September 2025 Events in Boise & the Treasure Valley
- The BBRE Team
- 23 hours ago
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🍂 September in the Treasure Valley is where summer and fall meet — warm days, crisp evenings, and a calendar full of ways to get out and enjoy our community. From harvest festivals and live concerts to farm dinners and family-friendly fun, this month offers something for everyone.
Of course, September also means the return of Boise State Broncos football — check the full schedule here.
As your local guide, we’ve rounded up the best events in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, and beyond. Whether you’re planning a weekend with friends, exploring with the kids, or just looking for something new to do, you’ll find plenty of ideas here to make the most of September in Idaho. And if you’re thinking about making the Treasure Valley your home, these events are also a great way to experience the community firsthand.
📍 Indian Creek Plaza | 120 N. Kimball Ave, Caldwell
🗓️ Tuesdays, Now – Sept 30 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Celebrate Caldwell’s deep agricultural roots with this vibrant evening market featuring 30+ vendors offering fresh produce, handmade goods, and local treats. Grab dinner downtown, groove to live music from Tuesdays on the Creek, and enjoy the sunset over Indian Creek for a perfect midweek break.
📍 1500 Shoreline Dr, Boise
🗓️ Saturdays through October | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Support local growers and makers at the Boise Farmers Market, your go-to spot for fresh seasonal produce, baked goods, artisan foods, and more. Enjoy everything from farm-fresh veggies to locally roasted coffee and ready-to-eat treats. It’s a vibrant community experience built around good food, sustainability, and supporting local agriculture.
📍 The Grove Plaza & 8th Street | 827 W Main St, Boise
🗓️ Saturdays through October 18, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Stroll through downtown Boise’s original open-air market featuring local farms, artists, bakers, and makers. The Capital City Public Market brings The Grove Plaza and 8th Street to life every Saturday with a curated mix of produce, handmade goods, live music, and vibrant community energy.
📍 Eagle City Hall Campus | 660 E Civic Ln, Eagle
🗓️ Saturdays through September 27, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Since 2002, the Eagle Saturday Market has brought the community together with a vibrant mix of handmade crafts, fresh produce, flowers, specialty foods, and live music. Held weekly on the City Hall campus, this market is the perfect place to enjoy local talent and shop from Eagle’s best micro-producers in a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere.
📍 Treefort Music Hall | 722 W. Broad St, Boise, ID
🗓️ Thursday, September 4, 2025 | Doors 6:00 PM | Event 6:00 PM | All Ages
Step into an evening of retro charm and local creativity at the Vintage Vibes Night Market. Browse unique vendors, enjoy live performances, and soak up the lively downtown atmosphere — all in one unforgettable night. Perfect for treasure hunters and music lovers alike!
📍 Expo Idaho | Center Expo Building | 5610 N. Glenwood St, Boise, ID
🗓️ Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | All Ages
Celebrate the season at the annual Boise Fall Festival, a day filled with autumn magic and community spirit. Browse artisan markets, enjoy live music, and snap the perfect fall pumpkin photo. Families will love pony rides, inflatables, face painting, and the petting zoo, while adults can sip crafted beverages in the cider tasting garden. With food trucks, seasonal favorites, and activities for all ages, this festival is the perfect way to welcome fall.
📍 ICCU Base Area Plaza, Bogus Basin | 2600 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID
🗓️ Saturdays & Sundays in September | 2:00 – 5:00 PM | All Ages | Free
Relax on the mountain with free live music every weekend at Bogus Basin’s Music on the Patio series. Grab food and drinks from the Bogus Creek Lodge or Double R Ranch BBQ Smokehouse while enjoying local performers in the fresh mountain air. Stay for extra fun with the Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, Mineshaft Challenge Course, or a scenic chairlift ride.
📍 Indian Creek Plaza | 120 S. Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID
🗓️ Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM | All Ages
Celebrate Caldwell’s agricultural roots at the Taste of Caldwell Harvest Festival. Enjoy farm-to-fork food and drink pairings, local breweries and wineries, live music, handcrafted goods, and even a round of chicken drop bingo. A perfect evening of community, flavor, and fun in the heart of downtown Caldwell.
📍 Nampa Chamber of Commerce | [Venue/location will be confirmed at registration]
🗓️ Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM | All Ages
Kick off fall with Nampa’s Taste of Idaho, the premier harvest celebration featuring live music, networking, and a carefully curated menu prepared by local favorites with ingredients sourced from across the Treasure Valley. This long-standing tradition, dating back to Nampa’s 1900s Harvest Festival, has grown to include a beer and wine garden showcasing regional wineries and craft breweries.
