16 Things to Do in Boise This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Holiday Makers Market

Holiday market at the Nampa Civic Center for the November holiday season.

Friday, November 6, 2026 - Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Nampa Civic Center

Sip Idaho Boise 2026 - Idaho's Premier Liquor Tasting Festival

Idaho's only public all-spirits liquor tasting festival, featuring distilleries from around the world, with an appetizer buffet.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Eagle Holiday Shop Hop

Shoppers visit 20 local Eagle boutiques, with a chance to win a $50 gift card from each participating store.

Friday, November 13, 2026 - Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Eagle, Idaho

Music & Nightlife

Take Back the Night Fundraising Concert

Fundraising concert supporting Take Back the Night, an organization working to end sexual and domestic violence.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM · Treefort Music Hall

AUSTERIA: The Fields of Asphodel Tour

Maryland producer Austeria brings heavy dubstep and dark melodies to Treefort Music Hall, with the first 100 tickets at $5.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Treefort Music Hall

Mike Zito

Live show at The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel, listed as almost full on Eventbrite.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 7:00 PM · The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel

Arts & Culture

Boise Chamber Music Series: The Horszowski Trio

Chamber music performance by the Horszowski Trio in the Morrison Center's Recital Hall.

Friday, November 6, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Recital Hall (C200)

Bad Woman Art Exhibition Gallery Opening

Gallery opening for an all-American 1950s housewife art romp.

Friday, November 6, 2026 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Master Impressionist Painting

Hands-on impressionist painting session hosted by Boise Arts Community.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 2:00 PM

Starbelly Student Showcase

Live showcase of belly dancing by Starbelly students at The Comedy Lounge's intimate venue.

Thursday, November 19, 2026 Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM · The Comedy Lounge

Date Night

Killers of Kill Tony

Live show at the Morrison Center, with tickets starting at $48.50 including fees.

Friday, November 6, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

Paul Conyers

Stand-up comedy from a San Francisco Bay Area comedian at Boise's full-time comedy club, with a drink minimum and food and drink options.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 - Saturday, November 14, 2026 Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM · The Comedy Lounge

Free Events

A Little Afternoon Music

Free, open-to-the-public afternoon concert with the Horszowski Trio and Boise State Piano Trio.

Friday, November 6, 2026 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Recital Hall (C200)

Sports

Women's Basketball: Boise State vs. Portland State

Boise State women's basketball home game at ExtraMile Arena against Portland State.

Friday, November 6, 2026 6:30 PM · ExtraMile Arena

Outdoors & Active

Elemental Stroll ~ November

November stroll hosted by Practical Magic Society: A Creative Social Club for Women.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 1:00 PM

Food & Drink

From Boise Dinner Club: Friends Dinner

Monthly dinner where you fill out a quiz and are matched with 5 strangers; you learn your restaurant the day of, and everyone is invited to a bar afterward.

Thursday, November 12, 2026