A weekly newsletter & podcast about what's going on in Boise, Idaho. Every week we share stories about people, places, history, and happenings in Boise.
Food + dogs = the best weekend plans
Tonight is October First Thursday
First of the month = First Thursday fun. Tons of events going on and also this weather is lovely. Perfect temp to be outside & beebop around downtown.
Check out the full schedule of events here.
The fun fall festivals continue
Dogtoberfest at Indian Creek Plaza is this Saturday, Oct 9 from 1-5pm. Drink some German beers, eat some schnitzel, and let your dog enjoy the one time they are allowed on splash pads on the plaza. It's free to attend.
Fall Harvest at the Garden is happening every Saturday in October out at the Idaho Botanical Garden. Adults $9, Seniors $7, Kids $5, and little ones under age 3 are free. Here's the lineup this weekend:
- Live music by Héctor from 12-2pm
- Scarecrow Stroll
- Pumpkins
- Food trucks: Tony’s Tamales, Rusty Dog, Nut Hut, Slow River Coffee
- Drinks: Meriwether Cider, Lost Grove Brewing
- Artisan vendors: Soul Creations, Nature Artwork
Eagle Harvest Festival is this Saturday, October 9 from 9am-2pm at Heritage Park in downtown Eagle, where the Farmers Market is. Live music, games, pumpkin carving, cornhole, food, and more. It's free and very fam-friendly.
Huston Vineyards Harvest Party is Saturday, October 9 from 12-5pm. Live music, food trucks, and live grape stomping. Bring your own blanket or chair. $15 to attend & includes a pour.
Good Life Farms has a u-pick pumpkin patch this weekend, October 9-10 and next weekend October 16-17 from 12-6pm.
Tunes & shows
- Oct 7 @ 7pm: Doug Martsch Outdoor Solo Acoustic at Fort-Builder
- Oct 8 @ 6pm: Bloom & Brother at Green Acres Boise
- Oct 9 @ 7pm: Cortège + Old Year + Asteroid Mann + Kale Brown & The Fuzz at The Olympic
- Oct 9 @ 9pm: Mike Moses at Spacebar Arcade
- Oct 10 @ 7pm: 7o'clock at MING! with Jodeen Revere at MING Studios
- Oct 10 @ 7pm: Badflower at Knitting Factory
- Oct 12 @ 7pm: Sierra Ferrell at The Olympic
- Oct 15 @ 8:30pm: Power House w/ 57 Heavy + Captain SNAFU at Neurolux
- Oct 16 @ 7:30pm: Riley Downing w/ Bart Budwig*, Kassi Valazza at Neurolux
- Oct 18 @ 9pm: Wavelength Club Series: Morgin Madison, Hausman at 9th St Parallel (upstairs at Knitting Factory)
- Oct 19 @ 7:30pm: Julianna Zachariou at Neurolux
- Oct 25 @ 7pm: Snotty Nose Rez Kids w/ Lex Leosis at Neurolux
- Oct 28 @ 7:30pm: Jeff Crosby w/ Turtle Dovin' at Neurolux
- Oct 29 @ 7:30pm: Sol + Sam Lachow at Neurolux
- Oct 30 @ 7:30pm: Sculpture Club at Neurolux
- Oct 30 @ TBD: HaloWOHeen at Reef
Food finds & drink news
- Oct 8: It's Friday Afternoon Club at Petite 4. Oysters, smoked salmon, seafood chowder and drinks.
- Meriwether Cider is having Sunday Yoga and Cider from 11:30am-1pm. $20 and includes a cider!
- Heads up: October 18-24 is Refugee Restaurant Week. So many places to go, people to meet and food to try!
- Another heads up: Dine out Downtown Boise is October 29 - November 7. More on this later this month.
Things to do
- Oct 8: Time to get spooky. Join Big River Paranormal at the Old Idaho Pen for a conversation on paranormal activity and their experiences hunting for spirits. It's free, but limited to 100 people so sign up now.
- Oct 9: Try a Halloween-themed Sip N' Craft at Create 208. It's 21+ and byob!
- Oct 9-10: Treasure Valley Flea Market at Expo Idaho, aka the mother load of flea markets. Admission is only $2.
- Oct 9-10: Idaho Renaissance Faire on the Kuna Greenbelt
- Oct 10: Like vintage and all things pinup? You need to go check out A Vintage Affair at the Nampa Train Station.
- Go for a hike or something! It's so beautiful out here!
Ok that's all I've got for you today. Hope y'all have a great weekend!
Thanks for reading <3
With love from Boise,
Marissa
From Boise
by Marissa Lovell
A weekly newsletter & podcast about what's going on in Boise, Idaho. Every week we share stories about people, places, history, and happenings in Boise.
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