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This weekend is filled with wine + cider anniversary parties that pair nicely with free fries (sign me up π) and live music.
From Boise Things
Wednesday, June 24: From Boise Dinner Club in Downtown Boise. This one is starting to fill up so book your seat here!
Thursday, June 25: From Boise Night at Boise Hawks! Get tix for a lil less than $11. And a hot dog of course. See you there?
Bogus Basin Mountain Report
Family-friendly summer activities, The Basin Gravity Park, cross-country mountain bike and hiking trails at Bogus Basin open next Friday, June 19th! Be sure to save the date for some of the mountainβs many Summer Events β from the Boise Mountain Bike Festival, happening Saturday, June 27th, to this monthβs free Guided Nature Programs, including a bow-drilling class and Birding with an Ornithologist.
Local and touring musicians perform on weekends & holidays throughout the season. Music on the Patio kicks off on Saturday, June 20th, and the first Music on the Mountain concert happens July 11th! Plus, enjoy free Yoga on the Mountain on Friday evenings, and Saturday & Sunday mornings. π
Ten at the Pen with Meriwether Cider
Saturday, June 13
Meriwether Cider is celebrating 10 years in business with a free, all-ages party at the historic Old Idaho Penitentiary. The community throwdown features local food trucks, Idaho musicians, artists, and makers, plus cider, cocktails, and beer available for purchase. Itβs their thank you to Boise for a decade of support.
Noon to 6pm at the Old Idaho Penitentiary. Itβs free!
π Get details hereβ
SPONSORED BY VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT
Summer break is in full swing. Is your kid riding free yet?
VRT's Youth Ride Free program gives anyone age 18 or under unlimited rides on any VRT bus route in the Treasure Valley through August 31. It works in Boise, Garden City, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell, and passes are totally free. Get a free youth pass online or at any VRT Customer Service desk.
Need to track your kid's bus in real-time? You can do that too via the ETA Spot app or VRT's routes page. It's a super handy tool for parents and exactly the kind of independence teens love.
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Things to do
Thursday, June 11 - Saturday, June 13
- βEagle Rodeo is happening in Eagle nightly at 7:30pm. It's three nights of PRCA rodeo action with themed evenings including Military Appreciation Night (June 11), Tough Enough to Wear Pink (June 12), and Burnout Red (June 13), plus mutton busting, youth steer riding, and after-parties each night. Tix from $25.
Thursday, June 11 - Sunday, June 14
- βBoise Hawks vs. Idaho Falls Chukars is happening at Memorial Stadium at 7:05pm nightly (Sunday's game at 1:05pm). It's a four-game home series with nightly specials including Thirsty Thursday, Firework Friday, a Crew Sock Giveaway on Saturday, and Kids Club Sunday with Dollar Dog Day. Tix from $25.
Friday, June 12
- βScanners is screening at the Idaho Film Society from 7β9pm. It's David Cronenberg's 1981 sci-fi horror classic about people with terrifying telepathic and telekinetic powers. 21+.
- βFRYdaho! is happening at JUMP Park from 4β7pm. It's Simplot's annual free community celebration of all things Idaho. Expect free fries and beef sliders, drinks, music, and entertainment. It's free!
Saturday, June 13
- βHot Rod is screening at the Idaho Film Society from 7β9pm. It's the 2007 Andy Samberg comedy about a delusional amateur stuntman with big dreams and even bigger wipeouts. 21+.
- βMove the Valley | Global Wellness Day is happening at Green Acres Food Truck Park from 9amβ2pm. It's a free outdoor wellness event hosted by F45 Training Downtown Boise featuring a group workout, optional run/walk, live DJ sets, and local wellness vendors. It's free!
- βAll In Street Futbol Fest is happening at JUMP Lawn from 10amβ6pm. It's a free community event hosted by Global Lounge, JUMP, and Tropico FM featuring fast-paced 3-on-3 street soccer, skill challenges, music, and local vendors. Youth ages 9β18 can play, and everyone is welcome to watch. It's free!
