Jul 17 Friday
The TGIF Concert Series Present: Columbia Jones On stage from 6:30 to 9:30 Opening music starts at 5:30Brundage Mountain’s grassy, green base-area amphitheater provides plenty of room to spread out while you enjoy the fresh air and sounds of summer!
Friday concerts are FREE, no tickets are necessary. (Please note: No outside food or beverage is allowed in the concert venue.
Food & Refreshments:An outdoor bar and snack shack will be conveniently located on the plaza. For those looking for a full meal, Smoky’s Bar & Grill will offer extended hours with full menu offerings. Order it ‘to go’ and take it to your spot on the lawn. Seating on the Smoky’s deck is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Raise your tankard at Museum After Dark: RevolutionALE in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, where history and hops converge. Explore how America’s founding era and the brewing tradition intersected: the Founding Fathers’ experiments with ales, colonial tavern history, and the story of how beer shaped culture. Enjoy music, curated activities, and raise a glass to life, liberty, and the pursuit of hoppiness!
Visit history.idaho.gov/events for more information!
Jul 18 Saturday
We are so thrilled to announce our returning to Lloyd Square Park in the heart of Downtown Nampa for the 37th season at the multi-award winning Nampa Farmers Market! EverySaturday from 9am until 130pm, Rain or Shine, april through November, we'll be here to bring you the best music, the best local produce, and the best locally made goods the Treasure Valley has to offer! With over 270 vendors on our roster in 2025, and Online Ordering Year Round, we anticipate our 2026 season to bring even more incredible local artisans, food vendors, craft vendors, farmers, or ranchers. Our Soft Opening is April 4, Grand Opening is April 18, and we'll be open later hours duing our WInter Wonderland for the entire month of November. Be sure to check out all the goodness that the Treasure Valley has to offer! This is our Happy Place! Head to nampafarmersmarket.com and check it out today!
📅 When: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Mid-April through Mid-October)
📍 Where: Meridian City Hall Plaza
Come support local artists, food producers, musicians, and food trucks! Bring the whole family (including your pets!) to also enjoy family games, shady seating, and the Meridian Library Bookmobile.
👉 Get Involved: Visit us at www.meridianmainstreetmarket.com for vendor, volunteer, and sponsorship opportunities.
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
Discover what makes downtown Boise truly one of a kind on WalkAbout Boise, a 90-minute guided walking tour exploring 150 years of history, architecture, and the people who shaped the city. Perfect for visitors and locals alike, this tour brings Boise’s past to life through its streets, stories, and standout buildings.
Career Day & Kids Market at The Children's Museum! 🌟
Start outside with a market in our parking lot (run entirely by kids ages 5-17), then head inside to meet real professionals and explore exciting careers! It's hands-on learning, career discovery, and fun all in one amazing day!
July 18th, 10 am-2 pm
✨ Kids' market outside: FREE✨ Career exploration inside: Regular admission ($13/person - discounts available!)
Announcing a brand new Old Idaho Penitentiary experience, Passport to the Pen! Grab your team – family, friends, and your entire crew – and explore historic buildings, complete hands-on challenges, and collect stamps as you uncover the stories of the Old Idaho Penitentiary!Step inside the historic Old Idaho Penitentiary and explore A City Behind Walls! In this fun, self-guided adventure, you’ll get a special passport and travel around the historic site, visiting seven different locations. At each stop, you will learn something new about life inside the Pen and complete a simple, hands-on activity. When you finish, you’ll earn a stamp in your passport!Follow the clues, explore the buildings, and discover the stories hidden behind the walls. When your passport is full, you will have completed your journey through history!Perfect for families and curious explorers—are you ready to unlock the past?Passport to the Pen: Saturday, July 18, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (last admission 4:00 pm). Admission is just $12 per person, or 4 for $40 when you pre-purchase online! Enter code FAM4 when purchasing. This event is FREE for Idaho State Historical Society Members! Interested in becoming a member? Visit history.idaho.gov/membership for more info or to sign up.Enter your passport to win prizes, including Old Penitentiary Prize Packs from the Souvenir Confinement store. All submissions will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a private behind the scenes tour of the Old Idaho Penitentiary for up to ten guests!
Step into the world of precision woodworking and digital craftsmanship using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology!
Our knowledgeable instructor will guide you through CNC machining, providing you with a strong foundation in safety protocols, tool selection, and workpiece setup. Throughout this workshop, participants will learn the art of designing, programming, and fabricating wood pieces with the precision and efficiency offered by CNC machines. Get started with Carbide Create CAD/CAM Software.
Upon completing this training, participants will be eligible to attend an advanced session, or reserve the CNC machine for personal use.
Registration required!
Join us for a fun, hands-on flower crown workshop at Modern Apothecary in the heart of downtown Boise! Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned crafter, you'll get to design and build your own beautiful floral crown to wear home.
$20 per person, includes materials and guided instructions.
Reserve your spot here: https://boiseflowercrownworkshop.rsvpify.com/?utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ig