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Boise Art Museum’s Art in the Park is widely recognized as one of the premiere cultural events in the Northwest. This open-air festival, held on the weekend following Labor Day each September, provides visitors of all ages and interests with the opportunity to meet more than 240 artists and purchase their works. During the three-day event, Boise Art Museum presents a variety of contemporary arts and crafts along with an exceptional array of live entertainment, wonderful food, and hands-on activities for children.

Looking for fun things to do in Meridian? Don’t miss the Meridian Monday Night Market at Storey Park, located at 205 E Franklin Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642. Happening every Monday from June 1 through October 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this popular community event is one of the must-visit events in Meridian. Enjoy a lively, family-friendly atmosphere featuring fresh local produce, handcrafted artisan goods, baked treats, refreshing beverages, food trucks, and live entertainment. With convenient access to picnic shelters, a playground, restrooms, and plenty of open space, the market is the perfect place to relax, shop local, and enjoy an evening out with friends and family. Experience the best of Meridian’s local culture, food, and community spirit every Monday night at Storey Park!

A stand-up show where every comic on the mic was born premature!

We showed up early to life so we're never late to the punchline.

With jokes about family, dating, work, and surviving stuff you weren't supposed to. It's dark, it's honest, and yeah, some of it's too soon!

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Price: General Admission: USD 10.00

Artists: Dustin Chalifoux, Sammy D., Victor Peilligrino

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Comedy

Date and Time: Friday September 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm to 11:45 pm

Venue details: Liquid Lounge, 405 South 8th Street, Boise, Idaho, 83702, United States

Join the Chalk Art Competition at Indian Creek Festival!

Celebrate community, creativity, and color at this year’s Indian Creek Festival with our annual sidewalk chalk competition! The 2026 theme is “Once Upon a Sidewalk”. Interpret it your way and show off your artistic flair.

This event is open to all ages, with prize categories for Child (5–8), Youth (9–12), Teen (13–18) Adult (19+), and Team entries. There’s also a non-competitive space just for little artists under 6.

Not the chalking type? You can still take part by voting for the People’s Choice Award between 1 PM and 8 PM on competition day. Your vote could help someone win $100!

This event is part of Indian Creek Festival but is produced by Caldwell Fine Arts

ARTISTS NEEDED. Create colorful designs to the theme “Once Upon a Sidewalk”, categories for all ages, including a non competitive category for ages 6 and under.

Preregistration is free and required at www.caldwellfinearts.org/chalktheblock or email at info@caldwellfinearts.org

Entrants are supplied at the Caldwell Fine Arts booth with basic chalk, but are welcome to bring their own chalk including spray chalk, masking tape, brushes, and water. Pillows, blankets, cardboard for sitting or kneeling is recommended.

Enjoy a creative morning during the Indian Creek Festival in beautiful Downtown Caldwell.

Looking for fun things to do in Meridian? Don’t miss the Meridian Monday Night Market at Storey Park, located at 205 E Franklin Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642. Happening every Monday from June 1 through October 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this popular community event is one of the must-visit events in Meridian. Enjoy a lively, family-friendly atmosphere featuring fresh local produce, handcrafted artisan goods, baked treats, refreshing beverages, food trucks, and live entertainment. With convenient access to picnic shelters, a playground, restrooms, and plenty of open space, the market is the perfect place to relax, shop local, and enjoy an evening out with friends and family. Experience the best of Meridian’s local culture, food, and community spirit every Monday night at Storey Park!

Oktoberfest is back for another year of frosty steins and mountain views! Get ready for a full day of cold beer, tasty food, lively music, and a festival atmosphere that’s perfect for the whole family (yes, even the pups 🐶)

Every stein raised helps the cats and dogs at , with all proceeds supporting their care and adoption programs!

