15 Things to Do in Boise This Week · July 9–12, 2026

Date Night

Wheel in the Sky: Journey Tribute

An almost-sold-out Journey tribute show at the intimate Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel — a great date night pick.

Friday, July 10, 2026 7:00 PM · The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel, Boise

Family-Friendly

Star Wars/Superhero Art Expo

A pop-up art expo celebrating Star Wars and superhero fandom, perfect for fans of all ages this Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 1:00 PM · Boise

The Magician's Table – Saturday Matinee

A Saturday afternoon matinee of the acclaimed magic theater show at Morrison Center — perfect for families and curious minds of all ages.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 4:00 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise

Free Events

Victory Branch Library – Vinyl Club

A free community vinyl record listening club at the Victory Branch of Ada Community Library — bring your ears and your love of music.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 1:00 PM · Victory Branch Library, Boise

Alive After 5 Concert Series

Downtown Boise's beloved free outdoor concert series returns for its 39th season every Wednesday at The Grove Plaza, featuring local openers and regional headliners through July 29.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 5:00 PM · The Grove Plaza, Downtown Boise

Meridian's Main Street Mix

Free live music every Wednesday evening at Generations Plaza in Downtown Meridian — a relaxed outdoor concert series all summer long.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 5:30 PM · Generations Plaza, Downtown Meridian

Music & Nightlife

BOLO at Treefort Music Hall

Latin club DJ BOLO brings his viral energy to Treefort Music Hall with a stacked local support lineup including DJLITINO.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Treefort Music Hall, Boise

Sports

Nampton's Open Mini Golf Tournament

A fun mini golf tournament at Pub and Putt — a spirited community sporting event combining drinks and friendly competition.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 3:00 PM · Pub and Putt, Boise

Outdoors & Active

Boise Run Club at Green Acres

Boise Run Club's regular Tuesday evening run/walk from Green Acres Food Truck Park, open to all paces with food and drinks after.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 6:30 PM · Green Acres Food Truck Park, Boise

Boise Social Trail Runners – Wednesday Morning Run

A twice-monthly Wednesday morning trail run at Camel's Back Park covering a ~5-mile loop, with optional social coffee at Java Hyde Park after.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:30 AM · Camel's Back Park, Boise

Boise Run Collective – July Edition

Boise Run Club co-hosts the monthly Boise Run Collective at Java Hyde Park with Trail Fridays — a community run/walk followed by coffee and great company.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 8:30 AM · Java Hyde Park, Boise

Arts & Culture

22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition

Art Source Gallery's prestigious annual juried show features 2D and 3D artwork from artists across Idaho, Washington, and Oregon — on display the entire month of July.

Friday, July 10, 2026 10:00 AM · Art Source Gallery, 1516 W Grove, Boise

Idaho Screendance Festival at The Flicks

The Flicks hosts the 2026 Idaho Screendance Festival, an evening-long showcase for young filmmakers blending dance and film into choreographic storytelling.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · The Flicks, 646 Fulton St, Boise

Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love at Boise Art Museum

A major survey of 53 bold, pattern-rich works by celebrated Indigenous-American artist Jeffrey Gibson — one of today's foremost contemporary artists — on view at BAM through July 26.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 10:00 AM · Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise

Festivals & Special Events

Darkness Con

A horror-themed convention at Expo Idaho featuring vendors, celebrity guests, panels, live entertainment, and a late-night Zombie Prom.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Expo Idaho, Boise