Bus Day Ever – Family Fun Day 🚌🚲🌮

Ready for an adventure around the Treasure Valley? Hop on board with Valley Regional Transit for Bus Day Ever – Family Fun Day, a free community event designed to make riding the bus fun, easy, and approachable for everyone!

Whether you’re brand new to public transportation, looking to practice riding with your kids, or wanting to learn more about transit, this interactive experience is the perfect chance to explore your community in a whole new way.

Participants can start their adventure at either:
📍 Main Street Station in Downtown Boise
📍 Boise Towne Square Mall Park & Ride

From there, you’ll pick up your clue packet and jump aboard Route 7 Fairview for a self-guided transit scavenger hunt packed with fun stops, learning opportunities, and community exploration along the way.

 What to Expect

🚌 Ride on Route 7 Fairview – there and back!
🚲 Learn how to safely load and unload your bike on the front bike rack
🗺️ Practice reading bus schedules, maps, and trip-planning tools
📱 Discover apps and resources for riding with confidence
🔍 Participate in a family-friendly transit scavenger hunt
🤝 Meet local transportation and community partners
🎁 Fun giveaways, transit goodies, and community resources
☀️ A relaxed, welcoming environment for all ages and experience levels

🆓 In-person Youth Ride Free sign-ups available at the event so kids and teens can get ready to ride free all summer long!

🚍 Perfect For

• Families looking for a fun weekend activity
  • Kids and teens learning independence skills
  • New riders wanting hands-on practice
  • Cyclists interested in combining bikes + buses
  • Anyone curious about public transportation in the Treasure Valley

🎒 What to Bring

✔ Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
✔ Water bottle & sunscreen
✔ Your bike and helmet (optional)
✔ Curiosity, questions, and adventure energy!

💡 Why Attend?

Public transportation can open the door to jobs, parks, libraries, school, events, and everyday adventures — and learning to ride should feel exciting, not intimidating. Bus Day Ever is all about helping our community feel more connected, confident, and ready to ride.

Come explore Boise one bus stop at a time! 🚌✨