STORIES from BOISE
Have you ever watched a kid do something like a cartwheel or a cannonball or even just jump off the couch, and they demand an audience? “Look, Mom. Mom. Mom, look. Mom, are you watching?” That seemingly small plea is the seed of LED’s newest production, Look, Mom! – a peculiar, playful work that asks […]
March is almost here and spring is springin’. There’s car shows, art exhibits, fun runs, the annual Treefort Music Fest, and much more. As always, I’ll keep ya updated on weekly events every Thursday, but here’s some things to plan ahead for: March 2-5: HomeBoi HomeBoi is a celebration for those who love Boise and […]
February is here and there’s all kinds of fun things going on. Wintery events (even tho it feels like spring), out of town adventures (where it’s actually winter), Valentine & Galentine events, and more! As always, I’ll keep ya updated on the weekly events every Thursday, but here’s some things to plan ahead for: February […]
Boise’s 2026 event calendar is already shaping up to be a really good one. And because I’m your friend who knows when all the things are happening, I pulled together a list of the can’t-miss festivals, traditions, community events, and sports stuff worth planning ahead for. Here’s 40 Boise events to check out in 2026: […]
Things to do in Boise October 8-14 This might be the most fall weekend of the whole season. We’re talking wiener dog races at Dogtoberfest, grape stomping in Caldwell, fresh hop beers at Hoptober & free pumpkins in Eagle. It’s also your last chance to shop The Boise Flea this year, so add that to […]
Back in 2003, a pastor named Tim Cooper started turning the lights on at 5am every morning at a small building on Americana Boulevard near downtown Boise. The coffee was already brewing. There was a bowl of hard-boiled eggs waiting. For people who’d spent the night outside, that open door meant everything. More than two […]
Rocktober begins! plus, swing by a cider fest, walk around with some doggies, and catch a couple game days. From Boise Things 4th Annual Idaho Cider Fest Saturday, October 3 Meriwether Cider takes over Bannock Street in downtown Boise for a big cider-filled block party featuring Northwest cideries, local food, vendors, and games. Portland Cider, […]
There’s nothing like going out with your best friend. Thank goodness so many Boise establishments open their patios to pups, and some even make the extra effort to spoil them. Last week at The Local (5616 W State St), my poodle-Cocker spaniel-mix Watson and I were delighted when a server delivered a bowl of water […]
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After years of freelance writing for other people, I wanted to write stories in my own voice and about things I actually cared about. I started From Boise to explore things happening around town, connect with people doing cool and creative work, and capture all the little things that make Boise such a cool place to live.
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