April 2025 Calendar

By Les Tanner
Double-checking with event coordinators about the following locations, dates, and times is recommended.
Northern Idaho
4-6 Hells Canyon Outdoor Adventure Expo: Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, Lewiston
5-6 NIBCA Home and Garden Show: Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint
12 Petco Adoption Event. Saturday, April 12, 2025; 10 AM – Noon. 242 West Pullman Road, Moscow
12 Starving Artists Sale: 10:00 AM – 5 PM, Pittman Center, U of I campus, Moscow
12-13 Palouse Patchers Quilt Show: A beautiful “Trip Around the World” quilt is up for raffle among more than 200 quilts, vendors, and refreshments. Admission: Adults $5.00, Seniors and Children under 10, $3.00. Latah County Fairgrounds, Moscow
19 Kamiah Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt: Riverfront Park. Kamiah
19 Idaho Panhandle Film Festival: Featuring films from local high schools and residents, Wallace
19 3Rivers Amateur Radio Club Annual “Hamfest”: Kamiah
19 Leadman Triathlon: An exciting team or individual adventure triathlon consisting of a skiing, biking, and running leg, Silver Mountain Resort, Kellogg
19-20 Salmon River Jet Boat Races: Riggins
26 Long Camp Saturday Farmers Market & Swap Meet: Kamiah
26 Courageous Kids Climbing Event: Noon – 2 PM, Coeur Climbing, Post Falls
26-5/4 K&K Spring Fishing Derby: Lake Pend Oreille , Sandpoint
Southwestern Idaho
1-24 Preschool Open Gym (Crawling to 5): TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS. $1 per child, 8:30 – 10:30 AM, Fort Boise Community Center 700 N. Robbins Rd., Boise
1 Read to a Therapy Dog: Here kids get a chance to practice their reading skills by reading to a Certified Therapy Dog! 4 – 5 PM, Library! at Bown Crossing, Boise
1-29 Teen Hangout: TUESDAYS. If you are age 12-17, join us from 5 – 6 PM to do crafts, play games, and hang out. Hayes Auditorium , Boise Public Main Library, Boise
2-30 Baby Stories & Play: WEDNESDAYS, These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for babies age 0-2 and their caregivers 10:30 – 11:30 AM, Library! at Collister, Boise
2-30 Teen Homework Hour: WEDNESDAYS. Come hang out and work on your homework. Need supplies for a school project? We might have what you need, please feel free to ask! 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Library! at Hillcrest, Boise
3 Studio Art Exploration: 4:30 – 6:30 PM, Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise
3 Art Endeavor: Youth (ages 8-16) are inspired to make their own art creation! Children, youth and their caregivers are welcome to attend. 4 – 5 PM, Public Library, Nampa
3-5 Just Dance Invitational: The Center at the Canyon County Fair, Caldwell
4 Kilroy Coffee Klatch: Meets at 10 AM the first Tuesday of every month and is FREE to any and all veterans! Coffee and breakfast treats. The general public is welcome, but admission rates do apply. Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa
5 Museum Work Day: 8 AM. Volunteers Welcome. Lunchtime Seminar (bring your own lunch): Program: Rob Plotnikof, Snohomish County/OJSMNH :”Using autecological characteristics of freshwater benthic microinvertebrate species for measuring stream health”. O.J.Smith Museum of Natural History, The College of Idaho, Caldwell
5 3rd Annual Treasure Valley Book Fair on April 5, 2025, from 11 AM – 4 PM! Public Library, Nampa
5 Walk/Run for Autism: 10 AM, Hillsdale Park, Meridian
5 Boise Sports Cards and Memorabilia: Free. 9 AM – 5 PM, Expo Idaho, Garden City
5 4-H Horse Judging: : 9 AM – 5 PM. Canyon County Fair Building. Caldwell
9 South Meridian Market: 5 – 8 PM, 1375 East Phenomenal Street, Meridian
10-12 Vintage Market Days Spring Market: Expo Idaho, Garden City
12 Wildwood Outdoor Market: 10 AM – 1 PM, Boise
12-13 SRRSCCA Auto Cross: Expo Idaho, Garden City
19 Race to Robie Creek: Noon, Fort Boise Park, Boise
19 Easter EGGstravaganza: 10 AM – 5 PM, Zoo Boise, Julia Davis Park, Boise
24 Jarabe Mexicano Concert: A Caldwell Fine Arts production that captures the nostalgic spirit of their roots with their charismatic brand of “Bordeño-Soul,” an eclectic mix of Mexican Folk, Rock & Roll, Norteño/Tex-Mex, Latin Rock, Trío Romántico, and popular Cumbia. 7 – 9 PM, Caldwell High School, Caldwell
Southern Idaho
8 “A Historical and Contemporary Musical Travelogue of the People, Places, and Stories of Idaho”: Eight original songs about Idaho along with the stories of how each song came about. This Herrett Forum Lecture is free to attend.. Herrett Center, CSI Campus, Twin Falls
12 Star Party; 8:45 – 10:45 PM. Free to attend. Centennial Observatory, Herrett Center, CSI Campus, Twin Falls
28 CSI Symphonic Band: An excellent evening of music. 7:30 – 8:30 PM, Fine Arts Auditorium., CSI Campus, Twin Falls
Central Idaho
3 Winter Fly Tying Series: $15 per class, includes tools and materials. 6 PM, Sun Valley Brewery, Hailey
Eastern Idaho
3-4 Pocatello Downs Flat Track Horse Races: Bannock County Events Center, Pocatello
4/3-5/3 “Mary Poppins, the Musical”: Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film. Palace Theatre, Chubbuck
5 Free Admission Day: Explore captivating exhibits that celebrate local and regional art. The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls
11 Professional Bull Riders: 7:30 PM, Mountain America Center, Idaho Falls
12 Easter Egg Fest: 11AM – 2 PM, Historic Downtown Pocatello
12 Easter Bunny Hop ‘n Shop: 9 AM – 1 PM, Elks Lodge, Pocatello
12 Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market: 10 AM – 3 PM, Snake River Convention Center, Idaho Falls
12 Hello Spring! Craft Fair: 10 AM – 4 PM, Ammon
18 “The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”: The play follows the epic journey of Percy Jackson, a teenager who discovers he is the son of Poseidon and embarks on a quest to prevent a war among the gods. 1:30 PM, Stephens Performing Arts Center, ISU Campus, Pocatello
18-19 East Idaho Home & Garden Show: Mountain America Center, Idaho Falls
19 Goodbye Hello Craft Show:10 AM – 6 PM, Mountain View Event Center, Pocatello
20 Jazz Concert: 1:30 PM, Stephens Performing Arts Center, ISU Campus, Pocatello
24 Idaho State Civic Symphony: Memories and Mysteries: 5 – 7 PM, Jensen Grand Concert Hall, Pocatello
26 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair: 11 AM – 3 PM. Lookout Point, Pocatello
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