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
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
Friday to Friday
Keys to surviving the heat wave: water, fast cars, music, food, and staying entertained. Not difficult when you live in the Treasure Valley. This week’s offerings: Pool parties, pancake breakfast, parade, a lavender festival, Alive After Five, puppet shows and reptiles at the Library, Motorfest 2014 (admission required), a Star Lab, and Thursday Thunder...
Friday to Friday
This week’s exploding with fun. Parade, 4th of July celebrations at Ann Morrison Park, Storey Park in Meridian, and an all-day deal in Melba. Arts and crafts festivals in Roseberry and Meridian on Saturday, Alive After Five on Wednesday, and the Lavender You-Cut Harvest in Nampa...
Friday to Friday
Lots to choose from, starting with Idaho: The Movie under the stars, a flea market on Highway 21, a couple of pool parties, the Brundage Summer Chairlift Grand Opening, Nampa’s Fourth Friday, a Super Summer Craft Market, The Boise Music Festival, Alive After Five, Hailey Days of the Old West 4th Celebration, First Thursday free stuff (like apple pie and cheese samples at Trader Joe’s, and candle-
Friday to Friday
The Treasure Valley’s making this girl's job a lot easier by offering sooo much to do and see during the summer months. This week’s loaded with options like the Meridian Dairy Days, a Friday night pool party for teens, outdoor movies in Boise and Nampa, free beginner’s hockey and ice skating lessons at Idaho IceWorld, a big cultural opportunity at World Refugee Day at the Grove, as well as African
Friday to Friday
Don’tcha just want to be outside all the time now? Same here, with a little break in between for some A/C relief. The Treasure Valley’s serving up some fun ones this week, like the Greek Festival, Owyhee County Outpost Days, an Art Festival in Eagle, Scrabble Tournament at Rediscovered Books, a Summerfest at the Boise Stage Stop, exploding volcanoes at the library (Shhh...
Friday to Friday
Summer Break Time! The Treasure Valley to the rescue with tons of fun in the sun for you, your kids, and your sanity. Splash around at the Nampa pools for FREE (kids admission), visit the Pioneer Cemetery and put flowers on the graves, then eat ice cream, get ready to read at the Library with a kickoff carnival, take a walking tour of Meridian, see why it’s cool to journal stuff, check out a Nampa
Friday to Friday
Got your summer glow yet? Ditch the desk and spend some time out in the community getting to know the Treasure Valley even more. Here are the perfect excuses: A Friday night concert and food truck rally, archery and a free lunch for youth out in Homedale, Book Bingo at the Saturday Market, a Memorial Day Tribute at Kleiner Park, a mid-week Farmers Market, and Alive After Five...
Friday to Friday
It’s heating up outside, and that means more fun, more festivals, more friends and family time. On the calendar for this week: Russian food and culture, a school carnival, Parade America in Nampa, the state’s largest garage sale, volunteering on a farm, BSU Commencement, sailing on Lake Lowell, and life story writing...
Friday to Friday
For Mom’s Day Weekend, the Treasure Valley’s pulling out all the stops. A free visit to the Botanical Garden, dodge ball (okay, that’s a stretch), Boise’s Race for the Cure (perfect for this weekend), a free concert at Kleiner Park, the Parade of Homes (she’ll love it), and a Wednesday night Farmers Market...