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Check out the Treefort Music Fest schedule, drink some local wine, go see some documentaries and movies, and much more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Treefort schedule + Treefort App Buy Treefort Music Fest tickets Marissa's Treefort schedule Drink Wine: Les Bois Wines, House of Wine, Rolling Hills Vineyard, Telaya, Parcero Wine Bar, Par Terre, Proletariat Wine Co, Huston Vineyards, Basque Market, Idaho Winter Wine Weekend  Movies: Wild & Scenic Film Festival , A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: "Omoiyari”, PLAY BY EAR Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/1842e508-5c42-4370-a4aa-277da83ca9f9

**Have you ever had an Idaho Spud Bar? How about some Owyhee Toffee? Cherry Cocktail, anyone? All of these are made in the heart of downtown Boise, where the 123-year-old Idaho Candy Company still operates. Today's story takes you through the history, and possible future, of Idaho Candy Company. ** Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Idaho Candy Company  Anthony's Valentine's Special  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/f29c7ebf-819f-46ac-9e5d-86a106d0c83f

Super bowl specials, Fat Tuesday parties, Valentine's Day events and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Sun Feb 11: LGBTQ+ Community Science Nature Walk Wed Feb 14: Space Banana opening Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise McCall Winter Carnival Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/133daf8b-e5ed-4f32-b6a4-1a69500075eb

Tis the season to go on a date. Today's episode has 100+ date ideas for you. Whether you are going on a first date, a much needed date, a friend date or something else, I've got an idea for you.  Anthony's Valentine's special Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/45d77152-aadc-4228-b45f-dd679bcd579f

It's February! Get ready for Valentine's Day, learn more about muddy trails, get the scoop on the Treefort 2024 lineup, score some free ballet tickets, and more.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Win Anthology tickets - enter here Winter trail tips  Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Get Treefort 2024 tickets See the Treefort 2024 lineup  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/2af728d3-8d31-43e5-911f-145111abb0bc

You pass by places every single day that are a portal to Boise history. Do you know where they are? Today's story takes you on an adventure to 9 places in Boise that have an interesting tie to Boise's history. Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Read the newsletter & see photos: fromboise.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/1cdc8e1c-10d4-45ee-b1ee-7e895ba732ce

Food news, weekend parties, ice fishing ideas, houseplant meetup and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Cucina di Paolo is closing at the end of April  Three Idaho chefs are James Beard semifinalists Fri Jan 26:Groove on the Grove on The Grove Plaza Sat Jan 27:Robert Burns Night at The Riverside Hotel Read my story about Robert Burns Night  Sat Jan 27:Barley's Legacy Celebration at Hops & Bottles Sat Jan 27: Coffee, Plants & Nerds at FarWest Garden Center Sat Jan 27: Idaho State Historical Society photo & document preservation workshop   Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/21825891-1f13-4f82-ab60-8e5fc830479c

An ode to our local bookstores of the past & present. Read & see photos in the newsletter: fromboise.com Bookstores of the Treasure Valley: Rediscovered Books (180 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702); Once and Future Books (1310 W State St, Boise, ID 83702); Friends of the Library bookstore (Downtown Boise Library!); Bent Corners - Boise (3343 N Five Mile Rd, Boise, ID 83713); Bent Corners - Nampa (1104 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651); Half Price Books (3677 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642); The Lit Room (215 E 34th St, Garden City, ID 83714); The Rubaiyat (314 S 6th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605); Read more of Amanda's stories: Winter is coming A stronger town: patterns & promenades A stronger town part II: the countryside A stronger town part III: higher places A stronger town part IV: housing in-between Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/cffada6d-11bc-4f06-89bd-5862f66e2606

New club coming to downtown Boise, Latte Art Throwdown, cozy coffee shops, uno tournament, clothing swap and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs New club opening soon: https://www.space-banana.com/  Tickets to Space Banana shows https://www.facebook.com/halfweekend/events  Fri Jan 19: Push & Pour Latte Art Throwdown   Sat Jan 20: Uno Tournament at Cactus Bar Sun Jan 21: Clothing Swap at Telaya Wine Co Mon Jan 22: Introduction to Avalanches at White Dog Brewing Wed Jan 24: Hiking with Dogs in Boise presentation Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/6f4c4e58-d440-4f25-87c6-2a572a7dedcf

