Best Things to Do in Boise This Week · April 23–26, 2026

Music & Nightlife

AJR at Ford Idaho Center

Pop trio AJR brings their high-energy live show to the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa in a rare Treasure Valley arena appearance.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Ford Idaho Center, Nampa

Pretty Good People's Choice Comedy Showcase

A lively audience-voted comedy showcase at Voodoo Cellar Boise, where comedians compete for the crowd's approval.

Monday, April 27, 2026 7:30 PM · Voodoo Cellar Boise

Nick Griffin at The Comedy Lounge

National touring comedian Nick Griffin takes the stage at Boise's premier comedy club for a multi-night run, doors at 6pm.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:00 PM (doors 6:00 PM) · The Comedy Lounge, Boise

Griffin House at The Sapphire Room

Singer-songwriter Griffin House plays an intimate evening show at the elegant Sapphire Room inside The Riverside Hotel.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:00 PM · The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel, Boise

Sidepiece at Treefort Music Hall

House music powerhouse Sidepiece headlines Treefort Music Hall with direct support from Skilah and local selectors Bearkat, Cling, and Deeveaux.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Treefort Music Hall, Boise

Food & Drink

Shade City Brewfest

A craft beer festival hosted at Idaho Botanical Garden featuring Lost Grove Brewing and more local and regional breweries.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise

Date Night

Girls Line Dancing Class at 127 Saloon

Instructor Sarah Breck teaches two new line dances at 127 Saloon in this women's social dance event, 18+ only.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 127 Saloon, Boise

Outdoors & Active

Trail Running Film Festival

Fleet Feet Treasure Valley hosts an inspiring two-night screening of films celebrating endurance, adventure, and trail running at Idaho Film Society.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM · Idaho Film Society, 1212 W Bannock St, Boise

Small Alpaca Farm Experience

Meridian Gems Adventures After 50 hosts a hands-on visit to a small alpaca farm in Kuna for an afternoon of animal encounters.

Monday, April 27, 2026 12:00 PM · Kuna, ID

Boise Run Club Tuesday Run

Boise Run Club's weekly Tuesday group run meets at 6:30 at Payette Brewing for an all-paces social run through the city.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:30 PM · Payette Brewing, Boise

Breakfast Club Trail Run at Camel's Back

Boise Social Trail Runners hosts their twice-monthly Wednesday morning 5-mile trail loop at Camel's Back Park followed by optional coffee at Java Hyde Park.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · Camel's Back Park, Boise

Family-Friendly

World Penguin Day at Zoo Boise

Celebrate World Penguin Day with crafts, keeper talks, and up-close time with Zoo Boise's Magellanic penguin colony, included with regular admission.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise

Festivals & Special Events

Adult Prom: A Night Under the Big Top

The Comedy Lounge hosts an adults-only prom night with a Big Top theme for a night of nostalgia and laughs.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · The Comedy Lounge, Boise

Vintage Road Trippin' Spring Shop-Hop

A free three-day curated shop-hop stretching from Fruitland to Boise with 18 vintage stops, artisan markets, food trucks, and 30+ grand prize giveaways via stamp card.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Multiple locations, Boise area

Free Events

Spring Attunement: Vinyasa and Yin Yoga

A free workshop blending Vinyasa and Yin yoga to welcome the season, open to everyone with limited spots — sign up to reserve your space.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM · True North Yoga, Boise

Boise Weekly Language Exchange

A welcoming weekly multilingual meetup where locals practice French, Spanish, German, English, and more in a casual social setting.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 6:30 PM · Boise

Arts & Culture

Idaho State Museum After Dark

Idaho State Museum hosts an immersive after-hours evening where exhibits, music, and storytelling come together for a unique adults-only museum experience.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Idaho State Museum, Boise

Les Misérables at Morrison Center

The iconic Broadway musical Les Misérables plays its final Boise performances this weekend at the Morrison Center — don't miss closing night.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Morrison Center, Boise

HOT POET Women's Writing Circle

An outdoor women's writing circle at Camel's Back Park for poets and writers of all levels to share, create, and connect.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:00 PM · Camel's Back Park, Boise

Idaho Art Gallery – Emily Farish Exhibition

Idaho Art Gallery's downtown Boise location showcases stunning large-scale floral works by Emily Farish, open Tuesday through Saturday.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Idaho Art Gallery, 702 W Idaho St, Boise