Events

A running list of what’s happening around Boise and the Treasure Valley: markets, music, foothills cleanups, festivals, and the occasional thing you forgot you wanted to go to.

Today

7 events

Boise State Public Radio

Sweet Harmony Sunday

September 20, 2026/03:00 PM - 05:00 PM on Sun, 20 Sep 2026

First Presbyterian Church Boise

Join us for an uplifting afternoon of bluegrass and old-time music with a gospel sing-along featuring local bands Cheatgrass and Cattywampus. The event takes place on Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church Boise, 950 W State St. 83702...

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Boise State

Language of the Hand

September 20, 2026/10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Center for the Visual Arts (CVA)

With co-curation from the DRAW Project's Brian Novatny, The Blue Galleries presents Language of the Hand, an exhibition of individual and collaborative drawings by 70+ artists from New York City, Boise and points in between. The exhibit will run from Aug. 28 -...

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Boise State Public Radio

Dig into Geodes

September 20, 2026/12:00 PM - 03:00 PM on Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology

Join us for a fabulous time cracking geodes at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology. Six cracking stations are set up under shade canopies on the lawn across from the Museum. Be amazed at the surprise inside your rock! Admission: Adult Non-members of the...

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Boise State

Daily Bird Migration Research at Lucky Peak

September 20, 2026/All day

Intermountain Bird Observatory's Lucky Peak Research Station

Join the Intermountain Bird Observatory for our fall migration research at our remote Lucky Peak Research Station. Weather allowing, we will band songbirds, raptors, and owls daily throughout the fall. Visitors can meet our team of biologists, watch us conduct...

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Duck Club

Drink The Sea

September 20, 2026

Treefort Music Hall

Drink The Sea to play a show on September 20, 2026 at Treefort Music Hall in Downtown Boise Idaho with guests - live in concert!

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Visit Boise

Fall Flights at the World Center for Birds of Prey

September 20, 2026

World Center for Birds of Prey

Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays | 11:00 AM | September 4th – October 31st ( Reservations Required) Get ready for an unforgettable wildlife experience during Fall Flights, our signature flighted raptor show! Watch in awe as powerful birds of prey soar, dive, and...

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Duck Club

Shayne Smith

September 20, 2026

Shrine Social Club [Ballroom]

Shayne Smith to perform a show on September 20, 2026 at Shrine Social Club in Downtown Boise Idaho with guests - live in concert!

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Tomorrow

8 events

Boise State

Language of the Hand

September 21, 2026/10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Center for the Visual Arts (CVA)

With co-curation from the DRAW Project's Brian Novatny, The Blue Galleries presents Language of the Hand, an exhibition of individual and collaborative drawings by 70+ artists from New York City, Boise and points in between. The exhibit will run from Aug. 28 -...

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Boise State

Visiting Artist and Scholar: Rodrigo Valenzuela

September 21, 2026/5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Interactive Learning Center (ILC)

Internationally acclaimed photographer Rodrigo Valenzuela will be giving a talk on his art practice at 5 PM on September 21, in the Interactive Learning Center (ILC) 118. Valenzuela has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Smithsonian Artist Research...

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Boise State

Daily Bird Migration Research at Lucky Peak

September 21, 2026/All day

Intermountain Bird Observatory's Lucky Peak Research Station

Join the Intermountain Bird Observatory for our fall migration research at our remote Lucky Peak Research Station. Weather allowing, we will band songbirds, raptors, and owls daily throughout the fall. Visitors can meet our team of biologists, watch us conduct...

musicFree

Visit Boise

Crafty Sundays

September 21, 2026

Meriwether Cider Co.

Bring whatever you are working on. Knitting, whittling, coloring, writing, or any project that fits in your hands. Settle in, create alongside fellow makers, and enjoy the easy rhythm of an afternoon spent crafting. Chat if you want. Focus if you prefer....

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Downtown Boise

For What Else They Are

September 21, 2026

Boise State University Student Union Building

Lamont Lyons states: When I go out with my camera, I don’t ask myself what can I take a photograph of, but rather what I will be given. Minor White, a noted photographer and teacher, said “One should not only photograph things for what they are, but for what...

