Alpenfest at Ann Morrison This Weekend!

Alpenfest
Alpenfest Page

When: October 10th, 2009
Where: Ann Morrison Park
Cost: FREE admission
Entertainment: Great traditional German Music as well as other music and FUN!
Food: Lots of great food from some of  Boise's best Restaurants.

Activities
* Pancake Breakfast 9:30-11:00
* Charity Raffle
* Classic Roller Ski Race by by members of Boise Nordic Foundation
* Kids Zone play and craft area.
* Entertainment Pavilion
* Miss Alpenfest look alike contest
* Stein Races
* Keg Toss
* Pretzel Toss
* Tons of Great Contest and Activities

Movie Night

Here is a list of all the Boise area movie theatres...

Budget Friendly Theatres


The Reel Theatre

The Reel Theatre has a few Boise area locations, all with discount prices.  Of course you might have to wait a month or so after the movie comes out to catch it here but the prices make it worthwhile.

Country Club Plaza
4550 Overland                                                                            
Boise, Id                                                                                        
377-2620                                                                                        

Adult $3.00                                                                                     
Child $2.00                                                                                     
Senior $2.00                                                                                   
Tues. and Midnight $1.50                                                              
GDT $2.00                                                                                      
 Digital 3D surcharge
(added to ticket price) $2.00

Northgate Reel Theatre
6950 W. State Street
Boise, ID 83703
377-2620

Adult $2.00
Child $2.00
Senior $2.00
Tues. and midnight $1.00
GDT $1.75
Digital 3D Surcharge
(added to ticket price) $2.00
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                        
2104 Caldwell Blvd.
Nampa, ID
377-2620

Adult $2.00
Child $2.00
Senior $2.00
Tues. and Midnight $1.00
GDT $1.75
Digital 3D surcharge
(added to ticket price) $2.00



Overland Park Cinemas


7051 Overland Road
Boise, Idaho
Phone: (208) 377-3072



Adults $3.00
Children/Students/Senior $2.00
Food Ticket* $4.00
Tuesdays - All Shows $1.00 ( Food Ticket $3)

*Covers your admission and gets you 2 Small Food Items or 1 Large Item


Regularly Priced Theatres

The Flicks

I love this theatre!  It's the only one in Boise that offers real food options and that serves beer and wine that you are allowed to take into the theatre with you!  They typically show films that you can't see at the larger theatres like foriegn films, Independent films, and documentaries.  There is also an in-house video store so you can take one of their great movies home with you!  Go to their website to check out the fabulous cafe menu and their movie listings.

Matinees (before 6:00) $6.50
General admission $8.50
Students w/ ID $6.50
Seniors $6.50
Children $6.50
Active Duty Military $6.50

646 Fulton St., Boise
342-4222 Cinema
342-4288 Video/Cafe/Office


Edward's Cinema

Sometimes the stadium seating and cushy seats make all the difference!

Edward's Boise Stadium 22 and IMAX

7709 Overland Rd.
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 377-9603

Adult $9.50
Matinee $7.00
Child $6.75
Senior $6.75
IMAX Adult (Fri, Sat, Sun) $13.00
IMAX Child $10.25
IMAX Senior $10.25

Edward's Boise Downtown Stadium 9

760 Broad St.
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 338-3821

Adult (Sun - Thur) $9.50
Matinee $7.00
Child $6.50
Senior $6.50
Student (Sun - Thurs Only) $6.50

Edward's Nampa Stadium 14

2001 N. Cassia St.
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3312

Adult $9.50
Matinee $7.00
Child $6.75
Senior $6.75

Majestic Cinemas

2140 E Overland Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-2228

Wine and Dine on Thunder Mountain Line

  WINE AND DINE TRAIN From the moment you enter the Wine Train's Station, you begin a threefold adventure...A return to the gracious era of elegant rail travel with distinguished service. A deliciously crafted culinary and complete wine experience with exquisite gourmet meal. An enjoyable and relaxing journey through the heart of Idaho's south land. Each train ride is 3.0 hours (round trip) - featured on both the Cabarton and Horseshoe Bend routes.
October 23rd at 7:00 pm
Thunder Mountain Line

November 20th at 7:00 pm

Rates:


Adult $59 plus tax and gratuity
Senior $55 (60+) plus tax and gratuity
Child $45 (3-12) plus tax and gratuity

Woodriver Cellars Harvest Festival

Woodriver Cellars in Eagle will be celebrating their annual grape harvest with a harvest festival this Sunday!  The party will be featuring live music, yummy food and wine, barrel tastings, wine education, grape stomping contests, barrel races, bocce ball and a bounce house for the kids and the admission is FREE!!  Should be a lot of fun!