We are all familiar with Boise's Basque community and its heritage of immigrant sheepherders in the area. But did you know that Scottish immigrants were moving to Idaho around the same time? Today's story is about the history of Boise's Scottish community, and the upcoming 119th annual Robert Burns Night happening next Saturday, January 27. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Robert Burns Night 2024  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/e4e541d1-e15d-4a5b-b95d-3773776107cf

It's a wintry weekend in Boise! Here's some things to do outside, plus ideas for things to do inside where it's warm & cozy. There's lots of comedy shows this weekend, a beer dark beer tasting, and a local art collab video screening. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Fri Jan 12: Wild & Scenic Film Festival at The Egyptian Theatre Sat Jan 13: TheUltimate Apres Ski Party at Lost Grove Brewing in Hyde Park Sun Jan 14:Polar Pints at Boise Brewing Fri Jan 12:Riddikulus Comedy Show: Hufflepuff Special at the Lounge at the End of the Universe Fri Jan 12: Local comediansTyler Wolf + Nate Ford are at Mad Swede Downtown Sat Jan 13:Femme Fatale Comedy Show at Mad Swede Downtown  Sat Jan 13:Comic of the Year 2024: Round 2 at Mad Swede Downtown Sat Jan 13:Taylor Calmus aka "Dude Dad"   at The Egyptian Theatres family based comedy videos. Tix are $27.50-$47.50 and it starts at 7pm. 18+ Fri Jan 12:The Darkest Night at Taphouse  Sun Jan 14:Off Center Dance Public Art Project Video at MING Studios Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/95015cec-5e75-422b-b539-376528c6004d

Together, the trees of Boise are a rich tapestry. Individually, they are avatars of the history of Boise. Learn about five trees in Boise that can teach us more about the City of Trees.  Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/3312f278-830e-437c-b5ba-ed8594073b20

Go stargazing, check out Yogafort's launch party, swing by the fly fishing expo, and take part in the polar bear challenge at Lucky Peak. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Fri Jan 5: Yogafort Launch Party at Treefort Music Hall Fri Jan 5: Astronomy Lecture and Stargazing event at Boise State Fri-Sat Jan 5-6: Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo at Expo Idaho Sat Jan 6: Gebert-Arbaugh Polar Bear Challenge at Lucky Peak Reservoir Out of town tip: Cascade, Idaho Winter trail tips story  Ridge to Rivers map Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/f29b7d5e-5184-4e73-aca0-308df3b7485b

Today's episode gives you a look at From Boise behind the scenes and what's ahead for 2024. Take the 2023 survey: https://forms.gle/hiXo2kj1dLLgRpQCA Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/1e93dd89-210b-4b82-a28e-f4ff11ce4ebb

Things to do in Boise to ring in the new year, plus info about Treefort 2024. Find all links in the newsletter → fromboise.com Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/03b862ab-00c1-4794-96db-e40a59187111

James Castle. Does the name ring a bell? I get it. I will admit that I didn't know who James Castle was when I walked into the beautiful, yet unassuming house at 5015 Eugene Street, in the Collister neighborhood of West Boise. It looks like any other house in the neighborhood, but within the walls of the modest single-story house, a fascinating life was lived. www.jamescastlehouse.org Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/69a44924-694e-4d7f-98d1-066470ccf17d

** Idaho Sleigh Rides in Garden Valley** Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs TONIGHT:Solstice Sober Banger: An Open Heart Conscious Dance at Lounge at the End of the Universe.  TONIGHT:Barbarian Brewing Krampus Krawl Winter Solstice Party Fri Dec 22:Yule Fest at Mad Swede Brewing This weekend + next weekend: Christmas movies at The Egyptian Theatre  Sat Dec 23: Procrastiganza: A Holiday Pop-up Market at Mad Swede Brewing Sat Dec 23: Indoor Farmers Market at Shrine Social Club Sat Dec 23: last day of Merry Makers Market  Sun Dec 24:Sagebrush Collaborative weekend artist pop up  Ideas to entertain family & friends Go see Christmas lights. Here's theBoise Christmas Lights map . There's also the drive-thruChristmas in Color at Expo Idaho,Wintry Garden aGlow at Idaho Botanical Garden, orWinter Wonderland at Indian Creek Plaza. Go hiking. Here's theinteractive trail map   Check out theOld Boise Model Railroad Club - here's my story about it Play arcade games atRealms orSpacebar (21+).  Get a yummy breakfast atTrailside Bakery ,Good Times Bagels ,Certified Bakery ,Java ,Sunshine Spice ,The Griddle ,Sunrise Cafe ,Broadcast Coffee , orPrimal Coffee . Go out for dinner atEight Thirty Common ,The Wylder ,Stagecoach Inn ,Alyonka's ,Wepa ,10 Barrel ,Percy ,Anthony's ,Kibrom's ,The Modern ,Bar Gernika ,Coa de Jima ,Andrade's ,Black Moon ,Tavolata , or the newAcero Board & Bottles . Grab a drink atThick as Thieves (make a reservation),Pengilly's ,Hap Hap Lounge ,Water Bear Bar ,KIN ,Suite 104 ,Ochos ,Atlas Bar , and if you are like me and like dive bars, go toLittle Dutch Garden orSymposium Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Hap & Florence Sleigh Rides in Donnelly Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/e23134f0-8929-4d5f-8ed9-10d8db2b49be

Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs bogusbasin.org  Sharon's writing Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/54440e4f-8c34-487d-bbf4-fba9f0ca10c6

From Boise merch sale, ski resorts opening, Schitt's Creek weekend at The Modern, unique stays in Southwest Idaho, NYE party prep, and a few ways to help Boise Bicycle Project.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Shop From Boise sale  Bogus Basin opening news Schitt's Creek Weekend at The Modern NYE Parties at Hap Hap Lounge, Lounge at the End of the Universe, Voodoo Cellar , Thick as Thieves, Gatsby, Mad Swede Brewery Hop Drop, Mad Swede Brew Hall Hygge New Year's Eve , Downtown Boise's New Year's Eve Block Party, and Sturman's Wine & Cigars Boise Bicycle Project needs your help, bad. Make a donation to BBP in any amount. Adopt a kid's dream bike - there's over 100 bikes/kids left to adopt before this Saturday. Sharethis Instagram post and tell your friends/family/coworkers/rich uncles.  Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Unique stays in Southwest Idaho Longhorn Guest Ranch in Cascade Idaho City backcountry yurts Sweet Animal Sanctuary in Horseshoe Bend Warm Lake Lodge Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/ce76b68b-ffd2-4a27-978a-e492b7f5e4ef

From Boise writer Amanda Patchin shares five pieces of advice for making Christmas better, brighter, longer & more lovely. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Amanda's newsletter Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/af1a37e7-5005-4103-8aa0-f1d1e489700f

First Thursday in Downtown Boise, holiday markets, Christmas movies, and The Cascadia Music Summit. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs TONIGHT: First Thursday in Downtown Boise  Fri Dec 8:The Cascadia Music Summit at The Egyptian Theatre Sat Dec 9:  Nordic Fest at Bogus Basin All weekend: Christmas movies at The Egyptian Theatre, Regal Edwards Boise Spectrum, Cinemark Majestic Cinema, and Idaho State Museum  TONIGHT:Latinas Mercadito at Hap Hap Lounge TONIGHT:Holiday Pop-Up Market at Barbarian Brewing Sat Dec 9: Idaho Krampus Con'sBizarre Bazaar at ABU Games Sun Dec 10:Holiday Bazaar at Belmont Barbershop Sun Dec 10:Winter Market at Lost Grove Next Th Dec 14: A Christmas Story on 35MM Film at The Egyptian Theatre Out of town tip: Snowmobiling in Lake Cascade Recreation Area, Pine & Featherville, Snowmobile Idaho in Cambridge  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/78faa78e-1237-4aa8-af8c-e1a8918e9beb

Who are Boise's Santas? Today's story gives you a look inside the life of two real life Boise Santas Clauses. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Holidays at the Idaho State Museum: history.idaho.gov/events Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/59f73498-ce74-4dc0-a3a1-532881fe8eea

Holiday markets, where to find Santa, winter wine tasting & new restaurants to try. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Shop From Boise merch: https://fromboise.myshopify.com Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Winter wine tasting in SW Idaho: Telaya Wine Company, Famici Wine Co, Hat Ranch Winery, Huston Vineyards, Snake River Wine Tours,Idaho Wine Commission Where to find Santa: The Village at Meridian , Boise Towne Square Mall , Cabela's , Gateway Parks, Wahooz , High Desert Harley-Davidson, Idaho River Sports . Holiday markets this weekend: Vintage Market Days, Handmade Idaho Holiday Show, Boise Christmas Show , Hip Holiday Craft Market , Sockeye Brewing Holiday Market, Lovely Hollow Farm Holiday Market , Holiday Market . Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/bf7e6499-b32e-4cdb-9a31-0ee3d9c56778

