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.
Cherie Buckner-Webb Park
1100 W Bannock St •
Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
Join the City of Boise at Cherie Buckner Webb Park to celebrate America250! Enjoy activities, music, and fun Under the Tree!
Solid Grill & Bar
405 S 8th St • (208) 345-6620
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Activity
½ Off Draft Beers, Well Drinks, $2 off all wines and $1 off appetizers from 4pm-6pm & 10pm-Midnight.
Also Liquid Laughs underground in the Solid Cellar we have:
~ Two Free Comedy Shows! Just the Tips comedy show at 7pm! National touring comedians stop in Boise to perform at Liquid Laughs Underground! Free to attend!
Followed by the Treasure Valley's funniest comedians and some first timers! Free Comedy! Free Laughs! Sign ups at 9pm Show starts at 9:30pm. Ever want to try stand up comedy? This is your chance!
The best deal you will find on First Thursday!
Cactus Bar
517 W Main St • (208) 342-9732
Activity
Free to play Bingo. Prizes and drink specials following the event. from 7 to 9 pm ish
House of Wine
1008 W Main St • 208-297-9463
Shop Food & Beverage Activity
Celebrate July First Thursday with us! Our incredible House of Wine team has handpicked three standout wines just for you to enjoy for the holiday. For one night only, we’re setting aside our usual by-the-glass menu and offering a free tasting of these special staff selections.
The fun kicks off at 5pm and goes until 8pm. No registration needed. Just bring your curiosity and your tastebuds. See you there!
Art Source Gallery
1516 Grove St • 208-331-3374
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
The 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition will be on display throughout July at Art Source Gallery. Featuring artists from Idaho, Washington and Oregon, the show presents a diverse selection of 2D and 3D works chosen by juror Katy Shanafelt. An opening reception will be held July 2 from 5–9 p.m., with live music, refreshments, cash prizes and a People’s Choice Award.
Green Acres Food Truck Park
767 S Pioneer St • 208-856-6157
Music Food & Beverage Activity
Take the stage with a LIVE rock band backing you up while you belt out your favorite hits from a lineup of 200+ songs. Whether you’re channeling your inner rockstar or just here for the chaos and fun, every first Thursday is your moment to shine. Sign-ups happen the night of, so grab your crew and get ready. Hosted by Boise Rockeoke, this is one of our ABSOLUTE favorite nights at Green Acres.
Liquid Lounge
405 S 8th St • (208) 287-5379
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Activity
First Thursday at Liquid Laughs Undergound!
~ Two Free Comedy Shows! Just the Tips comedy show at 7pm! National touring comedians stop in Boise to perform at Liquid Laughs Underground! Free to attend!
Followed by the Treasure Valley's funniest comedians and some first timers! Free Comedy! Free Laughs! Sign ups at 9pm Show starts at 9:30pm. Ever want to try stand up comedy? This is your chance!
The best deal you will find on First Thursday!
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