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Meridian + Valley Events

SEPTEMBER 2023

30/3 — Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic

Ann Morrison Park, 7 AM: A weekend of endless colorful balloons and inspiring music. SpiritofBoise.com

1/2 — KUNA Stampede RODEO

Crooked 8, 1882 E King Rd: classic events such as bareback riding and steer wrestling and so much more. Crooked8.com

2 — Dracula: The Bloody Truth

Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5:30 PM: From the sinister Transylvanian mountains to the charming seaside town of Whitby. IdahoShakespeare.org

2 — MERIDIAN MAIN STREET MARKET

Downtown each Saturday: traditional Farmer's Market. MeridianMainstreetmarket.com

5 — MERIDIAN NIGHT MARKET

Frontier Park, 6 PM: food, drinks, and sweet treats from the Downtown Merchants. MeridianDowntown.org

7—  Goodnight, Texas • Great Garden Escape

Idaho Botanical Garden, 5:30 PM: Beautiful music with the Great Garden Escape as background. idahobotanicalgarden.org

8 — Meridan Lions Club Golf Scramble

Lakeview Golf Course, 9 AM: Benefitting Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs. E-clubhouse.org

8-10 — Boise Art Museum’s Art in the Park

Julia Davis Park, 10 AM: widely recognized as one of the premiere cultural events in the Northwest. BoiseArtMuseum.org

9 — Hops & Crops Festival

Indian Creek Plaza, 1 PM: Did you know that 95% of all hops grown in the US come from the Pacific Northwest? IndianCreekPlaza.com

14 —  Wine Safari at the Zoo

Zoo Boise, 11:30 AM: Experience your favorite animals with a taste of wine around the world. zooboise.org

15/16 — ANNUAL INDIAN CREEK FESTIVAL

Indian Creek Plaza: two-day festival that spans blocks in downtown Caldwell. IndianCreekPlaza.com

16 — Dragonslayer 5K Walk

Ann Morrison Old Timer Shelter, 8:30 AM:  A non-competitive, untimed,  5K walk to honor Sarcoma patients, survivors, and angels. dragonslayerwalk.com

15-17 — Hyde Park Street Fair

Camel’s Back Park: Boise’s most unique arts & music festival. NorthendBoise.org

22-24 — Flipside Fest 2023

Visual Arts Collective, 4:00 PM: Outdoor festival open to all-ages featuring bands, live murals, and an interactive walking tour. TheDuckClub.com

22-24 — Boise Pickleball Open

Meridian’s Settlers Park, 8 AM: Men's, Women's, and Mixed Doubles, Skinny Singles. BoisePickleballClub.org

23/24 — Idaho Renaissance Faire

Expo Idaho, 11 Am: artists, local crafters, Armored Combat, the king and queen of 1492 Italy. ExpoIdaho.com

23 — Styx at Morrison

Morrison Center, 8 PM: Rock band that has forged an indelible legacy both on record and onstage. Morrisoncenter.com

23 — Old Boise Oktoberfest 2023

Old Boise, 2:00 PM: Live music, beer, brats, and more. OldBoise.com

24 —  Wild River Dash

Esther Simplot Park, 10 AM: For families and people of all ages, combining paddling and running activities. WildheartsIdaho.org

25/26 —  Impressionists Immersive Exhibition

Discovery Center of Idaho, 10 AM: Immerse yourself in a realm where famous artwork is brought to life. dcidaho.org

28 — Eagle Art Walk

Downtown Eagle, 5 PM: Live music performances and vibrant exhibits of handcrafted goods. Treasure hunting too. EagleArtWalk.com

28 —  Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour!

Idaho Central Arena, 7 PM: 2021 Grammy nominated comedian and “The nicest man in Stand Up” will hit Idaho. idahocentralarena.com

28 —  Disney On Ice presents Into the Magic

ExtraMile Arena through Oct 1: Disney On Ice celebrates the magic of bravery, love, and adventure. ExtramileArena.com

29 —  Comic Arts Festival

Around Boise thru Oct 1: Artists’ Alley, cosplay, panels, performances, and workshops- all for free. boisepubliclibrary.org