Be Downtown Boise the First Thursday of each month to experience art, shopping, dining and entertainment in a special and unique way you’ll only find Downtown. Our local merchants plan exciting, engaging in-store events including food and beverage tastings, local art exhibits and trunk shows. Stop into your favorite establishment or check out someplace new!
Events typically run from 5:00 – 9:00pm, but each merchant creatively plans their own event so check each listing for individual hours and details.
414 W. Main St
$2.00 PBR's, and $1.00 Off Drafts and House Wines
208.994.4248
https://the-alley-lounge.com/
521 W Broad St
Each first Thursday at Boise Brewing offers live music from rotating local artists on the patio, 6-9pm. Come inside check out the restaurant while admiring fresh art provided by Boise Weekly!
(208) 342-7655
1020 Main St
New Paintings from the Stanley Basin and Sawtooth Lake, one week before the fire came over the mountain. Selection of Plein Air paintings from 2024.
208-440-2107
https://www.chieshenam.com/
414 W Main St
30 % off all Holiday Ornaments 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Complimentary wine provided by the Alley Lounge for guests 21 +
Free Parking in the back while you shop.
2083389234
https://www.dragonfly-boise.com/
800 W Idaho St
Cheers to Thursdays with our $10 Buffalo Trace Old Fashioneds available all day long.
(208) 286-4410
https://eurekarestaurantgroup.com/locations/boise
Alley: 8th & 9th and Bannock & Idaho St
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.
https://www.freakalleyboise.com/
1511 W Main Street
"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
Dance Demos & Free Newcomer Group Variety Class
7:45pm—8:30pm
Open 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!
208-514-0440
https://www.fredastaire.com/boise/
1020 W Main St
Radio Boise is 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 and 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. This month we are joined by the Jesse Tree whose mission it is to lead the Treasure Valley on preventing eviction and homelessness by supporting our neighbors at risk of housing loss, empowering them to stay in their homes.
208-258-2072
https://radioboise.org/
200 N Capitol Blvd
$5 Craft Beer Flights Every First Thursday!
2089180881