15 Things to Do in Boise This Week · October 15–18, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

October 2026 Farmstand Crawl

A self-guided, multi-day tour of local farmstands across the Treasure Valley with giveaways and fun experiences.

Thursday, October 15 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Treasure Valley

Taste of Downtown

Ten days of special menus, bites, drinks, and culinary experiences across downtown Boise's restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, with participating spots offering $14-or-less specials.

Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Downtown Boise

Date Night

Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour

Comedian Chelsea Handler brings a brand new stand-up show on her High and Mighty Tour to the Morrison Center.

Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

Faculty Recital: Dr. Del Parkinson, piano

A faculty piano recital by Dr. Del Parkinson in the Morrison Center Recital Hall, with admission at the door for $10.

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Recital Hall, C200

The Medea Project

The Boise Bard Players and The Luminary present a devised modern translation of Euripides' Medea at the Meridian Masonic Lodge.

Thursday, October 8 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 7:00 PM · Meridian Masonic Lodge, 800 E 2nd St, Meridian

Oluwatobi Adewumi Final Presentation

Artist Oluwatobi Adewumi presents the final showing of work from the James Castle House Residency.

Friday, October 23, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · James Castle House

Free Events

Senior Recital: Levi Kuskie, violin

A free senior violin recital by Levi Kuskie in the Morrison Center Recital Hall.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Recital Hall, C200

Free Saturday Sound Bath & Energy Work with Blue Lotus Sound

A free sound bath and energy work session with Blue Lotus Sound, hosted by Treasure Valley Music Meditation.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 1:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

Renée Percy – Oct. 15-17

Canadian comedian and actor Renée Percy performs stand-up at The Comedy Lounge, which has a 2-drink minimum.

Thursday, October 15 – Saturday, October 17, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Lounge

Amarillo By Morning – The George Strait Tribute

A George Strait tribute show at The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel.

Friday, October 23, 2026 7:00 PM · The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel

Outdoors & Active

Fall Flights at Birds of Prey

A fall outing at Birds of Prey organized by Conservative GenX Connect.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM · Birds of Prey

Boise Social Trail Runners Group Run

A social trail run at Camel's Back Park with a coffee social afterward, one of two October group runs.

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

lululemon Meridian Community Run + Wellness Morning

A community run and wellness morning hosted by lululemon in Meridian.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 9:00 AM · Meridian

Family-Friendly

Flashback Video Grand Opening

Grand opening of a video rental store experience on Harrison Boulevard, created by the owners of propyprops, with kids welcome.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Harrison Boulevard, Boise

Pumpkin Painting Contest - Nampa Public Library

A library pumpkin painting contest open to all ages, with entries in age groups from preschool to adults and winners receiving prizes.

Monday, October 12 – Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Nampa Public Library