You know it’s a good weekend when it’s hard to pick where to go first. Flower picking or a garden tour? Trail race at Bogus or a low-key yoga class at a brewery? Morning market or a night market?
Boise is absolutely packed this Saturday, and we’ve got it all lined up for you: neighborhood yard sales, a water festival, vintage markets, a mini music fest, a hip-hop throwback, and so much more.
Let's get into it:
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Water Festival is happening at The WaterShed from 10am-2pm. Quench your thirst for fun with water games and activities. Launch water rockets, race your friends through a hydraulic maze and build your own filter and win prizes, all while learning about the water cycle and water treatment. It’s free! Address is 11818 Joplin Rd, Boise.
Yoga, Tacos & Beer – Oh My! is happening at Sockeye Alehouse (3823 N Garden Center Way in Boise. Tix are $30 and includes a 1-hour all-levels yoga class, 2 pints of beer, and 3 tasty tacos. Spots are limited!
Tacotopia Festival is happening Hawks Memorial Stadium (5600 N Glenwood St, Garden City) and the lineup is a major hip hop throwback. Lil Jon + Ginuwine + Chingy + Ying Yang Twins + Petey Pablo + Mike Jones + Twista and more. Also there is a Chihuahua Beauty Pageant?? Tix are $99 or $179 for VIP. 21+ and if you bring a bag it has to be clear!
Dakota Crossing Yard Sale starts at 7am. Idk about you but I love a neighborhood yard sale, you park and can just go door to door shopping. It’s second best to a giant This one is the Dakota Crossing Subdivision located off Karcher and Celeste in Nampa.
Flamingo Flower Farm, a new u-pick flower farm at Franz Witte, is having its Opening Day on Saturday from 9am-8pm. There’s flower picking all day, live music, a makers market, and food & drinks. Address is 20005 11th Ave N, Nampa.
No New Vintage Night Market is happening at The Linen Building (1402 W Grove Street) from 4-10pm. There will be vintage sellers, drinks by The Modern, tacos, Clay By Shay diy charm bar, a pressed flowers workshop and tattoos.
Caldwell Latino Night Market is happening at Indian Creek Plaza from 7-11pm. The market features delicious food, local vendors, nonprofits, and cultural showcases that reflect the heart of our community. It’s free!
Matlack's Open Air Mini Music Fest is happening from 5pm-late. There's 8 bands playing, lots of beer, food (really really good food!), and lots of fun. It's free and open to all ages!
credit Matlack's Boise
Ready, set, go
Friday, July 11
Bogus Trail Series is back! It's a 3 week trail race series up at Bogus, and a fun way to get your miles in and meet other trail runners in the community. Each week has a different course and starts at 6pm. The series has Grand Prix style scoring: the runner with the most points from the Bogus Trail Series will win the Grand Prix! There will be top male and female winners. It's unofficially timed and officially scored based on finishing place. More info here.
Saturday, July 12
Idaho Stroller Strut is happening at Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian at 9am. It’s a fun and family-friendly 5K race supporting the Treasure Valley YMCA, the Idaho Diaper Bank, and the Treasure Valley Ronald McDonald House. You can push a stroller, walk with friends, or run for a cause. It’s $35 for the 5K or $10 for the kids 1 mile race, and proceeds go to YMCA. Also bring a pack of diapers for the Idaho Diaper Bank or donate essential items for the Ronald McDonald House to make an even bigger impact.
Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon is happening at Ann Morrison Park. The half begins at 7am, 10K begins at 7:30am, and 5K begins at 8am. Christmas attire welcome!
credit Bogus Basin
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RSVP for class next week, Thursday, July 17 at Barbarian Brewing in Downtown Boise (21+).
Idaho Shakespeare Festival has a new performance, Sunday in the Park with George, starting on Friday. Inspired by Seurat’s painting, this Pulitzer-winning, Tony-nominated musical beautifully explores life, love, and art across time. This performance runs through August 2 and tix start at $26.
Tropico.fm Fundraiser is happening at Idaho Film Society. Enjoy a music, food, and a raffle to support Tropico.fm, one of our local community radio stations. The event is 7-11pm and will have music from DJ Maestra Mo, a screening of Totem, and food by Roots of Mexico.
