July Events in Boise

Photo credit to Thinkstock With summer in full swing, July in Boise is bursting with events and activities. From 4th of July parades to fairs and rodeos, there is plenty of local excitement to be found. Dive into our blog to discover the best events that will make your July truly memorable!   10 Years of 39 Rooms: A Film Festival at The Modern Hotel + Bar: July 3rd-9th Rooms has been playing on Channel 39 in The Modern’s rooms for 10 years! This in-room short film festival features a showcase of the best new short films from all over the world, playing in a continuous loop in each of the 39 rooms of Boise’s beloved boutique hotel. Photo Credit to The Modern Hotel & Bar   Idaho 4th of July Parade: Thursday, July 4th Celebrate our Nation's birth in Idaho's Capital City! Downtown Boise is hosting a parade that will travel along Jefferson and Bannock streets, right in front of the State Capitol. The parade will take place from 10:00 AM  to 11:30 AM, with plenty of patriotic floats to celebrate our nation. This event is an awesome way to come together as a community, and the whole family will surely enjoy the excitement.  Photo Credit to Boise 4th   Wine Down Nampa: Wednesday, July 10th Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend a July evening? Check out the 2nd annual Wine Down Nampa Summer Event Series at the Nampa Civic Center! This free event takes place on July 10 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and offers live music, wine tasting from local wineries, outdoor games, delicious food, and unique items from local vendors. Bring your folding chairs and blankets to relax in the beautiful scenery of the Civic Center Garden. Photo credit to Unsplash   Snake River Stampede: July 16th-20th The Snake River Stampede is returning to Nampa and is one of the top 10 professional rodeos in the nation! This thrilling event features the classic rodeo events of bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping, as well as exciting performances (in the past, this has included a monkey dressed as a cowboy riding a dog!). Tickets can be purchased here and often sell out, so make sure to get them while you can! Photo credit to Kevin Miller   Canyon County Fair: July 25th-27th Each night features a live concert from a country artist, with headliners Chris Janson, Gary Allen, and Telsa. The fair itself has plenty of entertaining rides, delicious food, and educational exhibits. Fair admission starts at $4 per person, with evening concert tickets sold separately. Photo credit to Unsplash   San Inazio Basque Festival: July 26th-28th Boise has the largest population of Basque people living outside of Basque Country. Founded in 1949, the Basque Center is a cultural landmark in Downtown Boise. Every year, San Inazio Basque Festival celebrates the vibrant heritage of the Basque with food, dancing, traditional games, and more. Located on the Basque Block on Grove St between 6th and Capitol Streets. Photo credit to the Idaho Statesman   Alive After 5 Free Concert Series: All Month Long on Wednesdays The Grove in Downtown Boise is a buzz with live music every Wednesday after 5pm. Hosting bands from across the country, this concert series is a fantastic way to enjoy the summer evenings with the splash pad and local vendors serving food and drinks. This is a family-friendly event and free to attend. Photo credit to Jerric Chong   WalkAbout Boise Historic Walking Tour: All Month Long on Saturdays Take to the streets on foot and join Preservation Idaho every Saturday in downtown Boise for an approximately 90-minute guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. This is the perfect opportunity to learn what makes Boise special and gain intimate knowledge of The City of Trees. Photo credit to Boise Department of Arts & History   Yoga on the Mountain at Bogus Basin: All Month Long on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays Bogus Basin hosts Yoga on the Mountain, a FREE yoga class right at the bottom of the ski lifts, on Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Sunday mornings all summer. No need to sign up, just show up and bring a yoga mat (or a blanket/towel if you don’t have one) and get ready to get your zen on! On Saturdays, Yoga on the Mountain is followed by live music on the patio at 2:00 PM, so bring up some lunch and enjoy your day in the mountains. Photo credit to Bogus Basin  

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4th of July Events in the Treasure Valley