- βThe Drawing Board is happening at JUMP's MAKE Studio from 11amβ2pm. It's a still life drawing class led by David Kline that goes beyond the basics, using unconventional materials like iridescent mylar, charred wood, and pressed botanicals to expand your mark-making range. It's free! 8+.
- βTerra-Tactile: Big Machines in the Park! is happening at Bernie Fisher Park in Kuna from 11amβ2pm. It's a hands-on event where kids and families can climb on and explore trucks, emergency response vehicles, heavy farm machinery, and more, plus food trucks on site. It's free!
- βWeave Gold Pop-Up is happening at Ease (108 N. Latah St.) from 11amβ2pm. It's a chance to try on and shop pieces from Boise-based slow fashion jewelry designer Weave Gold. It's free!
- βPride Resource Fair '26 is happening at Library! at Hillcrest from 10amβ2pm. It's a free all-ages event bringing together local organizations offering resources in housing, employment, legal assistance, health, and more β a welcoming space to connect with affirming services and celebrate Pride. It's free!
Sunday, June 14
- βOne Sings, the Other Doesn't is screening at the Idaho Film Society from 7β9pm. It's AgnΓ¨s Varda's 1977 feminist drama following the friendship of two women across a decade of change in France. 21+
- βDig into Geodes! is happening at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology from 10amβ1pm. It's a hands-on geode-cracking event plus a 40-minute hillside geology hike. Every registered child gets a free geode. Tix are $10 for adult non-members, $5 for kids. IMMG members get in free.
- βMindful Movement: A Civic Season Flow is happening at the Idaho State Museum from 10amβnoon. It's a special Civic Season drop-in event to slow down, stretch, and recharge at one of Boise's favorite cultural spots. It's free!
- βThe Boise Flea is happening at Boise State's East Stadium Lot from 10amβ4pm. It's a beloved monthly outdoor flea market with 150+ vendors selling vintage finds, handmade goods, antiques, and surprises. It's free!
- βCanyon County Pride Festival is happening at Lakeview Park in Nampa from 11amβ7pm. It's the third annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Canyon County, featuring live music, food, vendors, and a welcoming space for all. It's free!
Tuesday, June 16
- βTuesday Night Market at Green Acres is happening at Green Acres Food Truck Park from 5β9pm every Tuesday through August 4. It's a weekly pop-up market with local makers, handmade goods, vintage finds, food trucks, and a fresh mix of vendors each week. It's free!
Tuesday, June 16 - Wednesday, June 17
- βSnake River Stampede is happening at Ford Idaho Center in Nampa nightly at 7:30pm. It's one of the top professional rodeos in the nation, featuring bull riding, barrel racing, and more. Plus nightly amphitheater after-parties with live music (Check out Tunes and shows section for those deets). Tix from $51.
Wednesday, June 17
- βJune Hops 'N Homes is happening at Barbarian Brewing Downtown Beer Bar at 6pm. It's a free monthly homebuyer seminar where first-time buyers can learn the ins and outs of purchasing a home in Boise, drinks included. It's free! 21+
Food finds & things to drink
Friday, June 12
- βBoise Brewing 12th Anniversary Party is happening at Boise Brewing from 6β10pm. It's an Olympics-style game night celebrating 12 years, with wacky events like Pin the Pint to the Hand, blind taste testing, mini golf, and more. It's free!
Saturday, June 13
- βCinder Winery 20th Anniversary Party is happening at Cinder Winery in Garden City. It's a celebration of 20 years with wine, food, music, and memories, offered in two event waves. Itβs free!
Tuesday, June 16
- βSummer Bubbles is happening at House of Wine from 6:30β7:30pm. It's a guided tasting of five sparkling wines spanning Prosecco, Cava, California sparkling, and Champagne, exploring different winemaking techniques. Tix are $45.
