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.
Hemlock
500 S Capitol Blvd •
Food & Beverage Activity
Join us at the bar from 3–6 PM.
Indulge in:
Boise’s Best Burger.
Steak skewers. Oyster shooters. Gaucho meatballs.
Duck-fat potatoes. Fries. Marinated olives.
$7 drafts.
$9 select wines.
$10 classic cocktails.
Two Hemlock Happy Hour rituals to get the most of First Thursdays:
Hemlock Happy Meal
Haute Girl Dinner
JUMP (Jack's Urban Meeting Place)
1000 Myrtle St • (208) 639-6610
Kid-Friendly Activity
Are You Smarter Than a 4th Grader? – Family Trivia Night
Presented by the City of Boise in partnership with Idaho State Museum and Idaho Public Television and hosted at JUMP
Join us for a night of family trivia fun in commemoration of America's 250th anniversary! Inspired by the hit TV Show, "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?", this trivia night will ask participants to test their knowledge of 4th-grade Idaho history facts while uncovering some of our state’s rich past.
It’s free to attend, with pre-registration required at CityOfBoise.org/America250.
Event Schedule
5:00 p.m. Drinks & small bites available for purchase
6:00 p.m. Team check-in and seating (5th Floor, JUMP Room)
6:30 p.m. Trivia begins
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Boise
1511 W Main Street • 208-514-0440
Music Food & Beverage Activity
Boise's ONLY guided social dancing party!
The perfect opportunity to get comfortable on a social dance floor in a safe and fun environment!
Practice your moves and meet our dance community! Come for a few minutes just to check the place out, or stay and practice to music from a variety of dance styles.
No partner required — or bring your friends. We love to see couples who want to dance together, too. Everyone is welcome, no experience required!
Dance Demos & Free Newcomer Group Variety Class from 7:00pm—7:45pm
Social Dancing Party from 7:45—8:30pm