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CANYON COUNTY KIDS EXPO
The Canyon County Kids Expo is a full day for kids! Interact with 100+ booths, jumpy toys and slides.
EAT.DRINK.SHOP MARKET
On Saturdays... we shop! Join in for the Eat.Drink.Shop Market, a showcase of local farmers, creators, and artisans. Explore a vibrant array of fresh delights, handmade crafts, and unique treasures that add a special touch to your weekends.
WINTER WONDERLAND PRINCESS TEA
Come have tea, pictures, story time with Princess Elsa, Cinderella, Snow White & Belle.
IDAHO WINTER WINE WEEKENDS
Looking for a fun experience this winter? Proletariat welcomes you to our Festive Fireside weekend! Chef Lori will be making minestrone soup with focaccia bread.
INNOVATION DAY WITH INVENT IDAHO
JUMP and Invent Idaho have teamed up once again to host the seventh annual Innovation Day at JUMP, celebrating invention and innovation with a FREE community event this Saturday, January 25th from 2-5pm.
UNDER THE FREEZE
Under the Freeze is taking over an undisclosed location in Downtown Boise from 5-10pm with an afterparty nearby until 2am. I’ll give you a hint: it may involve an arrangement of barrels and bananas from outer space. There will be 5 B2B DJ sets (house/melodic house/progressive house/techno), a full bar including hot toddies, glühwein, hot chocolate, wells, beer, seltzers, a massive sound system, and festival atmosphere.
IDAHO JOB AND CAREER FAIR
Whether hoping to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of exciting opportunities at this free job fair.
More than 50+ employers and community partners from a wide assortment of industries will be on hand to speak with job seekers. These employers are looking to fill an array of full-time and part-time positions, from entry-level to experienced candidates. In addition, a number of community partners will be available to discuss educational opportunities.
Bring plenty of resumes and dress for success!
28TH ANNUAL INDOOR TRIATHALON
This event features a ½ mile swim, 10-mile ride on an upright, stationary bike and 4 mile run on the indoor track. Space is limited so register early. Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable after January 24th. Minimum age 13 years.
CUPIDS UNDIE RUN
This February, do something silly for a crazy good cause. Join us for Cupid’s Undie Run, a “brief” fun run that takes place in the middle of a BIG party.
This one-mile(ish), untimed run is all to fundraise for NF research through the Children’s Tumor Foundation!
IDAHO BLUEGRASS WINTERFEST
A day long Bluegrass Festival organized by the Idaho Bluegrass Association with 11 bands from all over Idaho.
It is perfect for families and music lovers of all ages.
RED SHOE SHINDIG GALA
Get ready to kick up your heels, boots, or sneaker and enjoy an evening of food, fun, fundraising, and celebrating our medical heroes! Since 1988, RMHC of Idaho has been supporting families of ill or injured children in times of medical need. With your support and participation in this event, they will help keep families together and close to the medical care their children need.
IDAHO DREAM WEDDING EXPO
Planning your dream wedding can be stressful and time-consuming. The Idaho Dream Wedding Expo takes away a lot of that stress by bringing the best wedding vendors in the Treasure Valley all under one roof! This event is here to help you find everything you could ever want or need to bring your wedding vision to life.
WOMENS LIFESTYLE EXPO
Enjoy free admission, sip, shop and learn at the Women's Lifestyle Expo! Discover your unique style, revitalize your spirit, and ignite your passions! This event offers a unique, intimate, and festive shopping experience. Get ready to be inspired and empowered.
TOP COOKIE
Back by popular demand, Top Cookie returns for 2025! Sip, sample and satisfy your sweet tooth at the 5th annual Top Cookie competition!
You be the judge as chefs from iconic local restaurants engage in a friendly competition to create winning desserts from beloved Girl Scout Cookies.
Top Cookie guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks, sample each dessert, and vote for their favorite, "The People's Choice". An esteemed panel of judges will determine the "Critics' Choice" winner. All proceeds raised from this event support Girl Scout programs. * This is a 21+ event *
IDAHO JOB AND CAREER FAIR
Whether hoping to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of exciting opportunities at this free job fair.
More than 50+ employers and community partners from a wide assortment of industries will be on hand to speak with job seekers. These employers are looking to fill an array of full-time and part-time positions, from entry-level to experienced candidates. In addition, a number of community partners will be available to discuss educational opportunities.
52ND ANNUAL BOISE ROADSTER SHOW
Idaho's premiere motorsport's event, the 52nd edition of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Boise Roadster Show presented by Les Schwab Tire Centers returns March 7-9, 2025, to Expo Idaho.
