15 Things to Do in Boise This Week · October 29–November 1, 2026

Arts & Culture

Guest Artist Recital: The American Piano Duo - Jeffrey Shumway and Del Parkinson

A two-piano recital by Jeffrey Shumway and Del Parkinson in the Morrison Center's Recital Hall.

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

Victory Branch Library-Adult Craft Night

An adult craft night hosted by Ada Community Library at the Victory Branch.

Monday, November 2, 2026 6:30 PM · Victory Branch Library

Music & Nightlife

Rival Sons with The Blue Stones and The Velveteers

Long Beach hard rock band Rival Sons, hand-picked by Black Sabbath to open their farewell run, plays an all-ages show with The Blue Stones and The Velveteers.

Friday, October 30, 2026 · Knitting Factory [Boise]

Kai Wachi: Halloween Night 360 Set

Boise's own Kai Wachi takes over the center of Treefort Music Hall for a 360-degree set, joined by phrvabass, dash30music, iamdundercheef and gremzo.official.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Treefort Music Hall

Halloween at The Farm

A Halloween dance night from Boise Country Dancers at The Farm, with a $10 ticket price listed.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:00 PM · The Farm

Giveback Groove 2026

A dance night with DJs James Stevens, Brooke Would and special guest Mike Balance, supporting the Yoga Tree of Boise Foundation.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · The Comedy Lounge

Date Night

Dynamic Duos of the '60s and The Buddy Holly Experience

A nostalgic live show celebrating the '60s duos and Buddy Holly, staged in the intimate Sapphire Room.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:00 PM · The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel

Outdoors & Active

Halloween Disc Golf Tournament

A Halloween-themed disc golf tournament for players looking for a fun morning on the course.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Boise Social Trail Runners: November 4 Group Run

The Boise Social Trail Runners' next group run, a social trail run with coffee after.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Camel's Back Park

Sports

Boise State Football Home Game: BSU vs Texas State

A Boise State Football home game listed for Saturday night.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 8:00 PM

Boise State vs. Butler

A Boise State men's basketball game against Butler at ExtraMile Arena.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 12:00 PM · ExtraMile Arena

Family-Friendly

Pet Costume Contest

Northwest Pets hosts its annual costume contest in the State Street parking lot, with prizes for pets and their owners, celebrating 21 years in business.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Northwest Pets, State Street parking lot

Kids Anti-Bully Workshop

A workshop for kids focused on anti-bullying skills.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 5:00 PM · 3149 W Chinden Blvd

Free Events

A Little Afternoon Music: The Horszowski Trio and Boise State Piano Trio

A free afternoon chamber music concert by The Horszowski Trio and the Boise State Piano Trio.

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

First Fridays Boise: November Gathering

A monthly networking night for Black and multicultural professionals across the Treasure Valley, with no membership or application required.

Friday, November 6, 2026 5:30 PM · Venue to be announced