Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Boise. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
Worth a look
Food festivals
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Julia Davis Park (700 S Capitol Blvd) · Boise, ID
Julia Davis Park (700 S Capitol Blvd)
You can celebrate Black culture, food, and community at this one-day festival in Julia Davis Park.
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Food festivals
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Julia Davis Park (700 S Capitol Blvd) · Boise, ID
Julia Davis Park (700 S Capitol Blvd)
You can celebrate Black culture, food, and community at this one-day festival in Julia Davis Park.
Music & concerts
Evening
Elm Grove Park, Boise · Boise, ID
Elm Grove Park, Boise
You can bring a chair to a free outdoor neighborhood concert in one of Boise's parks.
Community & civic
Boise, ID
The Western Idaho Fair runs each August at Expo Idaho and has since 1897. You get the classic fair: animals, rides, fair food, and concerts. It is a long-standing late-summer staple for the whole valley.
Outdoors & nature
Early morning launches
Ann Morrison Park · Boise, ID
Ann Morrison Park
You can watch dozens of hot air balloons fill the morning sky over Ann Morrison Park.
Community & civic
Fri 4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Camel's Back Park, North End · Boise, ID
Camel's Back Park, North End
You can browse food, crafts, and two stages of live entertainment at this beloved North End neighborhood fair.
Theater & film
Evening
Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater · Boise, ID
Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater
You can spend summer evenings at the amphitheater with a five-show lineup including Sweeney Todd, The Winter's Tale, Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, and The Heart of Robin Hood.
Pickleball & rec
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fort Boise Community Center · Boise, ID
Fort Boise Community Center
You can drop in for indoor pickleball for a few dollars, with a discounted rate for seniors.
Music & concerts
Evening
Idaho Botanical Garden · Boise, ID
Idaho Botanical Garden
You can spend a relaxed evening with live music and food among the plants at the Botanical Garden's summer concert series.
Classes & arts
Varies
The Potter's Center, Boise · Boise, ID
The Potter's Center, Boise
You can sign up for hands-on pottery classes, private lessons, and special events at this Boise studio.
Markets
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Grove Plaza, Downtown Boise · Boise, ID
The Grove Plaza, Downtown Boise
You can stroll local produce, art, and food vendors every Saturday on the Grove Plaza and along 8th Street downtown.
Classes & arts
Varies
Fort Boise Art Center · Boise, ID
Fort Boise Art Center
You can take affordable, quality art instruction for adults at this city-run art center.
Music & concerts
5 to 8 p.m.
Boise, ID
Alive After 5 is a free outdoor concert on the Grove Plaza, held Wednesdays from 5 to 8pm in June and July. It mixes touring acts with local bands, plus food and drink. It is a long-running, easygoing summer tradition.
Music & concerts
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Boise, ID
The Boise Music Festival is a one-day show at Expo Idaho, set for Saturday June 27 in 2026, running 10am to 10pm. It is the valley's biggest single-day music event, with a full lineup and family activities. Tickets are sold ahead.
Music & concerts
Boise, ID
Art in the Park is a big open-air art festival in Julia Davis Park, held the weekend after Labor Day each September. Hundreds of artists set up booths, and you can meet the makers and shop. It is run by the Boise Art Museum.
Music & concerts
5 p.m.
Boise neighborhood parks · Boise, ID
Boise neighborhood parks
You can enjoy free outdoor concerts in neighborhood parks across the city all summer long.
Outdoors & nature
Daytime
Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center · Boise, ID
Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center
You can take a volunteer-led walk along the streams and ponds of this in-town slice of wild Idaho.
Theater & film
Evening
Velma V. Morrison Center · Boise, ID
Velma V. Morrison Center
You can see the touring Broadway production of Cinderella as part of the Morrison Center's lineup.
Lifelong learning
Varies
Boise State University (and hybrid online) · Boise, ID
Boise State University (and hybrid online)
You can take college-level, non-credit courses built for curious adults age 50 and over through OLLI at Boise State.