The story of Freedom Bound Hounds is more like a book. It's a story made up of many stories – 869 stories to be exact. And it all begins with a dog named Alabama. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Learn more at freedomboundhounds.com   Freedom Bounds Hounds Current Needs Venmo at donation @freedomboundhounds Freedom Bounds Hounds Amazon wishlist Follow @freedomboundhounds on social media  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/eab97e5b-05a4-496a-9372-ed57d0b4e056

Christmas is in 34 days! Here's some great ideas for shopping locally this holiday season.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Gift shops: Sagebrush Collective, Mixed Greens, Flying M, Dunia Marketplace, The Lost & Found.  Wearable: UNHLY Supply Handmade: Clay By Shay, folk + lore Read my story about folk + lore House plants: A Succulent Day Food: Chicana Foods, Hudson Baking Co, Nora's Family Bakery Boise board games + stickers + more: Boise OG Toys & games: G. Willikers Toy Merchant, All Weather Adventure Kits Book stores: Rediscovered Books, Once and Future Books, The Lit Room  Experiences: Steelheads hockey game tickets, Treefort Music Fest tickets, cooking class with Season + Taste (use code FALLFORME20) for 20% off cooking classes) No idea:Hunt & Gather Gifts curated gift boxes, IdaHoned knife sharpening (use code FROMBOISE for 20% off your first service) Pet gifts: Bark n' Purr, Molly's Healthy Pet Food Market Buy From Boise merch  NOTE: I said Sagebrush Collective multiple in this episode, but the store is actually called Sagebrush COLLABORATIVE. My bad!  Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/f7563422-825b-4e56-878f-5f3b01a63871

Get the scoop on From Boise's new merch, Wintry Market, drinkin in Hyde Park, details on Bogus Basin's opening & a peek at Treefort Music Fest 2024! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Buy From Boise merch: fromboise.myshopify.com Fri-Sat Nov 17-18:[Wintry Market ](https://www.wintrymarket.com/)at Boise Centre  Find From Boise's booth at Wintry Market: Room 130, Booth #156 Fri Nov 17:Hyde Park Wine Expo Sat Nov 18:Winter Beer Fest Sat Nov 18:Bogus Basin Terrain Park Sat Nov 18:Bogus Basin Terrain Park Tue Nov 21: Snowboard Video Premiere & Winter Kick-off Party at Barbarian Brewing Th Nov 23:Bogus Basin opens for the season on Thanksgiving day Treefort Music Fest 2024 lineup + passes Out of town tip: warhawkairmuseum.org Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/32aefded-ce39-493c-9faa-288dca8d44a9

Theater in Boise has existed since the 1860s, and today there are more theater organizations than ever before. Listen to today's story to hear who they are, what they are working on, and what you can do to support our local theater community. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Where to find theater in Boise:  Alley Repertory Theater Boise Bard Players  Boise Contemporary Theater Boise Little Theater  Chaotic Acts of Theatre Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show Eagle Theatre Company Encore Theatre Company The Huckleberry Star Theater Idaho Shakespeare Festival Knock 'Em Dead Dinner Theater The Morrison Center Music Theatre of Idaho Stage Coach Theatre Treasure Valley Children's Theater Watson's Mystery Cafe & Spirits Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/123d871e-4873-4507-82cd-613d21b634b4

Veterans Day events, holiday prep, new places to drink, Bogus Basin opening date & new merch. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Fri-Sun Nov 10-12: Opera Idaho's The Falling and the Rising Sat Nov 11:Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall Veterans Day Celebration Next Sat Nov 18:Eagle Veterans Breakfast + Flag Ceremony   Holiday events:  Fri Nov 10:Scentsy Commons Christmas Lights Ceremony Next Th Nov 16:The Village at Meridian tree lighting Next Fri-Sun Nov 17-19:Caldwell's Winter Wonderland opening weekend  Tue-Mon Nov 21-27:St Al's Festival of Trees at Boise Centre Wed Nov 23:Winter Garden aGlow at the Idaho Botanical Garden opens Fri Nov 24:Downtown Boise holiday tree lighting and opening of the new ice skating rink Sat Nov 25:Downtown Nampa Christmas Tree Lighting Fri Dec 1:Downtown Meridian Winter Lights Parade Sat Dec 2:Downtown Boise Holiday Parade Sat Dec 2:Treasure Valley Night Light Parade   Sat Dec 2:Eagle Country Christmas at Heritage Park Sat Dec 9:Kuna Down Home Country Christmas Holiday markets: Fri-Sat Nov 10-11:Caldwell Holiday Craft Bazaar Sat Nov 11:Catalyst Arts Collective Holiday Pop Up Sat Nov 11:Mustard Seed's Annual Holiday Market   Sat-Sun Nov 11-12:Bruneau Cowboy Christmas Sun Nov 12:Alternative Christmas Market at Cathedral of the Rockies Next weekend Nov 17-18:Wintry Market at Boise Centre Bert's Brewing in Garden City is opening next Wednesday Nov 15 Proletariat Wine Co 's new tasting room is officially open Next Th Nov 16: Amano & A Succulent Day are hosting a Mezcal Tasting & Agave Workshop Bogus Basin opening day is Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23  Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/5824b0c6-6c59-40b6-9821-5dff50054cfa

