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 happen all throughout the day, but each merchant creatively plans their own event so check each listing below for individual hours and details.
Cactus Bar
517 W Main St • (208) 342-9732
Food & Beverage Activity
Karaoke baby!!! Anyone can come in and sing. Starting from 9 pm till close every 1st Thursday. (And actually we do Karaoke every Thursday not just 1st Thursday). Come in and sing your heart out...or just come in and watch and listen. Actual customer quote, "Some of the worst singing but the most fun they had every had!"
JUMP (Jack's Urban Meeting Place)
1000 Myrtle St • (208) 639-6610
Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
NOVEMBER FIRST THURSDAY AT JUMP | 5:00-8:00PM
Make plans to join us at JUMP this First Thursday for an evening of community, culture, and creativity! Bring your friends, gather the family, and explore the Boise Cultural Showcase featuring international crafts, clothing, and jewelry. Honor loved ones with Día de Muertos crafts and community altars, try your luck at Lotería (Mexican Bingo), or get moving at Family Boogie. With live beats by TENNVNT, creative workshops, storytelling, and more, there's something for everyone to discover!
Come spend the evening with us! Admission is free, all ages are welcome!
NOVEMBER FIRST THURSDAY SCHEDULE
LOBBY | 5-8 PM | Community Altar displays | Dia de Muertos craft
PLAY STUDIO | 5:30-7:30PM | Writers Detention with Bridget Foley | StoryCorps
INSPIRE STUDIO | 5:00-8:00 PM | Boise Cultural Showcase
International craft fair with clothes, crafts and jewelry
JUMP ROOM LOBBY | 5:00-8:00PM | Snacks and drinks & Beats by TENNVNT
THE LOFT | 5:30-7:30PM | Loteria - Mexican Bingo
MAKE STUDIO | 5:00-8:00PM | Studio Social
MOVE STUDIO | 5:00-5:45PM | Family Boogie
PIONEER LOBBY | 5:30-7:00PM | ReStorying Boise with Global Lounge
Humpin' Hannah's
621 W Main St • (208) 345-7557
Food & Beverage Activity
FARE Idaho is hosting a FARE and Friends Fall Social Gathering on 1st Thur, Nov 5, 2026 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Humpin’ Hannah’s, 621 Main St., Boise, ID. FREE and open to the public (must be 21 years of age or older to enter). The event will feature an array of gorgeous Idaho produce, compound butter from High Desert, prime rib sliders using Thomas Cattle Company beef, Idaho Springs sturgeon caviar, pork belly from Snake River Farms, baguettes from Zeppole, buns from Gaston’s and so much more. Beverage providers include Bitner Vineyards, Boise Brewing, Holesinsky Winery, IdaWater, Mother Earth Brew Co., Precept Wine, Woodland Empire.
Learn more about locally sourced, healthy food and beverage while finding ways to get Idaho's best food and beverage on your plate, in your glass or in your business? Enjoy the best of Idaho's fall bounty while sampling Idaho grown and produced cheeses, meats, fabulous fall produce and more, paired with Idaho's best beverages; beers, wines, and distilled beverages & more!!!
Meet the people who grow and produce Idaho's bounty while finding ways to locally source healthy food and beverage for you and your family!
Learn more about FARE Idaho and how to join our efforts at https://www.fareidaho.org
Event info at: https://www.facebook.com/fareidaho/
About FARE Idaho:
FARE Idaho is a nonprofit championing the growth of our local food system by advocating for policies by supporting small businesses and bolstering economic strength. We empower independent farmers, producers, and food/beverage enterprises to thrive, preserving Idaho's agricultural heritage and ensuring a resilient, local food system.
Boise Art Glass
1124 W Front St • (208) 345-1825
Art Shop Kid-Friendly Activity
Get ready for the holidays by making a glass blown ornament! In this 30-minute class your instructor will walk you through the process providing step-by-step guidance to help you create your very own ornament just in time for the holiday season.
House of Wine
1008 W Main St • 208-297-9463
Shop Food & Beverage Activity
Come join us at House of Wine for our exciting “First Thursday” event in November!
For this night we’ll put aside our regular wine by the glass options and offer free tastes of 3 great wines from local Idaho favorite Laissez-Faire!
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!
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!
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Boise
1511 W Main Street • 208-514-0440
Music Food & Beverage Activity
Boise's ONLY guided social dancing party!
"Swing" in for First Thursday and find out how much fun date night or a night out on the town can be. This is the perfect opportunity to get comfortable on a social dance floor in a safe and fun environment!
Come for a few minutes just to check the place out, or stay to meet our dance community 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!
7:00pm—7:45pm
Dance Demos & Free Newcomer Group Variety Class
7:45pm — 8:30pm
Social Dancing Party
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.
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
Amsterdam Lounge
607 W Main St • (208) 345-9515
Art Activity
Paint Nite at Amsterdam Lounge: Sip, Paint & Unwind!
Looking for a fun night out in Boise? Join Paint Nite Boise at Amsterdam Lounge for a creative evening filled with painting, laughter, and good company! Follow along with a guided painting experience and create your own artwork to take home, all while enjoying the lounge’s laid-back atmosphere and food and drinks. No artistic experience is needed—just bring your friends, plan a unique date night, or come ready to meet new people. Whether you're a first-time painter or a seasoned creative, Paint Nite is a fun way to mix things up and make lasting memories!
Browse upcoming events and reserve your spot at https://paintnite.com/us/id/boise/events?type=in-person&view=date.
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
Meriwether Cider House
224 N 9th St • (208)972-6725
Food & Beverage Activity
Join for for Downtown Boise Association's 1st Thursday! We will provide all the supplies you'll need for FREE to create some colorful hand turkeys! Hang with friends, sip some cider, and make your masterpiece!
The Cider House is 21+ dogs are allowed on the patio.
Ron Guant Studios
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Art Activity
Join Ron Gaunt in his studio during First Thursday!
He will be showcasing his work including his children book illustrations!
Stop by from 5-7pm on October 1st.