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.
Trillium Restaurant
245 S Capitol Blvd • 208-333-8002
Food & Beverage
Join us every First Thursday in Downtown Boise to experience Live Jazz performed by The Ohadi Trio inside the lobby of The Grove Hotel from 6pm-8pm!
Outdoor Exchange
1405 W. Grove Street • 208-297-7002
Shop Food & Beverage Activity
Outdoor Exchange is rolling out its first Beer and Beta event. This months presentation will be from Avalanche Science Guides. Come learn about avalanche safety, backcountry protocol, and get to talk with outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
Voodoo Cellar Boise
200 N Capitol Blvd • 2089180881
Food & Beverage
$5 Craft Beer Flights Every First Thursday!
Art Source Gallery
1516 Grove St • 208-331-3374
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
First Thursday: Opening Reception of “Echos of Service” at Art Source Gallery
Echoes of Service is a juried art exhibition honoring the creativity, resilience and voices of U.S. military Veterans participating in the Idaho VA Veterans’ Creative Arts Collective. Hosted by Art Source Gallery, the exhibition features two- and three-dimensional works that explore art as expression, healing and connection.
On view Feb. 2–28, 2026, at Art Source Gallery, 1516 Grove St. A public opening reception and recognition ceremony will be held on First Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from 5:00-9:00 PM. There will be live music, snacks and a chance to meet the artists.
JUMP (Jack's Urban Meeting Place)
1000 Myrtle St • (208) 639-6610
Food & Beverage Activity
Join FARE Idaho in kicking off the 2026 Field to Fork Festival with a two part hands-on culinary experience featuring Chef Kelly Grindstaff! Two back to back chef led classes where you will both learn and sample, taking away great new skills and an appreciation for local food!
Learn more about the Field to Fork Festival and how you can support Idaho's food system the following week!
JUMP will have a beer/wine bar available for 21+ attendees.