This weekend we’ve got the holiday tree lightings kicking off, some fun shopping events, and a scavenger hunt on wheels.

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This episode is sponsored by Idaho Lottery. The Idaho Lottery just released its Holiday Scratch Games, and they are so fun and full of festive surprises, including a game that actually smells like cranberries! See all six Holiday Scratch Games at idaholottery.com/joy-worth-sharing.

This episode is in partnership with Clemy’s Crew, a local nonprofit that provides rapid short term financial and program based support for Idaho's pediatric patients and families during rare, acute, and chronic medical events. RSVP for Clemy’s Crew Concert for Compassion on November 29. 

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Things To Do In Boise This Weekend 

Thursday, November 20

• The Village at Meridian’s Annual Tree Lighting 

Friday, November 21 - Saturday, November 22

• Wintry Market 

Friday, November 21 - Sunday, November 23

• Fort Boise Pottery Sale
• Winter Wonderland in Downtown Caldwell opening weekend
• The Canyon County Christmas Show

Saturday, November 22

• Cranksgiving scavenger hunt
• 44th Annual Holiday Bazaar 

Sunday, November 23

• Boise Brewing Vinyl Popup with The Record Exchange

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This weekend we've got some holiday markets, a few fun food/drink events, and a new coffee shop! 

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Thank you Wintry Market for sponsoring this episode! Find the perfect holiday gifts for your list (or yourself) at Wintry Market, happening next weekend on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22. Get tickets here!

Thank you Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! Winter Garden aGlow kicks off on November 28 and tickets are on sale now. Get tickets here.

Thank you Hops ‘N Homes for sponsoring this episode! The next free first-time homebuyers class is next Thursday, November 20 – RSVP here! 

Things to do in Boise this weekend: 

New coffee shop alert 

• Spoken Coffee opened today

Friday, November 16

• Scentsy Christmas Lights ceremony 

Saturday, November 15

• Alternative Christmas Market at Cathedral of the Rockies
• No New Vintage Market at the Linen Building
• Winter Beer Fest at Lost Grove Brewing in Hyde Park
• Sourdough Class at FarWest Landscape & Garden Center 
• Sturman’s Wine & Cigars Chili Cook-Off 

Through November 17

• Espresso Martini Week 

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And just like that, it’s holiday shopping season. We’ve got the scoop on some amazing holiday markets, plus a pie & wine tasting, a yoga event, the Idaho Veterans Parade and more! 

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Thank you Wintry Market for sponsoring this episode! Wintry Market is back for its 14th year on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22 at the Boise Centre. Get tickets and more details here. Also check out our Instagram to win tickets! 

Things to do in Boise this weekend:

Thursday, November 6

• First Thursday in downtown Boise
• Backcountry Film Festival at Treefort Music Hall

Saturday, November 8  

• Taste of Yoga 
• Idaho Veterans Parade
• The Craft & Chocolate Affaire 
• Make-and-Take wreath workshop at Franz Witte

Saturday, November 8 - Sunday, November 9

• Bruneau Cowboy Christmas 

Wednesday, November 12

• Pie & Wine Tasting 

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Happy Halloween weekend! We have a few fun Halloween parties to tell you about, and then we move right into the holiday season with winter wines, holiday card workshops and more!

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Thank you Sparklight for sponsoring this episode! Sparklight is keeping Boise connected to what matters most. Learn more at sparklight.com

Thank you FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call.

Thursday, October 30

• Pug-o-ween at Barbarian Brewing 
• Confluence Market: Halloween Edition 
• Zoo Boise Spooky Safari 

Friday, October 31

• Hops & Bottles Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
• Nightmare on Belmont Street: Halloween Bash 
• The Shrining

Saturday, November 1

• Paper & Ink: Holiday Card-Making Workshops 
• Winter Wine Showcase at Parcero Wine Bar

Sunday, November 2

• Día de Muertos Celebration at JUMP

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It’s spooky season! Get in the spirit with Halloween markets, family-friendly trick-or-treat events, and take a visit to the Old Idaho Pen (which is definitely haunted).

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Pre-order our new Boise Discount Cards! 

Thank you Idaho Lottery for sponsoring this episode! The Idaho Lottery’s Money Monster scratch games end on Halloween and 2025 Holiday Raffle tickets are on sale now! 

Things to do in Boise this weekend: 

Thursday, October 23 

Witchy Market at Barbarian Brewing

Friday, October 24 - Saturday, October 25

Fright Nights at The Old Idaho Pen

Saturday, October 25

The Boozar Market at Haunted World

Night of a Thousand Pumpkins at Eagle City Hall

Saturday, October 25 - Sunday, October 26

Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Boise

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History tours, new bakery, book sale, harvest dinner and a fun happy hour herb workshop. 

