There are so many reasons to love living in Boise… just take a look around! We have gorgeous backdrops, great neighborhoods, and so many fun things to do!
Ever been to our hot air balloon festival? The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic is a must-see event hosted right in the middle of town at Ann Morrison Park. Love concerts? We’re hosting big name artists like Pat Benatar, Billy Currington, Backstreet Boys, Sum 41, Mt. Joy, Switchfoot, and Ashanti right here in our own backyard!
Already used up all your “grandparents babysitting reward points” for the month? We can help. Try scheduling an overnight sleepover at Zoo Boise or signing your little explorers up for Bug Camp!
And if you need a new place to live or have friends who are curious about moving nearby, you can browse current real estate listings near Boise here. The good news? It’s free to look and we won’t harass you for an email address like some of those other real estate companies out there.
Now onto the fun events in Boise!
Refer to the individual event pages for the most accurate information.
Concerts in Boise
There’s something magical about summer concerts, especially when you have so many great genres to choose from. The sounds, the sweat, the cold drinks…. it’s a special kind of nostalgia. If you haven’t been to many shows here, we definitely recommend checking out all our venues (and a few of the local drafts our artisans have been brewing up).
So go ahead and scroll the lineup, grab some tickets, and get ready to sing your hearts out! These artists are incredible and you might even find a new favorite musician.
Ford Idaho Center
- Backstreet Boys | August 19, 7:30pm
- The Chicks with special guest Patty Griffin | August 6, 7:30pm
- $uicideboy$ | August 18, 7pm
- Fitz and the Tantrums & Andy Grammer | August 20, 7pm
Idaho Botanical Gardens
- Maren Morris | August 19, 7pm
- The Head and The Heart with special guest Dawes | August 9, 6pm
- Mt. Joy | August 15, 7:30pm
- Modest Mouse | August 29, 7pm
- Garcia Peoples | August 4, 6pm
- Lounge on Fire | August 11, 5:30pm
- Afrosonics w/ The Santucci Brothers & Mungo | August 18, 5:30pm
- Boise Straight Ahead | August 25, 5:30pm
- The Wild Hearts Tour: Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker | August 5, 5:30pm
- Whiskey Myers with Shane Smith & The Saints | August 7, 7pm
- Bonnie Raitt (with Mavis Staples) | August 14, 7pm
- The Black Crowes | August 16, 6:30pm
- Iration & Atmosphere with Passafire and the Grouch with DJ Fresh | August 17, 6pm
- Tedeschi Trucks Band with Los Lobos and Gabe Dixson | August 31, 6pm
Downtown Boise’s Alive After 5
- Joshy Soul & VEMM | August 3, 5pm
- Celisse & Charlie Sutton & the Changelings | August 10, 5pm
Knitting Factory
- Switchfoot | August 16, 8pm
- Steve Hofstetter | August 3, 8pm
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | August 4, 8pm
- Pop Evil – The Vortex Tour | August 6, 8pm
- August Burns Red – Through the Thorns Tour | August 10, 7pm
- Muna / Jensen Mcrae | August 11, 8pm
- Smells Like Nirvana | August 13, 8pm
- Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real | August 14, 8pm
- The Backseat Lovers | August 15, 8pm
- Josh Abbott Band | August 18, 8pm
- Lost Dog Street Band | August 19, 8pm
- Steve Earle & The Dukes, Whitmore Sisters | August 19, 8pm
- Polyphia, Unprocessed, Death Tour | August 20, 8pm
- The Devil Wears Prada: Zombie Tour North America | August 21, 7:30pm
- King Lil G | August 22, 8pm
- Durand Jones & The Indications – Cruisin’ After Dark Tour | August 24, 8pm
- Jon Wolfe | August 26, 8pm
- The Score & Dreamers | August 30, 7:30pm
Revolution Concert House
- The Dead South – Served Cold Tour | August 2, 8pm
- Jo Dee Messina | August 5, 8pm
- Daughtry | August 9, 7:30pm
- Sum 41 / Simple Plan | August 16, 7pm
The Huckleberry Star Theater
- The Music Man | August 16-20
Chateau des Fleurs
- Boise Baroque Summer Concert Series | August 21 & 28, 6pm
Festival Amphitheater & Reserve
- Little Shop Of Horrors | August 5-27
Great Family Activities
Do you remember summers as a kid? Adventures were endless. You spent time building pillow forts, having water balloon fights, and riding bikes through the neighborhood. Then there were the BIG trips, like summer camp, vacations, and water parks!
Summertime is where epic childhood memories are born and these local events are all worth loading up in the car for. Your kids will look back on these memories for a lifetime and you’ll end up being the hero. Win-win!
- Summer Camp – Bug Camp – Part 2 | August 1-4
- Summer Splash | August 4, 6:30pm
- Summer Camp – Project Wild | August 8-11
- A Day at the Park | August 13, 10am-3pm
- Summer Camp – Wildlife |. August 15-18
- Snooze at the Zoo Overnight | August 20, 6:30pm
- Western Idaho Fair | August 19-28
- 2nd Annual Friendship 5k | August 27, 2022 at 8:30am
Staying Active
This one’s for the gear junkies, granola girls, and anyone looking to get more of this fresh mountain air. If you keep an adventure bag at-the-ready, or need a reason to start, these events should be on your calendar.
New to town? Jumping into the active, outdoor community is one of the quickest ways to feel like you’ve put down new roots. Maybe it’s the endorphins, but people just seem to be nicer and it’s easy to cross paths with a friendly stranger.
So lace up those running shoes, or go barefoot if that’s more your jam (we won’t judge) and try out one of these upcoming outdoor events here in the Treasure Valley.
- Yoga in the Yard: August 1-17 Mondays and Wednesdays, 7am
- Summer Hiking Series – Homestead Trail: August 6, 7am
- Kuna Days Fun Run: Kuna Days Fun Run: August 6, 7am
- Boise Front Trail Run: August 6, 8:30am
- Resort to Rock 50K, 32K, & 10M: August 13
- Annual Run/Walk for Safe Streets: August 20
- Yoga for Good: August 6, 10am
Thinking about moving?
The Boise events calendar is chock full of fun things for every age and interest, and if reading through the options gets you thinking about moving closer to all the action, be sure to visit our website to browse all the current real estate listings through Boise.
We believe everyone should love where they live and have spent the past 30 years making sure those transitions are smooth and stress-free. No matter if you’re buying or selling, closing on a home in Boise should be easy.
Ready to work with an expert Call our team today at 208.278.4300.
Here’s to loving where you live!
