We’ve got three big festivals happening: Jaialdi is in full swing, Kuna Days is bringing the fun with fireworks, parades & more, and Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival is happening in the mountains.
There’s also a Sunday morning dance party, a blindfolded putt-putt tournament, rosé tastings, comedy shows, art markets, plant swaps, car shows, trail races, and about 40(!) live music events.
Have fun out there!
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Weekend festivals
Thursday, July 31 - Sunday, August 3
Jaialdi is happening with events on the Basque Block, Idaho Central Arena, and Expo Idaho. You can find the schedule of events here.
Kuna Days is happening in Kuna on Friday & Saturday. There’s tons of stuff going on including live music, movie in the park, fireworks, parade, pancake breakfast, a run run, kids activities, dancing horses, a mullet catwalk (lol), cornhole tournament, mud run, and more! Here’s the schedule.
Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival is happening in the little mountain town of Yellow Pine. It’s three days of music and activities in the backcountry. Aaron Golay Band, Turtle Poppers, and Side Hustle are headlining the festival and there’s live music happening on 3 stages. There’s also harmonica workshops and contests, woodcarving, fly casting, bingo, community meals, a parade, and more. It’s a real good time.
Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival
AM Dance Club
Sunday, August 3
Sunday morning dance party is happening at Hap Hap Lounge at 9am. DJ Chakra Khan and The Dance Commander will bring the tunes. There will also be cold brew and kombucha in addition to a full bar. Tix are $23.98. 21+
Roots needs your help
Roots Zero Waste Market in Garden City launched a community fundraiser to help them keep the market in business. This place is such a gem - consider donating if you can! You can read the story we did about the market here.
SPONSORED BY DONNELLY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A Berry Good Time
One of the tastiest Idaho traditions is back. The Donnelly Huckleberry Festival returns August 15–17 for a weekend full of small-town fun and all things huckleberry.
There’s 70+ food and craft vendors, the Huckleberry Trot 5k, a purple parade, live music, and of course, tons of huckleberry treats. Don’t miss the huckleberry pancake breakfast on Sunday!
It’s the perfect excuse for a family getaway to Donnelly. Mark your calendar for the 2025 Donnelly Huckleberry Festival, August 15-17.
Confluence Market - A Hyde Park Night Market is happening at Sagebrush Collaborative on 13th Street from 6-10pm. Live music, tons of vendors, flash tattoos, DIY activities, a fire-pit & more. Fun!
First Friday Art & Studio Stroll is happening in Garden City from 5:30-8:30pm. There will be multiple events and art sales happening in different places throughout Garden City.
Friday, August 1 - Saturday, August 2
The Boise Front Trail Run is happening at Bogus Basin this weekend. It’s a trail running event with an uphill race on Friday evening and a 5mile or 10 mile race on Saturday morning. There's still time to sign up!
Saturday, August 2
Yoga on the Mountain is happening at Bogus Basin at 10am. Pack a yoga mat, water, and sunscreen, and get ready to stretch it out in the fresh mountain air. It’s free!
Wildwood Outdoor Market is happening at Boise Tonic Co. from 9am-12pm. The market features all things local and some fresh including meat, produce, shaved ice, honey, flowers, treats, toys, skin care and more.
GemState 208 Market is happening in Kuna from 9am-4pm. There's tons of vendors, rotating local food and drink and more.
Victory Garden's 2nd Annual Classic Car Show is happening from 9am-12pm at victory Gardens nursery in Meridian. There will be classic cars, local vendors, and you can vote for your favorite car.
There's a Dog Friendly Luau Block Party happening at Idaho dog park and Garden City from 10am-1pm. Bring your dog and check out local pet shops, trainers, groomers and more.
Pattern Printmaking Workshop with Amy Nack is happening at James Castle House from 11am-1pm. It’s a printmaking workshop inspired by wallpaper patterns found at the James Castle House. So cool! Tix are $17.85.
There's a Free Motorcycle Stunt Show happening from 12-4pm at High Desert Harley Davidson. The showtimes are 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. There's also flash tattoos, a mobile bar, and food.
