Looks like a storm is brewing this weekend! There’s plenty of indoor activities to keep you busy + I dropped some new-ish food recs below 👀
From Boise Things
Tonight, June 25: From Boise Night at Boise Hawks! Get tix for a lil less than $11.
Bogus Basin Mountain Report
Wildflowers are in bloom, hiking and mountain biking trails are in great shape, and the summer menu items are delicious! 🌮
Don’t miss some of the exciting events happening on the mountain this weekend, including the Boise Mountain Bike Festival on Saturday, Music on the Patio on Saturday & Sunday, annnd Birding with a local ornithologist (for free!) on Sunday 🦉
Summer activities at Bogus Basin – including Idaho’s only mountain coaster, scenic chairlift rides, summer tubing, and more – are open from 11 am to 7 pm, Wednesday – Sunday. See you up there! 🌼
ICYMI: Boise River Float Season Is Open
The 6-mile float from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park is officially open and runs through Labor Day. Raft, tube, and kayak rentals are available at Barber Park, with shuttle service running between the two parks.
🔗 Check floattheboise.org for conditions and trip planning
Things to do
Thursday, June 25
- Confluence Market, a Hyde Park Night Market, is happening at 1609 N 13th St from 5–9:30pm. It’s a beloved neighborhood market featuring handmade vendors, DIY booths, live music, a mobile coffee pop-up from MT Crate Coffee, and occasional flash tattoo events. It’s free!
- The Idaho Film Society’s Summer Filmmaker Mixer is happening from 6–11pm. It’s an annual gathering for filmmakers, actors, and movie lovers featuring gear demos, local film shorts, a DJ set, and tabling from local film orgs. It’s free! 21+
- World Cup Watch Party is happening at JUMP Lawn/Lobby from 6–10pm. Watch the World Cup on the big screen with food, drinks, games, soccer activities, and more. Party starts at 6pm with the game kicking off at 8pm. It’s free!
- The Boise Hawks vs. Ogden Raptors at Memorial Stadium at 7:05pm. It’s a Thirsty Thursday game, so expect drink specials alongside the hometown baseball action. Tix are $14. (plus, it’s From Boise Night!)
- Summer Movie Night on the Plaza is happening at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell at 6pm. Catch The NeverEnding Story under the stars with splash pads, Plaza games, and activities throughout the evening. It’s free!
- Inclusive Pool Party at Ivywild is happening at Ivywild Pool at 7pm. Hosted by Boise Parks and Recreation’s AdVenture Program, it’s an inclusive evening swim for individuals with disabilities and their friends and family, with a sloped pool entry and water chair available. Tix are $1.
Thursday, June 25 – Saturday, June 27
- Meridian Dairy Days is happening in Meridian through the weekend. It’s an annual festival celebrating the city’s dairy heritage with a parade, pancake breakfast, carnival, live entertainment, vendor fair, and more. It’s free!
Friday, June 26
- Dinosaurs in a Mobile Museum is happening at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology from 12–4pm. The Idaho Museum of Natural History is bringing fossils and dino exhibits to Boise in their Mobile Museum. It’s free!
- The Egyptian Theatre is screening classic films starting at 4:45pm with Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, followed by Deliverance (1972) at 7pm and Poltergeist (1982) at 9:15pm. Tix are $5.
- Twilight Tours is happening at the Old Idaho Penitentiary from 7–11pm. Explore the historic prison on a self-guided or guided tour on a summer evening, with guided tours running every half hour from 7:30–10pm. Tix are $16.
- Bike Night is happening at High Desert Harley-Davidson in Meridian from 6–8pm. It’s a summer evening at the dealership featuring live music by Gary Tackett, food trucks, flash tattoos, raffles, a mobile bar, and a bike wash. All makes and models welcome. It’s free!
- Greenbelt Night Market is happening at 521 E 41st St in Garden City from 5–9pm. It’s a weekly Friday night market along the river featuring local vendors, artisan goods, farmers market favorites, food trucks, and live music. It’s free!
- Sparklight Movie Night is happening at Settlers Park in Meridian from 7–11:30pm. Catch Shrek on a giant inflatable screen under the stars with pre-movie activities and a concession stand. It’s free!
- Pride Bike Ride with the Boise Bicycle Project is happening at the Boise Bicycle Project at 6pm. Decorate your bike with pride accessories and roll out at 6:20pm sharp for a roughly 5-mile ride along the greenbelt and city streets, ending with a group photo on the Capitol steps. It’s free!