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Downtown Boise

Hemlock Live Music

September 21, 2026

Hemlock

Hemlock features live music Monday- Saturday! Mondays: Jazz Soloist, Tuesday- Saturday DJ from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., creating a warm, inviting backdrop for dinner, drinks, and conversation in the heart of downtown Boise. Guests can enjoy rotating local musicians...

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Visit Boise

Lunar Existential Existence

September 21, 2026

Student Union Building, Boise State University

In her artist statement, Stephanie Ortons states: After emerging from a nine month major depressive episode, I created this body of work in response to my mother’s rapid decline from Parkinson’s Disease. September 7 th 2025 was her first stroke; and her...

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Duck Club

Thievery Corporation

September 21, 2026

Treefort Music Hall

Thievery Corporation to play a show on September 21, 2026 at Treefort Music Hall in Downtown Boise Idaho with Lapa - live in concert!

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Tuesday

11 events

Boise State

Language of the Hand

September 22, 2026/10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Center for the Visual Arts (CVA)

With co-curation from the DRAW Project's Brian Novatny, The Blue Galleries presents Language of the Hand, an exhibition of individual and collaborative drawings by 70+ artists from New York City, Boise and points in between. The exhibit will run from Aug. 28 -...

musicTicketed

Downtown Boise

Compassion Crew

September 22, 2026/10am - 11am

Wassmuth Center for Human Rights

Won’t you join the circle - Compassion Crew is a fun, free program that brings preschoolers together with their grown-ups for an hour of connection and kindness. Through engaging stories, crafts, music and movement, our crew celebrates the things that make us...

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Boise State

Pulse: Dance and Sweat

September 22, 2026/5:30 PM - 6:15 PM

Recreation Center (REC)

Where athletic intensity meets the dance floor! Pulse: Dance & Sweat delivers a non-stop cardio workout featuring dynamic, easy-to-follow choreography set to infectious Latin rhythms and heavy-hitting hip-hop beats. From fiery salsa and fast merengue to heavy...

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Boise State

Film Screening: Losing Sight of Shore

September 22, 2026/6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Special Events Center (SPEC)

Join us on September 22 at 6 p.m. at the Special Events Center at Boise State University for a free screening of Losing Sight of Shore, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Sarah Moshman. Before we roll the 92-minute film, Sarah Moshman herself will be...

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Downtown Boise

American Aquarium

September 22, 2026/8pm - 10pm

Knitting Factory Boise

Get ready for an unforgettable night as American Aquarium takes the stage at the Knitting Factory Concert House - Boise! Known for their heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, this alternative band is sure to create an electric atmosphere that resonates...

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Boise State

Daily Bird Migration Research at Lucky Peak

September 22, 2026/All day

Intermountain Bird Observatory's Lucky Peak Research Station

Join the Intermountain Bird Observatory for our fall migration research at our remote Lucky Peak Research Station. Weather allowing, we will band songbirds, raptors, and owls daily throughout the fall. Visitors can meet our team of biologists, watch us conduct...

musicFree

Duck Club

Cannons

September 22, 2026

Treefort Music Hall

Cannons to play a show on September 22, 2026 at Treefort Music Hall in Downtown Boise Idaho with guests - live in concert!

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Downtown Boise

For What Else They Are

September 22, 2026

Boise State University Student Union Building

Lamont Lyons states: When I go out with my camera, I don’t ask myself what can I take a photograph of, but rather what I will be given. Minor White, a noted photographer and teacher, said “One should not only photograph things for what they are, but for what...

communityTicketed

Visit Boise

Lunar Existential Existence

September 22, 2026

Student Union Building, Boise State University

In her artist statement, Stephanie Ortons states: After emerging from a nine month major depressive episode, I created this body of work in response to my mother’s rapid decline from Parkinson’s Disease. September 7 th 2025 was her first stroke; and her...

