Wed, Aug 5
ConcertNeighborhood Concert Series: Catalpa Park
A free pop-up concert in the city's summer Neighborhood Concert Series, with local musicians, food trucks and vendors. Bring a blanket or low chair.
Details at Morrison Center →Events at Boise parks
A short, hand-checked list of free concerts, movies and festivals happening in City of Boise parks. Every listing links to its official source, and past dates drop off this page automatically. For the city's complete calendar — including registration classes and civic events — see the official Boise Parks events calendar.
7 upcoming
Free to attend
From official listings
August 2026
Sat, Aug 8
FestivalBoise Soul Food Festival
Food vendors, live music and family activities celebrating Black culture and cuisine at Julia Davis Park.
Details at City of Boise →Wed, Aug 19
ConcertNeighborhood Concert Series: Elm Grove Park
A free pop-up concert in the city's summer Neighborhood Concert Series, with local musicians, food trucks and vendors. Bring a blanket or low chair.
Details at Morrison Center →Fri, Aug 21
MovieMovies Under the Stars: Lilo & Stitch
A free outdoor family movie on a large inflatable screen at the Gene Harris Bandshell. The film starts once it is dark enough to project. Bring blankets and camp chairs; food vendors are on site.
Details at City of Boise →September 2026
Sep 2–6
FestivalSpirit of Boise Balloon Classic
Hot air balloons launch at sunrise over Ann Morrison Park across five mornings. Free to watch; arrive early for the mass ascension.
Details at City of Boise →Sep 11–13
FestivalArt in the Park
Boise Art Museum's long-running outdoor art fair fills Julia Davis Park with artist booths, food and live music.
Details at City of Boise →Sep 19–20
FestivalBoise Pride Festival
A free community festival at Ann Morrison Park with live performances, vendors and a family area.
Details at City of Boise →How this list works
- · These are free, family-friendly events in City of Boise parks — the concerts, movies and festivals parents plan a weekend around. It is a selection, not the full calendar.
- · Each event links to its official source. Dates and times can change, and some are weather-dependent, so confirm on the official page before you go.
- · Past events drop off this page automatically. The summer concert series and outdoor movies return each year.
Common questions
Are events in Boise parks free?
The concerts, movies and festivals listed here are free to attend. Some festivals sell food or have paid add-ons, but getting into the park is free. Each listing links to the official page with the details.
When is Movies Under the Stars in Boise?
The City of Boise runs free outdoor family movies at the Julia Davis Park bandshell on select summer evenings, starting at dusk. Any upcoming showings are listed above, and the full schedule is on the city's Movies Under the Stars page.
What is the Neighborhood Concert Series?
A free summer series of pop-up concerts in Boise neighborhood parks, run by the Morrison Center with the City of Boise, with local musicians and food trucks. Upcoming dates and parks are listed above.
How do I find the full Boise parks events calendar?
This page is a curated shortlist of free family events. The City of Boise's own events calendar has the complete listing, including registration classes and civic meetings, at cityofboise.org.
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