Photo credit to Unsplash 4th of July in the Treasure Valley is a spectacular celebration of America's Independence, with a wide array of events and firework shows that promise fun, excitement, and a sense of community. From family-friendly celebrations to fireworks displays and parades, the Treasure Valley has something for everyone this Independence Day.   Places to see fireworks this 4th of July: Photo credit to Unsplash Ann Morrison Park in Boise. Spend your 4th of July evening at Ann Morrison Park, where a breathtaking fireworks show will light up the sky, perfectly synced to music on 107.1 Hank FM. The fireworks are set to begin around 10:15 PM (dusk), but the festivities kick off at 6 :00 PM and include a variety of food and drink vendors on-site.   Storey Park in Meridian. Starting at 4:00 PM in Storey Park, food trucks will be on-site, offering a variety of snacks and tasty local cuisine. The fireworks display will launch from the back (east side) of the Meridian Speedway at dusk, around 10:20 PM. Come enjoy a memorable evening with your community and celebrate Independence Day in Meridian!   Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell. Indian Creek Fun on the 4th is a vibrant community celebration of Independence Day held at Indian Creek Plaza. Enjoy family-friendly activities like splash pads, a dunk tank, and a foam pit complete with a foam cannon. Local vendors offering kids' services, activities, and delicious food will be on-site, creating a festive atmosphere to celebrate the USA. Fun starts from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM!   Brundage Mountain in McCall. The 4th of July Music Festival at Brundage starts the day with live music at 10:15am. Enjoy free performances from Spencer Batt, Corn Mash, and Lucky Tongue in a scenic alpine amphitheater and Smoky's deck plaza. Food and drinks are available. Plus, kick off the morning with the 4th of July Cat Track 10k/5k race for extra fun.   Kuna Square in Kuna. Join the community for a day filled with fun, food, and fireworks in Kuna! From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, at Kuna Square's Greenbelt Area behind City Hall, there will be food trucks, live music, drinks, and a fireworks display. There's no entry fee or tickets needed, making it easy for everyone to join in the festivities.   Brothers Park in Caldwell. At dusk on the 4th, Brothers Park will be hosting a 4th of July celebration, including food trucks and a beautiful fireworks display. Get there a little before dusk to snag a place to sit and a bite to eat before the show!   Other 4th of July Events: Photo credit to Unsplash 4th of July Parade in Downtown Boise. Celebrate our Nation's birth in Idaho's Capital City! Downtown Boise is hosting a parade that will travel along Jefferson and Bannock streets, right in front of the State Capitol. The parade will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with plenty of patriotic floats to celebrate our nation. This event is an awesome way to come together as a community, and the whole family will surely enjoy the excitement.   Stars, Stripes, and Rodeo in Caldwell. This full day of 4th of July celebrations begins with a 9 am parade in Downtown Caldwell. Then, from 11 am to 2 pm, there will be a car show, vendors, food trucks, and more at Memorial Park. At dusk, there will be fireworks & food trucks at Brothers Park.  

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Transition your Christmas Decor into Winter Decor After the Holidays

The holidays are over and we all might have a little hangover from the flurry of activities and holiday merriment. One step to transition back to ‘normal’ life after the holidays is to take down all of the festive decor. With a couple more months of winter ahead, it seems like a stark change from holly jolly to nothing. Here are a few tips to ease that transition, and give your holiday decor a little more shelf life, allowing them to transition into the New Year and maintain that cozy feeling in your home until the spring blooms!  Declutter and Neutralize:   Most people feel the urge to organize and declutter after Christmas. Sometimes all that extra decor can feel overwhelming. While vibrant reds and greens are quintessential Christmas colors, swap out that nostalgic holiday palette for neutrals and plaids that will seamlessly blend into January. Declutter anything quintessentially ‘Christmas’… The reindeer, snowmen, nutcrackers, ornaments, Santas, etc.  Streamlined Exterior Lighting: There is nothing more timeless than that dreamy warm white perimeter lighting, where every bulb is perfectly in line with the next. For the time and effort these take to install, these can be kept up for a high-end look that you can pull off throughout the new year.  Photo Source: lightsoveratlanta.com  Keep the Natural Winter Greens:  Greenery is the best way to keep color and add warmth. If you’re up for it, keep the garland, wreaths, and winter stems up… the best way to pull this off is to remove any of the Christmas adornments like bows, ornaments, and bells. To top that, strip your Christmas tree and leave it bare. There is something so rustic and cozy about a bare tree and the smell of a genuine evergreen might be the most nostalgic scent of the season. Photo Source: myscandanavianhome.com Photo Source: nadinestay.com Photo Source: westelm.com   Introduce Natural Materials:  Shift from ‘Christmas’ to ‘cozy ski lodge’ by introducing natural materials such as wood logs, pinecones, and cozy fur/knit textures. The Santa decor might come down but the lumber is welcome to stay into spring. It adds a rustic touch that's sure to liven up any entryway, front porch, or living room. Photo Source: Virginiamacdonald.com  Photo Source: Digsdigs.com Photo Source: forthehome.blog

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