Today's story looks at four different eras of transportation in Boise and the Treasure Valley, from horse-drawn carriages to the streetcar system to buses and automobiles. Stay tuned for next week's story about the future of transportation in Boise. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Read Sharon's writing  History of the Boise Bench History of the Ustick townsite Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/e9f725b9-0261-4468-ae90-0f17e080a045

New speakeasy, espresso martini week, ski swap, Boise bard games and much much more.  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs TONIGHT: The Alley Lounge, a new speakeasy, opens tonight  TONIGHT: First Thursday in downtown Boise TONIGHT: BFF meetup Fri-Sun Nov 3-5: Ski Swap at Expo Idaho  Next week Nov 6-13: Espresso Martini Week  Sat Nov 4:Idaho Veterans Parade in downtown Boise Sat Nov 4:Veterans Day Cornhole Tournament & BBQ at Merrill Park in Eagle Sat Nov 4:Ontario Veterans Day Parade   Sun Nov 5:Warhawk Air Museum Veterans Breakfast  Boise OG Surviving Camel's Back board game Boise Monopoly Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/from-boise/64a8866a-0f74-41fa-81c5-2d9296e3af0a

Idaho's first known serial killer, and one of America's first female serial killers, is Lyda Southard. Today's story delves into the history of Lyda's life of marriage & murder. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Julie's writing & tarot reading  Time article about Lyda Behind Grey Walls podcast

Death Cafe, halloweekend events, abandoned places, live music, Taste of Downtown Boise & more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs How to Halloween in Boise newsletter + podcast  Th Oct 26: Death Cafe Boise Halloween for kids:  Th Oct 26:Downtown Meridian Trunk or Treat Th Oct 26:Downtown Nampa trick or treat Fri Oct 27:Simply Cats Trick or Treat Open House Fri Oct 27:Kuna's Trunk or Treat and Spooky Movie Night Sat Oct 28:Ghoul's Day Out at Idaho Botanical Garden Sat Oct 28:Trucks n' Treats at Lakeview Park in Nampa Sat-Sun Oct 28-29:Boo at the Zoo   Sun Oct 29:Wizard Encounter at the Boise Depot Tue Oct 31:Combs Car Corral's Annual Trunk or Treat Halloween parties: Fri Oct 27:Haunted Hannah's Barbie Prom Fri Oct 27:Scream Queens drag show at VAC Fri-Sat Oct 27-28:Squawky & Spirits at The Old Idaho Pen Sat Oct 28:Hops & Bottles dog costume contest Sat Oct 28:Payette Brewing dog costume contest Sat Oct 28: Pedro's Flippin Sweet Halloween DJ Party at Realms Arcade  Sat Oct 28:Ocho's Slasher Prom Sat Oct 28:Karuna Kava Boo-La Costume Party  Tue Oct 31:Haunted Hannah's Zombie Prom   Scary movies:  Sat Oct 28: Hocus Pocus is playing at the Egyptian Theatre at3:30pm and5:30pm Sat Oct 28:Rocky Horror Picture Show (UK Version) at the Egyptian Theatre Mon Oct 30:Troll 2 (1990) at Realms Arcade Tue Oct 31:Halloween (1978) at Voodoo Cellar Fri Oct 27-Sun Nov 5: Taste of Downtown Boise  Live music:  Fri Oct 27:Town Mountain + The Lil Smokies + Two Runner at Treefort Music Hall  Fri Oct 27: ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-shrining-a-halloween-spooktacular-in-shrine-basement-tickets-737601545077?aff=ehometext)[Floating Witch's Head + Enigma Machine + Have You Seen This Ghost? + DJ Ralph at Shrine Basement Sat Oct 28:Last Giant + James Plane Wreck + Los Syringas + Dark Matter Horizon at CRLB Sat Oct 28:Monophonics + The Seshen + Mungo at Treefort Music Hall Sat Oct 28:Grateful Halloween Show at VAC Sun Oct 29:Eilen Jewell + Nick Delffs at Treefort Music Hall Tue Oct 31:Spafford + Jupiter Holiday at Treefort Music Hall  Tue Oct 31:Chris Pureka + With Child at Shrine Basement Wed Nov 1:Allah-Las + Sam Burton at Treefort Music Hall Th Nov 2: Patty Griffin at The Egyptian Th Nov 2: Durand Jones at Treefort Music Hall Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, places to get costumes, haunted houses, where & when to take your kids trick or treating, and shows and Halloween parties. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Pumpkin patches & corn mazes:  Lowe Family Farmstead The Berry Ranch Jordan' Garden Center & Pumpkin Patch Cherry Hill Farms Wissel Farms Where to get costumes:  Crazy Neighbor Serendipity Boutique Zurchers   Spirit Halloween Re-POP Gifts Purple Lotus Savers Haunted houses: Boise Halloween Map Haunted World   Requiem   Haunted Tunnel of Terror Psycho Circus at Cimarron Haunted Hallways Maze Boise Bench Haunted Zombie T oyland Trick or treat events:  Th Oct 26:Downtown Meridian Trunk or Treat Th Oct 26:Downtown Nampa Trick or Treat Sat Oct 28:Ghoul's Day Out at Idaho Botanical Garden Sat Oct 28:Downtown Eagle's Night of a Thousand Pumpkins Sat-Sun Oct 28-29:Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Boise Halloween without kids: Fri Oct 27:The Shrining at Shrine Basement  Fri Oct 27:Potter Wines Murder Mystery Night at the Skull Manor Costume Ball Sat Oct 28:Voodoo Cellar Halloween party from 9pm-12am

