Things to Do in Boise for October

Are you looking for things to do in Boise? Here's a listing of some of the events happening in Boise
(area) for October:

• October 1-2, 2016 - Idaho Botanical Gardens Fall Harvest Festival from 12 pm-6 pm. Celebrate fall with live music, wagon rides, scarecrow stroll and more. Admission rates apply. Click here for more details.
• October 1, 2016 - Boise Meets World 5K at Ann Morrison Park. Click here for more information. 
• October 1, 2016 - Grandparents Day at the Farmstead Corn Maze Grandparents get in free with paid admission of a grandchild. To learn more, click here.
• October 1, 2016 - Foothills 50k Frenzy. Click here for more information.
• October 3-4, 2016 - Idaho Youth Barbershop Festival at 6:30 pm at the Morrison Center. FREE. Click here for more information.
• October 7-8, 2016 Bronco Triathlon at Boise State University. Click here for more information.
• October 7, 2016 - Bunnicula Puppet Show for children up to 6 years at the Boise Main Library at 10:30 am. FREE event. 
• October 8, 2016 - Bunnicula Puppet Show for children up to 6 years at the Boise Main Library at 2 pm. FREE event. 
• October 8, 2016 - Hometown Heroes Day at the Farmstead Corn Maze from 12 pm to 5 pm. Idaho police officers, firemen, paramedics, active or retired military can get in FREE to the corn maze by using one of the limited FREE admission tickets. To learn more, click here. 
• October 8, 2016 - Sing Along with Don Ritchey at the Boise Library Main Library at 11 am. 
• October 8, 2016 - Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k at the Ann Morrison Park. Click here to sign-up and learn more.
• October 9, 2016 - City of Trees Marathon and Half Marathon at the Parkcenter Park. Click here for more information and to sign-up.
• October 11, 2016 - DIY Halloween Lanterns at the Boise Library Main Library from 6 to 7 pm. Bring a glass jar and come to the library to make a lantern. Click here for more information.
• October 13, 2016 - Cult Horror Movie Night at the Boise Library Main Library from 6:30 to 9 pm. 18+. Click here for more information.
• October 13, 2016 - Harrison Classic Kids Run (from ages 13 and under) at McAuley Park. To learn more, click here.
• October 14-16, 21-23 - Zoo Boise Spooktacular Enjoy the Zoo dressed up for Halloween with various activities. To learn more, click here.
• October 18, 2016 - Creatures of the Night at the Boise Library Cole and Ustick from 7 to 8 pm. Come learn about nocturnal animals. Appropriate for preschool to sixth graders. Click here for more information.
• October 18, 2016 - Creep Week: Food Preparation for the Zombie Apocalypse at the Boise Library Collister Branch from 7 to 9 pm. Learn about food dehydration and preservation. Click here for more information.
• October 19, 2016 - Medicare 101 at the Boise Library Main Library from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Learn about the steps to enroll in Medicare and the different types. Click here for more information.
• October 19, 2016 - Creep Week: Self Defense at the Boise Collister Library from 7 to 9 pm. Come and learn the basics of self defense. Click here for more information.
• October 19, 2016 - Creep Week: Ghost Hunting in Idaho at the Boise Collister Library from 7 to 9 pm. Come and learn about the paranormal in Idaho. Click here for more information.
• October 25, 2016 - Harvest Fest Week: Cult Movie and Horror Film at the Boise Ustick and Cole Library from 6:30 to 8 pm. Come watch a horror flick. Adults Only. Click here for more information.
• October 26, 2016 - Harvest Fest Week: Family Craft Night at the Boise Ustick and Cole Library from 6:30 to 8 pm. Come and make a Halloween craft. Click here for more information.
• October 27, 2016 - Harvest Fest Week: Carving Pumpkins at the Boise Ustick and Cole Library from 6:30 to 8 pm. Come turn a pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern. Pumpkins on a first come served basis. Click here for more information.
• October 29, 2016 - Halloween Party at the Boise Ustick and Cole Library from 2 to 4 pm. Come dressed in Halloween Costumes for a fun Halloween party. Click here for more information. 
• October 29, 2016 - Linder Farms Fun Run at Linder Farms. To learn more, click here.
• October 29, 2016 - Halloween Run at the Ann Morrison Park starting at 5:30 pm. Choose between 1 mile or 5k run. To sign up and register, click here.
• October 30, 2016 - Onward Shay 1/2 and full marathon. Click here for more information.