Sunday, October 4th, noon-5pm                                     

Woodriver Cellars
3705 North Hwy 16

Eagle, Idaho 83616

Click here for more information!

Indoor Go-karts

 Smoking my husband in a go-kart race is my idea of a great date. You reach speeds of up to 40 mph and because you are so low to the ground it feels like 80 mph! I have done tracks similar to the Fast Lane Indoor track and I laughed hysterically the intire time because I was having so much fun. This would be a great family date and also a fun couples date especailly in a group, I am super competative so this is right up my alley. Look out Castro, Ramey families, I will beat you. If this sounds like fun to you check out the Fast Lane  Racing page by clicking here Indoor Kart Racing.

12048 W Franklin Rd
Boise, Id 83709
208-321-1166

Bad Irish and Alive After Five

  Come down for the last Alive after Five of the season, Charlie Hunter will be playing at the grove, he plays jazz, funk, and blues music. When the party ends there head over to Bad Irish to listen to the awesome sounds of Soul Honey. Bad Irish has $1.00 margaritas for the night, count me in! If you find me there you will get a PRIZE.Clue, look for the hoop. Click Bad Irish for a list of all the fun activities they have coming up. Have Fun and I will see you tomorrow.

Alive After Five  8th and Main
Bad Irish  8th and Idaho

Chimay Beer Dinner

The Melting pot is having a beer tasting with dinner on October 23rd for $35 per person.  Sounds like fun! 

Join us for a Chimay Beer Dinner!

On Friday, October 23rd, starting @6pm
we will be featuring the Chimay family of beer with a custom 3 course fondue dinner
Chimay Red, White and Blue will be paired with cheeses, salads and entrees.
Each guest will receive a Chimay glass as a momento.
$35 per person. tax and gratuity not included.
Also special size 75cl Chimay bottles will be for sale at discount prices.
Call 208.383.0900 to reserve your beer tasting table
Located at 6th and Idaho Streets in downtown Boise


6th and Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 383-0900
Fax: (208) 383-0901

Boise Happy Hour Hot Spots!!

The Date Divas LOVE happy hour so we've compiled a lot of great happy hour options for you!  If your gonna have drinks why not do it for less?!  Get your drink on people!


FANCIER OPTIONS


Barbacoa

This place is SO cool inside!  Feels more like an art gallery than a restaurant! 
2 for 1 cocktails during happy hour — daily, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Bonus happy hour on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings from 9:30 to 11:00 p.m

Barbacoa                                                               

276 Bobwhite Court
Boise, Idaho 83706
(On the lake @ Park Center)
208.338.5000
Barbacoa                                                         

Murphy's Seafood and Steakhouse

Mmmmm.... seafood and steak!  Murphey's was voted "Boise's Best Happy Hour" by the readers of the Boise Weekly. 
Two for one Big Horn Beers, house wine, most cocktails, and appetizers.
Sunday-friday 4-7p
Saturday 12-7p

1555 Broadway
BOISE, ID 83706
PHONE: (208) 344-3691
BANQUET LINE: (208) 344-1237
FAX: (208) 344-9807

Murphy's
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



Angell's 

Yummy food and a beautiful patio right in the heart of downtown!
Happy Hour Tues.-Fri. 4-6pm
Two for one wells  and drafts, $1 off wine

Angell's
909 Main St.
Boise, ID 83702
Boise Downtown
208-342-4900
Angell's


Bardenay

Great food, a visible distillery, and some uniquely fabulous drinks make for a great night at Bardenay!

Happy Hours:


Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri 4pm-6pm: Happy Hour is off the appetizer menu, but house pours are always at a great price.

Weds, Thurs 9pm-11pm: Late night happy hour deals from the appetizer menu.

Fri, Sat 10pm-12am: Late night happy hour deals from the appetizer menu
 
 Bardenay-Boise                                                           

610 Grove St.
Boise, ID 83702

Bardenay-Eagle
 155 E. Riverside Dr.
Eagle, ID 83616
 









The Melting Pot

Our new happy hour runs from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. daily at our bar

and bar area. That's seven days a week until 7 p.m.! The
following are our new happy hour prices:

All Well Drinks - $3.50
Feature Drinks & Martinis - $5
Featured Wines - $5 a glass
Featured Microbrew - $3
All other beers - $2
All cheese fondue sand chocolate fondues are also
discounted!
Finally, ask about our paid parking rebate!