SIP IDAHO PRESENTS: A JAPANESE WHISKY & DINNER PAIRING
What's included:
-Welcome cocktail!
-A Flight of 5 Japanese Whiskies: The NEW Kaiyo 5 Wood Whisky, Kaiyo The Single 7 Year, Kaiyo The Signature + Kaiyo The Kuri (Limited Edition), as well as the new Limited Edition Onikishi Japanese Whisky!
-Educational class: Learn + Explore what Japanese Whisky is all about, while you taste through several different and new expressions!
-A specialty 5 course Asian inspired dinner paired with each whisky in the flight!
MARCH PAINT AND SIP
Come join us for a fun and creative evening at 120 E Victory Rd! Grab a brush, sip on some wine, and let your inner artist shine. No experience needed - the talented instructor Danielle Tiegs will guide you every step of the way. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, this event is perfect for everyone. Get ready to unwind, socialize, and create your very own masterpiece. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to relax and get your creative juices flowing.
2C WILDWEST SPRING FEST
Say hello to spring at 2C Wild West Spring Fest! presented by Caldwell Night Rodeo!
Time to ditch those winter blues and get out of the house. 2C Wild West Spring Fest will bring you all your favorite western shopping vendors, delicious treats and fun activities for the whole family.
IDAHO ARTISTRY IN WOOD 2025
The 2025 Idaho Artistry in Wood Show will be held Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 at the 5th floor exhibition hall of JUMP (Jack's Urban Meeting Place), 1000 W. Myrtle Street, Boise, Idaho. 83702. Show hours on Saturday are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and on Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The annual show attracts more than 400 works of art and 1500 spectators.
SPRING INTO SPRING FOOD TRUCK RALLY AND BEER GARDEN
Kick off the Spring with the annual Spring food truck rally and beer garden at Jordan's. They will have several food trucks of all sorts and a great band!!!
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS SPRING MARKET
Thursday 11-4, Friday 11-4 and Saturday 10-5
Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage indoor market featuring original art, antiques, handmade treasures, live music, yummy eats and treats and so much more!
FACES OF COURAGE BENEFIT GALLERY
The 4th annual Faces of Courage benefit gala is on Friday, April 11, with cocktail hour begins 5:30 pm at Boise Centre. All proceeds from the night support Faces of Hope's safety net of crisis services for people experiencing abuse in Ada County and beyond.
THE MERQ APRIL BARNSALE
Located at 1995 Hwy 16, Eagle, ID. Join us Thursday April 24th - Saturday April 26th for shopping the old barn FULL of vintage goods, vendor markets, food/drinks and more! They will be open 10-5 all three days. Save the date & invite your friends!
MEMORIAL DAY $5 ADMISSION AND FLYOVER
Memorial Day is a special day at the museum to learn, reflect, and honor those who have lost their lives serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Food and drinks vendors will be at the Museum,
NOOK & CRANNY SPRING BARN SALE
Come and support local small business with 60-80 vendors, They'll have food trucks, treats and lots of shopping! Located at 170 N. Locust Grove road, Kuna!
Thursday 5/29/26 & Friday 5/30/25 from 10am- 6pm, and Saturday 5/31/25 from 10am-4pm!
43RD ANNUAL GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL
Friday, May 30, 2025 from 11 am - 9 pm
Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 11 am - 9 pm
There will be authentic Greek food, homemade Greek pastries, a live Greek band, Greek dancing, and more!
CALDWELLS FIRST EVER ART IN THE PARK
Art in the Park - Memorial Park, Caldwell, ID - June 20 & 21, 2025
DARKNESSCON BOISE
Get ready for the most thrilling event of the year! DarknessCon: Boise returns for its 5th annual celebration, and it’s bigger and better than ever before. Mark your calendars for July 11-13, 2025, as Expo Idaho transforms into the ultimate destination for haunts, horror, pop culture, and all things spooky.
DREAMWEAVER FILM FESTIVAL
You are invited to a celebration of creativity and fanciful fun in the JUMP Pioneer Room for the annual local Dreamweaver Film Festival!
Amateur and professional filmmakers from the Boise, the Treasure Valley, Idaho, and the greater Mountain West region have been invited to premier their short films (15 minutes and under) in a variety of genres. This year's theme is MAGIC.
IDAHO WOMENS MARCH
An inclusive, non-partisan gathering of girls, women and our supporters, focused on empowering voices in our community.