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Pre-order a Boise Discount Card 

Thank you FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call. 

Things to do in Boise: 

Thursday, October 16 & Saturday, October 18

City Steps Tour - Remembering Chinatown – Boise’s Vanished Neighborhood

Friday, October 17

Dusty Miller Goods is opening

Friday, October 17 - Saturday, October 18

Big Book Sale at Star Library

Tuesday, October 21

Plant-Your-Own Herb Garden Workshop at White Rabbit 

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It’s fresh hop season! Get the details on beer drinking, flea market shoppin’ and more. 

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Thank you Idaho State Historical Society for sponsoring this episode! Fright Nights are back at the Old Pen on Oct 24-25. Get your tickets here. 

Thank youtube the Idaho Lottery for sponsoring this episode! The Idaho Lottery’s new Money Monster scratch games are serving up frighteningly big thrills this month with $50,000, $100,000, even $200,000 prizes. Dare to play? 

Thank you to The McCall Chamber for sponsoring this episode! The McCall Chamber is looking for real couples and families to go on a fully hosted trip to McCall – apply here! 

Thank you Boise Trolley Tours for sponsoring this episode! Haunted Halloween Tours are back October 9-November 2. Get tickets here! 

WEEKEND EVENTS 

Wednesday, October 8 – Sunday, October 12

Boise Brewing’s Hoptober Refresh is happening at Boise Brewing.

Saturday, October 11 

Fresh Hop Popup at Hops & Bottles

Harvest Fest at Eagle City Hall

Sunday, October 12

Last Boise Flea of the year 

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Surprise – we have a new podcast host! Meet Leslie Johnson, our new podcast co-host. Leslie will be taking the reins on the Thursday podcast episodes.

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Follow Leslie @leslieejohnson 

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Thank you to the McCall Chamber for sponsoring this episode! Take a fully hosted trip to McCall for FREE - more info here. 

Thank you to FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! If you’re ready for a health reset, book a free discovery call with FNDATN. 

THINGS TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEKEND: 

Friday, September 26 – Saturday, September 27

• Barbarian Brewing’s 10-Year Anniversary Oktoberfest

Saturday, September 27

• Clubhound Anniversary Party 
• Fall Into Fiction 
• National Public Lands Day Celebration
• Tattoo at the Zoo
• Thrive: Community Wellness Festival 
• James Castle Community Celebration 

Sunday, September 28

• Open Streets Boise 
• Synths in the Park 
• Build Your Own Bouquet Flower Pop-Up 
• Old Time Farm Day
• Be Well Fest 2025 

Ok, deep breath, because this weekend is absolutely packed. We've got Hyde Park Street Fair, Old Boise Oktoberfest, art fests in Garden City, Kuna, and Meridian, the annual koi show, free theater, and so. much. more. 

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Thank you St. Luke’s FitOne for sponsoring this episode! FitOne is coming up on September 20 – register here!

Thank you to The McCall Chamber for sponsoring this episode! The McCall Chamber is looking for real couples and families to go on a fully hosted trip to McCall – apply here! 

Thank you Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! Great Garden Escape continues through the end of the month. Check out the schedule & get tix here!

THINGS TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEKEND 

 Friday, September 12

• Treefort Music Fest Locals Only Sale is happening at The Record Exchange (10am–8pm) and Prefunk Beer Bar in Nampa (12–8pm). 
• Boise Bard Players are performing Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour Lost at Indian Creek Plaza.
• Skate Back to the 80s at Treasure Valley Skate.

Saturday, September 13

• Community Art Party from 9am–3pm at Meridian City Hall Plaza. It’s the kick off of Meridian Art Week. 
• Puppy Yoga with Upward Inertia + PAWS Rescue from 2–3pm. 
• Space Day at the Nampa Civic Center. 
• The Dahlia Show at JUMP, 10am–5pm. 
• SpudFest at Bear Island Brewing Co. 2pm–close.
• ​Old Boise Oktoberfest 
• Kuna’s Art Attack Festival from 11am-3pm on the Kuna Greenbelt behind City Hall. 
• The 31st Annual Koi Show at Edwards Greenhouse 10am-4pm.

Sunday, September 14

• End of Float Season Cleanup 10am–2pm. 
• Fiestas Patrias Meridian at Kleiner Park in Meridian from 12-8pm. 

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