September Activities
September graces the valley with cooler temperatures, fire pit sunsets, and a colorful landscape that will have everyone craving pumpkin spice! The gentle transitional month offers seasonal events and activities that will excite everyone in the family! From the Boise Octoberfest to Dracula at the Shakespeare Festival, the Counting Crows, and the Spirit of Boise– the month of September is the perfect prelude to the sweater weather!
Family
There’s nothing like Disney on Ice to remind us of the magic of stories coming to life on the ice. Follow a high-sea adventure as Moana sets sail on a life-changing quest or journey across the Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Coco into the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead!
- The Kuna Stampede: September 1-2
- Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic: August 30-September 3
- Art in the Park: September 8-10
- Moppet Togs Children’s Consignment Sale: September 28-October
- Disney on Ice Presents Into the Magic: September 28-October 1
Festivals and Events
Sip wine and enjoy smooth jazz at the Love Idaho Jazz Festival featuring Nick Monteiro, Sandy Mayhew, and Shirley Van Papaghem.
Rock for low-income families and help support the beautiful new Residential Center for Healing & Resilience, which includes two residential halls, a wellness center, a dining and recreation hall, a year-round accredited on-site school, and a welcome center for families!
- Hermit Music Fest 2023: August 31-September 4
- Tuesdays on the Creek: September 5
- Kathleen Madigan “Boxed Wine & Tiny Banjos”: September 7
- 2023 Scentsy Rock-A-Thon: September 8
- Hops & Crops Festival: September 9
- Bacon and Beer Festival: September 9
- The Boise Flea: September 10
- Tuesdays on the Creek: September 12
- Oktoberfest: September 15-17
- Indian Creek Festival: September 15-16
- XTREME Mini Million Barrel Race: September 15-17
- The MASH Music Festival: September 16
- Hyde Park Street Fair: September 15-17
- WWE Supershow: September 17
- Tuesdays on the Creek: September 19
- Demetri Martin: September 22
- Flipside Fest: September 22-24
- Boise Saddle & Jump: September 22-24
- State Horse Show: September 22-24
- Taco and Margarita Festival: September 23
- Old Boise Oktoberfest: September 23
- Idaho Renaissance Faire: September 23-24
- The Boise Flea: September 24
- Tuesdays on the Creek: September 26
- Lewis Black – Off The Rails: September 28
- Jeff Allen – Are We There Yet?: September 29
- Oktoberfest: September 29
- Boise Basin Quilt Show: September 29-30
- Boise Comic Arts Festival: September 29-October 1
- Boise Oktoberfest 2023: September 30
- Deadneckers Fest: September 30
- Boise Soul Food Festival: September 30
- Taste of Caldwell Harvest Festival: September 30
- Ste. Chapelle Love Idaho Jazz Festival Day: September 30-October 1
Arts & Music
Steve Miller Band, Counting Crows, Billy Strings, Chevelle, and Three Days Grace are coming to the Ford Idaho Center!
Chicago and Kansas are small venue experiences that will take you back to the ’70s and ’80s!
- Idaho Shakespeare Festival – Dracula: September 1-October 1
- Dance Gavin Dance: September 1
- Super Eventazo Labor Day: September 1
- Emo Night: September 2
- Chicago: September 3
- Bryce Vine: September 3
- Pixies and Modest Mouse: September 4
- Gimme Gimme Disco: September 8
- Smells Like Nirvana: September 9
- Steve Miller Band: September 9
- Kansas: September 12
- Foy Vance: September 15
- ATliens, Codd Dubz, Drinkurwater, Beastboi: September 16
- Pony Bradshaw, Grayson Jenkins: September 17
- Common Kings: September 17
- The Expendables and Bumpin Uglies with Claire Wright: September 20
- Counting Crows: September 21
- Doobie: September 22
- Styx: September 23
- Kyle Kinane: September 23
- Chevelle and Three Days Grace: September 26
- Jai Wolf: September 27
- Billy Strings: September 27
- Troyboi, Mr. Carmack, Stooki Sound: September 28
Stay Active
Whether you are looking for an extreme race or a walk for a cause, there’s plenty of opportunity to stay active!
Bring the kids for a running experience! Healthy Kids Running Series was created to motivate kids to lead a healthy and active lifestyle through a positive introduction to the world of running!
- Yoga for Good: September 2
- 2023 Smoke ’n’ Fire 400: September 6
- Scramble for the Kids: September 8
- Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2023: September 10
- 2023 Boise Walk for Apraxia: September 16
- 7th Annual Kids Duathlon: September 16
- 39th Annual Harvest Classic Fun Run!: September 16
- Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2023: September 17
- Bob Firman XC Run: September 22
- St. Luke’s FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon: September 23
- Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Walk: September 23
- Terrain Race: September 23
- Wild River Dash: September 24
- Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2023: September 2
- Stronger Together – Boise’s Biggest Wellness Retreat & 5k: September 30
Famers Markets
Don’t forget to check out your favorite Farmers Market– a venue where local producers, crafters, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and locally crafted products directly to your community!
- Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market: September 5
- Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market: September 12
- Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market: September 19
- Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market: September 26
- Boise Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am-1pm
- Capital City Public Market: Saturdays 9:30am-1:30pm
- Meridian Main Street Market: Saturdays 9am-1pm
- Eagle Saturday Market: Saturdays 9am-2pm
- Nampa Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am-1pm
From the Taco and Margarita festival to a day browsing at the Farmer’s Market, the laughter shared among friends and family will be experiences you will never forget. The blend of autumn’s golden presence and the welcoming spirit of the Treasure Valley continues to showcase unparalleled experiences. Whether you’re a lifelong Idahoan or a first-time visitor, get ready for an amazing September!