CHILI COOK OFF AT HIGH DESERT HARLEY DAVIDSON
ing your friends and family to taste some of the best chili in town and cast your vote for your favorite! It's a day filled with delicious flavors, friendly competition, and great company. Best of all, it's FREE to taste and vote! Don't miss out on the fun – mark your calendars and get ready to spice up your Saturday!
ART SHOW AT IDAHO ART GALLERY
Art Show at the Idaho Art Gallery featuring art work of several local artists, group exhibition
Friday, January 17, 25 4 to 8 pm, and Saturday, January 18, 25 11 am to 6 pm
Appetizers, wine and art provided. Free and open to public.
THE 4TH ANNUAL COUNTRY MUSIC ROUNDUP
𝗁𝖾 𝟦𝗍𝗁 𝖠𝗇𝗇𝗎𝖺𝗅 𝖢𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝖬𝗎𝗌𝗂𝖼 𝖱𝗈𝗎𝗇𝖽𝗎𝗉 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖻𝖾 𝗁𝖾𝗅𝖽 𝗈𝗇 𝖩𝖺𝗇𝗎𝖺𝗋𝗒 𝟣𝟢𝗍𝗁 & 𝟣𝟣𝗍𝗁, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟧, 𝗂𝗇 𝖦𝖺𝗋𝖽𝖾𝗇 𝖢𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝖺𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖵𝗂𝗌𝗎𝖺𝗅 𝖠𝗋𝗍𝗌 𝖢𝗈𝗅𝗅𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾. 𝖶𝖾 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝗅𝗅-𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗋 𝗅𝗂𝗇𝖾𝗎𝗉 𝗈𝖿 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝗆𝗎𝗌𝗂𝖼 𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗌. 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖢𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝖬𝗎𝗌𝗂𝖼 𝖱𝗈𝗎𝗇𝖽𝗎𝗉 𝗈𝖿𝖿𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖺 𝖿𝗎𝗇, 𝗆𝗎𝗌𝗂𝖼-𝖿𝗂𝗅𝗅𝖾𝖽 𝗐𝖾𝖾𝗄𝖾𝗇𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗀𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍 𝗉𝖾𝗈𝗉𝗅𝖾, 𝖽𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗄𝗌, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗉𝖺𝖼𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝖽𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾. 𝖡𝖾𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝖳𝗈𝗀𝖾𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖿𝗈𝗈𝖽 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝖼𝗄 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖻𝖾 𝗈𝗇-𝗌𝗂𝗍𝖾 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖿𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗁-𝖼𝗎𝗍 𝖿𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌, 𝖿𝗎𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗍𝖺𝖼𝗈𝗌, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖽𝖾𝗅𝗂𝖼𝗂𝗈𝗎𝗌 𝗅𝗈𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝖿𝖺𝗏𝗈𝗋𝗂𝗍𝖾𝗌.
DASH & SPLASH
The fun run (or walk, if that’s more your speed) starts at 11am, followed by a cold plunge at noon. The raffle will be at 1pm. Start the year off right with the perfect mixture of movement and freezing. Whether you’re a seasoned chill seeker, or just looking to break the ice, this event is for everyone. Bring your friends and see who’s brave enough to take the plunge! Tix are $5 and include a raffle ticket.
2025 POLAR BEAR CHALLENGE
Start the year off by taking a plunge into the icy waters at Lucky Peak Spring Shores Marina to help raise funds to grant wishes to children with critical illnesses in the state of Idaho! Make-A-Wish Idaho is hosting the community favorite event, Polar Bear Challenge on Saturday, January 11th. Come make a splash and join us in supporting a great cause. There will be activities, coffee & donuts, sponsor booths, and more!
3RD ANNUAL MERIDIAN CELEBRATES CHANUKAH PARTY
Inspiring Words from Rabbi Mendel Lifshitz, Rabbi Batsheva Appel, Meridian City Councilmembers, and local leaders.
Rockin’ Live Music by The Moody Jews—get ready to clap, and sing along!
Tasty Treats featuring crispy latkes and sweet donuts while supplies last (yum!).
GATSBY NEW YEARS PARTY
Celebrate the new year with a glass of champagne, 3 course meal, dancing, entertainment and live DJ!
IDAHO POTATO DROP
Get ready for the 12th annual Idaho® Potato Drop, Idaho’s FREE and charitable signature holiday event that can only be truly experienced LIVE at the Idaho State Capitol!
FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is an annual college football bowl game played in Boise, Idaho, United States. The game features teams from the American Athletic Conference, Conference USA and Western Athletic Conference, and it is held at Albertsons Stadium on the campus of Boise State University. The bowl game's main sponsor is the Idaho Potato Commission, which promotes the state's most famous crop.
