Our local merchants plan exciting, engaging in-store events including food and beverage tastings, local art exhibits, retail trunk shows, live music, family activities, and entertainment in a special and unique way you'll only find in Downtown Boise. Stop into your favorite establishment or check out someplace new!
Events typically run from 5–9pm, but each merchant creatively plans their own event so check each listing below for individual hours and details.
SUPERSIZED First Thursday's are back!
What does that mean? More free activation throughout your downtown area! We'll have roving artist performing & engaging with the public for free fun during select months! Keep an eye out for the signs for where they'll pop-up next!
Interested in being a performing artist for our SUPERSIZED First Thursdays?
Submit ARTIsT Information Here
Thank You to Our 2024 First Thursday Sponsor:
Scenic. The Storied Home.
1420 W Grove St • 208-608-5914
Art Shop Food & Beverage
Join us for a style event featuring experts in fashion, interior design, and entertaining with style. Our panelists will discuss essential topics such as color, scale, and texture, providing insights to elevate your personal style and home decor. Attendees will leave with simple solutions on how to incorporate these key elements into their lives, helping you elevate everyday moments and live more creatively and beautifully.
Panelists include Laura Tully, Jordan Yankovich, Heidi Wight & Annie Tevelin.
This event is for 21+ only.
Boise Brewing
521 W Broad St • (208) 342-7655
Music Food & Beverage
Each first Thursday at Boise Brewing offers live music from rotating local artists on the patio, 6-9pm. Come inside check out the restaurant while admiring fresh art provided by Boise Weekly!
Eureka!
800 W Idaho St • (208) 286-4410
Food & Beverage
Cheers to Thursdays with our $10 Buffalo Trace Old Fashioneds available all day long.
The Funky Taco
801 W Bannock St • (208) 488-4593
Music Food & Beverage
Jazz Night at The Funky Taco
Once a month, on the First Thursday, The Funky Taco will have a jazz night featuring the Dean Jennings Jazz Quintet for the first set. We will then feature local jazz artists for the second set and close the night with a jam session featuring established, up-and-coming, and future jazz musicians.
Check the Event Calendars (https://www.deanvjennings.com/eventscalender) or the Funky Taco's Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/thefunkytaco/) for upcoming Jazz Nights at The Funky Taco.
Trillium Restaurant
245 S Capitol Blvd • 208-333-8002
Food & Beverage
A curated and rotating selection of craft cocktails, wines, and beers, with culinary escapades from Trillium’s kitchen.
Craft Cocktails $9/ All Draft Beers $5/ Wines $8-$10 by the glass/ Small Plates $10
Major holidays excluded.
Available all day the First Thursday of every month, from 11am to 11pm!
*Must mention this offer to redeem.*
Radio Boise
1020 W Main St • 208-258-2072
Music
Radio Boise is having an "Open Station" in the basement of the Alaska Center on Main St. between 10th and 11th St where we will give guided tours, have live DJs Wendy Fox and Jason D on the air, share snacks and generally chat about the station and community radio from 5pm-8pm. It is hosted by Nichole Marie of The Rapture and Geek Goddess from the Rebel Alliance. This month we are joined by the Jesse Tree whose mission it is to lead the Treasure Valley on preventing eviction and homelessness by supporting our neighbors at risk of housing loss, empowering them to stay in their homes.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Boise
1511 W Main Street • 208-514-0440
Music Food & Beverage Activity
"Swing" in for First Thursday and find out how much fun date night or a night out on the town can be!
7:00pm—7:45pm
Dance Demos & Free Newcomer Group Variety Class
7:45pm—8:30pm
Open Social Dancing
No partner required — or bring your friends. We love to see couples who want to dance together, too. Everyone is welcome, no experience required!
House of Wine
1008 W Main St • 208-297-9463
Shop Food & Beverage
Come join us at House of Wine for our exciting “First Thursday” event in December!
For this night we’ll put aside our regular wine by the glass options and offer three COMPLIMENTARY tastes of House of Wine chosen wines!!
The festivities begin at 5pm and last until 8pm. This is a free event and no registration is required. We look forward to welcoming you!
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Boise
1511 W Main Street • 208-514-0440
Music Food & Beverage Activity
"Swing" in for First Thursday and find out how much fun date night or a night out on the town can be!
7:15pm—8:00pm
Dance Demos & Free Newcomer Group Variety Class
8:00pm—8:45pm
Open Social Dancing
No partner required — or bring your friends. We love to see couples who want to dance together, too. Everyone is welcome, no experience required!
View Free Public Art at Freak Alley Gallery
Alley: 8th & 9th and Bannock & Idaho St •
Art Kid-Friendly Activity
Freak Alley Gallery is the Northwest's Largest Open-Air, Multi-artist Mural Gallery, located between 8th and 9th street and Bannock and Idaho in Downtown Boise.
Ink Spa
404 S 8th St • (208)315-6664
Art Shop Activity
$50 piercings - including jewelry - September - December First Thursdays at Ink Spa! Bring a friend and walk in between 4 and 9 PM to get that piercing you've been wanting. Not enough needles? Get a tattoo while you're in too! What better art experience than new ink!
Bar Please!
620 W Idaho Street •
Food & Beverage
Buy One Get One Free Happy Hour at Bar Please! 3pm-6pm every day to celebrate our opening!
BOGO on all menu highballs, spritzes, beer and wine of equal or lesser value.
Located at 620 W Idaho St
Idaho State Museum
610 N Julia Davis Dr • (208) 334-2120
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
Ring in the holidays during First Thursday at the Idaho State Museum on Thursday, December 5th from 5-8PM with a vendor fair, festive carolers, wine tasting, hot chocolate, and crafts! Experience the magic of the season as you explore unique gifts while enjoying hands-on fun for all ages. It's the perfect occasion to embrace the holiday spirit with family and friends.
Admission is free! Last admission is 7:15pm.
The Warehouse Food Hall
370 S 8th St • 986-999-4081
Music Food & Beverage
Thursdays just got a major upgrade at The Warehouse Food Hall with the return of live performances! Whether you're into tunes, flavors, or just good times, our live music Thursdays cater to all. Dive into a world of diverse food options, sip on crafted drinks, and let the music elevate your evening.
Weekly on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.
Free for all ages
Chandlers Prime Steaks | Fine Seafood
981 W Grove St • (208) 383-4300
Food & Beverage
Join us for Social Hour on First Thursday at Chandlers! Located in the heart of downtown Boise, our sophisticated lounge combines elegance with exceptional fare and cocktails. Enjoy $10 bites such as Pacific Oysters, American Wagyu Sliders, and Spicy Popcorn Shrimp, paired with $10 sips like the Classic Champagne Cocktail, Cosmopolitan, and more. Unwind with us from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
Richard's Restaurant & Bar
500 S Capitol Blvd • (208) 472-1463
Food & Beverage
Boise's Best Happy Hour served all day!
Voodoo Cellar Boise
200 N Capitol Blvd • 2089180881
Food & Beverage
$5 Craft Beer Flights Every First Thursday!
Idaho State Museum
610 N Julia Davis Dr • (208) 334-2120
Shop Music Kid-Friendly
Ring in the holidays during First Thursday at the Idaho State Museum on Thursday, December 5th from 5-8PM with a vendor fair, festive carolers, wine tasting, hot chocolate, and crafts! Experience the magic of the season as you explore unique gifts while enjoying hands-on fun for all ages. It’s the perfect occasion to embrace the holiday spirit with family and friends.
Admission is free for First Thursday from 5-8pm, and the Museum will be open for exploration during that time. Last admission is 7:15pm.