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Happy Halloween weekend! We have a few fun Halloween parties to tell you about, and then we move right into the holiday season with winter wines, holiday card workshops and more!Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThank you Sparklight for sponsoring this episode! Sparklight is keeping Boise connected to what matters most. Learn more at sparklight.comThank you FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call.Thursday, October 30Pug-o-ween at Barbarian Brewing Confluence Market: Halloween Edition Zoo Boise Spooky Safari Friday, October 31Hops & Bottles Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume ContestNightmare on Belmont Street: Halloween Bash The ShriningSaturday, November 1Paper & Ink: Holiday Card-Making Workshops Winter Wine Showcase at Parcero Wine BarSunday, November 2Día de Muertos Celebration at JUMPFind more events in the newsletter. 

It’s spooky season! Get in the spirit with Halloween markets, family-friendly trick-or-treat events, and take a visit to the Old Idaho Pen (which is definitely haunted). Read the newsletter: fromboise.comPre-order our new Boise Discount Cards! Thank you Idaho Lottery for sponsoring this episode! The Idaho Lottery’s Money Monster scratch games end on Halloween and 2025 Holiday Raffle tickets are on sale now! Things to do in Boise this weekend: Thursday, October 23 Witchy Market at Barbarian BrewingFriday, October 24 - Saturday, October 25Fright Nights at The Old Idaho PenSaturday, October 25The Boozar Market at Haunted WorldNight of a Thousand Pumpkins at Eagle City HallSaturday, October 25 - Sunday, October 26Boo at the Zoo at Zoo BoiseFind places to trick or treat and more events in the newsletter. 

History tours, new bakery, book sale, harvest dinner and a fun happy hour herb workshop. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comPre-order a Boise Discount Card Thank you FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call. Things to do in Boise: Thursday, October 16 & Saturday, October 18City Steps Tour - Remembering Chinatown – Boise’s Vanished NeighborhoodFriday, October 17Dusty Miller Goods is openingFriday, October 17 - Saturday, October 18Big Book Sale at Star LibraryTuesday, October 21Plant-Your-Own Herb Garden Workshop at White Rabbit Find more events in the newsletter. 

It’s fresh hop season! Get the details on beer drinking, flea market shoppin’ and more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThank you Idaho State Historical Society for sponsoring this episode! Fright Nights are back at the Old Pen on Oct 24-25. Get your tickets here. Thank youtube the Idaho Lottery for sponsoring this episode! The Idaho Lottery’s new Money Monster scratch games are serving up frighteningly big thrills this month with $50,000, $100,000, even $200,000 prizes. Dare to play? Thank you to The McCall Chamber for sponsoring this episode! The McCall Chamber is looking for real couples and families to go on a fully hosted trip to McCall – apply here! Thank you Boise Trolley Tours for sponsoring this episode! Haunted Halloween Tours are back October 9-November 2. Get tickets here! WEEKEND EVENTS Wednesday, October 8 – Sunday, October 12Boise Brewing’s Hoptober Refresh is happening at Boise Brewing.Saturday, October 11 Fresh Hop Popup at Hops & BottlesHarvest Fest at Eagle City HallSunday, October 12Last Boise Flea of the year Find more events in the newsletter.

Surprise – we have a new podcast host! Meet Leslie Johnson, our new podcast co-host. Leslie will be taking the reins on the Thursday podcast episodes.Read the newsletter: fromboise.comFollow Leslie @leslieejohnson 

Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThank you to the McCall Chamber for sponsoring this episode! Take a fully hosted trip to McCall for FREE - more info here. Thank you to FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! If you’re ready for a health reset, book a free discovery call with FNDATN. THINGS TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEKEND: Friday, September 26 – Saturday, September 27Barbarian Brewing’s 10-Year Anniversary OktoberfestSaturday, September 27Clubhound Anniversary Party Fall Into Fiction National Public Lands Day CelebrationTattoo at the ZooThrive: Community Wellness Festival James Castle Community Celebration Sunday, September 28Open Streets Boise Synths in the Park Build Your Own Bouquet Flower Pop-Up Old Time Farm DayBe Well Fest 2025 

