Looking for something to do this weekend that will help you stay active? The winter weather means a few things. You won’t find many outdoor fitness events like 5Ks or cycling races. You can find things to do indoors that will enhance your active lifestyle and help you prepare for warmer weather. Or you can go play in the snow. Let’s just say we are in the “quality over quantity” phase of healthy events at this time of year. Though the list isn’t very long this week, there are still a few events that might feed your need for activity. Here’s what’s happening in Boise and the Treasure Valley this weekend.
Friday, January 11
Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo Fly fishing is a wonderful way to enjoy Idaho’s natural beauty and get a little light exercise while you’re at it. This expo runs Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood, Boise. Admission is $5. For a schedule of workshops and speakers, click on this link.
Food Bank Friday at Idaho IceWorld Bring a non-perishable food item and get free skate rental ($3 value). For more information, click on this link.
Bogus Basin Nordic ski hill is open this weekend, but all tubing has been cancelled due to conditions. For more information, click on this link.
Fort Boise Friday Teen Night Teens ages 12-17 can hang out on Friday nights in the teen activity center. They can choose to hit the gym, weight room, or play basketball and volleyball, work in the computer lab, join art classes, or just relax with friends. Cost is $2 per teen, or free with school ID. Hours are 7 to 11 p.m. For more information, click on this link.
Saturday, January 12
Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo continues
Nordic skiing continues at Bogus Basin
Cross Country Ski Clinic at Bogus Basin All skill levels are welcome at these two-hour sessions. Choose from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., or 1 to 3 p.m. You can choose skate or classic stride instruction. The clinics take place at the Bogus Basin Nordic Center, Frontier Point Lodge. Registration fees are $42 for one session, or $63 for both. For more information, click on this link.
Drop-In Volleyball This program at the Fort Boise Community Center is open to ages 16 and older. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and there is one court in operation on Saturday. Cost is $2 for ages 16 and 17, $3 for ages 18 and older. For more information, click on this link.
Sunday, January 13
Nordic skiing continues at Bogus Basin
Drop-In Volleyball This program at the Fort Boise Community Center is open to ages 16 and older. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and there are two courts in operation on Sunday. Cost is $2 for ages 16 and 17, $3 for ages 18 and older. For more information, click on this link.
Sunday Power Play at Idaho IceWorld Bring a friend and receive two for one pricing, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, click on this link.
Talk it up:
How will you stay active this weekend?
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