Dance & fitness
Orientation 7:30 p.m., dance follows
Broadway Dance Center, Boise · Boise, ID
Broadway Dance Center, Boise
You can join a friendly contra dance with live calling on second Saturdays, with a beginner orientation before the dance.
Pickleball & rec
Varies by park
Multiple Boise parks · Boise, ID
Multiple Boise parks
You can play pickleball year-round on city park courts, with classes, lessons, and tournaments available throughout the year.
Lifelong learning
Varies
Boise Public Library (multiple branches) · Boise, ID
Boise Public Library (multiple branches)
You can join free library lectures, classes, films, and clubs listed in the seasonal program guide and online calendar.
Lifelong learning
Varies
College of Western Idaho, Boise · Boise, ID
College of Western Idaho, Boise
You can take free adult education classes through the College of Western Idaho to prepare for college, a career, or a GED.
Markets
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Boise, ID
This Saturday market fills the streets around the Grove Plaza downtown, running 9:30am to 1:30pm. You will find local produce, baked goods, crafts, and live music. It is the weekend ritual a lot of people build their Saturday around.
Community & civic
Evening
Downtown Boise · Boise, ID
Downtown Boise
You can wander downtown galleries, shops, and restaurants for art openings and specials on the first Thursday of every month.
Markets
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Heritage Park, Downtown Eagle · Boise, ID
Heritage Park, Downtown Eagle
You can browse local vendors and produce every Saturday at Heritage Park in nearby Eagle.
Music & concerts
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Heritage Park, Eagle · Boise, ID
Heritage Park, Eagle
You can catch free Thursday-evening concerts at Heritage Park in nearby Eagle through the summer.
Theater & film
Evening
Egyptian Theatre · Boise, ID
Egyptian Theatre
You can catch classic and cult films like Boogie Nights and Driving Miss Daisy on the big screen at the historic Egyptian Theatre.
Markets
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1500 Shoreline Dr, Midtown Boise · Boise, ID
1500 Shoreline Dr, Midtown Boise
You can shop local farmers, ranchers, and food makers every Saturday morning rain or shine in Midtown.
Senior programs
Varies
Dick Eardley Senior Center · Boise, ID
Dick Eardley Senior Center
You can join social, educational, and fitness activities built for adults age 62 and older and meet new friends.
Music & concerts
Boise, ID
The Idaho Shakespeare Festival runs outdoor plays in a riverside amphitheater from late May through September. You bring a picnic or buy from the marketplace and watch under the open sky. The 2026 season is its 50th.
Classes & arts
4:30 p.m.
Boise Art Museum · Boise, ID
Boise Art Museum
You can make your own artwork in a guided studio session inspired by the museum's current exhibitions.
Theater & film
Evening
Velma V. Morrison Center · Boise, ID
Velma V. Morrison Center
You can sing along to the ABBA-fueled musical Mamma Mia when it stops at the Morrison Center.
Outdoors & nature
Boise, ID
Winter Garden aGlow lights up the Idaho Botanical Garden with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights, running into late December. You walk the paths through the glow on cold winter nights. It has been a Boise holiday tradition for years.
Senior programs
10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Dick Eardley Senior Center · Boise, ID
Dick Eardley Senior Center
You can sharpen your technology skills in a weekly Monday class made possible through a partnership with LEARN Idaho.
Outdoors & nature
12 AM
Recreation Center (REC) · Boise, ID
Recreation Center (REC)
Join the Outdoor Program for three days in the beautiful Idaho outdoors! We will hike surrounded by breathtaking forests, mountains, and wildlife, and spend cozy evenings camping with new friends. All gear, food and transportation will be provided. No experience necessary! Must be a current or incoming Boise State student to sign up for this trip. Incoming Boise State Students can call us at 20...
Theater & film
3 PM
Recreation Center (REC) · Boise, ID
Recreation Center (REC)
Come play games, eat free food, grab some swag, and learn about all the programs and classes that Campus Recreation has to offer!
Lifelong learning
9 AM
Student Union Building (SUB) · Boise, ID
Student Union Building (SUB)
Scheduled for September 22-23, this annual conference will be hosted as an in-person only event at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. Over the two days, attendees can participate in keynote presentations and Skill Builder breakout sessions.