Book Themed Trivia Night is happening at Mariposa Park in Boise. There will be 2 rounds of trivia, one with BookTok Featured Books Trivia (ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, etc) and one The Classics Trivia (1800s-now). It’s open to anyone age 18+. BYO drink (no alcohol) and camp chair, snacks provided.
Saturday, July 12
Beginner Kid Art, a foundational visual arts concepts workshop, is happening at Catalyst Arts Collaborative. It’s an exploration-based and engaging class, no experience necessary, for kids ages 6-14. It’s $35 and parents/caregivers are welcome to attend with their kid(s) free of charge. These classes happen every Saturday!
Meridian Co-op Gardeners Tour is happening at the Kleiner Park Community Garden. This communal garden is cared for by 33 families who plan, plant, tend, and harvest together twice each week. They grow a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers, with much of the harvest shared with local food banks. Meet at the garden at 10:45am for a tour!
Idahistory's Craft Cocktail and History Walking Tour is happening at The Avery Hotel and Brasserie. Explore the 1910 Tiner Building and Boise’s Business Block, hear tales of its past and future, and finish with discounted drinks!
Gem State 208 Market is happening at Farm Estate Park (1450 N. Massey Ave., Kuna). There’s 50+ vendors and local food & drink. Goes 9am-4pm.
Join the Geology Hike to Eagle Rock with the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology. Stop at various points to learn about the features of the hillside, the type of rocks, how the hills were formed, what produced the Treasure Valley below and more. The geo-hike is appropriate for children and adults who can walk/hike for up to 2 hours. It’s free but you need to register.
Saturday, July 12 - Sunday, July 13
The 5th Annual Lakeside Lavender Festival is happening at Deer Flat Ranch (10255 Locust Ln, Nampa) from 9am-3pm. There will be u-pick lavender, lavender products for sale, 35+ vendors, food trucks, and more! Admission is $10 and includes access to the festival & one U-Pick lavender bundle.
Sunday, July 13
Sunday Summer Market is happening at Marigold Boise (1302 S. Vista Ave, Boise). It’s an indoor & outdoor market with local vendors, artisans, and makers offering handcrafted goods, wellness services, unique art, and more. Goes 10am-2pm.
The Boise Flea is happening from 10am-4pm in the East Stadium parking lot at Boise State. Tons of treasures to find!
Breathe & Beer is happening at Mother Earth Brew Co. It’s a 60-minute all-levels yoga class and includes your first beer. Stick around after class for $5 beers and community mingling. Tix are $35.
Adult Gymnastics Open Gym is happening at Bronco Gymnastics from 12-2pm. It’s hosted by Boise Adult Gymnastics and is open to seasoned gymnasts looking to refine skills, beginners exploring gymnastics, or people who just want to jump around on a trampoline and cannonball into the pit without fear of crushing a child. It’s $10 (cash or check).
Monday, July 14
DT Plays will be set up on the Oppenheimer Green Space (by the Grove Plaza) from 10am-1pm. It’s a free yard game pop-up for all ages! There’s a Storytime with Rediscovered Books at 10:30am.
Meridian Monday Night Market is happening at Storey Park from 4-9pm. Enjoy farm goods, art, baked treats, food trucks, live entertainment, and more! Family-friendly and located right next to a playground.
Paint and Sip at Barbarian Brewing in Garden City is happening from 6-8pm. Painters get $1 off drinks! It’s open to all ages and there are NA beverages available.
Tuesday, July 15 - Sunday, July 20
Boise Hawks play Colorado Springs Sky Sox at home. There’s a game everyday: Tuesday is $5 day (and you get a free hot dog), Wednesday is Bark in the Park and a Cornhole Tournament, Thursday is baseball bingo, Friday there’s post-game fireworks, and more.
Storytime during DT Plays, credit Downtown Boise Association
Dinner in the Garden is happening at The Modern Bar. This is the first of three garden dinners – the next one is Saturday, August 2 at Molly’s Garlic Goddess Seasonings in Garden City and Saturday, August 30 at Waterwheel Gardens in Emmett. It’s a farm-to-table concept with paired cocktails. Tix are $135/person, and you can buy tix to all three dinners. Goes 6-9pm.
