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August 29, 2026
  • Western Idaho Fair

    August 21, 2026August 30, 2026  
    Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714, USA

  • Movie Night: The Princess Bride @ Victory Gardens

    August 28, 2026  7:30 pmAugust 29, 2026  10:30 pm
    120 E Victory Rd, Meridian, ID, United States, Idaho 83642

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    👑⚔️ As You Wish… Movie Night at Victory Gardens! ⚔️👑
    Join us Friday or Saturday Night for a magical showing of The Princess Bride under the summer sky!

    Bring a blanket, a lawn chair, or your favorite adventure-loving sidekick and settle in for an evening of romance, laughs, and swashbuckling fun surrounded by our lush greenery. 🌿✨

    Doors open 7:30 PM | Movie to follow at 8:45pm

    Purchase Tickets Here:
    Friday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982082983560?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Saturday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982083012647?aff=oddtdtcreator

  • National Public Lands Celebration

    August 29, 2026  8:00 am9:00 am
    2600 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID 83702, USA

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    https://bogusbasin.org/event/national-public-lands-day-celebration-2/

    August 29 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Why celebrate the United State’s 640 million acres of public lands once, when you can celebrate them twice?! Get excited for National Public Lands Day (officially September 26th) with a celebration on the mountain in August! Interact with booths representing various national, state and local organizations, and volunteer with the Bogus Basin Environmental Stewardship team!Volunteer stewardship project(s)
    Booths from over 20 partner organizations with engaging nature based activities
    Raffle prizes
    And more!

  • Warbird Roundup

    August 29, 2026  8:00 amAugust 30, 2026  5:00 pm
    Warhawk Air Museum

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    The Warbird Roundup is a two-day event featuring warbirds from across the country. Visitors can get up close, watch them fly, and learn about their importance to our country. Plus, check out the museum, enjoy activities for adults and kids, and enjoy incredible food trucks and vendors. Kids 10 and under are FREE with a paid adult.

    Guest speaker Kim “KC” Campbell is a retired USAF Colonel with 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including over 100 combat missions in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close air support mission.

    NEW THIS YEAR: Upgrade your experience with Flight Deck, our premier option designed for aviation fans who want the best seat in the house.

    Interested in being a vendor? Please reach out to us directly. Anyone
     soliciting vendor applications is a scam.
    https://warhawkairmuseum.org/event/warbird-roundup-saturday/

  • Warbird Roundup

    August 29, 2026  8:00 am5:00 pm
    Warhawk Air Museum

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    The Warbird Roundup is a two-day event featuring warbirds from across the country. Visitors can get up close, watch them fly, and learn about their importance to our country. Plus, check out the museum, enjoy activities for adults and kids, and enjoy incredible food trucks and vendors. Kids 10 and under are FREE with a paid adult.

    Guest speaker Kim “KC” Campbell is a retired USAF Colonel with 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including over 100 combat missions in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close air support mission.

    NEW THIS YEAR: Upgrade your experience with Flight Deck, our premier option designed for aviation fans who want the best seat in the house.

    Interested in being a vendor? Please reach out to us directly. Anyone soliciting vendor applications is a scam.

  • 18th Annual Pooch Party

    August 29, 2026  8:30 am1:00 pm
    Lakeview Water Park

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    Join us for the 18th Annual Pooch Party at Lakeview Park and enjoy Nampa’s largest dog festival! Bring your dog(s) and family members to participate in a scenic one mile walk around Lakeview Park. After the walk, Lakeview Water Park pools will open for the last event of the year, and the dogs will have the opportunity to splash around in the swimming pool. Enjoy contests, raffles, a canine cake walk, and pet friendly vendor booths as you support a great cause! All proceeds from this event go toward the continued development of Nampa’s dog parks.

    For more information and to register visit our website at https://www.nampaparksandrecreation.org/198/Pooch-Party or call 208-468-5858.

    Saturday, August 29, 2026
    8:30am-1pm

    Walk starts promptly at 9:30am, Pool opens at 11am
    Fee: $30* per dog (includes adult t-shirt, doggie gift, walk and swim admission for one dog)
    $15 each additional dog
    VIP is an additional $20 per dog (includes doggie gift, walk, and early swim admission at 10am for one dog)

    *$35 after August 25th for standard registration, $55 for VIP.

  • Boise Farmers Market

    August 29, 2026  9:00 am1:00 pm
    Boise Farmers Market, 1500 W Shoreline Dr, Boise, ID 83702, USA

  • Meridian Main Street Market

    August 29, 2026  9:00 am1:30 pm
    Meridian Main Street Market, 33 E Broadway Ave, Meridian, ID 83642, USA

  • Capital City Public Market

    August 29, 2026  9:30 am1:30 pm
    827 W Main St, Boise, ID 83702, USA

  • 3rd Annual Big Dig – Treasure Valley

    August 29, 2026  10:00 am3:00 pm
    Ten Mile Crossing, 2727 W Navigator Dr, Meridian, ID 83642, USA

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    Join us for the 3rd annual Big Dig-Treasure Valley
    August 29th, 2026

    10:00-3:00pm @ Ten Mile Crossing (behind Scheels)

    Kids of all ages can explore , learn about, and even operate heavy construction equipment with supervision. 

