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
Boise Contemporary Theater
854 Fulton St • (208) 331-9224
Art Shop Food & Beverage
5:30-6:30 pm, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, is Happy Hour! Mingle over discounted drinks and complimentary charcuterie while viewing local art in our lobby, and get discounted tickets from our box office to stay for that night’s show! Tap beers, ciders, and wines are $1 off, while tickets to our current production are $20 for preview nights and/or 20% off other performances (excluding opening and closing nights) when you buy directly from our box office during this event. Also available for purchase are coffee from Dawson Taylor and treats from The Chocolat Bar, and City Peanut Shop. Get a ticket to that night’s show at a great discount! When happy hour is over, the theater house opens so you can relax in the theater with your discounted drink.
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!
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.
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.
Voodoo Cellar Boise
200 N Capitol Blvd • 2089180881
Food & Beverage
$5 Craft Beer Flights Every First Thursday!
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.
Cactus Bar
517 W Main St • (208) 342-9732
Food & Beverage
Free to play bingo
Lee's Candies
805 w Bannock •
Shop Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly
Don't forget to stop by Lee's Candies this first Thursday! We will be having some fun deals and prizes for you guys including:
-A raffle where we will have 3 winners
~1st. 1 Free date night candy making class
~2nd. 1.3lb Heart box
~3rd. 17pc Valentines Day box
-Ways to get raffle tickets
~Make any purchase
~Take a photo at our Valentine's Day backdrop post and tag us
~Or purchase one for 1.00/ea
-Bring you partner get 20% off!
-Prize wheel
~Spin with purchase
~ Guaranteed win
-Free samples
Don't forget to get your loved one a little something for Valentine's Day it just around the corner. Come check out what we have to offer!
Leku Ona
117 S 6th St • (208) 345-6665
Food & Beverage
$3 off Croquettes
$3 off Bravas
$3 off Stuffed Peppers
$3 Charcuterie Board
$2 off Draft Beer
$2 off Wine
$2 off House Cocktails
Wok N' Roll
345 South 8th Street •
Food & Beverage
Join us for our "I'm Fine" hour, aka Happy Hour!
$3, $6, $9 food and drink specials from 3-8pm.
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 February!
"Wines to fall in LOVE with!"- For this night we'll put aside our regular wine by the glass options and offer a free three wine tasting from local distributor Hayden Beverage Company!
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!
Meriwether Cider House
224 N 9th St • (208)972-6725
Art Food & Beverage Activity
Get crafty this First Thursday and make your own Valentine’s Day cards! We’ll have supplies on hand to help you create something heartfelt, funny, or a little quirky. Grab a cider, get creative, and spread the love!