Friday, June 26 – Saturday, June 27
- Eagle Fun Days is happening in Downtown Eagle and Eagle City Hall. Friday kicks off with live music, food, drinks, and an inflatable amusement park at Heritage Park and City Hall from 5–8pm. Saturday’s main event runs 11am–9pm with live music, a vendor market, parade at 1pm, car show from 12–3pm, cornhole tournament at 3pm, and a Rotary Club ball drop at 4pm. It’s free!
- Boise Mountain Bike Festival is happening at Eagle Bike Park on Friday from 2–7pm and at Bogus Basin on Saturday from 11am–7pm. It’s a two-day festival featuring group rides, skills clinics, vendor booths, bike demos, a raffle supporting local trail associations, and a whip-off competition. Tix are $45, or $30 for Bogus Basin season pass holders. Kids 8 and under are free.
- Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” performed by the Boise Bard Players is happening at Hidden Gem Events in Meridian at 7pm both nights. It’s Shakespeare’s romantic comedy performed outdoors as part of a Treasure Valley touring run. Tix are $20.
Saturday, June 27
- The Egyptian Theatre is screening classic films starting at 11am with Singin’ in the Rain (1952), followed by The Phantom of the Opera (2004) at 2:30pm, Little Shop of Horrors (1986) at 5:30pm, and Cabaret (1972) at 7:45pm. Tix are $5.
- A Slice of History: Civic Bites and Historic Sites is happening starting at the Idaho State Museum from 1–4pm. Follow a map across three downtown historic sites completing hands-on activities, then earn your way to a free pizza party at Payette Brewing’s beer garden. Tix are $7.
- Salsa Under the Stars is happening at JUMP’s The Deck from 8–11:45pm. It’s a Latin dance social featuring salsa, bachata, timba, reggaeton, and more. A free beginner class is out front at 6pm, open to all ages. Tix are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 18+
- Meridian Fine Art Festival is happening at Julius M. Kleiner Park in Meridian from 9am–5pm Saturday and 10am–4pm Sunday. Over 150 artists and craftsmen from Idaho and the Northwest will be on hand selling original work, with live entertainment and food. It’s free!
- Family Fun Fest is happening at 3355 E Fairview Ave in Meridian from 10am–1pm. It’s a free family event featuring carnival games, a live reptile experience, the Building Steam Lego Bus, a kids’ painting workshop, and a DJ. It’s free!
- Honeybee Festival is happening at Victory Gardens Nursery in Meridian from 9am–4pm. Come enjoy honey tastings, pollinator plant sales, beekeeper demos, a kids’ scavenger hunt, and pollinator-inspired goodies. It’s free!
- Planting for Pollinators is a free class happening at North End Organic Nursery in Garden City from 2–3pm. Instructor Lynn Kinter will teach which plants support pollinators from early spring through fall. Registration required, call 208-389-4769. It’s free!
- Clay Collective’s Broadway Open House is happening at 1701 S Broadway Ave from 12–6pm. It’s a soft opening of their brand new pottery studio where you can meet the team, tour the space, and get first dibs on classes and memberships. It’s free!
Sunday, June 28
- Mineral Identification is happening at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology from 1–2pm. Bring in your rocks, minerals, fossils, or Native American artifacts and a professional geologist will help you identify them. Tix are $5.
- The June Spelling Bee is happening at Boise Brewing from 5–6pm. This month’s theme is Juno, goddess of marriage, family, and motherhood, so expect words associated with all things family and matrimony. It’s free!
- The Boise Flea is happening at Boise State’s East Stadium Lot from 10am–4pm. It’s a bonus pop-up of the beloved Boise Flea market, with tons of vendors and plenty of fun. It’s free!
- Punk Flea Market is happening at Realms Arcade from 12–5pm. It’s an all-ages punk-adjacent flea market with vendors, plus an optional $10 unlimited arcade pass if you want to keep the fun going. It’s free!
Monday, June 29
- The Egyptian Theatre’s $3 Summer Kids’ Movie Series continues with Kung Fu Panda at 11am, Kung Fu Panda 2 at 2pm, a Frozen Sing Along at 4:30pm, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) at 7pm. Tix are $3.
Tuesday, June 30
- DT Plays in Boise is happening at Oppenheimer Green Space from 10am–1pm. It’s a free yard game pop-up featuring cornhole, giant Jenga, hula hoops, and more, plus a Storytime with Rediscovered Books at 11am and a free Pilates class with Embody Pilates at noon. It’s free!
- Trivia: The Finale of Pride Queernament is happening at Hap Hap Lounge from 6–8pm. It’s the grand finale of the month-long Pride trivia tournament, wrapping up a June of queer competition. It’s free! 21+
Food finds & things to drink
Saturday, June 27
- Boise Farmers Market is at 1500 Shoreline Drive from 9am-1pm.
