May 01 Saturday
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
Step into Boise's rich history with WalkAbout Boise! Join Preservation Idaho every Saturday in downtown Boise for an approximately 90-minute 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.
Explore the heart of Idaho's capital city through captivating stories, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems. Join Preservation Idaho’s experienced docents for a 90-minute guided tour through 150 years of history and architecture. They will introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise like no other place.
From Basque sheepherders to political power players and local sandstone to Egyptian hieroglyphs, this tour makes Boise history come alive.
Tours take place every Saturday at 10 AM, starting on May 18th and continuing through November 23rd, beginning and ending in front of the Basque Museum and Cultural Center on Grove Street in downtown Boise.
Tickets: Purchase your tickets in advance online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/34774/production/1197256 and by clicking on your desired date on the event calendar or by calling (208) 424-5111. Walk-ups the day of are welcome if there is room (exact cash or check only).
Cost: $10 for Preservation Idaho members, $15 for non-members, $8 for children 13 and under (credit card processing fees apply).
Member discount: If you are a member of Preservation Idaho and wish to take advantage of a $5 member discount, LOGIN to your online membership account to purchase tickets or email us at kellie@preservationidaho.org.
Tour details: 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. Tours will start promptly at 10 AM and end around 11:30 AM.
WalkAbout Boise tours are sponsored by Visit Boise and Visit Idaho.
May 08 Saturday
May 12 Wednesday
Living with Death was created by the End-of-Life Doulas of Idaho to help the community have education, conversation and support about living and dying. It's always an evening of open discussion and practical insights. The topic changes each month. Come join us for an open, honest conversation.
May 15 Saturday