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Every year Boise hosts hundreds of meetings and special events. These events are significant contributors to our local economy. Visitor spending filters down to more tax income, more jobs, and more business for local hotels, restaurants and countless service providers. We invite you to get involved and help us continue to build a thriving visitor industry that can benefit us all. This page is monitored daily by the Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau. We support the discussion of free speech and engagement with others, however we reserve the right to remove anything posted to this page that we deem to be offensive, including:

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10/10/2026

Get ready to taste your way through downtown Boise next week!

Taste of Downtown returns October 16th-25th, bringing together Downtown Boise's restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and other food and beverage businesses for 10 days of special menus, bites, drinks, and unique culinary experiences.

📅 October 16-25
📍 Downtown Boise
⭐ Find menus at downtownboise.org/events/taste

A few tips for making the most of it:
✅ Try somewhere you've never been before
✅ Share a few dishes with friends so you can sample more spots
✅ Mix in coffee shops, cocktail bars, and dessert stops along the way
✅ Plan multiple visits. One trip downtown probably won't be enough
✅ Follow participating businesses ahead of time to see their special offerings

Whether you're a longtime local or visiting Boise for the first time, this is one of the best ways to experience the city's incredible food scene and support local businesses.

Who's ready to start building their Taste of Downtown lineup?

10/09/2026

Save this for upcoming events happening in Boise!

October 1-31: Boise Trolley Haunted Halloween Tour
October 1-November 2: Scarecrow Stroll @ Idaho Botanical Garden
October 8-30: Spooky Light Show @ Roaring Springs
October 10-11: Boise Open Studios Tour
October 16-25: Taste of Downtown
October 20-25: & Juliet @ Morrison Center
October 23: First Idaho Steelheads Hockey game
October 24: Jump-or-Treat @ JUMP
October 24-25: Boo at the Zoo @ Zoo Boise
October 30-31: Fright Nights @ Old Idaho Pen
November 2: Dia de Mu***os @ JUMP
November 25-29: St. Al’s Festival of Trees @ Boise Centre
November 26: Boise Turkey Day 5k
November 28: Boise Holiday Parade
December: Winter Garden aGlow @ Idaho Botanical Garden
December 18-23: Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker @ Morrison Center

Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on some of Boise’s signature events. See you there!

10/05/2026

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🔆 The month of October: Scarecrow Stroll @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🔆 10/7-10/10: English @ Boise Contemporary Theater
🔆 10/8-10/11: Spooky Light Show @ Roaring Springs
🔆 10/8: Flower Power Happy Hour @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🔆 10/9-10/11: Fall Flights @ World Center for Birds of Prey
🔆 10/9: Adult Night (21+) @ Discovery Center of Idaho
🔆 10/10: Hoptober @ Boise Brewing
🔆 10/10: Saddle Up, Idaho @ Idaho State Museum
🔆 10/10-10/11: Boise Open Studio Tours @ Various locations
🔆 10/11: The Boise Flea: Vintage & Handmade Market @ BSU - East Stadium lot

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

10/03/2026

One of the best things about Boise is how easy it is to turn a regular day into an adventure.

Hit the road for a scenic drive on Highway 55 or Highway 21, spend the day exploring the historic charm of Idaho City, soak up mountain views at Bogus Basin, go w**e tasting out at Sunnyslope or simply follow the changing fall colors wherever they lead. Boise isn't just a great place to visit...it's the perfect basecamp for your next day trip.

Favorite fall day trip destinations:
📍 Idaho City
📍 Garden Valley
📍 Bogus Basin
📍 Sunnyslope W**e Trail
📍 Lowman & nearby hot springs
📍 Bruneau Sand Dunes
📍 Twin Falls
📍 Lucky Peak

Read our guide to scenic Boise day trips here: visitboise.com/scenic-boise-day-trips-with-minimal-planning/

09/30/2026

How many Boise fall traditions can you check off this season?