National Coffee Day at Krispee Kreme

It's national coffee day at Krispee Kreme. To celebrate Krispee Kreme is offering a free coffee and original glaze doughnut to customers. To find out more information, click here.

Other Mother's .25 Sale

Other Mothers in Boise, a children's consignment store, is having a .25 sale Friday September 25 and Saturday September 26 from 10 am to 3 pm. After 2 pm, you can get all you can stuff in a huge bag for $2. If you have never been to one of these sales before, it's kind of crazy. There's a ton of mothers that come and it reminds me of black friday shopping.

Other Mothers is located on 10422 W. Fairview Ave. To learn more, click here.

Kroger Friday Freebie

Today only you can download a coupon for 1 FREE Bush’s® Hummus Made Easy (6 oz., any variety)(you must have an online account and store card registered). The coupon is good at Kroger and Kroger Affiliates. Click here for more details.

Kroger Friday Freebie

Today only you can download a coupon for ONE (1) FREE Sour Patch Kids or Swedish Fish Soft & Chewy Candy, any variety (7.2 - 8 oz) (you must have an online account and store card registered). The coupon is good at Kroger and Kroger Affiliates. Click here for more details.

Toddler Fun: Elephant Toothpaste

My toddler and I enjoy doing fun science experiments. We made elephant toothpaste, an exothermic reaction cause by the rapid decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. My toddler loved watching the foam come up over the bottle and playing with it using a spoon. This was an easy activity and fun.

To make Elephant Toothpaste:

1/2 cup Hydrogen Peroxide (most
Elephant Toothpaste recipes want a 20-volume, 6% solution - for ideal results, I just used the 3% common in most homes)

1- Tablespoon of Yeast

3 - Tablespoons of WARM Water

Liquid Dish Washing Soap

Food Coloring

Bottle

Tray

Place a tray down on a table where you want to perform your experiment. The tray contains the foam run-off and eliminates mess. Place the empty bottle on the middle of the tray. Add the dish soap (a squirt or two), food coloring and hydrogen peroxide to the bottle. In a separate container mix the yeast and water well. Let sit for a minute. Pour the yeast mixture into the bottle. When you pour the yeast mixture into the bottle it serves as a catalyst for the exothermic reaction.

Free Doughnuts?!

Adorn your pirate outfit on September 19th and then sail on over to your closest participating Krispy Kreme store for a FREE dozen original glazed doughnut. Your pirate outfit must include three of the following: pirate hat, hook, bandana, pirate shirt, peg-leg, parrot or knickers. If you don't want to dress up with the whole pirate gear, you can still get 1 free original glazed doughnut if you speak pirate. Click here to learn some pirate lingo.

Kroger Friday Freebie

Today only you can download a coupon for 1 FREE Stride or Dentyne Gum Single Pack (you must have an online account and store card registered). The coupon is good at Kroger and Kroger Affiliates. Click here for more details.

Things to Do in Boise in September

Are you looking for things to do in Boise? Here's a listing of some of the events happening in Boise
(area) for September:

• August 20 - September 21- The First Folio The Book that Brought us Shakespeare at the Yanke Family Research Park. Open to the public 10 am - 7 pm on Monday to Friday and noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.  To find out more, click here.
• September 1, 2016 - A Shakespearean First Thursday at the Boise Library Main Library from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Scenes of Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed. This event is FREE. Click here for more information.
• September 2, 2016 - To BEE or not to BEE Puppet Show for children up to 6 years at the Boise Main Library at 10:30 am. FREE event. 
•  September 3, 2016 - To BEE or not to BEE Puppet Show for children up to 6 years at the Boise Main Library at 2 pm. FREE event. 
• September 7, 2016 - Lego Stop Motion Movie Making at the Boise Library Hilcrest Branch from 1-3 pm. Click here for more information.
• September 9, 2016 - Movie Under the Stars "Zootopia" - starting at 7 pm with games. Movie starts at dusk at Hobble Creek Park 6050 N Park Meadow Way. FREE. Click here for more information.
• September 10, 2016 - Purple Stride 10K Walk and Run starting at 9 am at Ann Morrison Park. To register and find out more information, please click here.
• September 13, 2016 - Spanning Time: A History of the Broadway Bridge at the Main Libary from 6 to 7 pm. Click here for more information.
• September 16, 2016 - University of Idaho Fruit Field Day from 8:30 am - 1 pm. Tours include discussions on cultural practices with fruit trees and more. To learn more about this event, click here.
• September 16-17, 2016 - Steve Andrews Fall Sprint Triathlon through the YMCA. Click here to register.
• September 18, 2016 - Old Time Farm Day at the Hidden Springs Community Barn 5006 W Farm Ct. Boise ID 83714 from 12 pm to 4 pm. Admission is $3 and 4 and under are FREE. It includes gold panning, horse rides, covered wagon display and more. To find out more, click here.
• September 24, 2016 - Paw Patrol Party at the Boise Library Ustick Branch from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of Paw Patrol Games and activities. There will also be a special appearance of the Boise Police Department pup and mascot. For ages 2-8 years old. FREE event. Click here for more information.
• September 24, 2016 - FREE Museum Day to find out more information, please click here. (The Boise Art Museum is a participant)
• September 24, 2016 - FitOne 5k, 10k and 1/2 marathon to find out more information, please click here.
• September 27, 2016 - Dav Pilkey Returns to Boise at the Egyptian Theater from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. There will be photo ops, drawings, book signings and more. This is a FREE event, but you must request/reserve a ticket ahead of time starting September 6. To learn more, click here.

