Events

Our 250th at the Idaho State Museum

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Idaho State Museum, in partnership with The New York Historical Society and Made By Us, launches On Our 250th—a dynamic, nationwide initiative celebrating our shared heritage and inspiring forward-looking dialogue. On Our 250th invites Americans of all ages to share brief messages reflecting their […]

01 May - 31 Dec

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Idaho State Museum

610 Julia Davis Dr.

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Meet the Revolutionary Spuds

Come see the Revolutionary Spuds, displayed in the Idaho State Capitol Building! Created by Julie A. Ellsworth, the Idaho State Treasurer who is also affectionately known as the Creator-Tater. Each Revolutionary Spud is an official America250 in Idaho Ambassador and travels the state visiting community events and collecting signatures for the historic Capitol Rotunda Declaration […]

28 Apr - 31 Dec

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Idaho State Capitol

700 W. Jefferson St.

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Idaho State Capitol Building Treasure Hunt on the 2nd floor of the Idaho State Capitol building.

Visit each Constitutional Officer on the 2nd floor of the Idaho State Capitol Building and collect prizes on the way!

28 Apr - 31 Dec

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Idaho State Capitol

700 W. Jefferson St.

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Shining Bright: Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of our Nation’s Founding

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Ada County Courthouse is illuminated in red, white, and blue. This patriotic display serves as a reminder of our shared history, the sacrifices made by generations of Idahoans and Americans, and the continued importance of civic engagement as we honor this […]

01 May - 31 Dec

12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ada County Courthouse

200 W Front Street, Boise, ID, 83702

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Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love | from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation

Curated from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, “Jeffrey Gibson: They Teach Love” presents a survey of 53 artworks by Jeffrey Gibson, one of today’s foremost contemporary American artists. Spanning sixteen years, this major exhibition bursts with Gibson’s bold patterns and brilliant colors. Gibson, who is of Mississippi Choctaw and Cherokee […]

06 May - 21 Sep

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Boise Art Museum

670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, ID 83702

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Memorial Ceremony for Lorenzo West Early Fort Boise Pioneer, Muleskinner and Scout

To celebrate American history and the invaluable contributions of Idahoans to our region, national and world. To memorialize the life and contributions of Lorenzo West, an early Fort Boise pioneer, muleskinner and scout. Lorenzo tirelessly hauled the materials, by mule team, that built Fort Boise. The beautiful City of Boise grew outward from this fort. […]

10 Oct

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Morris Hill Cemetery Silent Camp Block 17, Lot 2

317 N Latah St, Boise, ID, 83706

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Annual Meeting & Seminar

The Idaho Genealogical Society’s annual meeting will feature three seminar presentations: Railroads and Their Role in Idaho’s Development, The Greatest Sentence Every Written: Idaho and America250, and From Anecdote to Evidence: Fact-Checking an Ancestor’s Story. Continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks included. Details and preregistration form on Society website. Open to the Public Event Cost: $75 […]

17 Oct

9:00 am - 4:45 pm

Jack's Urban Meeting Place (JUMP)

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Idaho Veteran’s Parade

The 2026 Parade theme is: United in Service 1776-2026, Celebrating 250 Years of Service and Sacrifice. The Idaho Veterans Parade is held annually on a Saturday near Veterans Day. This is the largest Veterans parade in Idaho and takes place in downtown Boise. The opening ceremonies are held on the Capital steps, and the parade […]

14 Nov

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Downtown Boise

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