🎶 2025 highlights include live music by Andrew Chappell plus new menu items and surprises to delight guests throughout the evening.
🎟 Tickets: $50 Members | $60 Future Members | $400 Group of 8
📍 Meridian Speedway | 335 S. Main St, Meridian, ID
🗓️ Saturday, September 13, 2025 | Evening | All Ages
Head to Meridian Speedway for an action-packed night of racing at Zamp Night at the Races, featuring the fan-favorite Outhouse Grand Prix presented by Beacon Plumbing. Enjoy high-energy competition and family fun at one of the Treasure Valley’s top race tracks.
🎟 Children 6 and under: Free admission | Family passes available in person at the box office.
📍 Zoo Boise | 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID
🗓️ Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | All Ages
Celebrate the original panda with a fun-filled day dedicated to these adorable “firefoxes.” Visit the Virginia R. Bartak Red Panda Passage, enjoy special arts & crafts, and stop by the Red Panda Network discovery station to learn more about conservation.
🐾 1:30 PM: Chat with a red panda zookeeper and meet the zoo’s roving red panda mascot for photos.
📍 JUMP Park | 1000 W. Myrtle St, Boise, ID
🗓️ Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 4:00 – 8:00 PM | All Ages | Free
Celebrate Idaho’s rich agricultural heritage at Flywheel Fest, JUMP’s annual farm-inspired festival. Explore antique farm equipment demonstrations, tractor drives through the park, and pinewood derby tractor races. Kids (and kids-at-heart) can enjoy carnival games like Huck-a-Cluck and Cupcake Walk, plus tractor pulls, ring toss, and more.
🎶 Live music & entertainment
🍔 Food trucks & beer garden
🎡 5-story spiral slide and interactive activities
🌾 Educational ag booths & demos
📍 Carnival Grass at Expo Idaho | 5610 N. Glenwood St, Boise, ID
🗓️ Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 | All Ages
Immerse yourself in Scottish culture with a weekend of traditional music, dance, athletics, and sporting events. Explore vendors offering Scottish-inspired goods, enjoy authentic food, and cheer on competitions that highlight the heritage and spirit of Scotland. Tickets for both days are available at the gate.
📍 Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater | 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa, ID
🗓️ Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:30 PM | All Ages
Grammy Award-winning rock band Train brings their chart-topping hits to the Treasure Valley, joined by special guest Edwin McCain. Sing along to favorites like Drops of Jupiter, Hey, Soul Sister, and more under the stars at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater.
📍 Idaho Central Arena | 233 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
🗓️ Thursday, September 11, 2025 | Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:30 PM
Get ready for a night of laughs with beloved stand-up comedian Brian Regan. Known for his clever, clean humor and impeccable timing, Regan brings his signature style to the Idaho Central Arena for one night only. A must-see for comedy fans of all ages!
📍 Treefort Music Hall | 722 W. Broad St, Boise, ID
🗓️ Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM | All Ages
Join alternative rock legends Everclear as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of their breakthrough album Sparkle and Fade. Frontman Art Alexakis and the band will deliver a powerhouse set of classics like Santa Monica, Father of Mine, and I Will Buy You a New Life — alongside special guests Local H and Sponge. With three decades of chart-topping hits, platinum albums, and a reputation for electric live shows, this anniversary tour is a can’t-miss for ‘90s rock fans.
📍 Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater | 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa, ID
🗓️ Friday, September 19, 2025 | Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:30 PM | All Ages
Country superstar Thomas Rhett brings his Better in Boots Tour 2025 to the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater with special guest Tucker Wetmore. Fans can expect a high-energy night filled with chart-topping hits and sing-along anthems under the Idaho night sky.
w/ Bryan Breeding, Evolution of the Revolution
📍 Treefort Music Hall | 722 W. Broad St, Boise, ID
🗓️ Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM | All Ages
Genre-defying artist INIKO (they/them) brings their Awakening The Empire Tour to Boise, blending soul, trap, alternative, and celestial sounds into a truly transcendent experience. Best known for the viral anthems Jericho and The King’s Affirmation, INIKO delivers music that is both spiritual and revolutionary — a voice for a generation embracing truth and transformation. With special guests Bryan Breeding and Evolution of the Revolution, this is more than a concert — it’s a movement.