6th and Idaho Street

Boise, ID 83702
(208) 383-0900
Fax: (208) 383-0901
The Melting Pot




NOT SO FANCY OPTIONS

 
 
Sud's Tavern

A BSU hotspot with lot's of bar games, a big screen TV, and a jukebox.  What else do you need?!
Happy hour from 3-8pm
$1.75 domestic pints, two for one wells, and $3 specialty drinks.
All you can drink Thursday nights! $9 guys, $5 girls

Suds Tavern
1024 Broadway Ave Boise, ID 83706
208-345-9656


Neurolux

I love this place!  It's dark, people don't bother you, they have a patio out front, great live music, and one of the longest happy hours I've ever heard of!  Why didn't I know this before?!
Happy hour from 1-8pm
$1 drafts, $2 wells

Neurolux                                                                 

111 N. 11th
Boise, ID 83702
Neurolux











The Broadway Bar

This place has the cheapest, stiffest drinks in Boise!  So much so that they don't need Happy Hour!  Lot's of fun to be had here....just don't drop your pool cue!

Ves's Broadway Bar
1712 Broadway Ave Boise, ID 83706
208-342-9951


The Vista Bar

Ahhhh... The Vista Bar!  My favorite neighborhood bar!  Great people, great juke box, bar games, a few TV's, they have it all!  Not as scary as it looks from the outside!  I love this place!
Happy Hour:
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri 4pm-7pm: $1.50 Rolling Rock, PBR, $2 wells, $4 chili bombs, $5 Bud, Bud Light pitchers

Vista Bar
813 Vista Ave.
Boise, ID 83705
208-342-9911


 Bad Irish

There's lots of fun to be had at the Bad Irish!  Live bands, dancing, TVs, pool tables, games, food, a patio, and a wide array of happy hour options!

Happy Hours:


Mon, Tues 11am-2am: $1 Rolling Rock and PBR drafts, $2 domestic drafts, $3 micro drafts, $2 off pitchers, $2.75 wells

Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11am-6pm: $1 Rolling Rock, PBR drafts, $2 domestic drafts, $3 micro drafts, $2 off pitchers, $2.75 wells

Sun 11am-2am: Specials for friends in the service industry. $.75 Rolling Rock and PBR drafts, $3 calls (you call it)
 
Bad Irish

199 N. Eighth St.
Boise, ID 83702
 
Bad Irish
 
 
10th Street Station
 
I love this comfy, cozy little bar!  If you're a smoker you'll fit right in here!
 
Happy Hours:


Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri 5pm-7pm: $2.75 well drinks, $1.50 drafts
 
10th Street Station                                                     

104 N. 10th St.
Boise, ID 83702
208-344-2677

Hot Air Balloon Rides

 I have always wanted to ride in a Hot Air Balloon. We have the most beautiful city to see from the air and I think it would be so romantic to see it from the smooth slow flight of a hot air balloon. Fall is the perfect time to fly over the City Of Tree's with the red and orange hues of this amazing season. Flights are $400 for two people and $575 for three.


And yes we do accept MasterCard and Visa Credit Cards, Debit Cards as well as checks or cash.

These are the current prices, but they are subject to change.

For more Info Click Ballooon Idaho

Dance Lessons

  Wouldn't it be fun to go take couples dance lessons with your friends! Have you ever wanted to look like John and Olivia out there dance floor, me too! Show up to this years Halloween party prepared to steal the dance floor. This would be a great thing to do with friends, co workers, a wedding party or single private lessons. This is one I definitely want to do, so dust off your dance shoes and show your friends your "Kevin Bacon" at the next party you got to.
For Rates, Times and Location Click Here Dance Necessities

Melting Pot's Ghouls' Night Out

Ghouls' Night Out


Thursday, October 29th
Get dressed in your Halloween costume and attend our next
Ladies' Night for $29.95 for our three-course Fondue Dinner and
free Elvira martini orand other Ghouls' Night Out selected wine
or champagne on us. Prizes,raffles and fun!
$35.95 that evening if you don't have a costume, however the
Elvira cocktail / wine is still complimentary with dinner.
Seating is limited! Doors open at 5 p.m.
Call for reservations 208-383-0900

