May 2026 Events in Boise & the Treasure Valley
- The BBRE Team
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Looking for fun things to do in Boise and around the Treasure Valley this May? From spring markets and family-friendly outings to live music, disco ,comedy, and local events, there’s plenty happening as we head toward summer.
Whether you’re planning a weekend with the kids, a date night, or a simple reason to get out and enjoy the season, here are some local events worth adding to your May calendar.
May is a great month to stroll, shop, snack, and support local. These markets and expos bring together local vendors, makers, food, gifts, and seasonal finds from across the Treasure Valley.
📍 Expo Idaho | South Expo Building | 5610 N Glenwood St in Garden City
🗓️ Saturday, May 2 | Event 10 AM–4 PM
Grab your mom, daughters, friends, or coworkers for a festive shopping day featuring more than 100 local vendors. Browse handcrafted jewelry, sweet and savory treats, art, home décor, apparel, beauty products, services, and more from Treasure Valley businesses.
📍 Expo Idaho | North Expo Building | 5610 N Glenwood St in Garden City
🗓️ Saturday, May 2 | Event 10 AM–4 PM
Explore local health, fitness, and wellness resources at the Idaho Health + Fitness Expo. This free event features more than 100 exhibitors sharing the latest in fitness clubs, nutrition, physical therapy, rehabilitation resources, sports equipment, apparel, and more.
Attendees can connect with local experts, check out health-focused workshops, and try new fitness trends in designated fit zones throughout the expo.
📍 Expo Idaho | Center Expo Building | 5610 N Glenwood St in Boise
🗓️ Saturday, May 2–3 | Event 10 AM–4 PM
Explore Idaho’s outdoor lifestyle at this two-day expo featuring gear, products, ideas, and local experts for fishing, hiking, hunting, paddling, travel, and more. It’s a great place to get inspired, discover new outdoor resources, and start planning your next Idaho adventure.
📍 Indian Creek Plaza | 120 S Kimball Ave in Caldwell
🗓️ Saturday, May 9 | Event 10 AM–3 PM
Celebrate the women who shape our lives with a festive outdoor market at Indian Creek Plaza. Shop a curated lineup of local artisans, enjoy live music, sip mimosas, and explore historic downtown Caldwell.
Guests can browse gifts, baked goods, sourdough, plants, handmade items, and treats perfect for Mom — or for yourself.
📍 Expo Idaho | North Expo Building | 5610 N Glenwood St in Garden City
🗓️ Saturday, May 9 | Event 10 AM–4 PM
Bring your well-behaved furry, feathered, or scaly friends to the Idaho Pet Expo for a pet-friendly day at Expo Idaho. Guests can browse local and national pet products and services, including food, toys, gear, microchipping, grooming, and more.
Families can also catch live appearances from animal expert, biologist, and television personality Corbin Maxey at 12 PM and 2 PM, featuring his exotic reptile friends in an entertaining and educational show.
📍Downtown Meridian | 33 E Broadway Ave in Meridian
🗓️ Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Enjoy this spring at the Meridian Main Street Market, a community favorite that supports local farms, small businesses, and young entrepreneurs. With fresh food, handmade goods, and a focus on healthy, local options, it’s a great way to spend a spring morning in downtown Meridian.
📍The Grove Plaza | 827 W Main St in Boise
🗓️ Saturdays | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Shop, sip and savor at the Capital City Public Market in the heart of downtown Boise. With local vendors, fresh finds, handmade goods, and a lively weekend atmosphere, it’s a fun way to spend a spring Saturday while supporting the local community.
📍 Indian Creek Plaza | 120 S Kimball Ave in Caldwell
🗓️ Tuesdays, May 19–September 29 | Event 5 PM–8 PM
Spend Tuesday evenings in Downtown Caldwell shopping fresh local produce, handmade goods, and artisan finds at the Caldwell Farm to Fork Farmers Market. With more than 30 vendors each week, it’s a great way to stock up on seasonal ingredients, find unique gifts, and enjoy the community atmosphere around Indian Creek Plaza.
Guests can also stick around for live music during Tuesdays on the Creek and enjoy dinner downtown as the sun sets over the creek.
📍 Rose Garden at Expo Idaho | 5610 N Glenwood St in Garden City
🗓️ Sunday, May 31 | Event 10 AM–2 PM
Corgis take center stage at this fun-filled gathering for dog lovers of all ages. Enjoy a playful day celebrating everyone’s favorite short-legged pups, with plenty of photo-worthy moments and community fun for corgi fans and families alike.
From zoo outings and paddle boats to pet-friendly fun and outdoor adventures, these events are great options for all ages wanting to enjoy more of what the Boise area has to offer this month.
