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  • 6 Events in Boise & Beyond December 15th - 17th,Lysi Bishop Real Estate

    6 Events in Boise & Beyond December 15th - 17th

                              Photo Credit: cottonbro studio via Pexels 6 Events in Boise & Beyond 1. Ballet Idaho - The Nutcracker Where: Morrison Center When: Sunday, December 17 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   2. White Christmas Where: The Egyptian Theatre When: Sunday, December 17 Time: 1:30 PM- 3:30 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   3. Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway Where: 1027 S Lusk Street When: Saturday, December 16 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   4. Kids’ DIY-U Workshop: Holiday Delivery Truck Where: 3400 N Eagle Road When: Saturday, December 16 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   5. Christmas Craft Fair Where: 1920 N Records Way When: Saturday, December 16 Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   6. The Nutcracker Where: Nampa Civic Center When: Saturday, December 16 Time: 3:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE    

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  • Top Things to Do with Kids in the Winter in Boise,Lysi Bishop Real Estate

    Top Things to Do with Kids in the Winter in Boise

    Photo Cerdit: Unsplash Winter break often leaves kids feeling a little stir-crazy as weather prohibits a lot of outdoor activities. To combat this cabin fever and escape the house this winter, here are our favorite activities for the whole family to get out that pent up energy!     Boise: The Discovery Center: The Discovery Center is the perfect place to get your kids engaged and excited about learning! It is full of hands-on science activities that help kids understand complex concepts while having fun. Exhibits are constantly changing and always built to nurture curiosity in children. Fly High Trampoline Park: With wall trampolines, foam pits, basketball, air bags, dodgeball, and other fun activities,  Fly High Trampoline Park is the perfect place to tire out the kiddos. Check out the website for tickets and daily deals! Winter Garden Aglow at Idaho Botanical Garden: The Idaho Botanical Garden has been transformed into a Gingerbread Wonderland this year, with every corner adorned with delightful and whimsical displays. The Winter Garden is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with tickets ranging from $14 for members and children and $18 for nonmembers. Kids under 4 years of age get in free! Ice Skating at the Grove: Glide on Grove is a new skating rink in downtown Boise that offers ice skating completely for free (including skates, helmets, and skate aids). The rink surrounds the City of Boise’s holiday tree and is open now! Tubing at Bogus Basin: Bogus Basin features a exhilarating tubing hill for those who don’t want to strap on skis. The tubing hill features an 800-foot run with a conveyor belt to take you back to the top. Buy tickets here.   Eagle: Gateway Parks at Eagle Island State Park: Gateway Parks at Eagle Island State Park opens a tubing and ski or snowboard hill every year starting at the end of November and staying open until March. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance on weekdays and an hour in advance on weekends or holidays. This hill offers a fun and safe outdoor experience for everyone and you can book a reservation here. Drive through Christmas Light Displays: In Eagle, Boise, and other surrounding cities you can drive through Christmas light shows this holiday season. Check out this website for information and maps on where to go near you! Ice Skating in the Village: The Village in Meridian has an ice rink this year, open now through January 15th. Reservations are required and the cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children. Book tickets here.      Meridian: The Children’s Museum: The Children’s Museum provides a dynamic, hands-on learning experience for children of all ages. Exhibits are ever changing and tickets are $10 per person 2 years and older. Learn more and buy tickets here. JumpTime: Another trampoline park to get the wiggles out is JumpTime! This trampoline park features a ninja warrior course, arcade, lazer maze, extreme volleyball, and even a synthetic ice skating rink! Find tickets here.  Idaho Reptile Zoo: The Idaho Reptile Zoo is a non-profit organization dedicated to education through interaction. With more than 300 animals, this zoo is sure to keep kids entertained and excited. You can schedule a party at the zoo facility, or attend one of the many outreach events help by the zoo! Learn more here.   Nampa: Warhawk Museum: The Warhawk Museum contains aircraft from different wars, including World War 1 and 2, the Iraq War, and the Korean War among others. This activity is perfect for kids with plenty of vintage planes to ooo and ahh over, and for adults to learn more about our local and national history.  

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  • 5 Places to Take Out-of-Town Visitors in Boise to Enjoy Fall ,Lysi Bishop Real Estate

    5 Places to Take Out-of-Town Visitors in Boise to Enjoy Fall

    Credit: Courtney Smith via Unsplash As Thanksgiving draws closer, friends and family begin making plans to visit. Wondering where to take your guests to enjoy Boise’s beautiful fall season? We have compiled a list of the best places to take out-of-town visitors to show them the best of Boise in the fall!   See the Foliage from the top of Camel’s Back Park: Photo courtesy of Getty Images Boise is the known as the City of Trees and what better place to see it in its full glory than up at Camel’s Back Park? Camel’s Back Park sits in the heart of the North End of Boise. The park sits at the base of a large hill in the shape of a camel’s back, giving the park its name. A short but steep hike up stairs will reward you with stunning views of the valley as the city of trees begins to change color. The park also offers a large playground, tennis courts, picnic tables, outdoor gym, and sand volleyball courts. Bring your visitors by for sunset or a midday picnic!   Explore the local Farmers Market: The Boise Farmers Market is open every Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1500 Shoreline Drive and is the perfect place to find locally grown fall produce. The Capitol City Public Market focuses more on pre-made food, art, and produce and remains open through December. Take your visitors on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Grove Plaza for some cinnamon sugar mini donuts or some locally made apple cider to experience the magic of Boise!    See a Boise State Football game: Home to Boise State University and its iconic blue turf stadium, Boise’s college football scene comes alive in the fall. Located near downtown along the Boise River, Albertson’s Stadium is the perfect place to bring guests for a fun event. The roar of one of the loudest crowds in college football and the sea of blue and orange make these games exciting even for those who are less than diehard fans. Get your tickets here!   Walk along the Greenbelt: Credit: Lysi Bishop Real Estate The Greenbelt is an iconic paved path that follows the Boise River as it wanders through Boise. Give your visitors a classic Boise experience elevated by the stunning scenery of orange and red leaves falling from the trees. Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year to walk or ride on the Boise Greenbelt. Get out on the Greenbelt and show your guests the natural beauty of fall in Boise!   Experience Hyde Park: Credit: Lysi Bishop Real Estate Sitting in the North End of Boise, Hyde Park is the perfect place to explore with guests. Stop by Java for breakfast, Parilla Grill for lunch, and Hyde Park Pub and Grill for dinner. Or, grab coffee at Hyde Perk (known for its special seasonal drinks) and wander around the local boutiques and stores that give Hyde Park its authentic feel. This is the perfect place for visitors to get a locally-made memento of their time in Boise!

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