The Melting Pot
 
6th and Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 383-0900
Fax: (208) 383-0901

Boise Helicoptor Rides

    Flying in a helicoptor in our beautiful state would be so romantic! Have you ever dreamed of flying in a helicoptor? It is so fun and, for the experience, relatively inexpensive. I did this when I was younger for a friends birthday and I will never forget the amazing experience. I think this would be a fun family date, a fun first date, a great way to propose marriage or just for the fun of it! If this has always been a life goal for you you should really go for it, life is too short to put stuff on the back burner. Give Boise Helicoptor Ride a call for flying rates and times @ 1-800-226-1116.

For more information click here Boise Helicoptor Rides

Kids' Night Out

Tumble Time Gymnastics offers a great alternative to a babysitter!  Kids ages 4-12 can enjoy a night of gymnastics, crafts, snacks, inflatables, art, movies and more while you enjoy some alone time! 

Ages 4-12
Drop off at 5:30pm for dinner
Pick up at 10:00pm
$25 for first child, $20 for each additional child

Date Event


September 25, 2009 Carnival Celebration

October 30, 2009 Monster Mash Bash

December 11, 2009 Elf's Night Out

January 22, 2010 Pirate Adventure

February 12, 2010 Valentine's Party

March 19, 2010 Leaping Leprechauns

April 23, 2010 Sports Fest (wear your favorite sports team)

May 21, 2010 Rodeo Rally (wear your cowboy/cowgirl attire)

June 25, 2010 Summer Solstice Party

July 23, 2010 Wet 'n' Wild Summer

 
Tumble Time Gymnastics

1379 Cloverdale Rd.
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-0063

Click here for more info.

Lilly Jane's Cupcakes

 These are the cutest cupcakes I have ever scene and they are so tasty. She makes Wedding cupcake displays, birthday, custom and just for fun cupcakes. I know if my husband came home with a box of these for me I would be so HAPPY.  Swing by and pick up some sweets for your sweetheart  today on your way home for work, I promise they will love it! Lilly Jane's is located at 664 S. Rivershore Ln. Suite 164 Eagle Idaho 83616 , you can't miss her cute little cup cake sign from the road. If you would like to see some of her amazing cupcake creations hit this link, I know you will want some.
Lilly Jane's Cupcakes

The Magic Tumble Bus!!!!

 The Tumble Bus sounds like so much fun! I wish I was a kid again. This is a great way to get your kids off the couch and out of your hair. Here are some of the specific details and a link for the stuff I left out, please write back and let us know if your kids have done this or are going to do it. Its great to here from readers who have done some of these activities.
Magic Tumble Bus

Tumble Bus is a unique and innovative way to teach gymnastics and gross motor skills to preschoolers and toddlers. The Magic Tumble Bus is a bus that has been converted into a safe gym. It's filled with balance beams, trampolines, bars, and other fun equipment designed for young children. It is an early childhood movement program set in a non-competitive environment.




Kids Win!

Increases self-confidence

Enhances flexibility and strength

Develops gross motor control

Improves listening skills

It's FUN!

Parents Win!

Your time is important and so is your child. This innovative gymnastic/movement education class is brought directly to your child's center. Therefore, it eases your busy schedule and eliminates transportation and traffic worries.



Class Structure

We provide a half-hour structured class to different child-care centers throughout the Valley. Class begins with a warm-up song and/or the use of manipulatives, such as scarves, lumisticks, etc. After warm-up, our instructors lead the student in stretching and learning the different gymnastics positions, such as pencil, tuck, pike, straddle, and others. From there, the skill of the week is introduced, and each child receives one-on-one instruction with the teacher. At the end of the class, the children get to explore the whole bus with teacher assistance, ensuring student success with their tasks/activities.

Hampton Inn & Suites

More hotel specials!  Yay!  This time from the Hampton Inn &Suites in downtown Boise. 


Relationship Stimulus Package
Reconnect with an evening out from the Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Downtown! Start your evening with dinner at Red Feather or Cottonwood Grille two of Boise's finest restaurants with a $50.00 gift certificate. After dinner toast to your relationship with a little bubbly when you return to your beautifully appointed suite.