Friday, July 11
Cosmic Crawl, a cider crawl, is happening in Nampa from 4-9pm. Hosted by 2 Towns Ciderhouse, there's 5 stops on the crawl each pouring a delicious and unique cider experience. Along the way, there will be games, exclusive Cosmic Crawl swag, and chances to win prizes. Here's the schedule: Pub and Putt 4-5pm, Swirl Wine Lounge 5-6pm, The Syringa Cocktails 6-7pm, PreFunk Nampa 7-8pm, and Whiskey River 8-9pm.
Saturday, July 12
Country-Themed Drag Brunch is happening at Lost Grove Brewing (La Pointe location) on the patio. Tix are $19 and include a mimosa or red beer.
Running of the Bars, a Basque pub crawl, is happening at 5pm. Wear your whites with red belts (gerrikos) and scarves (pañuelos) and get ready to run from bar to bar. There will be friendly competitions, music, prizes, and plenty of drinks flowing. The crawl includes Basque Center, Leku Ona, Tom Grainey’s, Cactus, Whiskey Bar, & Silly Birch. Sign up here!
Wednesday, July 16
Fizz and Chips is happening at House of Wine from 6-7:30pm. It’s a come-and-go social hour where you can sip four fantastic bubbly selections, each paired with salty chips! Only $20.
Drinks!
Boise Boba just opened a new spot + deli in the North End, where Hyde House was.
Ok this one is kinda random but Boise Brewing has root beer floats. YUM!
credit Boise Brewing
Comedy & storytelling
Thursday, July 10
Do Good Conversation Series: Mixtapes to Main Stage is happening at Inspiration Alley in Downtown Boise. It’s a deep dive into Boise’s music scene, asking what’s working, what’s missing, and what kind of music city do we want to be? There’s a social hour followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. It’s free!
Friday, July 11 - Saturday, July 12
Mike Glazer is doing two nights at Lounge at the End of the Universe. He’s a viral comedian and Emmy-nominated writer whose recent joke made Kanye West quit Twitter. Tix are $25.
Boise Hysterical Tours, a comedy show aboard the Boise Trolley, is happening at 7pm. It’s a one-of-a-kind comedy/barhop adventure. The Friday show is in Downtown Boise and the Saturday show is in Meridian. Tix are $28. Love this idea!
Saturday, July 12
Downtown Comedy Night is happening at The Egyptian Theatre. The lineup includes two powerhouse headliners: Collin Moulton and Tim Harmston, with Alvin Williams as the host. Starts at 7pm and tix are $39-$55 depending on where you sit.
ComedySportz is happening at The Green Room. Two teams compete for laughs, turning your suggestions into hilarious scenes, while a referee keeps the match clean, fast, and fun for all ages. You decide who scores and who takes home the win. Tix are $20-$25.
Femme Fatale - These Ladies Kill is happening at Liquid Laughs at 8pm. It’s a monthly feminist comedy show with local comedians. Tix are $25.
Monday, July 14
Eric Freedman is doing a set at the Lounge at the End of the Universe. He was a former punk/hardcore drummer and Road Manager for Sublime With Rome, collecting wild stories. His material has been called “tragically accurate,” which, honestly, sounds about right. Tix are $20.
Tuesday, July 15
Author Ruth Ware is giving a talk at The Egyptian Theatre. She’s the #1 New York Times and Globe and Mail (Toronto) bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood; The Woman in Cabin 10; The Lying Game; The Death of Mrs. Westaway; The Turn of the Key; One by One; The It Girl; Zero Days; One Perfect Couple; and The Woman in Suite 11. A film adaptation of her multi-million copy blockbuster The Woman in Cabin 10 is coming to Netflix in Fall 2025. Tix are $40-$70 and include a copy of her new book, The Woman in Suite 11.
Tunes & shows
Thursday, July 10
Turtle Poppers at Barbarian Brewing Garden City (backyard firepit jam band/rock)
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