📍Green Acres Food Truck Park | 767 Pioneer St. in Boise
🗓️ Friday, May 1-3 | Open 9 AM each day
Kick off the season at Green Acres Food Truck Park with a weekend full of food, music, and family-friendly fun along the Boise Greenbelt. Enjoy a rotating lineup of local food trucks, live music each day, face painting, and plenty of space to relax, snack, and soak up the spring weather.
📍 Indian Creek Plaza | 120 S Kimball Ave in Caldwell
🗓️ Tuesday, May 5 | Event 5 PM–9 PM
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Downtown Caldwell with an evening of music, dancing, food, vendors, and community fun at Indian Creek Plaza. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, traditional performances, local shopping, and plenty of authentic flavors throughout the Plaza.
The popular Taco Taste Off also returns, with local taco trucks serving up their best creations while guests vote for the ultimate taco champion.
📍 JUMP | 1000 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702
🗓️ Thursday, May 7 | Event 5 PM–8 PM
Celebrate First Thursday in Downtown Boise with a full evening of free, family-friendly activities throughout the JUMP building. This month’s lineup includes crafts, comedy, storytelling, a live DJ, $5 bites, BOGO drinks, slide season kickoff activities, nonprofit booths, and more.
Guests can explore different levels of the building throughout the evening, with activities ranging from wooden emoji painting and family-friendly comedy to Boise history trivia, flow arts, and community storytelling.
📍 Zoo Boise | 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702
🗓️ Sunday, May 10 | 9 AM
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a buffet breakfast at Zoo Boise, complete with a zookeeper talk, a special gift for Mom, and zoo admission included for the rest of the day.
Mimosas and Bloody Marys will also be available for purchase for guests 21 and older.
📍 Julia Davis Paddle Boats | 700 S Capitol Blvd in Boise
🗓️ Saturday, May 23 | Event 11 AM–5 PM
Celebrate the start of summer at Julia Davis Park with a free, family-friendly outdoor event hosted by the Discovery Center Paddle Boats. Enjoy a street-fair-style afternoon with local vendors, food trucks, yard games, and plenty of park-side fun.
Paddle boat rides will also be available to rent throughout the event for anyone wanting to get out on the water and enjoy the scenery.
📍 Meridian Speedway | 335 S Main St in Meridian
🗓️ Monday, May 25 | Gates open 4:45 PM | Racing starts 6:30 PM
Spend Memorial Day at Meridian Speedway with an evening of racing, spectator drags, and family-friendly action on the track. Featured classes include NASCAR Modifieds, NASCAR Latemodels, Pro 4’s, Mini Stocks, and Winged Sprintcars.
Military families receive free admission for this event. Family passes are available for purchase in person at the box office on race day.
📍 Rose Garden at Expo Idaho | 5610 N Glenwood St in Garden City
🗓️ Sunday, May 31 | Event 10 AM–2 PM
Corgis take center stage at this fun-filled gathering for dog lovers of all ages. Enjoy a playful day celebrating everyone’s favorite short-legged pups, with plenty of photo-worthy moments and community fun for corgi fans and families alike.
If live entertainment is more your style, May brings a strong lineup of concerts, theater, comedy, dance, and performances throughout Boise and the surrounding area.
📍 Morrison Center | 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID 83725
🗓️ May 2–3 | Saturday at 7:30 PM + Sunday at 2:00 PM
Set sail with the Boise Philharmonic for a nostalgic night of soft rock favorites from the 70s and 80s. This yacht rock-inspired performance features music from Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross, Fleetwood Mac, George Michael, Kenny Loggins, and more, with guest artists Morgan James, Doug Wamble, and John Scarpulla joining the orchestra.
📍 Knitting Factory Boise | 416 S 9th St in Boise
🗓️ Thursday, May 14 | Event 8 PM | Doors 7 PM
John Butler brings his signature roots, rock, and jam-band sound to Knitting Factory Boise for an all-ages concert downtown. Known for dynamic guitar work and soulful live performances, this show is a solid pick for music fans looking for a high-energy night out.
📍 Knitting Factory Boise | 416 S 9th St in Boise
🗓️ Friday, May 15 | Event 8 PM | Doors 7 PM
Singer-songwriter Matt Maeson brings his Watch My Step Tour to Knitting Factory Boise for an all-ages night of live music. Known for his gritty vocals, emotional lyrics, and alt-rock sound, Maeson’s show offers a strong pick for anyone looking for a concert night downtown.