Event Highlights
Entry is $20 for ages 21+ (Under 21 attend free.)
The first 500 guests will receive a commemorative Oktoberfest Stein.
FREE shuttles for easy access.
Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome (please clean up after your pets).
Event Schedule
12:00pm Registration Opens!
Music By TBD
Raffle ticket sales open
1:00pm Stein Holding Contest #1
2:00pm Oktoberfest Costume Contest (Pets & People)
3:00pm Music By TBD
4:00pm Stein Holding Contest #2
5:00pm Raffle Prize Drawing
Live Music Lineup
TBD
Activities
Masskrugstemmen (pronounced MAHSS-kroog-stem-men): A traditional Bavarian strongman competition where participants hold a full 1-liter beer stein with a straight arm, parallel to the floor, for as long as possible! The goal is to last longer than the other competitors, with the last person standing winning the contest.
The Kegstacle Challenge: Race the course with two full beers in hand, and try to complete the course with the most beer while trying for the fastest time!
Costume Contest: Break out your lederhosen and dirndls!
Kid Zone: Lawn games, face paint, & FREE pumpkin painting for the kiddos!
Camping
Make the most of your Oktoberfest weekend with FREE camping right here at Brundage. Campsites will be available in the Easy Street Lot, just steps from the festivities.

Important Info:

Reservations are required to secure your spot – space is limited
Campers must follow all Brundage camping
Camping is only allowed & Free for Saturday, September 19

Calling ALL Black Sheep! Is there no place in God's fold for you? Join your fellow Apostates for a sacrilegious sacrament that will make your heathen heart howl with delight! The Jack Mormon Comedy Hour is my attempt at making lemonade, scratch that, a whiskey sour outta the lemon that is growing up Mormon.Fall General Conference in BOISE is honored to be hosted by The Balcony Club on Sunday, September 27 and will feature some incredible sinners! Get your tickets before they're gone! Door opens at 7 and the show starts at 8. Revealed toyou by Self-Proclaimed Prohet: Krystal MooreFeaturing:Heavenly Father's Favorite Sunbeam, Sammy D. MuleMia Maid Drop-Out, Alissia HarrisBi-Boy Scout, John JensenMen's Choir Director, Matthew VorhiesElder, Muff Jones

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Date and Time: On Sunday September 27, 2026 at 20:00 - 22:00

Venue details: The Balcony Club, 150 North 8th Street ste 226, Boise, Idaho, 83702, United States

Category: Nightlife

Prices:
Outer Darkness: USD 20.00,
Celestial Kingdom: USD 30.00,
Missionary Position: USD 10.00

Looking for fun things to do in Meridian? Don’t miss the Meridian Monday Night Market at Storey Park, located at 205 E Franklin Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642. Happening every Monday from June 1 through October 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this popular community event is one of the must-visit events in Meridian. Enjoy a lively, family-friendly atmosphere featuring fresh local produce, handcrafted artisan goods, baked treats, refreshing beverages, food trucks, and live entertainment. With convenient access to picnic shelters, a playground, restrooms, and plenty of open space, the market is the perfect place to relax, shop local, and enjoy an evening out with friends and family. Experience the best of Meridian’s local culture, food, and community spirit every Monday night at Storey Park!

**Eagle Plein Air Festival**
**October 3–10, 2026 | Eagle, Idaho**

Experience Idaho through the eyes of more than 80 artists during the 12th Annual Eagle Plein Air Festival. For one exciting week, artists will paint outdoors throughout Eagle, Boise and the surrounding Treasure Valley, capturing the beauty and character of Southwest Idaho.

The community is invited to watch artists paint, meet the painters, enjoy **free demonstrations and lessons**, and experience the excitement of the **Quick Draw Challenge** in downtown Eagle. Visitors can also explore the **Nocturnal Paint Outs** and discover artists working in unexpected locations.

The week culminates with an **Awards Reception & Art Showcase** and the **Festival Show & Sale**, where visitors can view and purchase original paintings created during the festival.

Whether you're an artist, art lover, collector or simply curious, the Eagle Plein Air Festival is a wonderful way to experience **art, adventure and community** in Eagle.

**Free and open to the public.**