The Bogus Creek Lodge and all summer activities will be open Wednesday β Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm through Labor Day.
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World Refugee Day at JUMP
Saturday, June 20
The 25th anniversary of World Refugee Day comes to JUMP with a free, family-friendly celebration hosted by the Idaho Office for Refugees. Expect dance performances from cultures around the world, food vendors and artisans from refugee and immigrant backgrounds, and a special performance by Afrosonics. A beautiful reminder of the diversity that makes Boise home.
β23rd Annual Father's Day Car Show is happening in front of the Idaho State Capitol Building from 10amβ3pm. It's a free Father's Day tradition presented by Kendall Auto featuring over 120 vehicles showcasing transportation's past, present, and future, plus pop-ups, entertainment, and DT Plays for the kids. It's free!
βDads, Dogs, and Donuts: A Father's Day Celebration is happening at Zoo Boise from 8β9am. It's a Father's Day breakfast event with a buffet, coffee or cocoa, African wild dog enrichment, a raffle, and a kids' craft β plus zoo admission included for the rest of the day. Tix are $42 for adults, $30 for kids ages 3β17, and free for children under 2 (reservation still required).
βFather's Day Mini Event at Antique World Mall is happening at Antique World Mall from 10amβ6pm. It's a Father's Day treasure hunt through Idaho's largest antique mall, with over 160 dealers, special sales, and fresh inventory β perfect for finding a gift with a story. It's free!
βFujishin Family Cellars - Dads Day Out is happening at Fujishin Estate Winery in Wilder from noonβ6pm. It's a Father's Day weekend celebration with the V-Cut Mobile Lounge on site (noonβ6pm) serving beer, signature cocktails, and cigars, plus the Melt Food Truck (1β4pm) with grilled cheese creations and scratch-made tomato basil soup. It's free!
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SPONSORED BY BOISE HAWKS
Take me out to America's 250th bday at the ballpark
There's no better way to celebrate America's 250th birthday than with baseball, hot dogs, and fireworks. The Boise Hawks are throwing a party at Memorial Stadium on July 4 and July 5. It's America's pastime meets America's biggest birthday, and you're invited.
Tickets start at just $9, making it one of the most fun and affordable ways to spend the holiday with your family and friends. Grab a hot dog, find your seat, and enjoy the show.
The Snake River Stampede is happening at the Ford Idaho Center Arena in Nampa, with nightly rodeo performances at 7:30pm and a Family Day matinee on Saturday, June 20 at noon. Itβs one of the top ten professional rodeos in the country, featuring bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and more. Thereβs also live concerts after each nightβs rodeo featuring Scotty Mac & the Nugs (Thu), 1871 (Fri), and Almost Famous (Sat). Itβs the 111th year and draws 60,000+ fans over five days! Tix start around $37.
Thursday, June 18
βFull Draw Film Tour is happening at the Egyptian Theatre at 7pm. It's an evening of all-new bowhunting films presented by onX Hunt, packed with bugling bulls, speedgoats, and stories from first-time filmmakers, plus a gear giveaway featuring a Hoyt Alpha AX-2. Tix are $26.27 for adults, $10 for kids.
βThird Thursday Street Festival: Hello Summer is happening in Downtown Nampa from 6β9pm. It's a summer-themed edition of Nampa's monthly street festival with downtown activations, food trucks, live music, and family fun. It's free!
βReturn of the FLASHED! Burlesque + Drag Pop-Up is happening at Hap Hap Lounge from 8pmβ12am. It's a burlesque and drag pop-up hosted by Dolce Vida and Vera Holiday for a night of bold performance and entertainment. It's free! 21+
Friday, June 19
βGreenbelt Night Market is happening in Garden City from 5β9pm. It's a weekly outdoor market along the river with local vendors, artisan goods, food trucks, and live music. It's free!
