Amy Larson loves adventure so she’s always on the lookout for exciting, fun, and free things to do with family and friends. Serving as the Snake River Stampede’s ‘blogaroo’ for three seasons, Amy went on to become a published author, food reviewer, editor, and writer for several local and state magazines, turning many small Idaho towns into ‘Spotlight Cities’. Her current blog and Facebook page, “Appetite for Idaho” dishes up generous helpings of often-humorous, frequently entertaining short cuts for anyone wanting to explore the people, places and things of the Gem State. She is currently working on multiple local writers’ manuscripts, and her own “Appetite for Idaho: The Book”, a compilation of her favorite Idaho discoveries.
Amy Larson
Friday to Friday
It’s Autumn for sure, with the Trailing of the Sheep in Ketchum, Tree Walk at Julia Davis Park, Fall Home Show, bird-watching, Kuna family bike ride, Renaissance Faire, another fun Oktoberfest, and even a Zombie Walk. (Have you got your Halloween costume picked out yet, ‘cause that’s coming right up, too...
Friday to Friday
Time for hay rides, corn mazes, and dressing in layers. It’s also time for FallFests, Civil War Reenactments, Wii with friends at the Library, bowling in costumes, and Greenbelt Anniversary celebrations all week long.
Friday to Friday
The colors on the trees are changing, and so are the Treasure Valley activities. Tons to do both indoors and outdoors, like the Wilder Oktoberfest on Saturday, Fall Dollar Book Sale, huge 100-vendor consignment sale, Gardenpalooza, Art Festival, Bishop’s House 125th Birthday Party, and it’s the Greenbelt’s (45th) birthday celebration, too...
Friday to Friday
Early fall’s the time for some nice bonfire or fire pit action in the backyard with friends.
Friday to Friday
The kids are back in school, Labor Day’s in the rear view mirror, but since we live in the Treasure Valley, the family-friendly, mostly free entertainment continues. Block parties, major Art happening in the Park, a celebration of tomatoes with local farmers and food trucks, a mid-week Farmers Market, and some big business and social happenings going on in Meridian...
Friday to Friday
Labor Day weekend looks promising! Hot Air Balloons, Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, concerts, a horse and buggy parade, tomato heaven, and a score on some free cupcakes downtown.
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Friday to Friday
Heading into the gorgeous days of Indian Summer, it seems a person would need a healthy dose of music…and maybe a few fast cars. The Treasure Valley seems happy to oblige on that one, with more free concerts, a couple of nifty car shows, and five days of the the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic...
Friday to Friday
The fun hasn’t cooled down at all, there’s still plenty to harvest from the Treasure Valley’s bounty of events, festivals, and fairs. The Western Idaho Fair starts this week, along with so many other things happening here. Eagles tribute music, an end of summer festival in Middleton, fire trucks on display at the Sesqui-Shop, TWO Lego movies, a star party, a Salsa Festival, and four free concerts.
Friday to Friday
The days might be getting shorter, but the Treasure Valley’s got no shortage of fun things to do. Murder Mystery parties, a DepotFest, car Show and Shine, a few puppet shows at the Library, a swim party, a block party, Alive After Five, and the original Wizard of Oz movie’s 75th anniversary celebration...
Friday to Friday
The dog days of summer…long naps in the hammock, sipping freshly-squeezed limeade, a dip in a nearby lake or pool, and a healthy sampling of all the Treasure Valley has to offer. Pose with Sven the Sheep from “Frozen” at the Library, rock out with Boise’s “Big, Bad Beauty”, Emily Braden, at the Village, splash around at a Pirate Swim Party or at H20 Yeah at the Boise WaterShed, another Movie Under