Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Boise. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Music & concerts
2 PM
ExtraMile Arena · Boise, ID
ExtraMile Arena
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...
Lifelong learning
7:30 PM
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
-All seats are general admission (first come-first served) seating. -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 t...
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...
Lifelong learning
6:30 PM
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
-All seats are general admission (first come-first served) seating. -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 t...
Lifelong learning
3:30 PM
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
-All seats are general admission (first come-first served) seating. -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 t...
Lifelong learning
7 PM
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
-All seats are general admission (first come-first served) seating. -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 t...
Theater & film
Danny Peterson Theatre at the Morrison Center · Boise, ID
Danny Peterson Theatre at the Morrison Center
-Seating is general admission (first come-first served). -Everyone through the door, regardless of age, requires a ticket. -Guests who arrive late will be seated at the discretion of Management. In some instances late seating will not be allowed. -The Morrison Center reserves the right to search...
Music & concerts
6 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. -Personal cameras allowed for this event. No professional rigs without prior written approval. -The Morrison Center reserves the right...
Music & concerts
7:30 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
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
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...
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...
Music & concerts
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts · Boise, ID
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
What would the holidays be without Ballet Idaho's magical production of The Nutcracker? The glittering anticipation begins as soon as the Boise Philharmonic plays the first overture notes of Tchaikovsky's beloved score.The audience is swept into a magnificent party at the Stahlbaums' home, where...
Music & concerts
7:30 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
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...
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...
Music & concerts
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...
Theater & film
6 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
Danny Peterson Theatre at the Morrison Center · Boise, ID
Danny Peterson Theatre at the Morrison Center
-Seating is general admission (first come-first served). -Everyone through the door, regardless of age, requires a ticket. -Guests who arrive late will be seated at the discretion of Management. In some instances late seating will not be allowed. -The Morrison Center reserves the right to search...
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...
Theater & film
4 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
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.
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.
Dance & fitness
8:30 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. LOVE IN THE CLUB is the ultimate 2000s R&B and hip hop dance party. A night dedicated to the era of flip phones, iconic music videos, and unforgettable club anthems. Fr...
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.VIP MEET Includes GA TicketExclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Token after his show(1) solo photo opp with Token VIP SOUND CHECK + MEET Includes GA TicketEarly entry into th...
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.
Music & concerts
8 PM
9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory · Boise, ID
9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory
ALL AGESDELAYED DELIVERY: There is a ticket delivery delay in place for this event. Tickets will be emailed 48 hours prior to the event.
Music & concerts
9 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.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Knitting Factory - Boise · Boise, ID
Knitting Factory - Boise
ALL AGESDELAYED DELIVERY: There is a ticket delivery delay in place for this event. Tickets will be emailed 48 hours prior to the event.
