19 Things to Do in Boise This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Food & Drink

Justice Uncorked – Idaho Legal Aid Benefit

A fun-filled evening of local wines, catered dinner, and silent auction benefiting Idaho's nonprofit legal services providers for low-income families, veterans, and survivors.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM · Split Rail Winery

Music & Nightlife

Steve Hofstetter at The Comedy Lounge

Nobel Peace Prize-nominated comedian Steve Hofstetter, known for over a billion views online and appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, performs a sold-out night of stand-up.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Lounge, Boise

ANGRYBABY at Shrine Social Club

House music night with headliner ANGRYBABY and a stacked lineup of openers including Daddy Baby, Izzer Umpp B2B Jilly.fm, and Moon Unit DJs — get there early.

Friday, September 18, 2026 Doors at 9:00 PM · Shrine Social Club, Boise

Date Night

Roars & Pours at Zoo Boise

An after-hours evening at Zoo Boise with drinks and animals — a unique social mixer hosted by Conservative GenX Connect.

Friday, September 18, 2026 6:00 PM · Zoo Boise

Greg Warren at The Comedy Lounge

Midwestern storyteller Greg Warren, seen on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, brings his character-driven humor to The Comedy Lounge for a night of big laughs.

Friday, September 18, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Lounge, Boise

Family-Friendly

Teen Art Club – Ages 13-17

A creative afternoon art club experience for teens ages 13–17 hosted by Boise Arts Community.

Friday, September 18, 2026 4:30 PM · Boise

Bug Day at Idaho Botanical Garden

A family-friendly afternoon event at the Idaho Botanical Garden celebrating insects with educational activities, live specimens, and hands-on exploration from noon to 5pm.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00 PM · Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise

Foothills Family Day – 25 Years of Open Space Conservation

Celebrate 25 years of Boise foothills open space conservation with a free family day featuring outdoor activities, from 11am to 2pm.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:00 AM · Boise Foothills

Outdoors & Active

Align with the Stars: Sound Experience

A 2-hour sound bath and energy alignment workshop with Crystal Moore at True North Yoga, blending reiki energy work with immersive sound.

Friday, September 18, 2026 7:00 PM · True North Yoga, Boise

Boise Run Club Tuesday Run

Boise Run Club's weekly Tuesday run departs from Payette Brewing at 6:30pm — all paces welcome, beers encouraged after.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:30 PM · Payette Brewing, Boise

Boise Social Trail Runners – Morning Trail Run

Boise Social Trail Runners hosts a Wednesday morning 5-mile trail loop at Camel's Back Park with optional coffee at Java Hyde Park after — all levels welcome.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 6:30 AM · Camel's Back Park, Boise

Open Streets Boise – Collister

A stretch of Catalpa Drive in the Collister neighborhood goes fully car-free for an afternoon of bike rodeos, gutter boat races, skateboarding, live music, and food trucks.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 12:00 PM · Catalpa Drive, Collister Neighborhood, Boise

Festivals & Special Events

39th Annual State of Downtown Boise

The Downtown Boise Association's annual State of Downtown event, a major civic gathering for business owners, community leaders, and downtown enthusiasts — limited tickets still available.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Downtown Boise

Hyde Park Street Fair 2026

Boise's beloved arts and music festival since 1979 returns to Camel's Back Park in the North End with three days of live music on two stages, food, a geodesic dome with yoga, and late-night dance music.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Camel's Back Park, North End Boise

Makers Market – Idaho Latino Conservation Week

Celebrate Idaho Latino Conservation Week at the Erma Hayman House Makers Market, a community gathering honoring cultural heritage and conservation through local artisan vendors.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:00 AM · Erma Hayman House, Boise

Sports

Game Day Bus – Boise State Home Game

Ride the free VRT Game Day Bus from downtown to Boise State's home football game, running every 15 minutes starting 2 hours before kickoff.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Downtown Boise to Albertsons Stadium

FitOne – St. Luke's 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Boise's beloved fall running event with 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances on a scenic downtown course past the Capitol, Old Pen, and Idaho Botanical Garden — open to all paces and ages.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Downtown Boise

Arts & Culture

Oluwatobi Adewumi Residency at James Castle House

Nigerian-born artist Oluwatobi Adewumi brings his layered, boundary-crossing work to Boise's historic James Castle House as part of an artist residency exploring how home is carried across places — open during September.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · James Castle House, Boise

Free Events

Boise Run Club – Tuesday Run at Payette

Join Boise Run Club every Tuesday at 6:30pm at Payette Brewing for a group run followed by beers — new faces always welcome.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:30 PM · Payette Brewing, Boise