First Thursday is already here! While many people are packing up and heading to the hills to celebrate the 4th of July, don’t feel like there isn’t anything here in town to do. There’s plenty! Starting with tomorrow night!
This is by far the best week night of the month to stroll the downtown streets. Every first Thursday of the month downtown Boise, Idaho is the place to eat, walk, and enjoy. Events are held from 5pm-9pm. However, several eateries downtown get things started early at 4:30 with special happy hour pricing and other places groove until midnight.
The idea with First Thursday is to have an environment downtown that allows visitors to walk through different galleries, restaurants, and unique shops. It isn’t uncommon to hear a new artist strumming his guitar in the store you are browsing. The energy is electric with new artist’s showings, singing and patrons nibbling on samples of new delicacies.
If you aren’t exactly sure where to start, you can find a printable event schedule and map via the Downtown Boise Association. To get an idea of what you can find we’ve included some of our top picks for places to visit.
Taking the kids with you? Ben and Jerry’s celebrates first Thursday with $1 per scoop all day!
Boise Art Glass and Fire Fusion – watch live glass blowing or join one of the MAKE YOUR own glass classes. They will have MoMo’s dumplings, food of the Himalayas to taste.
Art Source Gallery will have wine provided by Indian Creek. Enjoy 2 and 3 dimensional art while sipping a glass of red or white.
Looking for some delicious seafood to grill for the Holiday on Friday? Fresh off the Hook has an great assortment of fresh seafood AND all Beer and Wine is half off.
Looking for the place that will have it all; music, art, drink specials and free apps? Solid Bar and Grill gets the party started early from 4-6pm with 2 for 1 drinks, and a happy hour menu. Stay for the Trivia at 8pm This happy hour menu picks back up at 10pm-Midnight.
Trader Joes celebrates First Thursday with samples of their delicious apple pie and an extended wine and cheese tasting.
Use this evening as a chance to get reacquainted with downtown or if you’ve just moved to Boise, Idaho get out and explore your new surroundings among fellow Boiseians.
Enjoy!