves, and reconnect the mind-body loop. A gentle nudge back to balance, it helps you feel grounded, empowered, and present, right when your week needs it.
Treat yourself tonight: Craving a proper celebration without the occasion? Chandlers hits that sweet spot, with prime steaks, jet-fresh seafood, a wine list that reads like a novel, and live jazz every night. The Ten Minute Martini sets the tone, and the evening takes care of itself.
Nuts, bolts, and beyond: When your project needs the right hardware, whether metric fasteners, drill bits, strut, or that one elusive specialty screw, Industrial Hardware Idaho delivers a deep, contractor-grade selection and staff who actually know the difference between a lag and a hanger bolt.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Hang onto your memories: I found a box of my parents’ old home videos last month and realized I had no way to watch them. In case you didn’t know, you can easily convert all your memories to digital – tapes, photos, negatives. All of it. You’ll just ship everything in a prepaid kit, they’ll digitize it, and you’ll get your originals back plus online anytime access. *See how it works →
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌷 Flower and Garden Show @ Boise Centre | Friday (3/27) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from pruning that heroic rosebush and wander Boise’s biggest garden show at Boise Centre West. Aisles of blooms, local pros with real advice, and yard ideas for $10, or go big with $15 three-day pass, kids free. Even your HOA might smile.
🌳 Treefort Market @ Boise Center on The Grove | Friday (3/27) at 10:00 AM – Remember when shopping local meant a jar of jam and a magnet? Treefort Market upgrades that with 70+ booths of art, craft, design, vintage, and music ephemera, plus talks, workshops, art installations at Boise Centre East, open to all, no wristband required.
🎨 Paint & Sip @ Mr. Tea | Friday (3/27) at 5:00 PM – Trade your usual wine-fueled paint night for Mr. Tea’s version, where local artist Kylyn Christy guides you through a piece while you sip boba, tea, or coffee. No experience needed, supplies included, $38, perfect with a friend, a date, or your inner Bob Ross.
🏺 Family Clay Night @ Catalyst Arts Collaborative | Friday (3/27) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting to trade screen time for wheel time, consider this your nudge. Family Clay Night lets you drop the kids or join in, get muddy at the wheel, and make something for $40. Ages 8+, pre-registration required online, bowls not meltdowns.
🛍 Eat Drink Shop Market @ The Warehouse Food Hall | Saturday (3/28) at 10:30 AM – Saturdays through March, Eat.Drink.Shop Market turns errands into a victory lap. Local farmers, creators, and artisans bring peak produce, handmade goods, and those little treasures you definitely needed, obviously. It’s free, neighborly, and far more satisfying than another big-box wander.
🧙 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince In Concert @ The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts | Saturday (3/28) at 1:00 PM – Think you know your Half-Blood Prince by heart? Watch it at the Morrison Center with a live orchestra turning every hex, heartbreak, and cave scene into goosebumps, and yes, parking’s included. Bring your inner Gryffindor, your card, and a clutch-sized bag, leave the butterbeer.
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt @ Red Rock Christian Church | Saturday (3/28) at 3:00 PM – Round up the crew for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, with age-specific scrambles, face painting, games, and free photos with the big-eared celebrity himself. Bring a basket, sturdy shoes, and your calm voice for when someone finds the good chocolate before yours.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Boise report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 68°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South southeast wind 3 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind 1 to 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
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