PROCRASTIGANZA HOLIDAY POP UP MARKET
A carefully curated, broad range of locally-made art, crafts, and goods for the toughest people on your Christmas list. SHOP LOCAL, and support these amazing artists and makers.
CHRSITMAS MARKET AT LOST GROVE BREWING
Stroll through a cheerful array of local vendors to find those perfect last-minute gifts, savor the warmth of Glühwein (hot spiced wine), and enjoy the glow of fire pits and twinkling holiday decor. Whether you’re indoors or braving the crisp winter air outside, the holiday spirit will keep you cozy—just don’t forget to bundle up!
KIDS OF IDAHO WINTER WONDERLAND POP UP
Join the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children at the Lakeshore Learning Store for the Kids of Idaho Winter Wonderland Pop-Up Event!
FREE crafts and activities
FREE take-home activity kits
FREE snacks and coffee
Exclusive holiday deals
And so much more festive fun!
THE FRIENDSHOP HOLIDAY MARKET
Come get your last minute holiday shopping done while supporting local small business owners and enjoying delicious food and drinks!
A CHRISTMAS MASQUERADE BALL
Step into the magic of the season for an unforgettable Christmas Masquerade Ball Holiday Party that will bring together all the warmth & festivity of the Holidays. Excellent food, fantastic entertainment and amazing atmosphere we can guarantee your 2024 Christmas celebration will be one to remember.
LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS MARKET
To finish off Eagle Country Christmas, they are having our Last Chance Christmas Market so you can get those last-minute gifts for friends and loved ones. This holiday market will be at Eagle City Hall (660 E Civic Ln) and will start on December 14th at 12 pm and end at 5 pm. They will have vendors, live music, food, kids’ crafts, and of course, Santa. This will also be the last day to view the Festival of Trees in the Community Hall.
SANTAS WORKSHOP
Kids will enjoy making holiday crafts, playing games and a holiday treat! Santa will event be making an appearance!
Ages 3-12
EAGLE FESTIVAL OF TREES
New this year, the City of Eagle Festival of Trees and public voting of their favorite Christmas tree will be held during the Tree Lighting at Eagle Community Hall on December 7 from 6 to 8 pm. The trees will remain in Community Hall for the public to view from December 9 through 13, 8 am to 8 pm, and on Saturday, December 14, during the Last Chance Christmas Market from 12 pm to 5 pm. Santa will also visit Community Hall December 9 through 11, from 5 pm to 8 pm, and at the Last Chance Christmas Market on December 14. This event is free to the public, with a recommended donation of a new/gently used coat, new socks, or new underwear. These donations will go to the Eagle Lions Club, and they will distribute these donated items to those in need.
HAPPY GIRL VIBES MARKET
Explore a variety of local vendors and grab a bite from delicious food trucks while you shop. Whether you're looking for holiday gifts or something special for yourself there's something for everyone!
EGUBRRIKO AZOKA _ BASQUE CHRSITMAS MARKET
Get a little shopping done for the holidays, watch Euzkaldunak’s Boiseko Gasteak Winter performance, listen to music by Txantxangorriak and songs by Biotzetik Basque Choir, and taste some holiday favorites – chocolate & churros, chorizo & talo, chestnuts, and more!
CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE
An operatic performance of classical hymns and carols featuring Naomi Spinelli--mezzo soprano, Caitlin Carlberg--soprano, Katie Hansen--soprano and cello, and Luke Koenig--piano.
EAGLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Come celebrate with the City of Eagle at the Tree Lighting event!
WILDWOOD OUTDOOR HOLIDAY MARKET
This private holiday market shares over 22 local vendors offering food, treats, crafts, gifts, clothes and more! We have 2 amazing food trucks, as well as an artisan coffee bar!
NORTH STAR HOLIDAY BAZAAR
North Star is excited to host their 6th annual holiday bazaar! They have over 40 local vendors for a day of fun holiday shopping! Stop by, support small businesses and see why this is one of the best events all year!
GREEN AT HEART THRIFTY GIFT MARKET
Green at Heart is an annual fundraiser for the Treasure Valley YMCA Artist in Residence, Stephanie Werntz, and her program which offers no-cost creative arts workshops to promote a sense of healing and recovery for cancer survivors and people with neurological conditions. Stephanie’s program is entirely self funded and Green at Heart is her yearly fundraising effort to continue this program in our community for years to come.