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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. 

Kick off football season and Septembers First Thursday with Boise State's very own Blue Thunder Marching Band! Experience the heartbeat of Bronco Nation as the band's 200+ dedicated students, from every corner on campus, bring game day energy to Grove Plaza!




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City Hall Plaza

150 N Capitol Blvd • (208) 384-4422

Music   Food & Beverage   Kid-Friendly  

First Thursday is back in September where we celebrate "Engaging Everyone!" Join us as we kick off PRIDE with new shirt press designs, throw some pottery, pet some puppies, and enjoy some Dippin' Dots! We'll have music, treats, and loads of activities for everyone. Come stop by City Hall Plaza  from 5-7 and celebrate what makes Boise a City for Everyone! 

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Fred Astaire Dance Studios Boise

1511 W Main Street • 208-514-0440

Art   Music   Food & Beverage  

"Swing" in for First Thursday and find out how much fun date night or a night out on the town can be!

7:00pm—7:45pm
Free Dance Demos & Newcomer Group Class

7:45pm—8:30pm
Free 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!

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Art Source Gallery

1516 W Grove St • 208-331-3374

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Art Source Gallery will host the opening reception for Inspiration on Public Lands, a solo exhibit by Idaho-based artist Heather Hainsworth, on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 1516 W. Grove St. in Boise’s downtown Linen District. The exhibit will run through the month of September.

Hainsworth’s collection of contemporary landscape paintings draws inspiration from her time spent exploring state and federal public lands. "Public lands are some of the greatest jewels of our country,” Hainsworth said. “They inspire creativity, provide access to nature and preserve vital ecosystems and history."

The opening reception will feature live music, refreshments and a chance to meet the artist. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit www.artsourcegallery.com or follow Art Source Gallery on social media.

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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

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8 Horses Lounge

199 N. 8th Street • 208-433-7800

Music   Food & Beverage  

Do you love Happy Hour and Live Music? Join us for tasty items and some killer tunes by Landonious Monk. Happy Hour runs from 4:00-6:00 and tunes can be enjoyed from 5:00-7:00. See you this First Thursday, September 5th, 2025! Located just below Fork restaurant on 8th Street!
https://linktr.ee/landonious

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The Lively

505 W Bannock St • 208.209.5503

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Kick off your summer with First Thursdays at The Lively—where the drinks are fabulous, the food hits all the right notes and the music sets the mood. We’re turning up the energy with live music and an extended happy hour to make your Thursdays anything but ordinary. Come early, stay late, and let the good times flow!

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Fred Astaire Dance Studios Boise

1511 W Main Street • 208-514-0440

Art   Music   Food & Beverage  

"Swing" in for First Thursday and find out how much fun date night or a night out on the town can be!
7:00pm—7:45pm

Free Dance Demos & Newcomer Group Class
7:45pm—8:30pm

Free 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!

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Ochos Craft Cocktail Bar

515 W Idaho St • (208)209-5522

Music   Food & Beverage  

First Thursday Flamenco and Volans Tequila Tasting. Tequila tasting from 7 - 9pm | Flamenco Idaho Performance from 8 - 9:30pm. This is a 21+ event.

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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.

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Chi E Shenam Westin Art

1020 Main St • 208-440-2107

Art   Shop   Music   Food & Beverage  

We are excited to share three art collections including:

New! Plein Air paintings from Kathryn Albertson Park
And Oil paintings of the Sawtooth Mountains, one week before the 2024 fires.

Swing by and say hello and enjoy live music from John Ceccarelli!

Complimentary portraits downstairs with Allen Ansel.

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Special Performance on The Grove Plaza

827 W Main St • (208) 336-8900

Music   Kid-Friendly   Activity  

Kick off football season with Boise State's very own Blue Thunder Marching Band!

Experience the heartbeat of Bronco Nation as the band's 200+ dedicated students, from every corner on campus, bring game day energy to Grove Plaza.

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ART HAUS BAR by KIN

999 W Main St •

Art   Shop   Music   Food & Beverage   Kid-Friendly   Activity  

NIGHT MARKET!
LIVE DJ - daddybaby
Sauna Social Club - Sauna & Cold Plunge
Vendors include... SHIFT BOUTIQUE, HOLDING WHOLENESS,
HOT ERIC HONEY, SEA WOLF CERAMICS,
REDISCOVERED BOOKS, AMBROSEGRAY,
RACHEL TEANNALACH ART, SATORI SAKE,
WATERWHEEL GARDENS, CITY OF GOOD,
SUZANNE DE SOLEIL, FIREHOUSE FOODZ,
MAPS COFFEE, ROLLAND FLETCHER ARTS,
METAL & MALLET, MINER’S PROVISIONS,
LALA’S FRESH POTS, NOBLE HARDESTY,
CLAY & GOAT, GARDEN CITY PROJECTS,
FREE SPIRITS, BANANA INK, AND MORE!

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Pennecard Real Estate

121 N 5th St • 208-861-8295

Shop   Music   Food & Beverage   Activity  

PINTS, PIZZA & POP-UPS!
While you're out soaking up the First Thursday vibes, be sure to stop by Pennecard Real Estate! Have a pint on us, a taste of pizza courtesy of Wise Guy’s Pizza Pie & treat yourself to a little sparkle from Infinity Permanent Jewelry & Piercings, who will be on site. You’ll be entered into a raffle for a FABULOUS prize - just for stopping by! Can’t wait to see you!

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