📍 Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater | 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa, ID
🗓️ Sunday, September 28, 2025 | Gates 11:30 AM | Festival 12:00 PM – All Day | All Ages
Celebrate community, creativity, and wellness at Be Well Fest 2025, a soul-nourishing event themed I Am Grateful. Enjoy a full day of live performances, DJ sets, interactive wellness experiences, and healing demonstrations.
🌟 Headliner: St. Finnikin
✨ Early Access: Cacao Ceremony participants enter at 10:10 AM
With music, mindfulness, and gratitude woven throughout, this festival offers something uplifting for everyone.
📍 Treefort Music Hall | 722 W. Broad St, Boise, ID
🗓️ Friday, September 5, 2025 | Doors 8:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM | 18+
Kick off Boise Pride weekend with a high-energy launch party featuring The Knocks and live performances by Dragonette. Drag icon Aquaria will take the stage alongside incredible local talent for a night of music, dancing, and celebration. Don’t miss this retro-disco-funk party that sets the tone for the weekend!
📍 J.R. Simplot Lodge Lawn, Bogus Basin | 2600 N. Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID
🗓️ Saturdays & Sundays through September 14, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | All Ages | Free
Start your weekend with fresh mountain air and mindful movement at Bogus Basin’s Yoga on the Mountain series, presented in partnership with Yoga for Life. These free outdoor classes are the perfect way to recharge — just bring a mat, water, and sunscreen. After class, stick around to explore the mountain with a scenic chairlift ride, hike, bike adventure, or lunch at the Bogus Creek Grill.
Weather dependent.
📍 Zoo Boise | 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID
🗓️ Friday, September 12, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | 21+
Experience the zoo after hours at this adults-only evening of wildlife, music, and local flavors. Enjoy live music, zookeeper chats, animal encounters, Zoo Farm feedings, and free carousel rides — all while sampling beer, wine, and cider from featured breweries and wineries (while supplies last).
🎟 Tickets: $30 advance | $35 day of | $80 VIP (includes early admission, private area, appetizers, welcome drink & souvenir cup)
📍 9th Street Parallel at Knitting Factory | 416 S. 9th St, Boise, ID
🗓️ Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM | 21+
It’s bingo with a musical twist! Test your song-guessing skills at Music Bingo Night, where every round is packed with energy, friendly competition, and great tunes. Winners take home two concert tickets of their choice each game. Entry is free (first-come, first-served) or reserve two guaranteed seats for $10.
📍 Zoo Boise | 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID
🗓️ Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | 21+
Test your knowledge at Zoo Boise’s wild 21+ trivia night! Arrive early to sip, snack, and explore the zoo with your team before trivia kicks off at 6:45 PM. Compete for bragging rights in a fun, animal-themed setting while enjoying beer, cider, and wine available for purchase.
🎟 Tickets: $20 per person (registration required)
📍 Lovely Hollow Farm | 18252 Chicken Dinner Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607
🗓️ Friday, September 26, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Ages 21+
Savor an enchanting evening among the flower fields at Lovely Hollow Farm’s Farm to Fork Dinner. Sinatra’s Catering will serve a gourmet menu featuring Double R Ranch Prime Rib with mustard horseradish, Brussels sprouts with pancetta, grilled asparagus, roasted beet and apple salad, creamy mashed potatoes, sourdough rolls, and fruit cobbler for dessert.
Your ticket ($100) includes:
🌸 Mason jar for you-pick flowers
🍷 Two drink tokens for wine, beer, or non-alcoholic options
🎶 Live music by Steve Fultz
📍 Indian Creek Plaza | 120 S. Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID
🗓️ Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 1:00 – 6:00 PM | Ages 21+
Raise a glass and rev your engines at the 8th Annual Freedom Brewfest & Car Show. Enjoy live music, delicious food, craft brews, and a showcase of classic and custom cars — all while supporting local veterans and the Caldwell community.
From harvest festivals and outdoor concerts to farm dinners and community celebrations, September is the perfect month to soak up everything the Treasure Valley has to offer. Bookmark this guide so you don’t miss a thing — and if you head to any of these events, tag us @boisesbestre so we can follow along!
🍁 Already dreaming of pumpkin patches, cozy nights, and the start of the holiday season? Our October roundup will have all the best ways to celebrate fall in the Treasure Valley.
🏡 And if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Boise or the surrounding communities, our team at Boise’s Best Real Estate is here to guide you every step of the way.