Free Winter Activities

Boise has many free or affordable cultural opportunities this winter season! Please take a look at the following list for activities or resources that will entertain the whole family. There is something for everyone! For information on any of the items below please call
208-433-5670 

* Downtown Guided Public Art Tours: Free! Ongoing
The Department of Arts and History invites you to experience downtown Boise's public art through informative guided tours. Please call in advance to make reservations for your group. The tours are available 8am until 5pm/ Monday thru Friday (Not available on City observed holidays). Groups sizes must be minimum 5 and maximum 30 people.

*Self Guided Public Art and History Tours: Free! 
Not into a guided group tour? Well, grab a Public Art and History Locations Guide at the kiosk on 8th and Idaho, 8th and Broad, at the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, or City Hall. Pick up a hot chocolate and hits the streets. If you need assistance in finding a location guide please contact us!

*Arts for Kids: Free! November 2009 through May 2010.
A partnership between Boise City's Department of Arts & History, Boise Public Library, and Treasure Valley Institute of Children's Art (TrICA) Arts for Kids is moving to the four Boise Public Library branches from November 2009 through May 2010. The sessions emphasize cross-pollination of arts and culture disciplines and encourage children to find art in unexpected places. For schedule details (NOTE TO ADAM: WILL BE POSTED BY END OF NOVEMBER 25) go to BoiseArtsAndHistory.org or call 384-4200. Free!

* AiR Project: Free! In the heart of Boise's cultural district visit the 8th Street Marketplace AiR program. This is an ongoing Artist in Residence program that provides free studio spaces for emerging and established artists. The AiR studios will be open to the public on First Thursdays so that the community can interact with the artists and experience their new work. Three locations-1) 8th Street Marketplace in BoDo at 8th and Broad Streets on the second floor, 2) 8th and Fulton under Renewal and 3) Alaska Building at Main and 11th Street on the second floor. Don't miss it.

*Art Classes: Low Cost Parks and Recreation's Fort Boise Community Center always has a terrific line up of art classes. www.CityofBoise.org

*Free Downtown Parking: Don't forget that parking is always free on Saturdays in metered parking spaces.

*www.ExperienceBoise.org
A great cultural community calendar to view or post your events this winter! You can also find in on www.BoiseArtsAndHistory.org home page.

*Fettucine Forum 
The Fettuccine Forum is produced by the Boise City Department of Arts & History in conjunction with Boise State University College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs. Lively and informal, the monthly event invites the public to interact with politicians, artists, historians, activists, advocates and professionals in an effort to promote civic engagement.
When and Where:
• February 4, 2010
• Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
• Presentation begins at 5:30 p.m.
• Rose Room, in downtown Boise's historic Union Block, 718 W. Idaho Street
• Free appetizers will be served, and fettuccine will be available for $6, provided by Life's Kitchen. Beverages, for a cost, are provided by Jo's Traveling Bar.