• May 26th - October 1st, 2023
• Boise, ID

To go this week or next week, this is the question. All summer and into the early fall; Boise hosts the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Since 1977, several plays of the famous playwright, Shakespeare have been performed each month in an outdoor setting. Visitors can bring a picnic to enjoy during the performance or select one of the local food vendors for a bite to eat.

• August 16-25, 2024
• Boise, ID

At the end of each summer, people come to Boise for the Western Idaho Fair. This is Idaho's official state fair that runs for 10 days. Visitors enjoy a variety of entertainment from livestock displays to craft booth along with a midway and carnival rides. Of course, there is plenty of fair food and drinks available.

• September 14th, 2024
• Boise, Idaho in Boise, ID

Each year, pet lovers come to Boise for the Experience Idaho & Family Pet Expo. Guests can bring their dogs, cats, birds, and snakes to this event. There are displays and booths set up of pet friendly products produced in Idaho. There will be food samples, grooming, and trainers available for the pets to check out. For their humans, there is plenty of activities such as shopping and information.