βGhoulies 2 is screening at the Idaho Film Society from 7β9pm. It's the 1987 horror-comedy sequel where the pint-sized monsters wreak havoc at an amusement park's haunted house. 21+
βRoyal Roots and Runways is happening at the Egyptian Theatre at 7pm. It's an evening of style and community presented by the Boise Soul Food Festival, bringing together local designers, models, and creatives to honor the cultural traditions of the African Diaspora through a dynamic runway show. Tix are $39.73.
βJuneteenth Family Movie Night: Doctor Dolittle 2 is happening at Cherie Buckner-Webb Park, with activities starting at 8pm and the movie at dusk. It's a free Juneteenth celebration hosted by the Idaho Black Community Alliance featuring a screening of Doctor Dolittle 2 under the stars, plus concessions, music, raffles, and free hot dogs for the first 50 people who register. It's free!
βMovies Under the Stars series is happening at the Julia Davis Park Bandshell in Boise at dusk. The movie is Zootopia 2. Itβs free!
Friday, June 19 - Wednesday, June 24
βBoise Hawks vs. Ogden Raptors is happening at Memorial Stadium at 7:05pm nightly (Sunday's game at 1:05pm). It's a five-game home series with nightly specials including Firework Friday, a Richard Karn celebrity appearance on Saturday, Father's Day post-game catch on the field and Kids Club Sunday, $5 Tuesday, and Hometown Heroes / Bark in the Park on Wednesday. Tix from $25.
Saturday, June 20
βTouch-A-Truck is happening at the Children's Museum of Idaho in Meridian from 10amβnoon. It's a free annual event where kids can climb, honk, and explore all kinds of vehicles from around the valley in the museum's parking lot. Ear protection is recommended for noise-sensitive visitors. It's free!
βTime Zone Toys Collectors Show is happening at Time Zone Toys in Meridian from 10amβ4pm. It's an outdoor nostalgia market with 35+ vendors selling Funko Pops, Star Wars memorabilia, Transformers, GI Joe, Ninja Turtles, trading cards, and more. It's free!
βWassmuth Center's 30th Anniversary Block Party is happening at the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights from 1β3pm. It's a community block party celebrating 30 years of the Wassmuth Center and the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, with family-friendly activities and a look toward the future. It's free!
βAll About Helium is happening at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology from 1β2pm. It's a fascinating lecture by Dr. Steve Tedesco on why helium is critical to modern industry and the supply disruptions causing growing concern. Tix are $5.
βBoise Dandelion Festival is happening at Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park from 2β7pm. It's the fourth annual celebration of resilience in nature, food, and community presented by City of Good and Boise Parks & Recreation, with hands-on activities, local beer and food, live music, and dozens of nonprofits β Boise's fastest growing family-friendly festival. It's free!
βMoonrise Kingdom is screening at the Idaho Film Society from 7β9pm. It's Wes Anderson's whimsical 2012 tale of two 12-year-olds who fall in love and run away together on a New England island as a storm rolls in. 21+
βA Love Letter to Handsome John is screening at the Egyptian Theatre at 7pm. It's a documentary by Otis Gibbs. Tix are $19.03.
βAC Boise vs. Union Omaha is happening at Athletic Club Boise Soccer Stadium at 7:30pm. It's a home match for Boise's pro soccer club taking on Union Omaha. Tix start at $50.
Sunday, June 21
βWorld Giraffe Day is happening at Zoo Boise from 10amβ2pm. It's a celebration of Zoo Boise's resident giraffes, Jabari and Tafari, with giraffe-inspired crafts, a discovery station, the famous Giraffe Slide, and a giraffe feeding encounter from 11:30amβ1:30pm ($5 add-on). Activities are included with zoo admission.
βIdaho Brocante Antique Home and Garden Fair is happening on W. State Street from 10amβ3pm. It's an outdoor antique and vintage market inspired by the classic French flea market experience, with curated vendors selling home, garden, and vintage finds from across the Treasure Valley. It's free!
βSummer 2026 Ethereal Arts Bazaar is happening at Ivy Wild Park from 12β6:30pm. It's a sober, family-friendly solstice gathering with local artists, mystics, and performers, plus a make-and-take tote bag craft, potluck, and complimentary tea from Lucid Lounge. It's free!
