17 Things to Do in Boise This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Pumpkin Patch & Vendor Market

A pumpkin patch, activities, photo ops, and a vendor market at Kovick Kountry Farm over one fall weekend.

Friday, October 9 – Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Kovick Kountry Farm

Bluebird Days Music & Arts Festival

A two-day music and arts festival with three stages and artists including Passion Pit, Balu Brigada, Blu De Tiger, and J. Worra.

Friday, October 16 – Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Bluebird Social + Shoreline Park

Free Events

Saddle Up, Idaho!

A free day at the Idaho State Museum celebrating Idaho's horse heritage with hands-on crafts, live demonstrations, food trucks, and live music including Great Bait and Cowboy Poet Sam Matisse.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Idaho State Museum

Senior Recital: Minnie Aagard, saxophone

A free senior saxophone recital in the Morrison Center's Recital Hall.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Recital Hall C200

Arts & Culture

Stained Glass Web Workshop

A one-day workshop where you create an 11x8 inch seasonal spider web stained glass piece, learning cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Telaya Design: Pumpkin Floral Arrangements

A hands-on pumpkin floral arrangement workshop at Telaya Wine Co.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 1:00 PM · Telaya Wine Co.

Family-Friendly

Family Clay Night

A family clay night hosted by Boise Arts Community where families create together in a hands-on session.

Friday, October 9, 2026 6:00 PM

Bluey's Big Play

A live stage show of Bluey's Big Play at the Morrison Center, a kid-friendly outing for families.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

Music & Nightlife

Matt Rife

Comedian Matt Rife kicks off his brand new tour at Ford Idaho Center Arena.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Ford Idaho Center Arena

Jay Hollingsworth: Big Irish Jay

Grammy-considered stand-up comedian Jay Hollingsworth, known for his charmingly brutal style, performs at Boise's only full-time comedy club.

Thursday, October 8 – Saturday, October 10, 2026 7pm (doors 6pm) · The Comedy Lounge Boise

Ray Volpe: Volpetron Eternal

Ray Volpe brings Volpetron Eternal to Treefort Music Hall with Tisoki and support from Milly Wubbs, Ruebin2o8, and Hailz to the Yes, with a stacked lineup and heavy lasers and production.

Friday, October 16, 2026 · Treefort Music Hall

Babes in Canyon

A live music night at Lost Grove Brewing, listed as almost full on Eventbrite.

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Lost Grove Brewing

Date Night

Frim Fram 4 - Tribute to Nat King Cole

A tribute to Nat King Cole staged in the intimate Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel, ideal for an evening out.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 7:00 PM · The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel

Alex Velluto

Stand-up comedian Alex Velluto, who recently filmed a half-hour special for Nate Bargatze's YouTube channel, performs a night of comedy at The Comedy Lounge.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 7pm (doors 6pm) · The Comedy Lounge Boise

Sports

Stampede for the Cure Pickleball Tournament

A community pickleball tournament raising support for a good cause, open to players in the Boise area.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:30 AM

Outdoors & Active

Fall Flights at World Center for Birds of Prey

A fall outing to the World Center for Birds of Prey, hosted by the Meridian Gems adventure group for adults 50 and over.

Friday, October 9, 2026 11:00 AM · World Center for Birds of Prey

Boise Social Trail Runners Wednesday Morning Run

A social trail run at a quicker but still conversational pace, with a fall-weather run on the trails and optional coffee afterward.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:30 AM · Camel's Back Park