SPONSORED BY ROLLING HILLS VINEYARD
The local tasting room that youβll keep coming back to
Rolling Hills Vineyard is a local, family-owned winery with a tasting room that's equal parts cozy and gorgeous. Rolling Hills wine has won awards up and down the West Coast. Theyβve also curated a food menu that pairs perfectly: charcuterie boards, baguettes with olive oil and aged balsamic, chocolate mousse cake, and classic cheesecake.
From Boise readers get a free glass of wine with any custom tasting through the end of June. Just mention the From Boise promo when you arrive.
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Comedy & storytelling
Thursday, June 11 β Sunday, June 14
- βMamma Mia! is playing at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts with multiple showtimes daily. It's the beloved Broadway musical featuring ABBA's greatest hits, telling the story of a mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a wedding on a sun-soaked Greek island. Tix start at $60.
Thursday, June 11 β Saturday, June 13
- βMacbeth is playing at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater at 8pm (closing night Saturday, June 13). It's Shakespeare's classic tale of ambition, power, and moral corruption, part of ISF's milestone 50th season, with pre-show music each night. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic. Tix from $26.
Thursday, June 11
- βJim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful Tour is happening at ExtraMile Arena at 7pm. It's the beloved food-obsessed comedian's latest arena tour, bringing his signature observational humor and Hot Pocket jokes to a big stage. Tix from $64.
- βLiquid Laughs Comedy Open Mic is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground inside the Solid Cellar at 9:30pm (sign-ups at 9pm). It's a weekly drop-in open mic hosted by Rasheed Jello. A great place to catch up-and-coming local comics in an intimate basement setting. It's free!
Friday, June 12
- βKaren Morgan is performing at The Comedy Lounge at 7pm. She's a former trial attorney turned nationally touring clean comedian with two Dry Bar specials and a Sirius XM album, known for hilarious and relatable stories of growing up in the 70s and 80s. Tix are $25. 2 drink minimum.
- βStop! That! Train! ExDRAGaganza is happening at The Flicks at 7pm. Local drag performers Chrome, Mz. Wafer, and Kara Mel kick off the opening night of RuPaul's new camp comedy disaster film with a pre-show performance, included with your movie ticket. Tix are $10.
- βPlease Clap Entertainment: A Standup Comedy Show is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground at 8pm. It's a standup showcase hosted by Natasha Dash featuring Ben Hess, LJ Sullivan, Eric Cole, and Alisha Donahue. Tix are $25.
- βLectures by Lushes: A Drunken Lecture Series is happening at The Balcony Club at 7pm. It's a monthly comedy show that's Ted Talks meets Drunk History. Five speakers tackle wildly different topics while completely hammered. Tix from $17.85. 21+.
Saturday, June 13
- βKaren Morgan is performing at The Comedy Lounge at 7pm. She's a former trial attorney turned nationally touring clean comedian with two Dry Bar specials and a Sirius XM album, known for hilarious and relatable stories of growing up in the 70s and 80s. Tix are $25. 2 drink minimum.
- βYou Made It Weird Improv Show is happening at The Creative Space in Garden City at 8pm. It's a high-energy audience-driven improv show from Recycled Minds Comedy where your suggestions, stories, and random ideas fuel completely unscripted chaos. Tix are $15.99.
- βFemme Fatale: Monthly Comedy Show is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground at 8pm. It's an all-women comedy show featuring local and touring talent, described as "these ladies kill." Tix are $25.
- βHarlem Nights Comedy Open Mic is happening at the Liquid Lounge at 10pm (sign-ups at 9:30pm). It's a free weekly open mic with a Harlem jazz lounge vibe. Grab a spot on the list or just come to watch. It's free!
- βBig Jay Oakerson: Greatest Yapper Alive is happening at the Egyptian Theatre at 7pm. It's a stand-up comedy show from the sharp, high-energy NYC comedian known for his no-holds-barred crowd work and storytelling. Tix from $64.
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βcheese πΌβ
Thanks for reading!
With love from Boise,
Marissa
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