Prop Swap! Houseplant Event is happening at Fanz Witte in Nampa (20005 11th Ave N, Nampa) from 12-3pm. Bring your propagated houseplants to trade with other houseplant aficionados and expand your collection! It's free but RSVP in advance.
2025 Summer Bam Jam is happening at Indian Creek Plaza. It’s Idaho’s largest 3 on 3 street basketball tournament. There’s games all day plus a Slam Dunk and 3-Point Challenge on Saturday.
Sunday, August 3
Blind Folded Putt-Putt Golf Tournament is happening at Cactus Bar. The person who takes the least amount of strokes to get the ball in the hole wins! They will also have blind house shots. 21+
Monday, August 4
Group Mountain Bike Ride is taking off from Boise Brewing at 6pm. Get $1 off a beer after the ride! All levels welcome.
Registration opens for the Boise Parks and Recreation's Fall Activity Guide. Lots and lots of activities!
Slow Girls Run Club is meeting up on Monday at 7:30pm at Push & Pour in Garden City. Anyone is welcome and there’s no pace requirements. Just show up and move and meet new friends!
credit Slow Girls Run Club
Food finds & things to drink
Saturday, August 2
Rosé Fest is happening at Parcero Wine Bar. Sip through 25 unique Rosè selections, enjoy exclusive bottle discounts, and take home a commemorative glass to remember the day. Tix are $40 which includes all wines and take home glass or $70 for VIP tix which includes early entry, curated swag bag, two bottles from the wine cellar, a wine key, discount on food and access to additional exclusive pours! Funnn! Goes 3-10pm.
Boise Bar Walk is happening at 10+ participating bars and breweries in downtown Boise. It’s a fundraiser for Idaho Big Brothers and Big Sisters. There’s exclusive drink specials at each stop & free entry. You can see the specials here. Check in is at El Tejano from 6-10pm and after party is at Hap Hap Lounge 8-11pm. Tix are $17.57 until July 31 and then $23.13.
Dinner in the Garden is happening at Molly's in Garden City. The dinner is from 5:30-9pm and features a farm fresh multi-course meal paired with Meriwether Cider and Brown Beard Brewing beer. Tix are $135/person and there's still tix available.
Breakfast sammys
Oddbox Breakfast Project has 3 breakfast sandos that are all very very good. A standard with bacon, egg and cheese on a brioche bun, a sourdough on Gaston's sourdough with these little peppers that are amazing, and a bacon jam/prosciutto/cheese/scrambled egg concoction.
Smash Alley is now serving breakfast sandwiches on Saturdays. It’s Snake River Farms Waygu beef & egg on a croissant. Yum! If you haven’t been, Smash Alley serves Waygu smash burgers in the Alley across from The Knitting Factory/behind Double Tap Pub.
Primal Coffee has a great breakfast croissant, especially if you liked poached eggs. It's got a medium poached egg, tomato, arugula, and house green chili spread - yum!
Crisp (food truck) at The Sparrow has a delish breakfast sammy with sausage, tomato, greens, goat cheese and egg on an Acme ciabatta. Pair it with a Form + Function coffee, and enjoy the patio.
Where's your favorite breakfast sandwich?! Hit reply and let me know! 🍳
Classic sando at OddBox Breakfast Project
Comedy & storytelling
Friday, August 1
Milan Patel is doing a set at Shrine Social Club. He was just selected to perform at the 2025 Netflix introducing Stand Up Showcase. Tix are $26.65 and it starts at 6:30pm.
Saturday, August 2
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.
Comedian Billy D. Washington is at Lounge at the End of the Universe. He toured with the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, and has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, etc. Tix are $26.50
True Crime Comedy Show is happening at Recycled Minds Comedy. Improv comedians examine a true crime selected for humor and peculiarity. Tix are $16 for adults or $6 for kids.
Tuesday August 5
Puppeteers For Fears presents Robopocalypse: The Musical! at Shrine Social Club. Puppeteers for Fears is an Oregon-based comedy troupe, specializing in original horror and science fiction rock’n’roll musicals performed with puppets. Tix are $26.65 and it starts at 7pm.
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