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Visit Boise

Taco Tuesday with Spitfire Tacos

September 22, 2026

Barbarian Brewery Taproom

Spitfire Tacos food truck will be rock’n Taco Tuesday at Barbarian! Starters Chips & Salsa House Made Guacamole Street Corn Named Desire Make it a Taco or Burrito Carne Asada Al Pastor Pollo Asada Quesabirria Mushroom Quesataco

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Visit Boise

Tater Patch Tuesdays

September 22, 2026

Barbarian Brewing Downtown Beer Bar

Listen to the best Bluegrass in Boise every Tuesday night at Barbarian Downtown with Tater Patch! No cover. Must be 21 and older. *The Barbarian Beer Bar is a 21 and older venue because we do not brew beer on-site*

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Wednesday

10 events

Downtown Boise

Wednesdays in Watercolor

September 23, 2026/1pm - 2pm

Lenses & Brushes

Wednesdays in Watercolor Join us each week for a relaxed, skill-building watercolor workshop where creativity flows as freely as the paint. Every Wednesday, we’ll explore a different technique or theme—from still life and landscapes to abstract washes and...

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Downtown Boise

Inspire & Create Studio - Afternoon Art Sessions for Youth

September 23, 2026/4pm - 5:30pm

Lenses & Brushes

A studio space for young artist to explore art and photography in a safe, judgement-free zone. Inspire & Create Studio is a creative space for young artists to explore, experiment, and build confidence through art. Each week introduces a new theme, material,...

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Downtown Boise

An Evening with J. Bookwalter Winery

September 23, 2026/6:30pm - 7:30pm

House of Wine

Join us in welcoming Edward Holmes with J. Bookwalter Winery for an exploration of the stories and wines of behind one of Washington’s most classic producers on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. We’ll taste five wines paired with cheese and charcuterie while...

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Morrison Center

BOISE STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

September 23, 2026/7:30 PM

Morrison Center

Boise State Department of Music Presents BOISE STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at the Morrison Center.

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Boise State

Daily Bird Migration Research at Lucky Peak

September 23, 2026/All day

Intermountain Bird Observatory's Lucky Peak Research Station

Join the Intermountain Bird Observatory for our fall migration research at our remote Lucky Peak Research Station. Weather allowing, we will band songbirds, raptors, and owls daily throughout the fall. Visitors can meet our team of biologists, watch us conduct...

musicFree

Boise State

Hummingbird Habitat Restoration at Bogus Basin

September 23, 2026/All day

Bogus Basin

Please register on Bogus Basin's volunteer website The Intermountain Bird Observatory is partnering with Bogus Basin's Sustainability & Stewardship Team to collect seeds and restore habitat for hummingbirds and other wildlife! The Bogus team will guide you in...

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Visit Boise

City Steps: “We the People” Who Built Boise

September 23, 2026

Kaixo Corner

Walk through Boise’s immigration history and discover how history and public art come together to offer a lens into the city’s evolution from its earliest days to the modern era.

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Downtown Boise

For What Else They Are

September 23, 2026

Boise State University Student Union Building

Lamont Lyons states: When I go out with my camera, I don’t ask myself what can I take a photograph of, but rather what I will be given. Minor White, a noted photographer and teacher, said “One should not only photograph things for what they are, but for what...

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Visit Boise

Game Night Live is at Barbarian Brewing (GC)!!!

September 23, 2026

Barbarian Brewery Taproom

Not a super trivia know it all - No problem. Our games are free to play and are for everyone who likes to play games and win prizes! Each night we play 2 games consisting of 3 rounds each. Each round is based off of a popular game show. No basic question and...

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Visit Boise

Lunar Existential Existence

September 23, 2026

Student Union Building, Boise State University

In her artist statement, Stephanie Ortons states: After emerging from a nine month major depressive episode, I created this body of work in response to my mother’s rapid decline from Parkinson’s Disease. September 7 th 2025 was her first stroke; and her...

communityTicketed

Thursday

7 events

Downtown Boise

Mobile Market

September 24, 2026/1pm - 3:30pm

City Hall Plaza

Shop for fresh produce at City Hall! The Mobile Market, a partnership between the Boise Farmers Market and City of Good, provides access to locally grown produce with regularly scheduled weekday routes throughout Boise, including City Hall. Every week,...

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Downtown Boise

Inspire & Create Studio - Afternoon Art Sessions for Youth

September 24, 2026/4pm - 5:30pm

Lenses & Brushes

Inspire & Create Studio is a creative space for young artists to explore, experiment, and build confidence through art. Each week introduces a new theme, material, or creative challenge—from painting and collage to photography, mixed media, alternative...