Lifelong learning
9 AM
Student Union Building (SUB) · Boise, ID
Student Union Building (SUB)
Scheduled for September 22-23, this annual conference will be hosted as an in-person only event at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. Over the two days, attendees can participate in keynote presentations and Skill Builder breakout sessions.
Community & civic
1 PM
Alumni & Friends Center (AFC) · Boise, ID
Alumni & Friends Center (AFC)
Blue turf energy starts here. Join the Boise State Alumni Association for the ultimate Bronco Bash tailgate experience featuring food trucks, great music, photo ops and activities for the whole family. Festivities begin three hours before kickoff at the Alumni and Friends Center, right across the street from Albertsons Stadium. Home-game tailgates are free and open to everyone, but we’d love to...
Community & civic
5 PM
Alumni & Friends Center (AFC) · Boise, ID
Alumni & Friends Center (AFC)
Blue turf energy starts here. Join the Boise State Alumni Association for the ultimate Bronco Bash tailgate experience featuring food trucks, great music, photo ops and activities for the whole family. Festivities begin three hours before kickoff at the Alumni and Friends Center, right across the street from Albertsons Stadium. Home-game tailgates are free and open to everyone, but we’d love to...
Community & civic
12 PM
Albertsons Library (ALBR) · Boise, ID
Albertsons Library (ALBR)
Kick off the semester at the ultimate GIMM welcome party! Whether you’re a freshman just starting your journey or a senior returning to the lab, Games with GIMM is the place to be during the first week of school. We’re breaking out everything from classic yard games and competitive card games to the latest video games on the big screens. Come for the gaming, stay for the community. It’s the per...
Dance & fitness
7 PM
ExtraMile Arena · Boise, ID
ExtraMile Arena
A valid ticket for the event is required for admittance to the Arena. Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket for admittance, infants are able to sit on laps, but otherwise all patrons must be in their own seating area. For information on our Clear Bag Policy and other arena policies,...
Dance & fitness
7 PM
ExtraMile Arena · Boise, ID
ExtraMile Arena
A valid ticket for the event is required for admittance to the Arena. Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket for admittance, infants are able to sit on laps, but otherwise all patrons must be in their own seating area. For information on our Clear Bag Policy and other arena policies,...
Music & concerts
7 PM
ExtraMile Arena · Boise, ID
ExtraMile Arena
All Ages. All patrons require a ticket. For information on our Clear Bag Policy and other arena policies, please visit the ExtraMile Arena A-Z Guide.
Community & civic
7:30 PM
Education Building (EDUC) · Boise, ID
Education Building (EDUC)
The Department of Physics invites you to join First Friday Astronomy. First Friday Astronomy is open to the public and happens every first Friday (even in the summer months). Lectures start at 7:30 p.m. (MT) in the Education/Science Building, room 112. Events are open to the public and donation-supported. You can donate at boi.st/astronomy and live-stream at boi.st/astrobroncoslive.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
-All seats are reserved. -Everyone through the door, regardless of age, requires a ticket. -Guests who arrive late will be seated at the discretion of Management. -The Morrison Center reserves the right to search all bags. -Clutches or purses no larger than 14×14 are permitted. -Large purses, tot...
Music & concerts
8 PM
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
-All seats are reserved. -Everyone through the door, regardless of age, requires a ticket. -Guests who arrive late will be seated at the discretion of Management. -The Morrison Center reserves the right to search all bags. -Clutches or purses no larger than 14×14 are permitted. -Large purses, tot...
Theater & film
2 PM
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
-All seats are reserved. -Everyone through the door, regardless of age, requires a ticket. -Guests who arrive late will be seated at the discretion of Management. -The Morrison Center reserves the right to search all bags. -Clutches or purses no larger than 14×14 are permitted. -Large purses, tot...
Music & concerts
2 PM
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
-All seats are reserved. -Everyone through the door, regardless of age, requires a ticket. -Guests who arrive late will be seated at the discretion of Management. -The Morrison Center reserves the right to search all bags. -Clutches or purses no larger than 14×14 are permitted. -Large purses, tot...