🚲 Walk or bike the Boise Greenbelt to see the changing leaves
🍂 Visit the Idaho Botanical to experience the Scarecrow Stroll
🍷 Go on a w**e tour to Idaho w**e country during their harvest season
🌻 Pick fresh flowers at a u-pick flower farm
🍽️ Dine out at a local restaurant during Taste of Downtown Boise, October 16th-25th
🏈 Attend a BSU football game on the blue turf
🎃 Take a stroll down the iconic Harrison Boulevard to see the spooky decorations
🏒 Cheer on the Idaho Steelheads
🌽 Venture out to a pumpkin patch or corn maze
🌳 Take a hike in the Boise Foothills to witness the changing colors of the City of Trees
🏔️ Go on a day trip to the mountains for more Fall colors - Idaho City, Garden Valley, McCall, or Stanley
☕ Spend a crisp fall morning exploring Hyde Park with a coffee in hand
👻 Get ready for spooky season by going on a haunted trolley tour with Boise Trolley Tours or attending an event at the Old Idaho Pen

Head over to visitboise.com for more Fall fun!

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09/28/2026

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🌟 9/29-10/2: Boise Entrepreneur Week @ JUMP
🌟 Opening 10/1: Scarecrow Stroll @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🌟 10/1: First Thursday: Haunts and Happenings @ Downtown Boise
🌟 10/2-10/4: Fall Festival @ Green Acres Food Truck Park
🌟 10/2-10/3: Oktoberfest @ Bluebird Social
🌟 10/2: First Friday Art & Studio Stroll @ Surel L. Mitchell Live-Work-Create District (Garden City)
🌟 10/2: Museum After Dark: Wh***ey and Wagons @ Idaho State Museum
🌟 10/3: 4th Annual Idaho C***r Fest @ Bannock St (Between 8th & 9th)
🌟 10/3: AC Boise Soccer @ Athletic Club Boise Soccer Stadium
🌟 10/3: Boise State Football @ Albertsons Stadium
🌟 10/3-10/4: Boise Open Studios Tour @ Various location (visit boiseopenstudios.com)

Find more events at visitboise.com/events

09/26/2026

5 reasons to visit Boise this Fall:

🍁 Colorful foliage
🥾 Crisp-weather hiking
🎉 Fall festivals and events
🍷 Harvest season
☀️ Summer-style adventures with fewer crowds

Whether you’re exploring the foothills, sipping local w**e, wandering a festival, or catching golden hour along the Greenbelt, fall might just be Boise’s best season.

Which reason would get you here first?

09/24/2026

Looking for Fall break plans for the kiddos? Boise has you covered:

✅ Bike, walk, or scooter the Boise River Greenbelt
✅ Play at Ann Morrison, Camel's Back, Esther Simplot, or Julia Davis Park
✅ Visit Zoo Boise, the Idaho State Museum, or Boise Art Museum
✅ Explore hands-on exhibits at the Discovery Center of Idaho or at Idaho State Museum
✅ Let younger kids get creative at the Children's Museum of Idaho
✅ Browse the Boise Farmers Market or Capital City Public Market for seasonal treats
✅ Go on a fall color treasure hunt and see how many shades of autumn you can find
✅ Wander the Idaho Botanical Garden and check out the Scarecrow Stroll
✅ Spend a day at a pumpkin patch or harvest-themed farm
✅ Burn off even more energy with go-karts, mini golf, and arcade games at Wahooz

Fresh air, fall colors, hands-on fun, and plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained all week long.

Read the full blog here to start planning your visit: visitboise.com/the-boise-fall-break-guide-for-kids/

What's your family's favorite Boise fall break activity? 👇

09/22/2026

Officially in our fall era 🍂🍁

See you on the Greenbelt, in the foothills, and on every patio still soaking up the sunshine.

09/21/2026

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🍂 9/21: Story Story Night @ Idaho Shakespeare Festival
🍂 9/22-9/27: The Heart of Robin Hood @ Idaho Shakespeare Festival
🍂 9/24: BSU Women's Volleyball Game @ ExtraMile Arena
🍂 9/25-9/26: 13 Stories Film Showcase @ Old Idaho Pen
🍂 9/25-9/26: Oktoberfest @ Barbarian Brewing
🍂 9/25-9/26: The Gem State Burlesque Festival @ Egyptian Theatre
🍂 9/26: Thrive Wellness Festival @ JUMP
🍂 9/26: Old Boise Oktoberfest @ Downtown Boise (6th & Grove St)
🍂 9/27: Open Streets Boise @ Catalpa Drive
🍂 9/27: Japan Day @ Gene Harris Bandshell

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

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