Where to see fall colors, food news, Harry Potter festival, scary movies and more!  Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Sat Oct 21: Cousins Maine Lobster at Idawild Brewing Copmany  Sat Oct 21: Karuna Kava new location opening  Read my kava story here  TONIGHT: Witchy Pop-up Market at Barbarian Brewing in Garden City  Sat Oct 21: Boise State Costume and Prop Sale Sat Oct 21: Harry Potter Festival in Caldwell Sat Oct 21: The Spill: Tales of the Unexplained 4 at Flying M Coffee Garage Sun Oct 22: Halloween movies at The Egyptian Theatre Sat Oct 21: Harry Potter Festival at Caldwell Events Center Sat Oct 21: Slytherin Comedy Show at Lounge at the End of the Universe Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise

Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Idahistory tours & more: idahistory.com Find Haunted Boise book at Flying M in downtown Boise, Rediscovered Books, The Lit Room in Garden City, Barnes and Noble, and on Amazon More info on the James Risen talk about Frank Church on Oct 19 here

Friday the 13th tattoos and events, two beer events, more Halloween prep, Boise Improv Week and more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Fri Oct 13: Tattoos at Jade Room, Boise Tattoo Company, On Point Tattoo Collective, True Grit Tattoo,Aloha Tattoo,Anarchy Ink Tattoo Co , Iron Wolf Tattoo and Crow's Nest Tattoo.  Fri Oct 13: Friday the 13th Comedy Show at Lounge at the End of the Universe Fri Oct 13:Freaky Funny Improv Comedy Show at Recycled Minds Comedy Fri Oct 13: Priday the 13th at Treefort Music Hall Fri Oct 13: Scaryoke at Prefunk in Nampa Sat Oct 14: Solar eclipse viewing party at BSU Fri-Sat Oct 13-14:Fear Hear: Three Frightening Radio Plays Performed in the Dark at Snake River Heritage Center in Weiser Sat Oct 14:Jordan's Garden Center is having a Trunk or Treat and Food Drive Sat Oct 14:Behind the Scenes Tours at the Old Idaho Pen Sat Oct 14: Haunted Queers at The Balcony  Tue Oct 17: Story Story Night'sTRiCK OR TREAT : Stories of Dupery and Delight at VAC Wed Oct 18:Haunted Hearse Trunk-or-Treat at Relyea Funeral Chapel Wed Oct 18:Witches Night Out at The Village at Meridian Sat Oct 14:Hoptober Freshtival at Boise Brewing Next Th Oct 19:Ladies Who Love Beer at Hops & Bottles Mon-Sun Oct 9-15:Boise Improv Week   Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Silver City Idaho Hotel

