Community Calendar

Light up the Night: at Brundage Mountain Resort with their New Years Eve festivities highlighted by a fireworks show and a torchlight parade down the slopes.

Experience one of Boise’s brightest holiday traditions as the Idaho Botanical Garden glows with more than 850,000 hand-strung lights. Stroll through dazzling displays, enjoy festive music, visit Santa on select nights, and don’t miss returning favorites like the miniature trains—plus fun new additions including a silent disco and Gumdrop Grove.

Winter Garden aGlow runs November 28–December 31 and supports the Garden’s year-round classes, education programs, and community spaces.

Plan your visit and purchase tickets at:
https://www.idahobotanicalgarden.org/event/winter-garden-aglow/

Join us for an exhilarating evening of raw talent and community spirit at our Open Mic Night, a beloved fixture every last Wednesday of the month from 6-8 PM. What started as a platform for spoken word artists has evolved into a vibrant showcase of diverse performances, including music, poetry, and more.
Ready to share your art with the world, or simply looking for a night of entertainment and inspiration? Mark your calendar for our next Open Mic Night. Bring your friends, bring your art, and be part of a night that celebrates the power of expression.

A Welcoming Atmosphere: Our Open Mic Night is all about inclusivity and encouragement. Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, you'll find a welcoming environment.

Diverse Performances: From captivating stories and powerful spoken word to acoustic sets and full-band performances, experience the wide range of artistic expressions our community has to offer.
Let's make every last Wednesday a night to remember – full of stories, songs, and the spirit of our creative community. See you on stage!

Winter Garden Aglow Celebrate the wonders of the season Idaho Botanical Gardens - 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID 83712 - November 29-December 31 6:00 pm-9:00 p

Join us every Wednesday in the Boise Brewing taproom for trivia with Geeks Who Drink, hosted by Professor Truman. Stretch those brain muscles and test your knowledge of random trivia facts, including music and film clip rounds! Plus, you have a chance to win beer in every round! Top 3 finishing teams each week receive Boise Brewing gift certificates.

All Zoo Boise daily admissions are only $3 each on every Thursday from November 2025 – February 2026. An inexpensive way to have a fun day or wild family adventure in Boise!

(Open 10AM – 5PM, last admission at 4PM. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.)

Living Well With Diabetes: Workshop
6 week workshop on Thursdays, 1:45pm-3:45pm
August 14th, 21st, 28th
Sept 4th, 18th, & 25th
This program is a 6-week workshop with the Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging designed for anyone who lives with diabetes or cares for someone with diabetes. We will learn self-management tools such as nutrition, preventing complications, managing emotions, action-planning, and much more. Registration is required.

Art Show "Impressions of Place" watercolor solo exhibition by Michelle Nixon

Live demo & art raffle

Thursday, January 1, 2026 from 5 to 9 pm

Drinks, food & art provided
Free & Open to the Public

Idaho's original, largest and oldest outdoor Farmer's Market! Every Saturday, April - December. Shop local, eat local, and experience Idaho at the Capital City Public Market! Every Saturday, you can meet the producers themselves and feel confident you are buying from someone who actually knows the product they sell. We are open from mid-April to mid-December, and are proud to provide locals and tourists alike the chance to eat fresh, shop small, and experience dynamic Downtown Boise

Join us for WalkAbout Boise — a 1.5-hour guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. Let us introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place. This tour is great for visitors and for Idaho residents who want to learn more about how Boise's vibrant downtown developed and the people who made it happen. *Please register online or by phone. We meet at the bench in front of the Basque Museum. These walking tours will be held rain or shine, so please plan and dress accordingly with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, an umbrella if needed for sun or rain, and a bottle of water. They will start promptly at 10 am and end around 11:30 pm, beginning and ending in front of the Basque Museum on Grove Street downtown Boise. Walking Tour highlights include: -Downtown's evolution from gold rush boomtown, through urban renewal decline, and 21st century revitalization -The oldest and newest buildings downtown, spanning 150 years of construction -Buildings associated with Boise’s historic Basque, German, Jewish, and Chinese communities -The Idaho State Capitol and Boise City Hall -Buildings designed by early pioneers and nationally known master architects -The Egyptian Theater