Happy Easter weekend! There’s lots of fun things to do this weekend and into next week.

Real quick: ​Dinner Club​ on April 13 is officially sold out! RSVP for April 30 and May 5 are open now. ​Book your seat here.​

Here’s your weekend plans:

Rocket: A Group Art Show

Friday, April 3

• ​Rocket: A Group Art Show Celebrating the Life of Neon Artist Wil Kirkman​ is happening at Visual Arts Collective from 5:30pm–midnight. The event honors beloved Boise neon artist Wil Kirkman, who passed in late December, with 20 local and regional artists creating rocket-themed works alongside a collection of Wil’s own pieces. It’s free! 21+. Read our story about Rocket Neon ​here​.

First AC Boise Match

Saturday, April 4

• ​Athletic Club Boise​​, Idaho’s first and only pro soccer/futbol team, has its first home match this weekend! Right now it’s completely sold out but there are a few watch parties at Brixx Craft House, Belmont Brew House, Liga Sports Bar, and Double Tap Pub. You can get tix for an upcoming home match ​​here​​.

Happy Easter

Here’s a few fun egg hunts & events for the fam:

Saturday, April 4

• ​​Zoo Boise Easter EGGstravaganza​​ at 10am
• ​​Amity Community Easter Egg Hunt​​ at 10am
• ​​Caldwell Easter Egg Scramble​​ at 10am
• ​​Community Egg Hunt at Kleiner Park​​ at 10:30am
• ​​Fly High Egg Hunt​​ at 10:30am
• ​Easter Minifig Hunt​ at 11am
• ​​Bronco Softball Community Egg Hunt​​ at 11am
• ​​Easter for Kuna​​ at 12pm
• ​​The Boardwalk Egg Hunt​​ at 1pm
• ​​Star Easter EGGstravaganza​​ at 2pm

Sunday, April 5

• ​​Idaho Pups & Ales Easter Egg Hunt​​ at 12pm
• ​​Easter Celebration Cookout + Egg Hunt​​ at 12:30pm
• ​​Hillview UMC hike-or-bike trail hunt + egg hunt​​ at 3:30pm

Things to do

Thursday, April 2

• ​Are You Smarter Than a 4th Grader? Trivia Night​ is happening at JUMP (1000 W Myrtle St) from 5–8pm (trivia starts at 6:30pm). Test your knowledge of Idaho history with teams of 2–8 in this family trivia night presented by the City of Boise, Idaho State Museum, and Idaho PBS. It’s free!

Friday, April 3

• ​Boise Holi 2026​ is happening at Boise State University Intramural Field from 4–9pm. The Indian Students Association’s annual Festival of Colors celebration is back with epic color throwing, a live DJ, food trucks, and more. Wear white for the full effect. Tix are $18.
• ​First Friday Art & Studio Stroll​ is happening in Garden City from 5:30–8:30pm. Explore open art studios, exhibitions, readings, and performances throughout the Work-Live-Create district. This month featuring a community collage night hosted by The Backyard Artists at Surel’s Place. It’s free!
• ​Stagecoach Theatre​ is kicking off The Great American Trailer Park Musical. The show runs April 3, 2026 – April 25. This irreverent musical comedy follows the chaos that erupts at Armadillo Acres trailer park when a stripper on the run arrives and upends everyone’s lives. Tix are $25.

Friday, April 3 – Saturday, April 4

• ​Hidden Gems Estate Sale​ is happening in Garden City from 9am–3pm both days. Boise Estate Liquidators is hosting this two-day sale packed with vintage furniture, antique trunks, collectibles, vintage records, and unique home accents. The address is posted on the Facebook page the day before the sale.
• ​Ballet Idaho is performing Peter and the Wolf​ is at Capital High School on Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 2pm. Ballet Idaho’s hilarious and clever retelling of the classic tale is choreographed by Associate Artistic Director Anne Mueller. It’s a perfect introduction to ballet for families and first-timers.

