By Les Tanner

Double-checking with event coordinators about the following locations, dates, and times is recommended.

Northern Idaho

3/31-2/2               Blues Festival 2023: Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene

1     USPA Hells Canyon Showdown: Weight-lifting Competition. Limited to 60 lifters. Full Power, Bench Only, Deadlift Only Raw, Classic Raw, Single Ply.  Admission for spectators, $10. 8 AM – 5 PM. Hells Canyon Grand Hotel Lewiston

1     April Fools Day Craft Fair: The market will include crafters, farmers, fresh eggs, honey, medicinal teas, jewelry, arts, candles, goat soaps, food, and much more. Hours: 10 AM – 3 PM, Lions Club, Rathdrum

1-2  NIBCA Home and Garden Show: Bonner County Fair & Rodeo grounds, Sandpoint

5     READY! For Kindergarten: 4:30 PM – 6 PM, Grange Hall, Kendrick

8     Walk for Autism Acceptance:10 AM – 2 PM, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene

8     Cardboard Box Derby, Hawaiian Luau, BBQ: 11AM – 4 PM, Lookout Ski & Recreation Area, Mullan

8     Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt: River Front Park. Kamiah

9     Easter Egg Hunt: Ages 2-12, 12:20 PM, The Assembly, 423 N Lincoln Ave, Sandpoint

15   Blooming into Spring Craft Fair: Lions Club, Rathdrum

15-16    Quilt Show: Theme-“Trip Around the World”, Latah County Fair, Moscow

19-22    Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival: University of Idaho, Moscow

21-23    Art Under the Elms: 500 8th Ave, Lewiston

21-23    Shoshone Serve & Play Weekend: Shoshone Mountain Retreat and Ranch, Wallace

22   “The Super Mario Bros” (Sensory Friendly Movie): 9:30 AM, Hayden Discount Cinema, Hayden

23   “Moonlight”: 2:30 PM, Panida Theatre Inc, Sandpoint

29   Courageous Kids Climbing: Children with physical and developmental disabilities are invited to learn how to climb climbing walls. This event is FREE of charge but space is limited.  Email: [email protected] to reserve a spot. 10 AM to Noon, U of I Climbing Center, Moscow

Southwestern Idaho

1     Museum Work Day: 8 AM.  Volunteers Welcome.  Lunchtime Seminar (bring your own lunch): Speaker and Topic: Roger Rosentreter: “Ecological Habitats”.  O.J.Smith Museum of Natural History, The College
of Idaho, Caldwell

1-2  Idaho Artistry in Wood and Gourds Show: Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W Myrtle St, Boise

1-2  Gem State Comic Con: This pop culture event brings all fandoms together. From comic books, movies, celebrity guests, video games, cosplay, toys, games, anime, live entertainment, and much more.
Expo Idaho, Garden City

1-2  Idaho UTV Expo: 10 AM – 7 PM, O’Connor Field House, Caldwell

1-2  Maker Faire: Meridian

3-24      Kindergarten All-Stars: MON. Kindergarten readiness classes.  Bring your 4 to 5-year-old to learn classroom skills, make friends, and become a real Kindergarten All-Star. 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Meridian Library – Silverstone Branch, 3531 E Overland Rd, Meridian

4     Kilroy Coffee Klatch: FREE to any and all veterans! The general public is also welcome; regular admission charges will apply. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. 10 AM, Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa

4-25      Teen Hangout: TUESDAYS. 3:30 PM – 5 PM, Library!
at Cole & Ustick, Boise

5     Idaho Light Expo 2023: 2 PM – 7 PM, DMA Lighting, 4720 W Emerald St., Boise

6-27      School Age Fun: THURS. 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Library!
at Hillcrest, Boise

7-8  Gem State Bucking Battle: Sponsored by PBR (Professional Bull Riders). Idaho Horse Park,
16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa

7-9  37th annual Idaho Horse Expo: Idaho Horse Park, 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa

7-9  4-H Mustang Adoption: Idaho Horse Park, Nampa

7-28      School Age Fun: THURSDAYS. 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Library! at Hillcrest, 5246 W Overland Rd, Boise

8     Les Bois Film Festival: Info at lttv.org/les-bois-film-fest. 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM, JUMP, Boise

8     Used Book Sale: Friends of Meridian Library District, 10 AM – 3 PM, Cherry Lane Branch, Meridian

10   MK Lecture–”Orchids of Idaho”: Idaho is home to 28 native orchid species. They occur in a surprising array of colors, shapes, and sizes, from the dainty fairy slipper, which is bright pink, to the giant stream orchid, which is peach and green. A few lack chlorophyll and parasitize other plants. Some attract pollinators in unusual ways. We will cover unique traits of orchids, and how to identify and search for Idaho species. Speaker: Lynn Kinter.  Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM. MK Nature Center, Boise

11   Music History with Eric Collett: 4 PM – 5 PM, Salmon Creek Gracious Retirement Living, Boise

13   Breakfast in Idaho: 10 AM, Scentsy Gym, 2805 E Commercial St., Meridian

14   EFMP at Aquarium of Boise: Come and learn about the creatures of the sea. 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Aquarium Of Boise, 64 N Cole Rd, Boise

