Events in Boise and the Treasure Valley
Events in Boise and the Treasure Valley
Float the Boise
The official float season opens on the
Boise River is Friday June 20th! 🙌
🦆 The locals (our abundance of fowl and other critters) will be joined by us humans… Please be courteous!
🛟 🚣🏻You can rent a tube and raft at Barber Park from Boise River Raft & Tube. Credit card and matching ID required. Waivers are available online, to save time… complete online beforehand.
If you bring your own… bring a pump as there are no air stations at Barber Park.
👉 Wear a properly fitted Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and note they required for anyone under 14 years of age.
👉 BARBER PARK
Where you start your float
Monday-Friday
Fee Parking $7.00 ⏰ 10am-7:30pm
Raft and Tube rental ⏰ 11am-6pm
Shuttle Service from Ann Morrison
⏰12pm-9pm
Cost $4.00, every hour on the hour
Weekends and Holidays:
Fee Parking $7.00 ⏰ 9:30am-7:30pm
Raft and Tube rental ⏰ 10am-6pm
Shuttle Service from Ann Morrison
⏰ 12pm-9pm
Cost $4.00, every 20 minutes
👉 Bring your favorite snacks and water
Since the 6mile float is about 2-3 hours…
👉 Sunscreen
👉 Water shoes
👉 Dry bag for all of your important items (phone, car keys etc).
‼️ Watch for rocky, shallow areas as well as any overhang of tree branches to avoid collision, injury or damage to your watercraft.
‼️ Alcohol on the driver is ILLEGAL.
‼️ Float with friends - Not alone.
🙌 Have Fun and Be Safe 🥰
The Boise Farmers Market opens this coming Saturday! If you love fresh, locally grown produce, handmade goods, and supporting small businesses, this is the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning. Walk through the market, grab a coffee, and check out everything from farm-fresh veggies to artisan bread and homemade jams. Plus, many vendors offer samples!
Boise Farmers Markets
1500 Shoreline Dr, Boise
Saturdays, April 5 - October 25 9 am - 1 pm
Meridian Main Street Market 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian
Running from April 12 through August 31, the Meridian Main Street Market is back for another season. This local farmer's and maker's market brings together local farmers, and youth entrepreneurs while enjoying a great community Saturday event.
April 12th - August 31, 2025: 9 am - 1 pm
Alive after 5
2025 Downtown Boise's 38th Season
Free Summer Concert Series on The Grove Plaza
Concert Goers Guide:Alive After 5 (AA5) is Boise’s longest running, all-ages, FREE outdoor summer concert series produced annually by Downtown Boise Foundation. AA5 fills The Grove Plaza Wednesdays, June through July 5-8pm, with a mix of nationally and internationally touring artists and local talent.
AA5 celebrates diversity and inclusion. Music is a shared experience that brings people from all backgrounds together; we strive to create a community event where everyone feels welcome and a part of Downtown Boise.
A few notes to make your free concert experience the most fun:
👉 PLAY! DT Plays will be onsite! Kiddos and adults alike can enjoy free games and fun while listening to the concerts. Also make sure to visit partner booths at each concert for games, giveaways, and merchandise.
💦 STAY COOL! A variety of cold beverages, including N/A, will be offered for sale. Beer, wine, and seltzer options require a wristband - don’t forget your ID! Tips collected at the bars benefit that concert’s partner non-profit. A water fountain is also on site – and the splash pad is on!
🙌 HAVE FUN! Dance! Stomp! Clap! Fans of all ages will be enjoying the concert right alongside you – make them feel welcome!
👉 AA5 FOR ALL! Accessible bathrooms are provided, and most furniture is movable. Staff are ready and happy to help! Accessible parking stalls can be found throughout downtown and in the nearby public parking garages. Medical services will be on-site; the info booth serves as a N/A bar and family reunification station.
Take all the photos! Post them to social media & tag @DowntownBoise #AliveAfter5Boise
👉 Remember that the pavement will be very hot – we suggest that you leave your pets at home.
👉 There is no smoking of any kind allowed in The Grove Plaza.
Rodeo Season is here 🤠
Come one, come all for the 110th annual Snake River Stampede rodeo kicking off June 17-21, 2025 at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho.
What started in the early 1900’s as a small, local bucking horse competition, the Snake River Stampede has evolved into one of the top ten professional rodeos in the United States AND the biggest, wildest, fastest major professional sports event in Idaho…and if you think that’s a mouthful, well you haven’t seen a jaw-dropping Rodeo like this before!
This is a MUST Attend rodeo so make sure you get your tickets today! 🤠
Treasure Valley PRCA Rodeo- Thirty-six years of rodeo action!