    There will be food trucks, booths, and activities for the whole family!

    Funds raised directly support childhood cancer research, education, advocacy, and services.

    Purchase tickets by visiting:
    BIGDIGTV.GIVESMART.COM

  • Kids Club Storytime and Craft at Rediscovered Books

    August 29, 2026  10:30 am11:15 am
    Rediscovered Bookshop, 1576 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702, USA

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    Join us for a fun storytime and craft!
    Every Saturday 10:30-11:15am

    https://rdbooks.org/event/2026-02-28/kids-club-storytime-and-craft

  • Art Spark at Kleiner Park: A Community Art Party

    August 29, 2026  11:00 am7:00 pm
    Kleiner Park

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    Meridian’s Art Party Returns — Bigger, Better & More Spark!

    Get ready, Meridian, our favorite creative bash is back with a fresh twist! Art Spark is a full-day celebration of all the ways you can engage with the arts in the Treasure Valley – from hands-on painting to dance, theater, music, and more. There will be food trucks, a beer garden, and local artists and vendors to engage with in creative ways. Learn more at meridiancity.org/artspark

    Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
    Time: 11 am – 7 pm
    Where: Kleiner Park, Event Lawn

    What to Expect:

    – Mainstage live music from local & regional bands
    – Tasty eats and drinks with an expanded food court
    – Hands-on art stations, murals and chalk art battles
    – Community art booths & artist showcases
    – Beer garden provided by Loose Screw Beer Co.

    This is the festival you’ve been waiting for: art lovers, foodies, live music fans — everyone’s invited.

    In partnership with Meridian Arts Commission. Sponsored by Clarity Credit Union and ICCU.

    For full event details and a list of participating artists and organizations, visit the Art Spark web page at meridiancity.org/artspark

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    Want a booth at the event?

    Businesses, individuals and organizations whose primary mission is art centric are invited to participate in this year’s community art party – Art Spark.

    Participants may use the space to share information, sell tickets, encourage memberships or sell products.

    Applicants will be reviewed and selected by the event committee. Products that are mass produced, reproductions or not otherwise locally made will not be accepted.

    Applications which include a hands-on interactive activity are preferred.

    Booth fee: $40
    Non-profit: 501 (c) 3 tax exempt status $20
    Application deadline: August 1 at 5:00 pm

  • Art Spark at Kleiner Park: A Community Art Party

    August 29, 2026  11:00 am7:00 pm
    Kleiner Park

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    Meridian’s Art Party Returns — Bigger, Better & More Spark!

    Get ready, Meridian, our favorite creative bash is back with a fresh twist! Art Spark is a full-day celebration of all the ways you can engage with the arts in the Treasure Valley – from hands-on painting to dance, theater, music, and more. There will be food trucks, a beer garden, and local artists and vendors to engage with in creative ways. Learn more at meridiancity.org/artspark

    Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
    Time: 11 am – 7 pm
    Where: Kleiner Park, Event Lawn

    What to Expect:

    – Mainstage live music from local & regional bands
    – Tasty eats and drinks with an expanded food court
    – Hands-on art stations, murals and chalk art battles
    – Community art booths & artist showcases
    – Beer garden provided by Loose Screw Beer Co.

    This is the festival you’ve been waiting for: art lovers, foodies, live music fans — everyone’s invited.

    In partnership with Meridian Arts Commission. Sponsored by Clarity Credit Union and ICCU.

    For full event details and a list of participating artists and organizations, visit the Art Spark web page at meridiancity.org/artspark

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    Want a booth at the event?

    Businesses, individuals and organizations whose primary mission is art centric are invited to participate in this year’s community art party – Art Spark.

    Participants may use the space to share information, sell tickets, encourage memberships or sell products.

    Applicants will be reviewed and selected by the event committee. Products that are mass produced, reproductions or not otherwise locally made will not be accepted.

    Applications which include a hands-on interactive activity are preferred.