Theater & film
8 PM
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
-All seats are reserved. -Everyone through the door, regardless of age, requires a ticket. -Guests who arrive late will be seated at the discretion of Management. -The Morrison Center reserves the right to search all bags. -Clutches or purses no larger than 14×14 are permitted. -Large purses, tot...
Theater & film
5 PM
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
Theater & film
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
-All seats are reserved. -Everyone through the door, regardless of age, requires a ticket. -Guests who arrive late will be seated at the discretion of Management. -The Morrison Center reserves the right to search all bags. -Clutches or purses no larger than 14×14 are permitted. -Large purses, tot...
Theater & film
7 PM
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
-All seats are reserved. -Everyone through the door, regardless of age, requires a ticket. -Guests who arrive late will be seated at the discretion of Management. -The Morrison Center reserves the right to search all bags. -Clutches or purses no larger than 14×14 are permitted. -Large purses, tot...
Community & civic
6 PM
Lost Grove Brewing · Boise, ID
Lost Grove Brewing
Looking for an easy way to learn something new and connect with others? Tapped Minds is a monthly Boise State Alumni Association event that brings interesting ideas out of the classroom and into a relaxed, social setting. Join us on the first Monday of each month from 6–7 p.m. at Lost Grove Brewing for an engaging talk from someone in the Boise State community. This month’s topic: TBD The prese...
Community & civic
6 PM
Lost Grove Brewing · Boise, ID
Lost Grove Brewing
Looking for an easy way to learn something new and connect with others? Tapped Minds is a monthly Boise State Alumni Association event that brings interesting ideas out of the classroom and into a relaxed, social setting. Join us on the first Monday of each month from 6–7 p.m. at Lost Grove Brewing for an engaging talk from someone in the Boise State community. This month’s topic: TBD The prese...
Music & concerts
5 PM
Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Gardens · Boise, ID
Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Gardens
In collaboration with CMoore Concerts and the Idaho Botanical Garden, we are excited to invite BOLD alumni to volunteer at the Outlaw Summer Concert Series. A complimentary ticket is provided to all volunteers to a show of your choosing! CHECK THE FULL LINEUP HERE Volunteers help keep the shows running smoothly while supporting guests and event operations throughout the venue. Roles may include...
Music & concerts
5 PM
Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Gardens · Boise, ID
Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Gardens
In collaboration with CMoore Concerts and the Idaho Botanical Garden, we are excited to invite BOLD alumni to volunteer at the Outlaw Summer Concert Series. A complimentary ticket is provided to all volunteers to a show of your choosing! CHECK THE FULL LINEUP HERE Volunteers help keep the shows running smoothly while supporting guests and event operations throughout the venue. Roles may include...
Music & concerts
5 PM
Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Gardens · Boise, ID
Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Gardens
In collaboration with CMoore Concerts and the Idaho Botanical Garden, we are excited to invite BOLD alumni to volunteer at the Outlaw Summer Concert Series. A complimentary ticket is provided to all volunteers to a show of your choosing! CHECK THE FULL LINEUP HERE Volunteers help keep the shows running smoothly while supporting guests and event operations throughout the venue. Roles may include...
Music & concerts
5 PM
Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Gardens · Boise, ID
Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Gardens
In collaboration with CMoore Concerts and the Idaho Botanical Garden, we are excited to invite BOLD alumni to volunteer at the Outlaw Summer Concert Series. A complimentary ticket is provided to all volunteers to a show of your choosing! CHECK THE FULL LINEUP HERE Volunteers help keep the shows running smoothly while supporting guests and event operations throughout the venue. Roles may include...
Music & concerts
8 PM
9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory · Boise, ID
9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory
DELAYED DELIVERY: There is a ticket delivery delay in place for this event. Tickets will be emailed 48 hours prior to the event. 99Point9 Presents: Idaho Born, Texas Raised contemporary HipHop artist Ace Flo LIVE AT THE PARALLEL JULY 31ST!! **Ace Flo delivers a high-energy underground hip-hop exp...
