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: […]


Anyone else thrown off that this weekend isn’t a long weekend? The fair is in full swing, balloons kick off on Wednesday and if you’re craving some za, I’ve got some recs for ya. PLUS newsletter subscribers are getting the first look at the From Boise event calendar very soon 👀 From Boise Things Next […]

By Dana Oland As a kid, my mom dragged me across the West to every dusty museum, roadside marker, and cluttered antique shop, chasing her passion for Western history. Not exactly a dream for a 9-year-old “Star Trek” geek. But there I was a few weeks ago, strolling around the Idaho State Museum with a […]

The world needs more female entrepreneurs. Founders I Love is a Boise-based coaching, courses, and community platform built for women entrepreneurs. It’s the work of Janessa and Kaija, two women who have started, scaled, and survived enough business chaos to fill a graduate program. They are on a mission to share the resources and knowledge […]

The morning I visited Lakewood Montessori, every single kid was outside. All of the swings hanging from various trees were occupied, kids were climbing all over the custom play structure, girls sat together playing with flowers from the garden. Three-year-olds putzed around the kindergartners. A group of kids filled the fenced garden area, checking over […]
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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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