12 Things to Do in Boise This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Arts & Culture

Hidden Springs Branch Library – Idaho Inkspots Teach Calligraphy

The Idaho Inkspots group leads a free hands-on calligraphy workshop at the Hidden Springs Branch Library.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 4:00 PM · Hidden Springs Branch Library, Boise

The Magician's Table – Opening Night

A touring magic and illusion show runs multiple performances at Morrison Center through the weekend, with tickets starting at $110.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 8:00 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise

Date Night

The Magician's Table – Friday Night

A second performance of the touring magic and illusion spectacle at Morrison Center, perfect for a night out.

Friday, July 24, 2026 8:00 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise

Free Events

West Bench Farmer's Market

A vibrant weekly marketplace celebrating locally sourced and globally inspired agricultural products, goods, and services, featuring Global Gardens farmers.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 5:00 PM · West Bench, Boise

Boise Language Exchange

A free weekly multilingual conversation meetup at JUMP where locals practice French, Spanish, German, English, and more.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 6:30 PM · 5th Floor, JUMP, Boise

Music & Nightlife

SLANDER at Treefort Music Hall

One of electronic music's biggest names brings massive production — a 9x16ft video wall, 8 lasers, and CO₂ cannons — to Treefort Music Hall with support from NEJVEX, REDLINE, MILLY, and Doctor Chubs.

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Treefort Music Hall, Boise

Kill-A-Brew

A live music event at The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel — an intimate venue night with local and regional talent.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 7:00 PM · The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel, Boise

Benjamin Tod at the Knitting Factory

Tennessee songwriter Benjamin Tod rolls into the Knitting Factory with his new band, the Inline Six, bringing hard-living songs and no-frills Americana honesty.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Knitting Factory, Boise

Alabama Shakes at Outlaw Field

The iconic Alabama Shakes return to the outdoor stage at Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden, with Billy Allen & The Pollies opening.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 7:00 PM · Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise

Family-Friendly

Family Clay Night

A hands-on clay night for families hosted by the Boise Arts Community — a fun evening of creative making.

Friday, July 24, 2026 6:00 PM · Boise

Sports

Tee Box Grand Opening Party

Grand opening party for a new sports and entertainment venue at 535 N Locust Grove Rd.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 4:00 PM · 535 N Locust Grove Rd, Boise area

Outdoors & Active

Greenbelt Run from Barbarian Brewery

Boise Area Runners host a Greenbelt run starting from Barbarian Brewery in Garden City, with the option to dip in the river and grab a cold brew after.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Barbarian Brewery, Garden City