Family events in Boise, ID

Settle in for a welcoming board game get-together with a reserved play area and access to a library of more than 150 titles to try at no cost. Bring family for classics like Monopoly, gather friends for card favorites such as Fluxx or Cards Against Humanity, test your bluffing with social deduction like Werewolf, or dive into deeper Euro-style strategy featuring economy building and worker placement. If a game you pull from the wall becomes a keeper, a 10% discount is available when purchasing your own copy. A few creators with prototype RPGs and board games are also seeking playtesters, offering a chance to try something brand new before anyone else.

A family-friendly pottery wheel session offering guided, small-group instruction for ages 8 through adult. Participants can be dropped off for focused practice, or family members can take part together. A skilled clay instructor introduces the basics of throwing for newcomers while experienced students use the studio time to build on what they know and experiment with new techniques. Most people complete one to three pieces per session, which are dried and fired, with finished work typically ready for pickup in two to three weeks. The experience fosters perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity. Pre-registration is required, and registration is $40.

Kids get hands-on with clay in a drop-off class designed for ages 5 to 12, open to beginners through advanced students. Participants learn to turn clay into both functional and decorative pieces while building perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity. Sessions run on an ongoing, one-at-a-time basis, and the focus rotates each week among handbuilding basics, time on the wheel, and glazing, so enrolling in multiple dates offers the most complete experience. Every student finishes with at least one or two creations they made themselves. Instruction is led by ceramic artists and experienced teachers Mindy Curran and Ben Alexander. Registration is 40 dollars and advance sign-up is required, since walk-ins are not guaranteed a spot. Each reservation includes reclaimed clay, guidance from instructors, use of studio tools and wheels, glazes, and kiln firing. Wear clothes that can get messy or bring an apron, and note that long nails are not recommended. Trimming and glazing cannot be completed on freshly made pieces, so a return visit is needed to finish those steps. At times this class coincides with an ongoing figure painting session, offering a brief look at life drawing. Everyone is asked to be considerate of other classes, and models wear kid-appropriate attire during these overlaps.

A special bonus September edition of The Boise Flea brings a second pop-up to Boise State’s East Stadium Lot. Browse a large mix of vendors and enjoy a lively market atmosphere. Admission is free, and parking in the Stadium Lot is $5 per car.

Open Streets Boise transforms the Collister Neighborhood into a car-free corridor for biking, walking, and rolling. Hosted by the Boise Bicycle Project and supported by the City of Boise and the Collister Neighborhood Association, this free, family-friendly celebration spotlights local businesses, music, food, art, and interactive activities. Neighborhood roads become places for people, offering a relaxed pace for all ages to explore and experience the community in a new way.

There is no cost to participate. Bring your deck for relaxed matches with fellow Pokemon Trainers. Everyone is welcome, from first timers to seasoned players of any age. Collectors who prefer trading over battling are invited as well, with plenty of chances to browse binders and negotiate swaps. You may even find someone willing to trade for that hard to find Pokemon you have been searching for.