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Downtown Boise

FREE Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children® Training

September 24, 2026/9am - 11am

Ada County Victim Services Center

Every adult has a role to play in protecting children. As schools, youth programs, and community activities begin again this fall, now is the perfect time to learn how to recognize the signs of child sexual abuse, respond appropriately to concerns, and help...

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Visit Boise

ArchWalks Walking Tour September Series Tour #4: Into the Deep End: South Pool and Its Surroundings

September 24, 2026

September Walking Tour Series: Into the Deep End: South Pool and Its Surroundings Presented by Preservation Idaho and Dan Everhart, Outreach Historian at the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) r About the September Tour Series Join Dan Everhart,...

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Downtown Boise

For What Else They Are

September 24, 2026

Boise State University Student Union Building

Lamont Lyons states: When I go out with my camera, I don’t ask myself what can I take a photograph of, but rather what I will be given. Minor White, a noted photographer and teacher, said “One should not only photograph things for what they are, but for what...

communityTicketed

Visit Boise

Lunar Existential Existence

September 24, 2026

Student Union Building, Boise State University

In her artist statement, Stephanie Ortons states: After emerging from a nine month major depressive episode, I created this body of work in response to my mother’s rapid decline from Parkinson’s Disease. September 7 th 2025 was her first stroke; and her...

communityTicketed

Visit Boise

The Cabin Presents: R.F. Kuang

September 24, 2026

The Egyptian Theatre

Join The Cabin for an evening at the Egyptian Theatre with R.F. Kuang, the decorated author of bestsellers like the Poppy War trilogy, Babel: An Arcane History , Yellowface , and Katabasis , as she debuts her latest novel. Each ticket also includes a hardcover...

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Friday

7 events

Downtown Boise

Drop-in Discovery Hours

September 25, 2026/12pm - 4pm

Wassmuth Center for Human Rights

Looking for a meaningful way to spend an afternoon - Join us for Drop-In Discovery Hours to explore the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights every Friday from 12:00 - 4:00 PM. There’s no set schedule and no reservation required—just stop by and enjoy the campus at...

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Downtown Boise

Inspire & Create Studio - Afternoon Art Sessions for Youth

September 25, 2026/4pm - 5:30pm

Lenses & Brushes

Inspire & Create Studio is a creative space for young artists to explore, experiment, and build confidence through art. Each week introduces a new theme, material, or creative challenge—from painting and collage to photography, mixed media, alternative...

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JUMP Boise

Trinket Trade

September 25, 2026/5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

JUMP

Sep 25 Trinket Trade Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free Community Event View Details

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Downtown Boise

SUPERBASE Studio Ten Year Anniversary & Open House

September 25, 2026/7pm - 9pm

Superbase Creative

Celebrate a decade of design with SUPERBASE Studio! To commemorate our 10 Year Anniversary, we’re throwing an open house featuring giveaways, free drinks & snacks, and some special guests you won’t want to miss. Come hang out, explore the studio, and soak up...

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Visit Boise

Boise State Bronco Women’s Soccer

September 25, 2026

Boas Soccer Complex

8/12 – Boise State Bronco Soccer Boas Soccer Complex 7:00 – 9:00 PM Boise State v. CSUN 8/30 – Boise State Bronco Soccer Boas Soccer Complex 1:00 – 3:00 PM Boise State v. Idaho State 9/3 – Boise State Bronco Soccer Boas Soccer Complex 7:00 – 9:00 PM Boise...

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Visit Boise

Fall Flights at the World Center for Birds of Prey

September 25, 2026

World Center for Birds of Prey

Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays | 11:00 AM | September 4th – October 31st ( Reservations Required) Get ready for an unforgettable wildlife experience during Fall Flights, our signature flighted raptor show! Watch in awe as powerful birds of prey soar, dive, and...

communityTicketed

Downtown Boise

For What Else They Are

September 25, 2026

Boise State University Student Union Building

Lamont Lyons states: When I go out with my camera, I don’t ask myself what can I take a photograph of, but rather what I will be given. Minor White, a noted photographer and teacher, said “One should not only photograph things for what they are, but for what...

communityTicketed

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