Have you ever seen a UFO? Idaho is really the perfect place to see such a thing, given our access to dark skies. Today's story looks at some past and recent UFO sightings in Idaho. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Listen to the City Cast episode with MUFON Idaho Director here  Learn more about MUFON: mufon.com

Dog festivals, first ever Idaho Cider Fest, barrel aged beer fest & Halloween prep. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Submit events to From Boise here Fri Oct 6: Dog Day at Lowe Family Farmstead  Fri Oct 6: Dogtoberfest at Dogtopia in Garden City Sat Oct 7: See Spot Walk at Julia Davis Park Sat Oct 7: First ever Idaho Cider Fest in Freak Alley Sat Oct 7: Barrel Aged Beer Fest at Barbarian Brewing in Garden City Sat Oct 7: Oktoberfest in downtown Meridian  Fri Oct 6: Scary movies at The Egyptian Theatre Sun Oct 8: Witches on the Water Mon Oct 9: Campfire Stories at The Modern Bar & Hotel Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise SW Idaho off roading guide  Rabbit Creek OHV trail Deadwood Lookout McCall to Burgdorf Burgdorf Hot Springs

Two Boise authors, Kim Cross and J. Reuben Appelman, have new books out today. Both are true crime stories. Today's episode is about the books and why the author's wanted to share these stories. Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Learn about Kim Cross  Learn about J Reuben Appelman  Get tickets to Making Sense of the Senseless on October 10

Get the details on the Boise Comic Arts Festival, two food festivals, two reading events and Witches on the Water.  Fri-Sun Sept 29-Oct 1:Boise Comic Arts Festival Sat Sept 30: Peruvian Food Festival at Heroes Park in Meridian Sat Sept 30: Taste of Caldwell Harvest Festival at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell  Fri Sept 29: Conversation with playwright Samuel D Hunter at BSU Mon Oct 2: Conversation with Victoria “V.E.” Schwab and Cory Doctorow at The Egyptian Sun Oct 1: Witches on the Water at Barber Park Out of town tip: www.visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Weiser  Weiser River Trail National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest Weiser Classic Candy Spend the night:  Lazy Bear Ranch Weiser Motel and RV Park Monroe Creek Campground

Autumn is here, which means winter is coming. Today's story explores winter – as a season and as a concept for life – and what we can do to get ourselves through times of darkness and cold. Register for Boise Entrepreneur Week Read today's story: fromboise.com Sign up for Amanda's newsletter here Valley Regional Transit Review the proposed changes + give feedback

Festival weekend in Boise! Hear about five weekend festivals, Oktoberfest celebrations, and fall markets. Fri-Sun Sept 22-24: Flipside Fest in Garden City Listen to my Flipside Guide Sat Sept 23: Flywheel Fest at JUMP Sat Sept 23:Fiesta! Celebrating Idaho's Hispanic Heritage at the Idaho State Museum Sat-Sun Sept 23-24:Idaho Renaissance Faire at Expo Idaho Sat-Sun Sept 23-24:Potato Days at Kleiner Park in Meridian Fri-Sat Sept 22-23: Das Alpenhaus Deli Oktoberfest celebration Fri-Sat Sept 22-23: Fly Boise's Wunderbar! A High-Flying Oktoberfest Fri-Sat Sept 22-23: Powderhaus Brewing two-day Oktoberfest celebration Sat Sept 23: Old Boise Oktoberfest Sat Sept 23:Saturday Marketplace at Lovely Hollow Farm Sat Sept 23:Sagebrush Solstice at Trailside Bakery Sun Sept 24:Fall Market at CHOW Public Market Sun Sept 24: Boise Flea on State Street and 30th Street Read the newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs

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Is it our last hot weekend? Who knows! Here's some fun things to do in the sun this weekend. Read: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Th Sept 14: Salsa Fest at North End Organic Nursery Fri-Sat Sept 15-16: Eagle Jazz Festival   Fri-Sun Sept 15-17: Hyde Park Street Fair at Camel's Back Park Sat Sept 16: Boise Koi & Bonsai Show at Edward's Greenhouse Read: Boise's koi keepers  Sat Sept 16: Bug Day at Idaho Botanical Garden  Next week Sept 16-23: Meridian Art Week in downtown Meridian  NW Cider Association: nwcider.com

