5 Events in Boise and Beyond - June 30th - July 2nd

Credit: Anastasia Shuraeva on Pexels 5 Events in Boise & Beyond 1. “The Main Event” Music Festival Where: Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park When: Saturday, July 1st Time: 9:00 am - 8:30 pm EVENT DETAILS HERE   2. Boise Mountain Bike Festival Where:  Ada/Eagle Bike Park When: Friday, June 30th - Saturday, July 1st Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EVENT DETAILS HERE   3. Lakeside Lavender Festival Where: Deer Flat Ranch When: Saturday, July 1st Time: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm EVENT DETAILS HERE   4. YogaPop at Edward’s Greenhouse Where: Edward’s Greenhouse When: Sunday, July 2nd Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am EVENT DETAILS HERE   5. Wine Tasting at the Boise Co-Op Where: 888 W Fort Street When: Friday, June 30th Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EVENT DETAILS HERE

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Events for the 4th of July 2023

  Although 4th of July falls on a Tuesday this year, there are still plenty of events to celebrate, no matter where you live in the Treasure Valley. It is almost time to get your red, white, and blue on and celebrate our Nation’s 247th year of independence in style with these events!   4th of July Parade - Downtown Boise: The 4th of July Parade through downtown Boise is a time honored tradition and is making a comeback after 3 years of cancellations! This event will begin with a reading of the Declaration of Independence in front of the Capital at 9:17am, followed by the parade at 10am. The Parade will begin on 11th and Jefferson, pass in front of the Capitol until 4th street, and then return back to 11th street on Bannock. Come down to downtown Boise on the 4th to celebrate and experience this fun parade!   Fun on the 4th - Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell: Credit: Juan Salamanca on Pexels For those in the Caldwell community, there will be a community celebration in the Indian Creek Plaza! Perfect for kids, this event will have splash pads and a dunk tank to stay cool, a foam pit AND foam cannon for some top notch foam fights. There will also be an array of food trucks for dinner, dessert and snacks. Bring the whole family to this fun event taking place July 4th from 5pm - 9pm!   4th of July Fireworks Celebration - Ann Morrison Park, Boise: Another classic Boise 4th of July tradition is the bright and exciting firework show in Ann Morrison Park put on by the City of Boise! This event begins at 6pm, with a variety of vendors serving food and drinks at Ann Morrison (including beer and wine for those over 21). This year, a new addition of an interactive fountain will make its debut at the park. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 10:15pm. Come grab dinner or a drink, bring a chair or a blanket to sit on, and enjoy the fireworks with your Boise community!   Grand fireworks display - Storey Park, Meridian: For those in the Meridian Community, the Meridian City and Meridian Speedway will be having a family friendly 4th of July celebration at Storey Park. There will be food trucks, including Italian ice, pizza cones, kettle corn, and tacos (among others) onsite at 4pm for tasty snacks and local eats. Live music starts at 7pm, and fireworks will begin around 10:15 pm at the back of the park by the Speedway. This event is the perfect opportunity to get out in the community and enjoy some fireworks, food trucks, and music!   4th of July Fun Run - Fairview Golf Course: For those wanting to get a little physical activity in on the 4th, there will be a 1k and 5k fun run at Fairview Golf Course. The race starts at 7am, and is followed by a 9am parade in downtown Caldwell. Enjoy the fresh morning air before the heat hits and bring your friends and family for this short fun run!

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Old School Drive Thru Burger Joints in Boise

  Credit: bigbundrivein.com There’s something about a classic burger drive-thru that creates a feeling of nostalgia, especially in the summer. These old school drive-thru burger joints offer the same convenience as regular fast food, but also have a vintage feel and decades of experience honing the perfect burger and milkshake. Here are our top choices in the Boise area for old school drive-thrus when you need a quick but delicious meal!   Fanci Freez: Credit: https://fancifreez.com/Since 1947, Fanci Freez has been a staple fast food drive-thru in the North End of Boise and was even the FIRST drive-thru restaurant in Idaho! With delectable burgers, perfectly salted fries and tater tots, towering soft serve cones, and thick milkshakes, this local staple has everything that makes a classic burger joint delicious. This place is locally owned and operated, and in the summers you will find the drive-thru and patio packed with locals enjoying lunch, dinner, or dessert!   Hawkins Pac Out: Credit: Hawkins Pac Out Facebook Conveniently located at the bottom of Bogus Basin Road, Hawkins Pac Out is perfect for a breakfast burrito on the way up to hike (or ski in the winter) at Bogus, or dinner on your way down from the hill. Hawkins has been around since 1954 and its vintage exterior reflects this. Hawkins also cooks everything made to order, and you can taste it in the quality of the food!   Westside Drive In: Credit: www.westsidedrivein.com The Westside Drive-in is a classic Boise staple and has been around since 1957. It features a classic 50's exterior of pink signage, murals, and neon lights as well as delicious fast food classics. It might be best known for its famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato, which is vanilla ice cream coated with cocoa powder and other toppings that looks just like a baked potato! This must-try drive-thru even had its 5 minutes of fame on the show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with Guy Fieri.   Bad Boy Burger: Credit: TripAdvisorSince its opening in 1996, Bad Boy Burger has been providing Boise with breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the go. This family owned and operated fast food place is also inclusive to different diets, offering gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.   Big Bun Burger: Credit: bigbundrivein.comThis restaurant was started in 1954 and places quality first, using never-frozen beef from ranches in the region and cooking everything to order. Their burgers are a high quality yet still an affordable twist on classic fast food, and they have a few unique options including a pastrami burger and huckleberry burger. Vegan options are also offered.

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