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.
Prost! Boise
274 N 8th St • (208) 336.9395
Music Food & Beverage
Prost! will be offering $1 off Liters and providing live music on the patio between 5pm-8pm
The Warehouse Food Hall
370 S 8th St • 986-999-4081
Music
Make The Warehouse Food Hall your First Thursday spot... grab a bite, sip on something good, and settle in for live music. Each month, a local artist takes the stage, setting the vibe while you kick back with craft drinks and plenty of flavor to go around.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Boise
1511 W Main Street • 208-514-0440
Art Music Food & Beverage
This October, ‘fall’ in love with dance at our First Thursday Open House & discover how much fun a date night or a night out on the town can truly be! 🍂
7:00pm—7:45pm
Free Dance Demos & Newcomer Group Class
7:45pm—8:30pm
Free Guided Social Dancing
⭐️Boise's only spot for guided social dancing!⭐️
No partner required — or bring your friends. We love to see couples who want to dance together, too.
Everyone is welcome, no experience required!
JUMP (Jack's Urban Meeting Place)
1000 Myrtle St • (208) 639-6610
Music Food & Beverage Activity
Close out Boise Entrepreneur Week 2025 with a free celebration that brings the entire community together. The BEW Block Party + Awards Ceremony is your chance to raise a glass to Idaho’s boldest founders, biggest wins, and brightest ideas.
Join us at JUMP’s Amphitheater for an evening of live music, food, drinks, and a presentation of over $150K in awards. As the sun sets on BEW, we’ll shine a spotlight on finalists and winners from this year’s pitch competitions and track awards—recognizing the entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders who are shaping Idaho’s future.
Bring your friends, your team, and your dancing shoes. This is the party you don’t want to miss.