- Capital City Public Market is on the Grove Plaza from 9:30am-1pm.
- Meridian Main Street Market is at Meridian City Hall from 9am–1:30pm.
- Nampa Farmers Market is at Lloyd Square Park from 9am-1:30pm.
- Eagle Saturday Market is at Heritage Park in Downtown Eagle from 9am-1pm.
- International Rosé Day is happening at Veer Wine Project GC in Garden City from 1–6pm. It’s a celebration of all things pink wine with rosé, frozen cocktails, and summer vibes on the patio.
Tuesday, June 30
- Red Wines for White Wine Lovers is happening at House of Wine from 6:30–7:30pm. It’s a guided tasting class with wine guide Michael exploring the progression and range of red wine styles — perfect for white wine drinkers curious about making the jump. Tix are $45.
Wednesday, July 1
- Victory Street Eats is happening at Victory Gardens Nursery in Meridian from 5–9pm. It’s a weekly Wednesday food truck mini market featuring local food trucks, The Tipsy Trailer, live music, and local vendors. It’s free!
New(ish) food spots worth checking out
- Vessel Kitchen: A new spot in Eagle that just opened serving scratch-made plates, bowls, salads & tacos. It’s healthy food served in a fast casual setting. They have kid-friendly options, too!
- Susina: A romantic prix-fixe European bistro on the Boise Bench from the team behind Wild Plum catering. Almost everything is made from scratch, from the pasta to the house-pickled olives. Open Wed–Sat by reservation, with patio snacks and drinks if you want something more casual.
- Sidequest: Also on the Boise Bench, this cozy neighborhood spot from Wylder Hospitality Group (the folks behind Percy and The Wylder) serves housemade pasta and focaccia sandwiches. Counter seating is first-come, first-served — perfect for a quick solo lunch or low-key dinner.
- Hemlock: Downtown’s newest steakhouse inside the Inn at 500 Capitol, from the same team behind Spitfire Tacos + Tequila. Think prime and Wagyu cuts, a tableside baked potato cart, creative cocktails, and a vibe that’s upscale but not stuffy. Happy hour daily 3–5pm.
- The Boardwalk: Garden City’s riverside complex just got a major refresh. The same crew behind Hemlock and Spitfire has taken over with four new concepts: Descanso (an outdoor Greenbelt bar for spritzes and cold drinks), Spitfire Tacos + Tequila (slow-roasted protein tacos), Ground Rules (a sports bar with pub fare), and Peregrine Overlook (a fifth-floor rooftop cocktail bar coming this summer).
Comedy & storytelling
Thursday, June 25 – Wednesday, July 1
- Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson: Apt. 2B is running at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater, with shows at 8pm Thursday through Saturday and Tuesday, and 7:30pm Sunday. It’s a fast-paced, modern reimagining of Sherlock Holmes with Sherlock and Joan Watson as quirky, codependent roommates turned crime-fighting duo. Tix start at $29.68.
Thursday, June 25
- Ryan Taylor: Live Mediumship Experience is happening at The Comedy Lounge at 7pm. Psychic medium Ryan Taylor connects with passed loved ones to deliver messages from spirit in an evening of insight, healing, and closure. Tix are $35.
- Pride Film Night: Desert Hearts is happening at The Flicks at 7pm. The 1985 queer classic gets a Pride month screening at Boise’s beloved indie movie theater. Tix are $7.61 (donation).
Friday, June 26
- Hear You Loud and Queer is happening at The Comedy Lounge at 7pm. Portland’s premiere queer stand-up showcase comes to Boise for Pride month, headlined by Ally J Ward (Portland’s Funniest Person 2025) with a lineup of queer, trans, and nonbinary comedians. Tix are $25.
- The Secret Show is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground from 8–10pm. It’s a monthly comedy variety show hosted by Krystal Moore featuring a surprise lineup of comedy, drag, burlesque, improv, and more, plus anonymous audience secrets shared throughout the night. Tix are $23.
Saturday, June 27
- The Teacher Show is happening at The Comedy Lounge at 6pm and 8:30pm. It’s a NSFW stand-up showcase featuring real-life educators with an unfiltered take on classroom dynamics, created and hosted by Don Gavitte. Tix are from $30.23.
Tuesday, June 30
- The Pretty Good Open Mic is happening at Ochos at 8pm (sign-ups at 7:30pm). It’s a weekly stand-up open mic hosted by Max Knudson with a list capped at 15 comics. It’s free!
