Events & Community Calendars
Last updated: 2026-05-28
The Treasure Valley packs a real urban event calendar into a small metro footprint. Downtown Boise anchors the year with First Thursday's art-and-shopping walk, Treefort Music Fest in March, Alive After Five concerts in The Grove all summer, and the Idaho Botanical Garden's Outlander concert series at the Old Penitentiary site. Nampa hosts the Western Idaho Fair and the Snake River Stampede rodeo. Caldwell's Indian Creek Plaza runs free events almost weekly. Meridian's Saturday Market and the Meridian Dairy Days round out the calendar. And every weekend from late spring through fall, the Capital City Public Market on 8th Street and farmers markets in Eagle, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell fill town squares with vendors.
For live music, the headline venues are the Ford Idaho Center (Nampa, large arena), ExtraMile Arena and Morrison Center (Boise State campus), Revolution Concert House (Garden City), Idaho Botanical Garden Outlander (outdoor summer), Knitting Factory (downtown Boise), and the Egyptian Theatre (historic downtown Boise). Sports calendars include Boise State athletics — football at Albertsons Stadium, basketball at ExtraMile Arena — and the Idaho Steelheads (ECHL hockey) at Idaho Central Arena.
Most city governments publish an official events calendar that is more comprehensive than any third-party site for that town's parks-and-rec, council meetings, and library programming. The links below combine city calendars, venue calendars, and the best aggregator sites so you can find the official source quickly.
What you'll find on this page
- Official city calendars for Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, and Star.
- Farmers market schedules across the Valley.
- Major venues — Ford Idaho Center, Morrison Center, ExtraMile Arena, Idaho Botanical Garden, Revolution.
- Festivals and signature annual events.
- Sports calendars — Boise State athletics, Idaho Steelheads.
This Is Boise — Events
Comprehensive Boise event calendar covering concerts, festivals, family activities, and community happenings.
Totally Boise Events
Local Boise event listings curated for residents — nightlife, arts, food, and family-friendly fun.
Meridian Community Calendar
Official City of Meridian calendar with city-sponsored events, parks programs, and community activities.
All Things Nampa — Events
Events, activities, and things to do in and around Nampa, Idaho's second-largest city.
Caldwell Events Calendar
Community event listings for Caldwell and western Canyon County.
City of Eagle Events Calendar
Official City of Eagle events calendar including parks, recreation, and city council meetings.
Visit Garden City — Events
Events and attractions in Garden City, home to the Boise River waterfront and the Barber Pool area.
City of Kuna Events Calendar
Official Kuna city event calendar covering local programs, city meetings, and community events.
City of Star Events Calendar
Official City of Star calendar with community events, city meetings, and local activities.
Downtown Boise
Downtown Boise Association — events, parking info, business directory, and First Thursday monthly art walks downtown.
Ford Idaho Center Events
Concert and event schedule for the Ford Idaho Center, the Treasure Valley's largest entertainment venue.
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
Broadway shows, symphony, ballet, and performing arts events at BSU's premier venue.
Knitting Factory Boise
Live music venue in downtown Boise with concerts spanning rock, country, hip-hop, and more.
Idaho Botanical Garden / Outlaw Field
Beautiful public garden and outdoor concert venue in Boise — summer concerts and year-round garden events.
Egyptian Theatre
Boise's historic 1927 theater featuring independent films, live performances, and community screenings.
Boise State Athletics
Boise State Broncos tickets, schedules, and news for football, basketball, and all BSU sports.
Idaho Steelheads Hockey
Home schedule, tickets, and news for the Idaho Steelheads ECHL hockey team.
Boise Hawks Baseball
Schedule, tickets, and highlights for the Boise Hawks, the Valley's Minor League Baseball team.
Treefort Music Fest
Boise's beloved annual indie music festival featuring hundreds of artists across downtown venues.
Western Idaho Fair
The annual Western Idaho Fair — livestock, rides, food, and entertainment every August in Nampa.
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
Free hot-air balloon festival held each Labor Day at Ann Morrison Park in Boise.
Capital City Public Market
Boise's downtown farmers market, open Saturdays spring through fall on Capitol Boulevard.
Boise Farmers Market
Saturday farmers market in the Basque Block area with local produce, artisan foods, and crafts.
Boise Public Library Events
Free programs, author talks, story times, and community events at Boise Public Library branches.
Boise State Public Radio Community Calendar
Searchable community events calendar maintained by Boise State Public Radio.
Emmett Cherry Festival
Idaho's longest-running summer festival — second full week of June every year in Emmett City Park with parades, carnival, concerts, and over 55,000 attendees.