    Booth fee: $40
    Non-profit: 501 (c) 3 tax exempt status $20
    Application deadline: August 1 at 5:00 pm

  • Family Fun Day/Hunting Season Education

    August 29, 2026  11:00 am4:00 pm
    721 Hannibal St, Caldwell, ID, United States, Idaho 83605

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    🦌🎉 FAMILY FUN DAY & HUNTING SEASON SAFETY EDUCATION 🎉🦌
    Get ready for hunting season with a day of family fun, hands-on learning, and the latest in off-road adventure!
    Join Birds of Prey Motorsports for an interactive event featuring Can-Am-focused demonstrations, hunting season education, and outdoor safety presentations designed to help you explore the backcountry with confidence.
    📅 August 29
    🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Enjoy:
    🚙 Can-Am hunting and utility demonstrations
    🦌 Hunting season preparation & backcountry education
    🚑 Safety presentations from Idaho Mountain Search & Rescue
    🎯 Family games & activities
    🛍️ Local vendors
    🌮 Food trucks
    Whether you’re a seasoned hunter, an outdoor enthusiast, or just looking for a fun family outing, this event has something for everyone.
    📍 Birds of Prey Motorsports
    721 Hannibal St. • Caldwell, ID

  • Storytime at Barnes and Noble

    August 29, 2026  11:00 am12:00 pm
    1315 N Milwaukee St. Boise ID 83704

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    Join us every Saturday at 11am for Storytime in our Children’s department. Come read with us and enjoy stories of your favorite characters followed by a craft. 

    https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156136-126

  • Celebrate Hope @ The Village

    August 29, 2026  12:00 pm4:00 pm
    The Village at Meridian, 3597 E Monarch Sky Ln #225, Meridian, ID 83646, USA

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    **NEW DATE DUE TO AIR QUALITY**

    Join us for an inspiring afternoon at the 3rd Annual Celebrate Hope, a vibrant community event benefiting St. Luke’s Heart Rhythm Center and St. Luke’s Children’s Cardiology. Experience the beauty and diversity of the Treasure Valley as we come together to celebrate cultures from around the world through music, dance, and connection—all for a meaningful cause.

    Event Schedule:

    12:00PM        Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo

    12:30PM        Flamenco Laishy

    1:00PM          Killarney Irish Dance Academy

    1:30PM          Boise Chinese Traditional Dance Academy

    2:00PM          Danza Azteca Tonatiuh

    2:30PM          Star Belly Dancers

    3:00PM          Polynesian Showcase

    4:00PM          Celebrate Hope Raffle

    Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the day enjoying incredible performances while supporting children’s heart health in our community.

    Together, we celebrate. Together, we give hope.

    https://www.thevillageatmeridian.com/event/40611-celebrate-hope

  • Sagebrush's Inaugural Summer Market!

    August 29, 2026  12:00 pm9:00 pm
    3823 N Garden Center Way, Boise, ID 83703-5007, United States

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    Join us August 29th + 30th for Boise’s newest summer market and party.

    August 29th will be a full market day with an afternoon and night market from 12pm-9pm with so many things to do: shop handmade vendors (with a no AI promise!), meet some of our fave non profit partners in Idaho, dig for vintage treasures, meet our sponsoring businesses, grab an alcoholic or non alcoholic drink, listen to live music, eat tamales and ice cream from 36th St Event Center and hang with your community.

    August 30th will be a slower paced, Sunday market focusing on the handmade artists of our community. Join us from 10am-3pm with all of the same handmade artists, and meet our emerging artists of this market (artists who have never sold their work before!). There will of course, be another full day of drinks and eats from 36th St.

    Thank you to our sponsors: Common Ground Coffee, Homefound Boise, Cats Eye Creative Reuse, Sweetheart Scarves, The Wandering Oven, All County Roofing and Ness Restoration for helping bring this event to life.

  • Music on the Patio

    August 29, 2026  2:00 pm5:00 pm
    2600 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID, United States, Idaho 83702

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    Enjoy free, live Music on the Patio on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day! 🎶

    Grab lunch and a beverage at the Double R Ranch BBQ Smokehouse or the Bogus Creek Grill, and spend the afternoon listening to free, live music featuring local Treasure Valley musicians. Music on the Patio takes place on the ICCU Plaza in front of the Bogus Creek Lodge from 2 pm to 5 pm. All ages are welcome to attend!

    See the full Music on the Patio lineup here: https://bogusbasin.org/event/music-on-the-patio-at-bogus-basin-2026-09-05/

  • Pups, Putts & Pints @ Green Acres

    August 29, 2026  4:00 pm9:00 pm
    Ann Morrison Park, 1000 S Americana Blvd, Boise, ID 83706, USA

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    Bring the dog. Bring your golf swing. Bring your appetite. We’re putting all three in one place for Pups, Putts & Pints at Green Acres, a seasonal outdoor food truck park and live music venue along the Boise Greenbelt. 🐕⛳🍻

    It’s a full day of adoptable dogs, golf games, mini golf, dog vendors, live music, local food and cold drinks, with plenty of reasons to stick around for a while.
    https://www.greenacresboise.com/events/pupsputtspints

    🐕 PUPS

    🐾 PAWS Rescue | 5–7 PM
    Meet adoptable dogs and their foster families, learn more about the adoption process and find out how you can help local dogs find their forever homes.