Wednesday, July 1
- Laugh Your Tits Off is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground at 8pm. It’s Boise’s first queer and femme-focused comedy open mic, welcoming femme, nonbinary, and queer comedians and comedy lovers every Wednesday. It’s free!
Tunes & shows
Thursday, June 25
- Hillfolk Noir at Idaho Botanical Garden (folk/punk/bluegrass)
- Lucy Clearwater + McKenna Esteb + Maci Mattravers at Shrine Social Club Basement (folk/americana)
- Buckets + Red Caroline + Aka Belle + MÖS + The Jugs + Rattlesnake Preachers at Shrine Social Club Ballroom (blues/psych rock)
- Funktion + Thermo + Phvrma + Barb.Wire at Space Banana (dubstep/riddim/trap)
- Kenny Feidler + Buddy DeVore and the Faded Cowboys + Noble Holt + Casey Shelden and the Homewreckers at The Olympic Venue (alt-country)
- Parker McCollum at Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater (country)
- Andrew Kinsey at Boise Brewing (country)
Friday, June 26
- Cárin + Dee_Eh_Oh + Teo at Space Banana (house/tech house)
- Teratoma + Necrotizing + Cryshadow + Carapace Siphon at Realms Arcade (hardcore/punk)
- Muzzie Braun + Willy Braun at The Sapphire Room (cowboy/western)
- The Last Wild Buffalo + Tilted Earth + Jay William Miller at Neurolux (folk/bluegrass/newgrass)
- Camping In Alaska + Human Ant Farm + Glimpse at Shrine Social Club Basement (midwest emo)
- G-Space + Patches + Burnsun + Kilo at Shrine Social Club Ballroom (electronic/bass music)
- Texas Ketamine + Skin Cushion + Spore + KVRMA at Treefort Music Hall (brutal death metal)
- Redferrin + Payton Sullivan at Knitting Factory (country/hip-hop)
- Normal Eyes + Fall of Fathom + Gypsy Moon Rise + Withstand the Sands at The Olympic Venue (dark rock)
- Casio Dreams + Sounds of San Diego at Bluebird Social (80s/new wave)
Saturday, June 27
- ZMAN + Horchatta + Spellbound + JESAFARI at Space Banana (house/latin house)
- Novulent + Babyteeth at The Shredder (shoegaze/alt-metal)
- Bad Quitters + The $hut Up$ + Grocery Bag + Ultra Small Ocean at Neurolux (americana/indie rock)
- Kelsy Karter & The Heroines + Frankie & The Studs at Shrine Social Club Basement (glam rock/punk)
- Zona de Perreo: Reggaeton Night — Bichota Edition at Treefort Music Hall (reggaeton)
- The California Honeydrops at Knitting Factory (soul/R&B/funk)
- MGK + Wiz Khalifa at Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater, Nampa (rap rock/hip-hop)
- The Blues Addicts + The Brass Tacks Horns at The Sapphire Room (blues/rock)
- True Life Troubadours at Boise Brewing (bluegrass/americana)
- Ryker Lacy at Koenig Distillery
- Soot: Patio Party Summer Residency at Hap Hap Lounge (electronic/house)
- Emlo & Izze Azalea: Last Call at Hap Hap Lounge (electronic/dance)
Sunday, June 28
- Blacktracks + Spooky at Realms Arcade (dark alt/experimental)
- Ak’chamel + Mr. Grant Olsen at Neurolux (psychedelic folk/ritual ambient)
- Kelsy Karter & The Heroines + Frankie & The Studs at Shrine Social Club Basement (glam rock/punk)
- Weedrat at The Olympic Venue (hardcore/surf punk)
Monday, June 29
- Mike Coykendall at Shrine Social Club Basement (alt-country/folk)
- Love Mischief + RUDY at The Olympic Venue (funk/psych/jam)
Tuesday, June 30
- Stef & The Groove at Indian Creek Plaza (blues/jazz/R&B)
- Screenshot + Jean Wilder + Porcelain Tongue + Chief Broom at Realms Arcade (shoegaze/post-rock)
- Deep Heaven + VERTTIGO + Half Joy at Shrine Social Club Basement (dream pop/post-punk)
- HALF PAST TWO + CRYSHADOW + LAB BRATS at Realms Arcade (ska punk)
- Hinder + Eddie and the Getaway + Venus Love at Treefort Music Hall (post-grunge/hard rock)
Wednesday, July 1
- High Fade + Mondo Pondo at Grove Plaza for Alive After 5 (indie rock/folk)
Just trust me…
Thanks for reading!
With love from Boise,
Marissa