Ok, deep breath, because this weekend is absolutely packed. We've got Hyde Park Street Fair, Old Boise Oktoberfest, art fests in Garden City, Kuna, and Meridian, the annual koi show, free theater, and so. much. more. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThank you St. Luke’s FitOne for sponsoring this episode! FitOne is coming up on September 20 – register here!Thank you to The McCall Chamber for sponsoring this episode! The McCall Chamber is looking for real couples and families to go on a fully hosted trip to McCall – apply here! Thank you Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! Great Garden Escape continues through the end of the month. Check out the schedule & get tix here!THINGS TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEKEND  Friday, September 12Treefort Music Fest Locals Only Sale is happening at The Record Exchange (10am–8pm) and Prefunk Beer Bar in Nampa (12–8pm). Boise Bard Players are performing Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour Lost at Indian Creek Plaza.Skate Back to the 80s at Treasure Valley Skate.Saturday, September 13Community Art Party from 9am–3pm at Meridian City Hall Plaza. It’s the kick off of Meridian Art Week. Puppy Yoga with Upward Inertia + PAWS Rescue from 2–3pm. Space Day at the Nampa Civic Center. The Dahlia Show at JUMP, 10am–5pm. SpudFest at Bear Island Brewing Co. 2pm–close.​Old Boise Oktoberfest Kuna’s Art Attack Festival from 11am-3pm on the Kuna Greenbelt behind City Hall. The 31st Annual Koi Show at Edwards Greenhouse 10am-4pm.Sunday, September 14End of Float Season Cleanup 10am–2pm. Fiestas Patrias Meridian at Kleiner Park in Meridian from 12-8pm. Find more events in the newsletter. 

Fun food things to do this week! A champagne and fried chicken pairing, the Boise Indian Food Festival, a vegan market, and many more ways to soak up the end of summer. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThank you Idaho Botanical Garden for sponsoring this episode! Act II of Great Garden Escape starts next week. Check out the schedule here. Friday, August 22Sourdough Pizza & Petals NightBoise Vegan MarketSaturday, August 23Boise’s new Traffic Garden opensBoise Indian Food Festival Wild River Dash Opera by the RiverSummer Book & Booze After HoursSaturday-Sunday, August 23-24Warbird Roundup Wednesday, August 27 Champagne & Fried Chicken Pairing Find more events in the newsletter. 

Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThank you FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call here.Thursday, August 14 - Saturday, August 16Caldwell Night Rodeo Friday, August 15 – Sunday, August 17Donnelly Huckleberry Festival Friday, August 15 - Next Sunday, August 24 Western Idaho Fair  Saturday, August 16Japanese Summer Festival 32 Cells Art Show X: Wanted Saturday, August 16 – Sunday, August 17Payette Lakes Fine Arts & Crafts Fair is happening at Gold Glove Park in McCall. Browse works from over 95 artists, enjoy live music, and shop food vendors under a shaded picnic area. Free admission, parking available on site.Heads up: Treefort NewsArtist submissions open Friday, August 15Treefort Music Fest 2026 Locals Only Sale is happening on Friday, Sept 12. Find more events in the newsletter. 

What do tap dancing, a pug party, soul food, and the Goonies have in common? They’re all things you can do this weekend in Boise!Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThank you Tobacco Connection & Big Smoke for sponsoring this episode! Click here to win two tickets to see Glass Animals live on August 15! Dark Night (12 hour tap dance) at TRICABoise Soul Food Festival Pugs in the Club at ClubhoundCaldwell Night Rodeo Kick-Off Boots, Buckles & BrewsCaldwell Night Rodeo (next week, August 12-16)Nampa Festival of the ArtsHigh Altitude, High Quality: Exploring Mountain Wines at House of WineGoonies 40th Anniversary Trivia at Barbarian Brewing in Garden City. Boise Weekly Language Exchange Find more events in the newsletter. 

Hydrus Board Tech isn’t just making paddleboards, they’re shaping the future of the sport. In this episode, Marissa talks with co-founder Jason Zawadzki and Angela Nichole about how Hydrus started in a garage, the wild story behind their nearly indestructible board material, and how a local family business built a global community. Read the story: fromboise.comLearn more about Hydrus: hydrusboardtech.comUse code fromboise for 10% off your board!

