Two of Boise’s favorite community institutions are teaming up. Idaho Botanical Garden and Boise Farmers Market have launched Rooted Together, a new event series supporting a long-term vision to create a permanent, year-round home for the Farmers Market inside the Garden.
The kickoff event is Thursday, May 28, 5–8pm, featuring tastings from local food and drink partners, live music, garden tours, and the Boise Mobile Market on-site with farm-fresh goods. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the evening.
Tickets are $25/person and capacity is limited. Proceeds support the Garden’s expansion and the Market’s future permanent home.
Mark your calendar: FitOne registration opens June 3
​St. Luke’s FitOne is back on Saturday, September 26 and registration opens June 3 with the best deal of the year. For one day only, the race fee is $25 for any distance. Prices go up June 4, so don’t wait!
FitOne is one of Boise’s best community events. Every finisher gets a medal, the Finish Festival in Ann Morrison Park is a party, and kids 12 and under race free with a paid adult.
Whether you’re walking the 5K, running the 10K, or tackling the half marathon, be sure to set a reminder for June 3. You’ll want to register on day one!
​Vintage Vibes Market is happening at Treefort Music Hall starting at 6pm. A vintage market featuring local vendors, wearable finds, tattoos, and vinyl spun by Mr. Grant Olsen. It’s free!
​May Third Thursday is happening in Downtown Nampa from 6–9pm. The monthly street series brings downtown to life with pop-up experiences, local businesses, and community fun. This month’s theme is Rodeo Roundup. It’s free!
​Hula Hoop Making Workshop is happening at JUMP from 5:30–7:30pm. Design and build your own custom hula hoop, choose your tubing, pick your colors, and learn the basics of sizing and taping. Tix are $15.
​Riverdance 30: The New Generation is happening at the Morrison Center at 7:30pm. The Grammy Award-winning fusion of Irish and international dance celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special touring production. Tix start at $45.50.
Friday, May 22
​Macbeth (Preview Night) is happening at Idaho Shakespeare Festival at 8pm. Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, directed by Sara Bruner, explores ambition, power, and its corrupting toll. Tix start at $27.56. Recommended 12+.
​Risky Business is happening at Idaho Film Society at 7pm. A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand. Tix are $11.32. 21+.
Saturday, May 23
​Pirates of the Caribbean marathon at The Egyptian Theatre starts at 11am. Catch Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End. Tix for each showing at $7.93.
​Dennis the Cat Day 2026 is happening at the Old Idaho Penitentiary from 12–5pm (last admission 4pm). The sixth annual celebration of the penitentiary’s historic tuxedo cat mascot features history presentations, a scavenger hunt, food trucks, beer, and local vendors. Tix are $12.
​Discovery Center Paddle Boats Grand Opening is happening at Julia Davis Park from 11am–5pm. A street-fair-style celebration with vendor booths, food trucks, yard games, and paddle boat rentals on the water. It’s free!
​Best Bus Day Ever: Family Ride Day is happening with VRT from 10am–2pm. Celebrate the start of summer break with a Youth Ride Free scavenger hunt on the bus, with clues, prizes, and VRT staff to help you navigate. It’s free!
​Kitty Kat Ball is happening at Knitting Factory at 8pm. It’s a fierce drag extravaganza starring RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion, and Myki Meeks, hosted by All Stars winner Angeria Paris VanMichaels, with lip-syncs, couture, comedy, and music by Drag DJ CakePop. Tix are $55–$148. 18+.
Sunday, May 24
​Secret Cinema is happening at Idaho Film Society from 4–6pm. You won’t know what you’re watching until it starts, but it’s guaranteed to be a good time. Tix are $11.32. 21+.
​Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is happening at Idaho Film Society at 7pm. The beloved 1986 classic follows a charming high school senior who orchestrates an epic day off in Chicago with his best friend and girlfriend. Tix are $11.32. 21+
Wednesday, May 27
​208 Street Machines Car Show is happening at SOME Amp in Meridian from 5–8pm. A 50-car show with dog vendors, contests, live music, and prizes. It’s free!
​Athletic Club Boise vs. Sarasota Paradise is happening at the AC Boise Soccer Stadium at Expo Idaho with kickoff at 7pm. Fan to Fan Resale tickets are available.
The Morrison Center is presenting Lucy Darling: Viva at 7:30pm. It’s a vivacious Vegas-style variety show starring award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix, featuring razor-sharp wit, magic, and unquestionable advice, with viral singer-songwriter Sarah Hester Ross on piano. Tix start at $62. 13+.
​Wine and Bites: Tacos is happening at House of Wine from 6:30–7:30pm. Retail Manager Jose leads a tasting pairing downtown Boise’s favorite tacos from Parilla Grill with wines that highlight their bold, bright flavors. Tix are $55. 21+
​Farm to Fork Farmers Market at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell. There’s over 30 local vendors each week plus free live music. Goes 5-8pm.
Thursday, May 21
​Growler Fill Thursdays is happening at Meriwether Cider Company from 4–8pm. Every Thursday you can get $5 off 64oz and $2.50 off 32oz growler fills.
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The tasting room you'll be telling your friends about
​Rolling Hills Vineyard’s Garden City tasting room has it all: award-winning wine, a killer patio, and a food menu made for wine pairings.
From Boise readers get a free glass of wine with any custom tasting through June 30. Just mention the From Boise promo when you arrive. Four wines, your pick, starting at $15.
Whether you’re a wine person or still figuring out what you like, it’s a great place to spend an afternoon.
​Liquid Laughs Underground Comedy Open Mic is happening at the Liquid Laughs at 9:30pm. It’s a free weekly open mic hosted by Rasheed Jello. Sign up at 9pm if you want to take the mic. It’s free!
Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24
​Boise Little Theater is performing She Loves Me. It’s a warm romantic musical comedy set in a 1930s European perfumery, following two bickering shop clerks who unknowingly fall in love through a lonely hearts correspondence. All ages.
Saturday, May 23
​Stand Up in the Basement is happening at Liquid Laughs Underground with the show starting at 8pm. Comedian Derek Haydon headlines this intimate 50-seat show from Vibe or Die Comedy. Tix are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 21+.
​B Lee’s Big Comedy Bash is happening at The Lounge Boise with the show starting at 5:30pm. Brian Lee brings together an all-headliner lineup of nationally touring comics for one night only, featuring Wellie Jackson, Eugene Bassham, GL Douglas, Mike Faverman, Mark Gross, Tim Northern, and host Jen Adams. Tix from $25. 21+.
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