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 happen all throughout the day, but each merchant creatively plans their own event so check each listing below for individual hours and details.
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September First Thursday Live Art Show!
Join us on the Grove Plaza from 3:00 - 7:00 PM to watch local artists and students from the Idaho Fine Arts Academy do live mural painting. Stop by while enjoying all of your favorite First Thursday activities around Downtown Boise!
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September First Thursday Partner
Boise Art Museum’s Art in the Park is widely recognized as the premier cultural event in the Northwest. This open-air festival, held on the weekend following Labor Day each September, provides visitors of all ages and interests with the opportunity to meet 240 artists and purchase their works.
Boise Art Museum’s Art in the Park: September 11 - 13, 2026
The Flicks
646 Fulton St • (208) 342-4288
Music
Grab your drinks and food from our Rick’s Café counter and head out to the patio to enjoy music by BILL COFFEY AND DAVE MANION. No cover charge, it is a gift to our Flicks fans!
Barbarian Downtown Beer Bar
1022 W Main St • 208-387-2739
Music Food & Beverage Activity
We have a quintuple beer release this week with OUGHT KNOT (Barbarian x Fort George collab), OKTOBERFEST, FESTBIER, PEACH BOURBON SOUR and PUMPKIN SPICE PORTER!
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ROCK'N BINGO starts at 7pm. Free to play for paying customers.
Must be 21+ to enter Barbarian Downtown.
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~ OUGHT NOT ~
Barbarian x Fort George collab brewed AT BARBARIAN- West Coast IPA made with New Zealand Cascade, Motueka, Riwaka and Peacharine hops. The only difference is that we used Peacharine instead of Nectaron hops, and since it was brewed at our place, not at Fort George, we'll have a much larger batch (ie more draft & cans).
6.5% abv
Draft & cool new can labels!
~ OKTOBERFEST ~
Bavarian style Marzen lager. The slighty darker & maltier version that USED to be served at Oktoberfest in Germany.
6.2% abv.
Draft & Cans
~ FESTBIER ~
Our Bavarian style Festbier is modeled after the beer that is currently served at Oktoberfest in Germany. Malty, lighter body, and lighter in color than Marzens.
5.5% abv
Draft & Cans
~ PEACH BOURBON SOUR ~
A blend of spontaneously fermented sours aged in Woodford Reserve Bourbon barrels then finished with 200 pounds of peaches.
7% abv
Draft & Bottles
~ PUMPKIN SPICE PORTER ~
Persephone Porter with Pumpkin Spice extract. No pumpkin was added.
5% abv
The Warehouse Food Hall
370 S 8th St • 986-999-4081
Music Food & Beverage
The Warehouse Food Hall is bringing live music to the heart of downtown Boise every First Thursday. Guests can enjoy performances from local artists while exploring 10+ food and drink vendors under one roof. With cold drinks, bold flavor, and no cover, it’s the perfect spot to kick off your evening and stay awhile.
Liquid Lounge
405 S 8th St • (208) 287-5379
Music Food & Beverage Activity
First Thursday at Liquid Laughs Undergound!
~ Two Free Comedy Shows! Just the Tips comedy show at 7pm! National touring comedians stop in Boise to perform at Liquid Laughs Underground! Free to attend!
Followed by the Treasure Valley's funniest comedians and some first timers! Free Comedy! Free Laughs! Sign ups at 9pm Show starts at 9:30pm. Ever want to try stand up comedy? This is your chance!
The best deal you will find on First Thursday!
Ochos Craft Cocktail Bar
515 W Idaho St • (208)209-5522
Music Food & Beverage
Join us for a flamenco performance on the patio by Flamenco Idaho. The event starts at 8pm. This is a 21+ event.
Art Source Gallery - 🎨
1516 Grove St • 208-331-3374
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
Join Art Source Gallery for the opening reception of “The Quiet Between the Horizons”, an exhibition of original oil paintings by Boise artist Lisa Bower on Thursday, Sept 3, from 5 to 9 pm.. The collection captures peaceful landscapes illuminated by changing light and dramatic skies. Come meet the artist and enjoy live music and refreshments. The exhibit will be on display through the month of September.
Hap Hap Lounge
722 W Broad St. •
Art Music Food & Beverage
Come join us up at Hap Hap for First Thursday!
with Emily Nicole Tattoos, Vinyl from Mr. Grant Olsen & Warfield Distillery
FREE
5:30pm - 9pm
21+
DRINK SPECIALS
The Last Ward:
Warfield Sun Valley American Single Malt Whiskey, Lemon, Grenadine, St. Elizabeth, Green Chartreuse, Muddled Orange
Lavender Bees Knees:
Warfield Barrel-Aged Gin, Lavender/Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice
The Balcony Club
150 N 8th St • (208) 336-1313
Music
FIRST THURSDAY EARLY-OKE! Karaoke for those that have to work on Friday! The Fun kicks off at 6pm so you can come have a cocktail or one of our many NA Options! Sing come Gaga, Lauper, or Dion and then be all cozy in bed for the evening news! Come on up to The Balcony for Early-Oke this First Thursday! Always Free Always Fun! 21+
Green Acres Food Truck Park - 🎨
767 S Pioneer St • 208-856-6157
Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
Enjoy First Thursday on the Greenbelt with live band karaoke, great food trucks, cold drinks, yard games, local art and a fun handmade pop-up! We're open from 9am-9pm. Loving Lefse is serving breakfast and coffee starting at 9am, and The Green Acres Bar opens at 11am.
Grab food and drinks from The Green Acres Bar, The Lemon Cow, Loving Lefse, Better Together, Pizza Piou, Hiroyuki Hibachi and The Chilly Dog.
