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.
Curbside Books: Trolley Gallery
816 W Bannock St • (208) 385-7300
Art Kid-Friendly Activity
Curbside Books is rolling into First Thursday with a micro art gallery inside a restored trolley, featuring a new local artist each month. Step inside for a fun art stop in downtown Boise.
February's artist: Jessica Evett
Jessica Evett is a local linocut artist. Her playful approach to traditional block printing methods and collage provides unique, handmade artwork with character that fits with any budget. If you aren't exactly sure what goes into a linocut print, Evett will be there with an array of hand-carved Valentine Day stamps/blocks and prints ranging from the thoughtful to slightly snarky. Print your own card or pick up a pre-made print for your sweetheart (even if that's just you)! The trolley will hold a variety of Evett's editioned prints, collage panels, bookmarks, cards, and textiles that make thoughtful gifts for any time of year. Or just swing by to view local art and see how the Trolley Gallery experience rolls.
Look for the trolley Thursday, February 5th, on Bannock between 8th and 9th from 5pm - 9pm
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.
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!