This year will be a special year for the Treasure Valley Rodeo! We will be celebrating our 36th Anniversary in the heart of Meridian. Come on out and enjoy all of the fun and excitement of this rodeo! All proceeds from this event go to the Lions Projects and Project Expenses.
Formally known as the Meridian Lions Rodeo and re branded as Treasure Valley Rodeo, we as the Treasure Valley Lions have a new vision of purpose and passion. Come celebrate with us on June 27th - 28th, 2025 in Meridian, Idaho. This rodeo is held at the Treasure Valley Rodeo Grounds and Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) as part of the Wilderness Circuit and co-approved with the Columbia River Circuit.
2025 PRCA Black Canyon Stock Show & Rodeo
July 31-Aug 2, 2025
2199 S Johns Avenue
EMMETT, ID 83617
Looking for things to do in Emmett Idaho? Well, welcome to the hidden gem of the Gem State! Tucked away amidst the picturesque landscapes of this ruggedly beautiful region, Emmett offers a blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. From U-pick orchards and Idaho hot springs to rodeos and festivals, Emmett will not disappoint.
And neither will the Black Canyon Stock Show and Rodeo
Celebrating its 101st year, the Caldwell Night Rodeo stands as a testament to rodeo excellence in Canyon County. Welcoming over 50,000 enthusiasts across five thrilling nights, it is acclaimed as one of the nation’s Top 20 Professional Rodeos and also ranks within the Top 5 Large Outdoor Rodeos. Showcasing an elite lineup of professional cowboys, cowgirls, and remarkable animal athletes, this event promises unmatched rodeo prowess.
Pioneering the nighttime rodeo trend in the Pacific Northwest, Caldwell Night Rodeo is a spectacle that’s uniquely illuminated. With over 700 top-tier participants and seven dynamic nightly events, the ambiance of the arena is simply electrifying. The audience, comprising the spirited “Rowdies” and the traditional “Civies,” actively contributes to the vibrant atmosphere, making the CNR experience truly immersive.
We will be back with a fan favorite rodeo and looking to be even bigger and better this year! Lots of surprises in store!
Gates will open at 5:00pm daily.
We will have lots of vendors to shop and food for you to enjoy while you catch all of the rodeo action. Bring the whole family for the mutton busting action, kids zone and so much more! 5 and under are free (limit of 4).
Stay tuned for more information but don't wait to get your tickets they will sell out fast!
Kuna Stampede Rodeo
September 1-2, 2025
1882 E King Rd
Kuna, ID 83634
Tickets not yet on sale!
Eagle Summer Concert Series
The outdoor concerts take place in front of the Eagle Public Library from 6:30 – 9 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month. Enjoy!
May 29: The Jeff Engelbert Band
June 26: Sam Henry
July 31: The Noteables
August 28: Orale!
Sparklight Movie Night - Meridian
Meridian Parks & Recreation is thrilled to announce the return of Sparklight Movie Night for the 2025 summer season! This beloved community tradition kicks off on Friday, May 30, and continues every other Friday night.
Settlers Park is packed with family-friendly attractions, including the Adventure Island Playground, a brand-new splash pad, a climbing rock, cornhole courts, a sound garden, and a fishing pond. Concessions will be available for purchase, or feel free to pack your own picnic.
Movie Dates:
May 30
June 13
June 27
July 11
July 25
August 8
Time: Screen up at 7:00 pm, Movie starts at dusk
Location: Settlers Park, 3245 N Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83646
Eagle Fun Days 2025
Eagle Fun Days will be June 27 - 28.
This year is the 54th year of Eagle Fun Days! The event is a celebration of our great city, and will include many community groups providing fun activities for all to enjoy. And where Eagle Fun Days has changed many times over those many years, it will always be an event to celebrate Eagle, Idaho and how great this community is.
Friday, June 27: Family Fun Night - Eagle High School: 5PM-8PM
There will be free family activities including carnival rides, inflatable bounce house and water slide provided by Mr. Idaho Inflatables. There will be kid’s activity booths from local organizations and businesses, a DJ playing music, food trucks, and more!
Saturday, June 28: FUN Run - Merrill Park: 9AM
Main Event - Eagle City Hall: 11AM - 9PM
Eagle Fun Days Car Show - Downtown Eagle: 12PM-3PM
For more, visit City of Eagle, Fun Day Events Page
Meridian Dairy Days
June 19-21, 2025
Storey Park, Meridian ID
DAIRYDAYS.ORG
This year is the 96th year that the Meridian Dairy Days is taking place right in the heart of Downtown Meridian. Golf tournament, parade, Ice-cream socials, carnival, live music, cattle and goat shows, Ballon launch at sunrise just to name a few of the exciting events. This is an event you do not want to miss!