Inspired by this month's First Thursday art theme, we're bringing in a little extra creativity of our own! Made by ClineAyres will be popping up from 5-9pm with handmade, upcycled goods including tote bags, bread bags, dish towels, bowl cozies, lunch bags, aprons, wine bottle bags, wine charms, beeswax wraps, prints and more. All fabric-based items are made from secondhand fabrics and clothing, giving them a new life. They'll also have prints of the Camino de Santiago, with 10% of those sales going to the Camino Spirit Fund.
We're hosting Boise Rockeoke from 6-9pm! Choose from over 200 songs and take the stage with a live band backing your vocals. Whether you're channeling your inner rockstar or just here for the chaos and fun, this is your chance to express your own kind of vocal art. Sign up the night of. It's free, all ages and always a crowd favorite. You can also find the full song list on our website ahead of time.
Green Acres is just steps from the Boise River Greenbelt, north of the bridge connecting to Ann Morrison Park and the Boise River raft takeout, and just south of Payette Brewing Co.
We're dog-friendly and family-friendly, so bring your crew and spend the evening with us.
Our daily schedule can always be found on our website at www.greenacresboise.com and on Instagram @greenacresboise.
Green Acres
767 S Pioneer St.
Boise, ID 83702
Suite 104
280 N 8th St •
Music Food & Beverage
Suite 104 is a lively and welcoming cocktail lounge in the heart of downtown Boise, serving up thoughtfully crafted cocktails, beer, and wine in a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Happy Hour discounts are extended till the end of the night every First Thursday from 7–11pm! Hosted by local country music band leader Jace Kempke! Everyone 21+ is welcome, anyone can sign up to sing, and everyone is invited to come listen, drink, and enjoy!
Boise Brewing - 🎨
521 W Broad St • (208) 342-7655
Art Music
FIRST THURSDAY at BOISE BREWING
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Trott Artist Reception
Multi-award-winning local watercolor artist Beth Trott spent over 20 years working as an illustrator for fantasy gaming publications and fantasy-themed children’s books. In 2019, she moved to Boise and rediscovered her love of fine art. The underlying theme in her illustrative work and fine art is a love of the human figure and a deep connection with the natural world. She is happiest when she is able to explore the mysteries and beauties of the people and places that surround her.
Come say hello to Beth during her Artist Reception from 5pm - 7pm on Thursday, September 3rd at Boise Brewing. Her beautiful watercolor art will then hang around Boise Brewing for the remainder of the month.
6:30pm - 9:00pm
LIVE MUSIC with the TREE CITY TRAVELERS
Our resident bluegrass bandits return for another night of foot stompin', hand clappin' bluegrass music out on the patio!
The Funky Taco
801 W Bannock St • (208) 488-4593
Music Food & Beverage
Once a month on the first Thursday, the vibrant and eclectic space at The Funky Taco comes alive with an exciting evening of live music featuring the Dean Jennings Jazz Quartet. Pair their signature creative tacos and incredible plant-based fare with our unique form of jazz for a guaranteed unforgettable performance every time we take the stage.
Please check The Funky Taco's Facebook page for upcoming dates and specific event details!
Solid Grill & Bar
405 S 8th St • (208) 345-6620
Music Food & Beverage Activity
½ Off Draft Beers, Well Drinks, $2 off all wines and $1 off appetizers from 4pm-6pm & 10pm-Midnight.
Liquid Laughs Underground in the Solid Cellar!
~ Two Free Comedy Shows! Just the Tips comedy show at 7pm! National touring comedians stop in Boise to perform at Liquid Laughs Underground! Free to attend!
Followed by the Treasure Valley's funniest comedians and some first timers! Free Comedy! Free Laughs! Sign ups at 9pm Show starts at 9:30pm. Ever want to try stand up comedy? This is your chance!
The best deal you will find on First Thursday!
ART HAUS BAR by KIN - 🎨
999 W Main St •
Art Shop Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
LAST NIGHT MARKET OF THE YEAR!
“SEPTEMBERFEST”
Wear your best Bavarian outfit.
LIVE DJ
FOOD, DRINK, DANCE!
OVER 20 unique vendors - farmers, artists, makers, clothing, and much more!
8 Horses Lounge 🎨
199 N. 8th Street • 208-433-7800
Art Music Food & Beverage
Live Music at 8 Horses with Spencer Batt
Featured art by Oliver MacDonald
Cherie Buckner-Webb Park
1100 W Bannock St •
Music Food & Beverage Kid-Friendly Activity
FREE CONCERT AND SNOW CONES! Come join the City of Boise as we wrap up the 2026 First Thursday Under the Tree Series with a free concert by Red Light Challenge! This month's theme, "We the People," we celebrate our unique, Boise community and the work being done every day to make this a city for everyone. Chat with partner organizations and city departments, enjoy a snow cone from Slay the Snow, play with some furry friends, and enjoy the park!
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Boise
1511 W Main Street • 208-514-0440
Music Food & Beverage Activity
Boise's ONLY guided social dancing party!
"Swing" in for First Thursday and find out how much fun date night or a night out on the town can be. This is the perfect opportunity to get comfortable on a social dance floor in a safe and fun environment!
Come for a few minutes just to check the place out, or stay to meet our dance community and practice to music from a variety of dance styles.
No partner required — or bring your friends. We love to see couples who want to dance together, too.
Everyone is welcome, no experience required!
7:00pm—7:45pm
Dance Demos & Free Newcomer Group Variety Class
7:45pm — 8:30pm
Social Dancing Party