Saturday, April 4

• ​The Idaho Wedding Expo​ is happening at Boise Centre from 10am–4pm. There’s vendors, a bridal fashion show, giveaways, and a full bar. Tix are $10 or $35 for VIP.
• ​4th Annual Treasure Valley Book Fair​ is happening at Nampa Public Library from 11am–4pm. Meet local authors, illustrators, and publishers while browsing and shopping a huge variety of books. It’s free!
• ​Culture in Motion​ is happening at Global Lounge from 6pm–midnight. It’s a celebration of art, music, fashion, community, and local vendors. It’s all ages from 6–8:30pm then shifts to a 21+ DJ dance party at 9pm. Tix are $7.

Tuesday, April 7

• ​The Phil Collins Story​ is happening at the Morrison Center at 7:30pm. This fully immersive docu-concert recreates Phil Collins’ greatest career highlights – from his time with Genesis to his multi-Grammy solo career- all with live musicians and dynamic projections. Tix start at $36.50.

Food finds & things to drink

Thursday, April 2

• ​Gem 73​, Idaho’s newest winery is doing a pop up at Boise Art Glass for First Thursday. Enjoy $10 tastings from 5–6:30pm.

Saturday, April 4

• ​Taste of River Street​ is happening at the Erma Hayman House from 4–6pm. Chef Kevin Huelsmann of KIN has created a prix fixe menu inspired by the historic River Street Center Cookbook, celebrating the diverse food traditions that shaped Boise’s River Street neighborhood. Tix are $45 and includes three-course meal and drinks. Gluten-free and vegan options are available.
• ​The Boise Farmers Market​​ is back! Opening day for the 2026 market season kicks off at 1500 Shoreline Drive from 9am–1pm. Your favorite local food and craft vendors are back on their regular spring schedule. Here’s my ​​story about the market​​! PS – more markets around the Treasure Valley are starting up next week and into May. I’ll keep you updated!

Easter Brunch ideas

• ​Baraboo Supper Club​ Easter Brunch Buffet is happening Sunday, April 5 from 9am-4pm.
• ​Owyhee Tavern​ Easter Brunch Buffet is happening Sunday, April 5 all day.
• ​The Avery​‘s Easter Brunch is happening Sunday, April 5 from 9am-2pm.
• ​Tavolàta​ Easter Brunch is happening Sunday, April 5 from 10am-3pm.
• ​Moon’s​ if you are looking for an upscale diner vibe.
• ​House of the Little Pig​ if you’re looking family-style brunch.
• ​Chandlers​ has a special Easter menu for lunch and dinner.

Comedy & storytelling

Thursday, April 2

• ​Just the Tips​ is happening at Liquid Laughs from 7–8:45pm. Boise’s newest monthly comedy show features the best local, regional, and touring comedians. This month is headlined by Eli Singleton of Bozeman, MT, along with Stone Casad and host Zander Yuan. It’s free!
• ​The Olympic Presents: An Evening of Comedy​ is happening at The Olympic at 7pm. Tix are $15 online or $20 at the door.

Friday, April 3

• ​Middle Aged Mayhem Comedy Show​ is happening at the Egyptian Theatre at 7pm. It’s an improv and sketch comedy show featuring Heath Harmison, Scott D. Henry, Logan Petersen, and Tyson Allred delivering brutally honest takes on kids, marriage, aging, and bad decisions. Tix are $35–$50. 18+
• ​Morgan Jay​ is at the Morrison Center for two sets at 7pm and 9:30pm. The LA-based musician and comedian has been on MTV’s Wild’n’Out, NBC, and Comedy Central. He blends stand-up with musical influences from his Brazilian and Italian roots. Tix start at $37.75. 16+

Saturday, April 4

• ​Jack Mormon Comedy Hour for Latter-Day Sinners​ is happening at The Balcony from 8–10pm. The show draws on the experience of growing up Mormon. Tix are $23-$34.

Monday, April 6

• ​Pretty Good People’s Choice Comedy Showcase​ is happening at Voodoo Cellar at 7:45pm. The audience votes for their favorite open-mic act. Acts with the most votes advance to the second showcase at the end of the month.

Tuesday, April 7

• ​The Pretty Good Open Mic​ is happening at Ochos – sign-ups are at 7:30pm and show is at 8pm. Up to 15 comics take the stage for a night of drinks and laughs. It’s free!

