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.
SUPERSIZED First Thursday's are back!
What does that mean? More free activation throughout your downtown area! We'll have roving artist performing & engaging with the public for free fun during select months! Keep an eye out for the signs for where they'll pop-up next!
Interested in being a performing artist for our SUPERSIZED First Thursdays?
Submit ARTIsT Information Here
Radio Boise
1020 W Main St • 208-258-2072
Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly
We are having an "Open Station" in the basement of the Alaska Center on Main St. between 10th and 11th St where we will give guided tours, have live DJs Wendy Fox and Jason D on the air, share snacks from Green's Deli and just generally chat about the station and community radio from 5pm-8pm. It is hosted by Nichole Marie of The Rapture and Geek Goddess from the Rebel Alliance.
Call for First Thursday Performing Artists!
816 W Bannock St • (208) 385-7300
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
Downtown Boise Association seeks performing artists and activators to implement a variety of one-night roving activations during Supersized First Thursday events from May to September 2024.
New or existing work may be submitted for consideration. The theme is open, but the content must be appropriate for all members of the public. View more details, requirements, compensation, application, and more via the 'Venue Website' button below.
View Free Public Art at Freak Alley Gallery
Alley: 8th & 9th and Bannock & Idaho St •
Art Kid-Friendly Activity
Freak Alley Gallery is the Northwest's Largest Open-Air, Multi-artist Mural Gallery, located between 8th and 9th street and Bannock and Idaho in Downtown Boise.
WaFd Bank
1001 W Idaho St • (208) 338-7400
Art Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly
Join us for a fun evening of local art, live music, food, networking and philanthropy!
Come listen to the wonderful music of Spenser Batt, peruse the wonderful artwork of Boise High School students! All while enjoying drinks from Edge Brewery and some fantastic food! Habitat for Humanity will be here to showcase some of what they do for our community too!