Heyyy! It's a beautiful day, the river is open for floating, and there's lots of fun stuff to do this weekend. Listen to the podcast here. Have fun out there!
Float season starts today
The Boise River is officially open for floating! Woohoo! Find a map, river conditions, safety checklist, parking info and more at floattheboise.org.
Markets this weekend
Saturday, June 29
Boise Farmers Market is happening from 9am-1pm at 1500 Shoreline Drive in Boise. This one is a food-focused market. Also fyi no dogs allowed.
Capital City Public Market is happening from 9:30am-1:30pm on the Grove Plaza in downtown Boise. Art, baked goods, produce, herbs and spices, clothing, jewelry, and more.
Meridian Main Street Market is happening from 9am-2pm at City Hall Plaza & next to Meridian City Hall. Find fresh produce, artisan goods, crafts, and more.
Nampa Farmers Market is going on from 9am-1:30pm in Lloyd Square Park in Nampa. Tons of vendors to shop!
Eagle Saturday Market is happening from 9am-2pm at Eagle City Hall Campus. There’s food and craft vendors, and live music.
Sunday, June 30
Boise Flea is happening from 10am-4pm at The Boise State East Stadium Lot. There will be lots of vintage treasure, food & coffee trucks, and more. Lot parking is $5 and admission is free.
Mini Flea Market happening at The Lost and Found 208 from 11am-4pm. There will be art, vintage, music, sales, and more.
36th Street Sunday Market is happening at Sockeye Alehouse. There's an eclectic mix of items from spices, artwork/crafts, fresh produce, and more. Goes 10am-2pm, and brunch is served in the Alehouse next door.
Tuesday, July 2
Meridian Night Market is going on at Frontier Park from 6-10pm next to The Roosevelt Bar. Enjoy live music, local artists & makers, food trucks, tasty drinks and much more.
Caldwell's Farm to Fork Farmers Market is happening at Indian Creek Plaza from 5-8pm. Find tons of local producers, plus live music, local restaurants and more.
Comedy Church Boise is happening at Mad Swede Downtown at 7pm. It's a stand-up comedy show, late-night interview, and a satirical church service all wrapped into one evening. Tix are $20.
Food finds & things to drink
Friday, June 28
CHOW's 6th Anniversary party is happening with a Boise Beer Buddies Pop-Up and a Sockeye Brewing Tap Takeover is happening from 5-8pm. There will be food, live music, and giveaways.
Saturday, June 29
Sockeye Brewing is celebrating 28 years! Join the party from 11am-3pm. There's a car show, can sale, and live music.
The 112 Luau Party is happening starting at 1pm in Nampa. There will be themed cocktails, wine & beer specials, swag, and more.
Things to do
Friday, June 28
Night Slides is happening at Roaring Springs. Admission from 6-10pm is only $27.99.
The Treasure Valley Rodeo is going on in Meridian Friday & Saturday night starting at 6pm. Tix are $15-25.
Pulp Fiction in 35mm + Costume Party is happening at The Egyptian Theatre. Movie starts at 7pm followed by costume party at IFS at 9pm. Tix are $15.
Saturday, June 29
The Last Waltz is showing at Treefort Music Hall. See the legendary Martin Scorsese film that captures the final performance of the iconic rock band, The Band, on Thanksgiving Day in 1976. Tix are $12 and starts at 8pm. All ages.
Boise Twilight Criterium is happening in Downtown Boise all day, starting at 9am. Go see the top pro, amateur, and local cyclists race at high speeds through downtown.
Salsa Under The Stars is happening at JUMP Boise from 7pm-12am. It's a fun night of Latin music and dancing. Tix are $15-$20.
Skate Back to The 80’s at Treasure valley Skate from 8:30-11pm. This is an all-ages extravaganza featuring rad tunes and righteous vibes. Tix are $12-$15.
Saturday, June 29 & Sunday, June 30
The Meridian Fine Arts Festival is happening at Julius Kleiner Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm. There will be 125 artists selling their works. It's free & family friendly.
Adventure Van Expo is happening at Expo Idaho from 10am-3pm. There will be open house vans, accessories for sale, food, music, beverages, and more.
Every Tuesday, read a story about a person, place, piece of Boise history, or local happening. Every Thursday, get a huge list of things to do over the weekend. No news, no politics - just the fun stuff.