Package Details :
$50.00 gift certificate to Red Feather or Cottonwood Grille
A little bubbly in your suite*
Looking for something to wake you up? Try starting a fresh new day with our On the House® hot breakfast buffet and get your relationship stimulated!
Special Offer Dates:
Mar. 01, 2009 - Mar. 01, 2010
Rates:
From 129/night USD


Date Night

Date night just got easier and more affordable with this dinner and comedy package from the Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Downtown.


Book this package and receive :
Overnight accommodations at our hotel
A $40.00 gift certificate to your choice of Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery, Bonefish Grill or PF Chang's China Bistro
Two tickets to Hijinx Comedy Club
Looking for something to wake you up? Try starting a fresh new day with our On the House® hot breakfast buffet!

Special Offer Dates:

Mar. 01, 2009 - Mar. 01, 2010
Rates:
From 119/night USD

Click here for more info.

Alive After Five

Wednesday, September 23 and 30, 2009, 5 – 8pm


Where Boise Centre on the Grove

Event type Concert

Age Range All Ages

 Next week is the last Alive After Five :( Make sure you make it down to celebrate the last one of the season. Live music, beer, great food, fun Boise crowd and a great opportunity to cut a rug (dance). I will be there with a few prizes to give away. I will be giving clues all week as to where you will find me so stay tuned for more info! I hope to see you there.

The Date Diva Tracy

Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes

It's officially Fall and time to make a visit to one of the Boise area farms for some fun with pumpkins, corn, and farm animals!  A good time for the whole family!

The Farmstead

Idaho's original corn maze.  This year in the shape of a penny!  They have a pumpkin patch with not only pumpkins but gourds and Indian corn as well.  You can also watch pig races, ride ponies, go on a hayride and more!  On Fridays and Saturdays fill up on dutch oven cooking and fresh donuts.  Yum!
Click here for a $1 off coupon!

Ages 12 and older- $10
Ages 4-11 $7
3 and under FREE


The Farmstead Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival
8685 Meridian rd.
Meridian, ID 83642
The Farmstead


Linder Farms

The official corn maze of the Boise State Broncos!  Pumpkin patch, concession stand and more! 
HINT- If you mention that you saw their website and that you want the adult maze admission for half price they'll give it to you!  Just tell them you visited the website!

Ages 12 and over $8
Ages 4-11 $5
3 and under FREE

Linder Farms
7165 S. Linder rd.
Meridian, ID 83642
Linder Farms

The Owyhee Plaza

I just found these two specials offered by the Owyhee Plaza in downtown Boise and they look like great deals.  Perfect for a special occasion, game day, or just because you want a night away! 


THE OWYHEE PLAZA GETAWAY
Deluxe Room for Two
Two Welcome Cocktails in the Gamekeeper Lounge
Two Complimentary Appetizers
Breakfast For Two In The Plaza Grill Restaurant
Two Movie Tickets
$116.00 + Tax


THE GAME DAY
Deluxe Room for Two
Breakfast for two in the Plaza Grill restaurant
Cocktails for two in the Gamekeeper Lounge
Free downtown Broco Shuttle available just one block away!
$99.00 + Tax
2nd Night $89.00 + Tax

* Advance reservations are required, so plan your getaway now! For reservations call 800-233-4611 or 208-343-4611.

Owyhee Plaza Hotel

1109 Main St. Boise, ID 83702
Owyhee Plaza

The Boise State Football Date. Go Broncos!

Girls like any reason to buy new clothes and going to a Boise State Football game is a great excuse to buy some sports attire. I have only been to one Boise State game and I absolutely LOVED it! The energy from the crowd was intoxicating and contagious. You don't have to be a football fan to have a total blast at a Boise State game. There are a lot of bars and restaurants near the stadium, I will list a few down below. I hope you have fun and feel free to write about your game day experience.
http://www.broncosports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9900&SPID=4061&SPSID=48553

General Info
Ticket Price range
Adults 30.00-40.00
Seniors 28.00-47.00
Junior 20.00-34.00

Restaurants and Bars

Murphys Seafood and Steak House
1555 S. Broadway
Boise, Id 83706
208-344-3691
http://cishenanigans.com/m_contact.php

Chilis
916 Broadway
Boise, Id 83706
208-389-2222
http://www.chilis.com/

Barbacoa
276 Bobwhite Court
Boise, Id 83706
208-338-5000
http://www.barbacoa-boise.com/

The End Zone
1010 S. Broadway
Boise, Id 83706
208-384-0613

Suds Tavern
1024 Broadway Ave Boise, ID 83706
208-345-9656