βSecret Cinema is screening at the Idaho Film Society from 4β6pm. It's a mystery matinee where you won't know what you're watching until it starts, but it's guaranteed to be a good time. 21+
βMrs. Doubtfire is screening at the Idaho Film Society from 7β9pm. It's the beloved 1993 Robin Williams comedy about a divorced dad who disguises himself as a Scottish nanny to spend time with his kids. 21+
Tuesday, June 23
βTrivia: Pride Queernament is happening at Hap Hap Lounge from 6β8pm. It's a Pride trivia tournament with questions about queer history and culture. Gather a team and test your knowledge. It's free! 21+
βSippin' in the Sunset at Huston Vineyards is happening at Huston Vineyards in Caldwell from 5:30β8:30pm. It's a summer evening on the vineyard lawn with live music by Devyn Rae, plus eats from A3 Caribbean Food Truck and Sweet Leesa's Chocolates. Bring a lawn chair and sip award-winning wine. Tix are $20.
βTreasure Valley Wild Game Cook-Off is happening at Expo Idaho from 3β9pm. It's an afternoon of wild game dishes, live music from Idaho singer-songwriter Connor Jay Liess, raffles, and competition celebrating Idaho's wildlife and sporting heritage. Tix are $25 (kids 12 and under free).
βInteresting Italian Whites is happening at House of Wine from 6:30β7:30pm. It's a guided tasting with founder Kat traveling through five different Italian regions to showcase vivacious, unique white wines, with light cheese and charcuterie. Tix are $45.
βWine and Bites: Pizza is happening at House of Wine from 6:30β7:30pm. It's a tasting that pairs wine with a selection of pies from downtown Boise favorite The Front Door, showing how the right bottle can cut through rich cheeses. Tix are $55.
βFrom Boise Dinner Club is happening at 10+ restaurants in downtown Boise! Fill out a quiz, get matched with 5 other strangers, and meet up for dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, youβre invited to an after party to meet all the other tables. Itβs $16 to book your seat and thereβs only 15 seats left!
The Boise Bard Players are performing The Tempest at multiple locations around Boise. Thursday, June 18 is at The Bishops' House; Friday, June 19 is at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell; Saturday, June 20 is at Common Ground Coffee in Boise; and Sunday, June 21 is at Carl Miller Park in Mountain Home. It's The Boise Bard Players' minimalist, high-energy take on Shakespeare's shipwrecked masterpiece, part of their summer tour through unconventional Treasure Valley spaces. Most of these shows are free but the Bishops House performance is $35 reserved (general admission sold out).
Thursday, June 18 - Saturday, June 20
βLara Beitz @ The Comedy Lounge is performing at The Comedy Lounge at 7pm. She's an LA-based touring headliner featured on Showtime, Comedy Central, and The Late Late Show, known for sharp, surgical timing and storytelling that feels like trading secrets with a friend. Tix from $26.50.
Friday, June 19
βThe Cheap Laughs Comedy Show is happening at the Liquid Lounge at 7:30pm. It's a monthly third-Friday showcase bringing together a killer lineup of local talent for big laughs at small prices. Tix from $12.51. 2-item minimum.
Friday, June 19 - Wednesday, June 24
βMs. Holmes & Ms. Watson β Apt. 2B is playing at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater (preview June 19, opening night June 20, no show June 22) at 8pm, with a 7:30pm Family Night on June 21. It's a fast-paced, modern reimagining of Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson as quirky, codependent roommates turned crime-fighting duo, navigating mysteries, mayhem, and a little pandemic fog. Tix from $26.
Saturday, June 20
βCampfire Stories Improv Show is happening at The Creative Space in Garden City at 8pm. It's a one-of-a-kind improv show from Recycled Minds Comedy where real audience stories spark completely unscripted scenes, characters, and chaos made up on the spot. Tix are $15.99.
βStand Up in the Basement: Alan Bromwell is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground at 8pm. It's a Vibe or Die Comedy stand-up show headlined by Alan Bromwell, with only 50 seats available. Tix are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
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