September Giveaways to Enter (some low to moderate)

I like entering low to moderate entry giveaways and I share each month some of the blog giveaways I've entered and found online. Check back often to see if I have posted more giveaways. I try and post them as I find them.

If you are hosting a family-friendly giveaway on your blog and would like to see it listed here, please contact me. If you have a won a giveaway that I posted, please leave a comment and share that you won.


Peanut Butter and Co. Bestie Pack (ends September 2, 2016)
$25 Amazon Gift Card and copy of Undercover Target (ends September 2, 2016) 
$50 Tea Collection Gift Card (ends September 3, 2016)
Litehouse Coupons (ends September 4, 2016) 
$100 Simon Mall Gift Card (ends September 5, 2016)
$100 Minnetonka Moccasins Gift Card (ends September 5, 2016)
$500 Boden Gift Card (ends September 5, 2016)
$100 Minnetonka Moccasins Gift Card (ends September 6, 2016)
$75 Mikoleon Gift Card (ends September 6, 2016)
$50 Dominos Gift Card (ends September 6, 2016)
$100 Minnetonka Moccasins Gift Card (ends September 8, 2016) 
$100 Minnetonka Moccasins Gift Card (ends September 9, 2016)
Playmobil Carrying Cases (ends September 12, 2016) 
Year Supply of Bitsy Snacks or Coupons (ends September 12, 2016)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends September 12, 2016)
Fishpeople Prize Pack (ends September 14, 2016)
prAna Lucia Sweater and Kara Jeans (ends September 15, 2016)
$50 BuyBuy Baby Gift Card (ends September 15, 2016) 
prAna Gotu Pullover and Kara Jean (ends September 16, 2016)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends September 16, 2016)
$50 Fred Meyer Gift Card (ends September 16, 2016)
Freshly Picked Moccasins (ends September 16, 2016)
Entenmann's Prize Pack (ends September 16, 2016)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends September 16, 2016)
prAna Outfit (ends September 17, 2016)
$50 LuLa Roe (ends September 17, 2016) 
$50 Fred Meyer Gift Card (ends September 17, 2016)
prAna  Kara Jeans and Stellan Tunic (ends September 17, 2016)
prAna Fall Outfit (ends September 18, 2016)
$50 Fred Meyer Gift Card (ends September 18, 2016)
prAna Outfit (ends September 18, 2016) 
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends September 19, 2016)
$50 Chuck A Rama Gift Card (ends September 19, 2016)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends September 19, 2016)
Russell Stovers Chocolate (ends September 19, 2016)
$50 Chuck A Rama Gift Card (ends September 20, 2016)
$25 Starbuck Gift Card and College Game Day (ends September 20, 2016)  
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends September 21, 2016)
$50 Jcrew Gift Card (ends September 23, 2016) 
$50 Fred Meyer Gift Card (ends September 24, 2016)
The World of Eric Carle Prize Pack (ends September 25, 2016)
Boudreaux Butt Paste and $25 Visa Gift Card (ends September 30, 2016)
Febreeze and Swiffer Prize Pack (ends September 30, 2016)