Weekend festivals, night markets, morning dance parties, puppet shows and so much more! Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThank you Donnelly Chamber of Commerce and Idaho Tourism for sponsoring this episode! Mark your calendar for the 2025 Donnelly Huckleberry Festival, August 15-17.Weekend Festivals​Jaialdi​​Kuna Days​​Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival​ Thursday, July 31​Confluence Market - A Hyde Park Night MarketSaturday, August 2​Rosé Fest at Parcero Wine Bar​Prop Swap! Houseplant Event at Fanz Witte in Nampa Sunday, August 3​Sunday morning dance party​ at Hap Hap Lounge Tuesday August 5​Puppeteers For Fears at Shrine Social ClubFind more events in the newsletter. Today is Thursday July 31 We’ve got three big festivals happening: Jaialdi is in full swing, Kuna Days is bringing the fun with fireworks, parades & more, and Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival is happening in the mountains.There’s also a Sunday morning dance party, rosé tastings, comedy shows, art markets, plant swaps.. Lots going on. You can find it all in the newsletter but here’s a few fun things to put on your radar. 

This week’s episode covers the grand opening of Boise’s newest park, a full breakdown of Basque Week and Jaialdi events, trivia nights around town, summer festivals, IRONMAN, comedy shows, and more. It’s a big week! Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThank you FNDATN Functional Medicine for sponsoring this episode! Book a free discovery call here.Thursday, July 24Family Arts Festival at Kleiner Park, MeridianDead Bards Club poetry open mic at Common Ground CoffeeFriday, July 25Lectures by Lushes at White Dog BrewingThe Secret Show at Liquid Lounge Saturday, July 26IRONMAN 70.3 BoiseIdaho Island Festival at Kleiner Park, MeridianSummer Harvest Market at Cinder Wines (also on Sunday)Sunday, July 27Triki Taka Stomp at Hap Hap Lounge Lost & Found Mini Flea Market at Vista PlazaJaialdi Mass + closing Street Dance on the Basque BlockMonday, July 28Kaixo Corner Ribbon Cutting & Jaialdi kickoffPuppet Making Camp begins at Peaceful Belly Farm (runs Mon–Thurs)Tuesday, July 29Wine Trivia Night at House of WineThe Boise State Oñati Exchange Celebration at the CapitolPilota Games at the Anduiza FrontonZinema Eguna Film Day at The FlicksJaialdi kickoff events on the Basque BlockTrikilintxo at Pengilly’s Saloon (21+)Wednesday, July 30Harry Potter Trivia at Barbarian Garden CityAste Nagusia events on BSU campusBasque Night at JUMP (pintxos, drinks, crafts & a movie)BONUSCheck out my full Jaialdi breakdown & event list here.Subscribe to the newsletter!! 

This week’s episode covers the return of Boise Twilight Criterium, festive Christmas in July events, and a bunch of fun things to do around town like a dog-friendly food truck pop-up & a rooftop clothing swap. Read the newsletter: fromboise.comThursday, July 17July Third Thursday Street Fest in downtown NampaFriday, July 18Christmas in July: A Comedy Show at Mad Swede Brew Hall208 Tattoo Fest at Expo Idaho (all weekend)Saturday, July 19Boise Twilight Criterium (pro bike racing downtown!)Christmas in July at Split Rail WineryFreedom Fiesta in KunaThe Foodport grand opening in CaldwellSunday, July 20Jesse & Friends Park Party at Kristin Armstrong ParkTuesday, July 22Rooftop Sip & Swap at Proletariat Wine CoFind more events in the newsletter. 

 In this episode, I’m talking with Lyndsy Kinghorn, a local functional medicine practitioner and founder of Foundation Functional Medicine in Boise.Lyndsy shares her journey from ER nurse to functional medicine practitioner, how her own health struggles led her to a more holistic approach, and what functional medicine actually looks like in practice. We talk about gut health, thyroid issues, hormone imbalances, and the autoimmune conditions she often sees in Boise. She also shares what it’s like to be her patient, how her team-based care model works, and the story behind her fully-outfitted functional medicine Sprinter van that brings care straight to the trailhead, river, or wherever you are. Plus, Lyndsy shares some of her go-to healthy local restaurants, gyms, and businesses around the Treasure Valley. If you’ve ever felt like something is “off” in your body but can’t quite figure out what, functional medicine just might be the answer.Read our newsletter story about Foundation Functional Medicine: https://fromboise.com/Learn more about Foundation Functional Medicine: fndatnfunctionalmedicine.comBook a free discovery call here