    🐾 Psyche K9 | 4-9 PM
    Learn more about dog behavior, training and the Idaho Pack Walk Community, a free structured walking club for dogs and their people.

    🦴 2 Pawz Up Barkery | 4-8 PM
    Shop fresh homemade treats for your pup, including cookies, jerky, meal toppers, freeze-dried treats and custom celebration cakes.

    ✂ Zoomin Groomin | 4-9 PM
    Bring your pup by for a free nail trim from a professional mobile pet groomer.

    ⛳ PUTTS

    🏌 Swing Shack | 4–9 PM
    Take a swing on a mobile golf simulator with access to more than 300 virtual courses. Clubs are provided, and guests can play for free while competing in longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests for Green Acres prizes.

    ⛳ Hole In Fun! | 4–9 PM
    Grab a putter and take on six portable mini golf holes with different challenges and ways to play.

    🍺PINTS

    Enjoy local craft beer with over 12 beers on tap served cold all day long. Want another option? Wine, hard kombucha, seltzers, draft cocktails, frozen slushies and Non Alcoholic options also available

    🐶Bluey Appearance | 6-6:30pm
    Of course we couldn’t have a day for the pups without our favorite pup Bluey making an appearance. Bluey will be here for hugs, high-fives and pictures.

    Huge thank you to Sweet Group Realty for making this event possible. Stop by their tent for a chance to win AC Boise tickets⚽

    🎶 Live music all day long:

    🎸 The PVRs | 10:30am-1:30pm
    Check out this local cover band bringing together blues, classic rock, funk, pop, indie, and folk for a fun, genre-hopping set packed with crowd favorites.

    🎸 Soul Tree Lounge | 2:30-5:30pm
    Groove to a soulful mix of rock, blues, and funk-inspired covers along with original songs. Their eclectic sound brings plenty of energy and something for every crowd.

    🎸 Turtle Poppers | 6:30-9:30pm
    Bluegrass and jam from a five-piece group blending mandolin, guitar, fiddle and bass.

    🎨 MORE TO DO

    🦸 Super Rad Cape Co | 10:30am-9:30 PM
    Shop handmade superhero capes, clothing and accessories for kids and adults.

    🎨 Touch of Topaz Face Painting | 2-9:30 PM
    Get colorful face painting with designs for kids and kids at heart.

    👂 Halo Piercings | 3–9:30 PM
    Professional sterile ear and nostril piercings onsite.

    💍 Golden Links Permanent Jewelry | 3–9:30 PM
    Pick out a custom permanent jewelry piece and leave with something made just for you.

    🌾 Wild Acres Family Farm & Bakery | 3-9:30 PM
    Shop fresh gluten-free and dairy-free sourdough, sandwich bread and pastries, along with farm-fresh eggs and seasonal produce.
    Bring your friendly dogs (on a leash please 🙏🏻) for some pup cups and a whole food lineup for humans:
    🚚 Loving Lefse – Authentic Norwegian lefse, fries, coffee and matcha drinks
    🚚 Sear + Savor – Smash burgers
    🚚 Darjeeling Momo – Nepalese cuisine, including dumplings and noodle dishes
    🚚 Latinos M.O – Tacos and Mexican cuisine
    🚚 Idaho P BBQ – BBQ
    🚚 The Crazy Hungarian – Hungarian cuisine
    🚚 Crisp – American fusion
    🚚 The Lemon Cow – Ice cream and freshly squeezed lemonade
    🚚 The Green Acres Bar – Local craft beer, wine, cocktails, seltzers, hard kombucha, frozen drinks and non-alcoholic options

    📍 767 S Pioneer St., Boise, ID 83702
    ⏰ Green Acres is open 11 AM–9:30 PM, with breakfast and coffee starting at 9 AM.

  • Tastes & Tunes – Live Music on the Greenbelt

    August 29, 2026  6:00 pm9:00 pm
    521 E 41st St, Garden City, ID, United States, Idaho 83714

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    Join us at The Boardwalk Plaza for a summer filled with good vibes and great music! Enjoy live performances every Saturday & Sunday evening and on the first Thursday of each month, featuring an exciting lineup of local artists and bands.

    Current Schedule:
    Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5-7pm

    Beginning Memorial Day Weekend:
    Friday: 5-8pm
    Saturday: 2-8pm – TWO ARTISTS
    Sunday: 1-4pm

    Bring your friends, grab a bite to eat or a glass of wine, and soak up the sunset with the sounds of Boise’s best talent. Whether you’re a longtime local or just passing through, The Plaza is the perfect spot to kick back, connect, and let the music move you.