Flipside Fest is next weekend! Are you going? Here's everything you need to know about the second annual Flipside Fest in Garden City on Sept 22-24, 2023. Festival info: theduckclub.com/flipside-fest Read: fromboise.com

It's a festival weekend in Boise! Celebrate Boise Pride, check out Art in the Park, go see Biketoberfest and snag your Treefort 2024 tix at the Locals Only Sale.  Fri Sept 8: Treefort Music Fest Local's Only Pass Sale at Record Exchange Fri Sept 8: Treefort Music Fest Merch Sale at Shrine Social Club Treefort Music Fest tickets online Treefort Music Fest merch sale online (use code HOT25OFF)  TONIGHT:Zhoosh Pride Kickoff Social at Hap Hap Lounge  TONIGHT:Let's Get Freaky drag show at The Balcony Fri-Sun Sept 8-10:Boise Pride Fest at Cecil D Andrus Park Fri Sept 8:Pure Love at Treefort Music Hall Sat Sept 9:2 Dykes and a Mic comedy show at Lounge at the End of the Universe+ Sat Sept 9:Attention at Treefort Music Hall Sun Sept 10:Pridesque burlesque performance at Pengilly's Sun Sept 10:Daytime Television Pride Edition at Lost Grove Brewing Fri-Sun Sept 8-10: Art in the Park in Julia Davis Park Sat Sept 9: Hops & Crops Festival at Indian Creek Plaza Sun Sept 10: Biketoberfest at Barbarian Brewing in Garden City 3 places to go mountain biking: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Wilson Creek Trails Avenza Map Jug Mountain Ranch Payette Lake Trail Brundage to Bear Basin Brundage Mountain Bike Park  More events: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs

Did you know that Boise has an entire community of koi keepers? Today's story explores the little-known world of water gardening and koi keeping in Boise. Read & see photos: fromboise.com Idaho Water Garden and Koi Society: iwgks.org Sat Sept 16: 29th Annual Boise Koi Show Valley Regional Transit (VRT): www.valleyregionaltransit.org Review the proposed changes + give feedback here

Happy Labor Day weekend! If you are staying in the valley, you've got lots of fun options to fill your weekend. More things to do: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Wed-Sun Aug 30-Sept 3: Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic at Ann Morrison Park  Th-Mon Aug 31-Sept 4: Hermit Music Fest  Th-Mon Aug 31-Sept 4: Hermit Music Fest events at The Modern Th Aug 31- next Sun Sept 10: The Boise Bard Players are performing The Importance of Being Earnest at multiple locations throughout the valley Sat-Mon Sept 2-4: Dock Dogs at Treasure Valley Subaru in Nampa Sat-Sun Sept 2-3: Party At The Pen Motorcycle Show at the Old Idaho Pen

Three Boise churches are home to some particularly interesting stained glass windows. From the outside, you can hardly tell. The windows look dark, dim, and gray-brown. Yet inside, there is a wonderful variety of color and stories revealed.  Read & see photos: fromboise.com St Michael's Episcopal Cathedral St. John's Cathedral + docent-led tour info Cathedral of the Rockies amandapatchin.com

Lots of fun shows and some of my favorite Boise events happening this weekend!  Newsletter: fromboise.com Join the BFFs: fromboise.com/bffs Fri Aug 25: World Village Night at Treefort Music Hall Sat Aug 26: Boise Indian Food Festival at Julia Davis Park Th-Sat: Boise Open Concerts Th Aug 24: Y La Bamba + Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo at Treefort Music Hall Th Aug 24: Wildermiss + Strange Lily at Neurolux  Fri Aug 25: Shrek Rave at Knit  Sun Aug 27: Surprise Chef + Akua Naru at Neurolux Wed Aug 30: Mo Lowda & The Humble at Neurolux Wed-Sun Aug 30 - Sept 3: Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic at Ann Morrison Park  Out of town tip: visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Starlight Mountain Theatre + Google map location Spend the night:  On-site camping Riverpond Campground Middle Fork Campground Airbnb

Have you heard of Folks? It's a new shop & candle studio in Boise's West End, right next door to Good times Bagels. Hear the story of love, loss, slowing down, and dreaming big in today's episode. Read & see photos: fromboise.com Shop Folk + Lore: www.folkandlore.shop  Follow Folks: instagram.com/shop.folks