15   Family Pet Expo: Bring your well-behaved, furry, feathered and scaly friends to this year’s Idaho Pet Expo! This family event is open to pet enthusiasts of all ages and provides a day packed full of everything your pet could ever need. Adopt a new pet! There will be an array of local and national pet products and services such as food items, toys, gear, microchipping, grooming and more! 10 AM – 4 PM. Fees/Admission, $5 Single Ticket, $20 Family Pass. Expo Idaho, Garden City

15   Optimist Family Movie: 2 PM – 4 PM, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell

15   Celebration of the Young Child: 11 AM – 3 PM,
Julia Davis Park, 700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise

15   Veteran Suicide Awareness Event and Rally: Charity Ride. 8 AM – 6 PM, Ford Idaho Center, Nampa

17   Brick Club: Learn the basics of chess or play for fun. 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Meridian Library District, 1326 W Cherry Ln., Meridian

18-22    Boise River Marathon: Boise

21   Kids’ Night Out: We are celebrating Earth Day for April’s kids’ night out.  Activities, food, fun.  Ages 6-12. Member $20, Non-Member $30 (Financial assistance available upon approval of application.)
6 PM – 8:30 PM, Family YMCA, Caldwell

22   Rugged Idaho Expo – The Scout Guide: 8 AM – 2 PM, Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell

23   Snake River Concert: 3 PM – 5:30 PM, Givens Hot Springs, Melba

23   Forest Tea Party: Join us for a Tea Party in the forest.  Toni Hodge will bring a delicious tea for everyone to enjoy while experiencing the nature around us. We will also be making fairy crowns…stuffed animals welcome! $10/prticipant. This is a fundraiser for EverWild Forest School’s Scholarship Fund. 10 AM –  11:30 AM, EverWild Forest School, 930 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Boise

28   ASID Spring Student Spectacular: 8:30 AM – Noon, CSHQA, 200 W Broad St., Boise

29   Youth Appreciation Day: 11 AM – 3 PM, Gem County Recreation District, 107 E Main St, Emmett

Southern Idaho

1     “Ray On My Mind”: This concert brings the music and the story of the great Ray Charles to vivid life. $38/adults; $14/students high school or under. 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM, CSI Fine Arts Auditorium, Twin Falls

1-29      Canyon Rim Parkrun: SATURDAYS. 9 AM – 11 AM, Nielsen Point Place, Twin Falls

11   READY! For Kindergarten: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Elementary School, Kimberly

11          62nd Annual Southern Idaho Livestock Hall of Fame Banquet: 6:30 PM, The Stone House,  330 4th Ave. S.,  Twin Falls

13-15    Disney’s “Newsies Jr”: Gooding High School, Gooding

14-15    Supper & fun variety show:Buhl Senior Center 1010 Main St. Tickets: $15.00/person. available at the door. Doors open 5:45, Buhl

19   District IV Large Ensemble Band/Choir Festival: 8 AM – 5 PM, Burley High School, 2100 Parke Ave, Burley

19-22    “The Merchant of Venice”: CSI Theatre Department’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s imaginative and thought-provoking play modernized, edited, and compiled by director Shane Brown. Adults only.  CSI, Twin Falls

21-22    Magic Valley Symphony Concert: College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Building, Twin Falls

Central Idaho

2-5  U.S. Alpine Championships: Warm Springs Lodge, Ketchum

4-25      Preschool Story Time: TUESDAYS. 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Community Library, Stanley

5-26      Storytime: WEDNESDAYS. 11 AM – 11:30 AM, Public Library, Hailey

6     READY! For Kindergarten: 10:30 AM – Noon,
Public Library, 7 W Croy St, Hailey

16   Wood River Orchestra Spring 2023 Concert: 4 PM, 1050 Fox Acres Rd, Hailey

Eastern Idaho

6     “A stroll through the Cretaceous of Idaho”:
3 PM – 4:30 PM, Museum of Idaho, 200 N Eastern Ave., Idaho Falls

6-27      Flip & Twist Open Gym and Preschool Open Gym: THURSDAYS. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Flip & Twist, 3019 S 25th E, Ammon

15   ISU Wind Ensemble/Concert Band Performance: 7:30 PM – 9 PM, Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, Pocatello

16   Gem and Mineral Show: 10 AM – 5 PM, Recreation Center, 520 Memorial Dr, Idaho Falls

17   Courageous Kids Climbing: Children with physical and developmental disabilities are invited to learn how to climb climbing walls. Event is FREE of charge but space is limited.  Email: [email protected] to reserve a spot. 3 PM – 5 PM, The Rock Gym, Rexburg

21-22    Monster Truck Grand Nationals: Holt Arena, ISU Campus, Pocatello

22   ISU Spring Choirs Concert: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM, L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, Pocatello

23   Idaho State-Civic Symphony Concert–”Manhattan Skyline”: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM, L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, Pocatello

27-5/8   “A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder”: Idaho Falls Youth Arts Centre, Idaho Falls