23 Things to Do in Boise This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Free Events

First Thursday Downtown Boise

Downtown Boise's monthly First Thursday celebration returns with live music, deals, tasty treats, and surprises throughout the downtown corridor.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Downtown Boise

Masterclass with Boise State Alumnus Ian Kelly, Tenor

Free public voice masterclass led by Boise State alumnus and professional tenor Ian Kelly at the Morrison Center's Choral Rehearsal Room.

Friday, October 2, 2026 12:00 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Choral Rehearsal Room, Boise State University

First Fridays Boise – Two-Year Anniversary Gathering

First Fridays Boise celebrates its 2-year anniversary with its biggest room of the year — a monthly networking gathering for Black and multicultural professionals across the Treasure Valley.

Friday, October 2, 2026 5:30 PM · Venue TBA, Boise

James Castle Community Celebration

A free public celebration at the James Castle House honoring the enigmatic Idaho outsider artist, with open access to the historic site and cultural programming.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 12:00 PM · James Castle House, Boise

Date Night

Country Swing Dancing at The Farm

Boise Country Dancers host Friday night swing dancing at The Farm — a fun, welcoming dance night for all levels.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00 PM · The Farm, Boise

Britnee Kellogg Live at The Sapphire Room

Intimate live music evening with Britnee Kellogg performing at the Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel — tickets are almost sold out.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 7:00 PM · The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel, Boise

Eagle Plein Air Festival – Awards Reception & Art Show

Sip wine and watch the best plein air paintings of the week awarded at the festival's elegant closing reception and art show on Friday night.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Eagle, Idaho

Music & Nightlife

SIDEQUEST at Treefort Music Hall

High-energy club DJ SIDEQUEST — with 150K+ monthly Spotify listeners and EDC Las Vegas credits — brings a full laser and LED video wall production to Treefort Music Hall.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Treefort Music Hall, Boise

Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver Starring Jim Curry

Jim Curry performs a full tribute to John Denver's beloved catalog at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 2:00 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Boise State University

"Big Irish Jay" Hollingsworth at The Comedy Lounge

Grammy-considered stand-up comedian Jay Hollingsworth, known for 150M+ online views and his 'charmingly brutal' style, headlines three nights at Boise's only full-time comedy club.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Lounge, Boise

Matt Rife: Stay Golden Tour

TikTok comedy sensation and actor Matt Rife brings his highly anticipated 'Stay Golden' tour to Ford Idaho Center Arena.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Ford Idaho Center Arena, Nampa

Brett Reid & The Backbeats: Country Rock Revival

A high-energy country rock revival night featuring Brett Reid & The Backbeats with Rob Harding at the intimate Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 7:00 PM · The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel, Boise

Festivals & Special Events

Boise Trolley Tours – Haunted Halloween Tour

A spooky trolley tour through Boise exploring the city's haunted history and local ghost stories — perfect for the Halloween season.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Boise Trolley Tours, Boise

Meridian Oktoberfest 2026

A full day of Bavarian fun in Downtown Meridian featuring 70 vendors, live music, brat-eating contests, a stein hold at sunset, kids activities, food, and drinks on Idaho Ave.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 AM · Downtown Meridian, Idaho Ave & 2nd St

Food & Drink

Blue Bird Social Oktoberfest

Bluebird Social trades its usual feathers for lederhosen and brings Bavarian-inspired Oktoberfest fun to Boise across two days.

Friday, October 2, 2026 11:00 AM · Bluebird Social, Boise

Idaho Cider Fest

Annual cider festival hosted by Meriwether Cider celebrating local and regional craft ciders in a festive fall atmosphere.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Meriwether Cider, Boise

Outdoors & Active

True North Yoga Fall 6-Week Challenge

True North Yoga launches a 6-week challenge with expanded hot pilates, hot flow, and non-heated vinyasa classes to carry you through the end of the year.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 · True North Yoga, Boise

Arts & Culture

Boise Open Studios Tour

Boise Open Studios Collective Organization opens artists' studios to the public for two weekends in October — a rare chance to see where local art is actually made.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Various studios, Boise

Readings & Conversations: John Green with Anthony Doerr

Literary powerhouses John Green (The Fault in Our Stars) and Idaho's own Anthony Doerr (All the Light We Cannot See) share the Morrison Center stage for an evening of readings and conversation.

Friday, October 9, 2026 8:00 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Boise State University

WCA Presents: If These Walls Could Talk

A powerful live reading anthology from four perspectives of domestic abuse survivors, performed at The Comedy Lounge as a theatrical fundraiser and awareness event.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Lounge, Boise

Family-Friendly

See Spot Walk – Idaho Humane Society

The Idaho Humane Society's annual walkathon fundraiser, a beloved community dog-walking event supporting animal welfare in the Treasure Valley.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Boise

Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour

Stars from Disney's Descendants, ZOMBIES, and Camp Rock franchises unite for a live concert tour event at ExtraMile Arena.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 7:00 PM · ExtraMile Arena, Boise

Sports

Indoor Try-a-Tri Triathlon

An indoor triathlon for ages 13+ featuring a 1/8-mile swim, 4-mile stationary bike ride, and 1.5-mile indoor run at Harward Recreation Center in Nampa.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:30 AM · Harward Recreation Center, Nampa