📍 Morrison Center | 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID 83725
🗓️ May 16–17 | Saturday 7:30 PM + Sunday 2:00 PM
The Boise Philharmonic closes out its 2025–26 Symphonic Season with a powerful finale featuring Javelin by Michael Torke, Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini performed by pianist Stewart Goodyear, and Respighi’s Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome.
📍 Morrison Center | 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID 83725
🗓️ May 19–21 | Tuesday–Thursday 7:30 PM
Celebrate 30 years of Riverdance as the Grammy Award-winning production returns with a new generation of performers. Known for its unforgettable fusion of Irish and international dance, music, and rhythm, this anniversary tour brings the iconic show back to the stage for three nights at the Morrison Center.
📍 Knitting Factory Boise | 416 S 9th St, Boise, ID 83702
🗓️ Thursday, May 21 | Event 7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
Disco fever returns to Boise with You Should Be Dancing, a live tribute to the Bee Gees. Sing, dance, and celebrate the group’s legendary hits for one night only at Knitting Factory Boise.
📍 Morrison Center | 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID 83725
🗓️ May 27 | Wednesday 7:30 PM
Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix brings her charming, mischievous character Lucy Darling to the stage for a Las Vegas-inspired variety show full of wit, magic, music, and rhinestone-level glamour.
Accompanied by pianist and vocalist Sarah Hester Ross, VIVA blends lively banter, cocktail-party charm, and dazzling stage presence for a playful night out at the Morrison Center.
These local happenings are perfect for getting out, trying something different, and enjoying the community energy that makes the Treasure Valley such a fun place to live.
📍 9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory | 416 S 9th St, Boise, ID 83702
🗓️ Friday, May 1 | Events 8:30 PM | Doors 8:00 PM
Dance the night away at this Harry Styles-themed party featuring Harry, One Direction, and plenty of dancefloor favorites. Feather boas are encouraged, disco energy is mandatory, and the night is all about singing, dancing, and celebrating with fellow fans.
📍 Telaya Wine Co. | 240 E 32nd St in Garden City
🗓️ Thursday, May 7 | Event 6 PM–8 PM
Celebrate Mother’s Day a little early with a hands-on charcuterie making workshop at Telaya Wine Co. Guests will sip wine while learning how to craft a beautiful board with Jen Small of Small Bites Charcuterie.
Bring your mom, a mother figure, your spouse, friends, or yourself for a fun pre-holiday evening of wine, creativity, and delicious bites.
📍 JUMP | 1000 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702
🗓️ Saturday, May 9 | Event 5 PM–10 PM
Head to The Deck at JUMP for a high-energy dance party featuring rising local DJs from DJ Tennant’s JUMP on the Decks workshop. Each DJ will perform a 30-minute set in a public showcase filled with music, lights, dancing, and deck-top good vibes.
Enjoy the music, grab a drink from the bar, and help pack the deck in support of these up-and-coming DJs.
📍 9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory | 416 S 9th St, Boise, ID 83702
🗓️ Sunday, May 10 | Event 12:30 PM | Doors 12 PM
Bring your friends for a lively brunch event where music meets bingo, trivia, prizes, and a little friendly competition. Each round features a different music theme, including bar favorites, 80s hits, and a surprise third game.
📍 Telaya Wine Co. | 240 E 32nd St in Garden City
🗓️ Friday, May 22 | Event 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Break out the neon, shoulder pads, and extra-strength hairspray for an 80s-themed prom night at Telaya Wine Co. Guests can enjoy throwback music, wine, dancing, and plenty of retro fun inspired by the decade of Dirty Dancing, “Material Girl,” Maverick, and the Brat Pack.
Come dressed for the theme and get ready for a playful Friday night party along the Boise River.
📍 Indian Creek Winery | Kuna, ID
🗓️ Saturday, May 23 | Race starts 8:30 AM
Run, walk, or sip your way through this annual 5K at Indian Creek Winery in Kuna. The race features scenic winery views, chip timing, a race shirt, finisher medal, portable wine glass, and a celebratory pour of wine after the finish line.
📍 Zoo Boise | 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702
🗓️ Friday, May 29 | 6 PM–8:30 PM
Enjoy an after-hours evening at Zoo Boise with drinks, food, and a wildly funny animal-themed improv comedy show. Guests can explore the zoo before the show begins at 7 PM, then watch local comedians create a PG-13 performance based on audience suggestions.
Food, beer, wine, and other drinks will be available for purchase. Ticket proceeds support improvements at Zoo Boise and help fund conservation efforts.
That wraps up this month’s roundup of events around Boise and the Treasure Valley. As always, dates and details can change, so be sure to check each event’s official page before heading out.
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