Tunes & shows

Thursday, April 2

• ​Tree City Travelers​ at Boise Brewing (bluegrass)
• ​Metalachi​ at The Sapphire Room (mariachi rock covers)
• ​Koffin Kats + Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy + Dumpster Fire + The Old One Two​ at The Shredder (psychobilly punk)
• ​Xiomoura + Entice + Tannerite + Skøut + Burger World Sux​ at Realms
• ​Skullcrusher + h.pruz​ at Shrine Social Club Basement (indie folk/dream pop)
• ​Yonder Mountain String Band​ at Treefort Music Hall (bluegrass)
• ​Valor + Dearest + Jambalaya + Dyluxe + Cadaviar​ at Space Banana (dubstep/riddim/bass)

Friday, April 3

• ​Reapers of the Sky + Yeah Nah Yeah + Moth Party + Withstand the Sands​ at The Olympic (post-hardcore)
• ​Raven + Slackjaw + Fentacart​ at The Shredder (heavy metal)
• ​High Street Band​ at The Sapphire Room (’70s, ’80s, ’90s dance hits)
• ​Hairball​ at Revolution Concert House (80s rock tribute)
• ​Past the Light + Kinghorn + Voidstrider + Thelosy​ at Realms (doom metal)
• ​Carly Cosgrove + Leisure Hour + Summerbruise + Amoeba Arena​ at Shrine Social Club Basement (midwest emo punk)
• ​Lacuna Coil + Escape the Fate + Vowws​ at Treefort Music Hall (gothic metal)
• ​Cass McCombs + Jens Kuross​ at Shrine Social Club Ballroom (indie folk rock)
• ​M3 + Horchatta + Madj + Joshua Emara​ at Hap Hap Lounge (DJs)

Saturday, April 4

• ​Easter Messiah Sing-A-Long​ at the Egyptian Theatre
• ​The Magic of Motown​ at Morrison Center (motown)
• ​The Midnight Rattlers + Johnny 3 & The Goatheads​ at The Olympic (rockabilly)
• ​Stella Standingbear + Lyrica + Bri Breezy + All Kapital + Ms Cheeks​ at The Shredder (rap/hiphop)
• ​Neon Moon​ at The Sapphire Room (90s country)
• ​Various Lazy + Sean Hatton Band​ at Visual Arts Collective (americana)
• ​Charlie Parr + The Lowest Pair​ at Neurolux (acoustic country blues)
• ​Eyehategod + Crowbar + Bl’ast!​ at Shrine Social Club Ballroom (sludge metal)
• ​Alex Sacknoff + Zman + Mr. Wree + Hijk + Make Believe​ at Hap Hap Lounge (DJs)

Sunday, April 5

• ​The Summer Set + Senses + Lindsay Ell + Good Boy Daisy​ at Shrine Social Club Ballroom (pop punk)
• ​Sex Mex + Fleeting Confidence + Cryshadow​ at Shrine Social Club Basement (garage punk)
• ​Alex Snydman Jazz Trio​ at Hap Hap Lounge (jazz)

Monday, April 6

• ​Girl in a Coma + Skating Polly + Ricky​ at Shrine Social Club Basement (indie rock)

Tuesday, April 7

• ​Tater Patch​ at Barbarian Downtown (bluegrass)
• ​Brent Jensen & Friends​ at The Sapphire Room (jazz)
• ​DRI + Deathwish + Clusterfux + The Flail + Plea Deal​ at The Shredder (crossover thrash punk)
• ​Sandy Ewen​ at Realms (experimental guitar)
• ​Meldrop + Lavalove + Downcoast​ at Shrine Social Club Basement (rock)

Wednesday, April 8

• ​Power of Love: Huey Lewis & The News Tribute + Greg Bridges​ at The Sapphire Room (80s rock tribute)
• ​Space + Sweet Pill​ at The Shredder (indie emo rock)
• ​Ultra Sunn​ at Realms (EBM darkwave coldwave)
• ​Dance with the Dead + Magic Sword + Megan McDuffee​ at Treefort Music Hall (horror darksynth)
• ​We Three​ at Shrine Social Club Basement (pop rock)

Just trust me…

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Thanks for reading!

With love from Boise,

Marissa