What to do in Boise in September — The Mike Brown Group

Surrounded by gorgeous backdrops, amazing communities and neighborhoods, limitless activities, entertainment and recreation…it’s a blessing to live in such a beautiful part of the country.

The seasons are transitioning from summer to fall and Labor Day is just around the corner. Living in the Treasure Valley, we all know that this time of year in our area offers great ways to get out and explore! There’s a long list of events you can add to your calendar of things to do in Boise in September – providing endless opportunities for fun and adventure.

We’ve put together a list of activities for you to consider, kicking it off with the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, which we all look forward to annually. As we head into the long holiday weekend ahead, be sure to check the calendar of events and don’t miss the Light Glow Spectacular, Friday Sept. 1st!

Looking for more activities to keep you busy this fall? We’ve put together a list that’s great for solo adventures or with groups of friends and family to find fun throughout the Treasure Valley!

1) Family Activities

Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic

Do you remember what it felt like to start a new school year? The anticipation of seeing school friends again and meeting your new teacher, as well as the back-to-school shopping was always exciting. Lunch boxes, sneakers, new outfits, new backpack, sharpened pencils…it all added to the excitement of starting a new year in a new grade.

Remember running around with friends after school during the warm September evenings and making plans for the weekend? Many of us are adjusting to the routine again and getting our lives back on schedule, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end!

Maybe now it’s your turn to be the parent who plans the adventures and schedules the hangouts that turn into lifelong memories for your kids and their friends.

Do your kids a favor:

“Hey Google, add __________ to my calendar for September.”

Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic: 8/31 – 9/4
Idaho Shakespeare Festival – The 39 Steps Family Night Performance: 9/4, 7pm
Family Fun Festival: 9/10, 10am
Courageous Kids Climbing: 9/10, 10am
Wild River Dash Kid Relay Team Duathlon: 9/18, 10am

2) Festivals, Fairs & Shows

Kuna Rodeo
Our neighbors have been hard at work organizing all kinds of activities this month.

It’s time to dust off the cowboy boots and wrangle the family for the Kuna Rodeo! There’s something for everyone as contestants showcase their skills in Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling and more. Vendors will be throughout the area and each night features a concert to kick up your heels and have a good time. Kuna Rodeo is just one of the activities ushering in fall in the Treasure Valley. From the Boise Bacon & Beer Fest to the Fall Swap Meet & Drag Racing.

There’s a little something for everyone, so take a look and grab your tickets before they sell out!

Kuna Rodeo: 9/2-3
SRRSCCA Auto Cross: 9/3-4
Hermit Music Festival: 9/3-4
Art in the Park: 9/9-11
Boise Pridefest: 9/9-11
HomeGrown Country Music Festival: 9/10
Boise Bacon & Beer Fest: 9/10, 1pm
Silent NO MORE: 9/10, 7pm
Annual End of Season RV Clearance Event: 9/15-18
Pygmy Goat Show: 9/16
Paula Poundstone: 9/16, 7pm
Indian Creek Festival: 9/16-17
Hyde Park Street Fair 2022: 9/16-18
Boise Comic Arts Festival: 9/16-18
Oktoberfest: 9/16-18
Western State Stock Horses: 9/16-18
BJJ Championships: 9/17
Boise Sky Lantern Festival: 9/17
SW Idaho All British Field Meet: 9/17-18
Fall & Gourd Festival: 9/22 -25
Harvest Festival Street Fair: 9/23-24
Flipside Fest: 9/23-25
Boise Saddle & Jump: 9/23-25
State Horse Show: 9/23-25
Old Boise Oktoberfest: 9/24
Fall Swap Meet & Drag Races: 9/24-25
Oktoberfest: 9/30
Boise Basin Quilters Annual Quilt Show: 9/30 – 10/1
Canyon County Fall Home Show: 9/30 – 10/2

3) Staying Active

FitOne Half Marathon
Here’s to the gear nerds, weekend warriors, and everyone that can’t get enough of the sweet mountain air. If you’re the type of person who’s always up for a new adventure and stays ready for the next physical challenge, these are the events you’ve been waiting for.

So, lace up those running shoes and check out one of these upcoming outdoor events here in the Treasure Valley.

Yoga For Good: 9/3, 10am
2022 Smoke ’n’ Fire 400: 9/7, 4am
WalkAbout Boise: 9/10, 10am
Terrain Race Boise: 9/17, 6am
The Harvest Classic Fun Run: 9/17, 9am
Dragonslayer Walk to End Sarcoma in Boise: 9/17, 9am
Wild River Dash Duathlon: 9/18, 10am
FitOne Half Marathon: 9/24

New to town? Tired of your work-from-home schedule? One of the fastest ways to feel healthy in a new place is to join an active, outdoor community.

Lucky for you, we have plenty to choose from! Pickleball and Disc Golf have taken off in Boise recently and new groups are forming all the time. Maybe it’s the endorphins, but people just seem to be nicer when you’re out doing something good for your body. Get out there and join them!

4) Arts & Music

There’s something magical about a good concert. The music, the lights, even the sore throat you get from singing your lungs out… it’s hard to beat a night out listening to your favorite artists. With a ton of great genres lined up this month, you’ll have a blast soaking up the sounds at some of the Treasure Valley’s iconic venues.

Shakey Graves: 9/1, 7:30pm
Kevin Gates: 9/1, 8pm
The Amity Affliction/Silverstein: 9/2, 7pm
Idaho Shakespeare Festival-The 39 Steps: 9/2-25
Greta Van Fleet – Dreams In Gold Tour: 9/3, 7pm
Los Tigres del Norte: 9/3, 8pm
Banda MS de Sergio Lizarraga Domingo: 9/4, 7pm
Morgan Wallen: 9/9, 7:30pm
Josh Turner: 9/9, 7:30pm
KoRn x Evanescence – 2022 Summer Tour: 9/10, 5:30pm
Bear Grillz: 9/10, 8pm
Tab Benoit: 9/13, 6:30pm
Flogging Molly & The Interrupters: 9/14, 6:30pm
Sawyer Brown with Logan Mize: 9/16, 6pm
Flume: 9/16, 7pm
Celebrating Billy Joel: 9/16, 8pm
Billy Cobham: 9/17, 8pm
Melissa Etheridge: 9/18, 7pm
Sabaton: 9/19, 8pm
Lany – Summer Forever Tour: 9/20, 6pm
Jackson Browne: 9/21, 7pm
Foreigner: 9/21, 8pm
Bryce Vine: 9/24, 6pm
Pegboard Nerds: 9/24, 8pm
Home Free: 9/25, 6pm
Odesza – The Last Goodbye Tour: 9/27, 6:30pm
Trey Anastasio Band: 9/27, 6:30pm
Broadway in Boise – Come From Away: 9/27 – 10/1
Mother Mother: 9/29, 7pm
Matt Nathanson: 9/29, 7:30pm
Uncle Kracker: 9/30, 6pm

All details subject to change. Refer to the individual event pages for official information.

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