From Boise

From Boise

From Boise is a weekly newsletter and podcast about life in Boise. Every Tuesday we share a story about a person, place, piece of Boise history, or current local happening. Every Thursday we curate a list of fun things to do over the weekend. Subscribe to our free newsletter at fromboise.com

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October 15, 2024 8 mins

What is more Halloween than a ghost/haunted place story, right? Today’s story takes us on a journey through one of Boise's worst crimes and supposed hauntings. 


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Belmont Barbershop

Hannifin’s Cigar Shop closing 



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Halloween prep has begun! Plus it’s fresh hop beer season in Boise. Lots of fun things to do this weekend! 

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Thank you to Hops N’ Homes for sponsoring this episode! If you are dreaming of ditching rent payments & buying your first home, Hops N’ Homes free monthly class is the place to start. RSVP for the next class on October 17 at ...

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There are a handful of places in Boise and throughout Idaho that have spooky, Halloween-ish names. Today we dive into a few of those places and the story of how they came to be. Listen if you dare! 

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October 3, 2024 10 mins

Football, Idaho Cider Festival, fun fall things, and Halloween activities are all happening this weekend!

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THINGS TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEKEND

Hermit Music Fest​

​Socktoberfest Celebration!​ 

​Oktoberfest​ at Heritage Social

Dogtoberfest​ 

​Idaho Cider Fest​ 

​Meridian Oktoberfest​ 

​Autumn Festival​

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Happy October! ‘Tis the time to go get a pumpkin, wind your way through a corn maze, and get the snot scared out of you at a haunted house. Today’s episode is a list of places in the Treasure Valley where you can do those things. 


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Thank you to Duck Club Entertainment for sponsoring this episode! Get your tickets for The Shrining, a two-day Halloween W...

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September 26, 2024 11 mins

The fall events are here! Go check out an Oktoberfest, watch a movie, experience World Village Fest and more.

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Thank you to the Idaho State Historical Society for sponsoring this episode! Get your tickets for Locktober events before they vanish! 


Also if you need a paddleboard to participate in Witches on the Water next we...

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September 24, 2024 8 mins

If you didn’t know, last year Boise had its first ever Idaho Cider Festival. And it was such a great success that it's coming back for a second annual event. Today’s story is all about the festival, Boise’s cider scene, and Idaho’s first (and only) pommelier.

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Idaho Cider Fest 2024


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September 19, 2024 13 mins

So much going on this weekend! Tons of festivals, comedy shows, fun food events, movie marathons, and lots more.


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WEEKEND FESTIVALS 

Das Alpenhaus Delikatessen’s Oktoberfest​

​Eagle Jazz Festival​

​Payette Brewing’s Oktoberfest Celebration​

​Boise Scottish Heritage Festival​ 

Potato Days​

Wepa’s 3rd Anniversary Party

​¡Fiesta! Celebr...

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September 17, 2024 12 mins

A while back I did a story about the Matriarchs of Boise’s parks, which highlighted a few of Boise’s parks that are named after women. Today I’m back with part two, sharing three more Boise women and the parks that have been named after them. 

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Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode! 


Matriarchs of Boise parks: part I<...

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September 12, 2024 16 mins

Lots of festivals this weekend, Friday the 13th tattoos & scary movies, food news & more fun things to do

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Thank you to ExtraMile Arena for sponsoring this episode! Rainbow Kitten Surprise is coming to ExtraMile Arena on November 19, 2024 - get your tickets here.


Thank you to Treefort Music Fest for sponsoring this episode! The Treefort 2025 Loc...

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September 10, 2024 11 mins

There’s a new annual event kicking off next week called Open Streets Boise. The event will transform a section of a Boise neighborhood into a temporarily car-free community space.


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Thank you to St Luke’s FitOne for sponsoring this episode! It’s not too late to sign up for Idaho’s most family-friendly race, FitOne, happening on September 2...

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September 9, 2024 12 mins

Bonus episode to share some important news! I’m having a baby in November and this podcast is going to go on a short pause while I’m doing baby stuff. Also I’m hiring for three positions: a content specialist, a sponsorship sales person, and a social media manager.

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September 5, 2024 11 mins

Art in the Park, Taste of Caldwell, Warbird Roundup, vintage motorcycle show, flea markets, film events and so much more 

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Art in the Park

Taste of Caldwell Harvest Festival

Caldwell Hops & Crops Festival

Warbird Roundup 

Party at the Pen 

Indonesian Culture and Heritage Day

Boise F...

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September 3, 2024 13 mins

Did you know that we have two community radio stations here in Boise? Today’s story is about our two local community radio stations, the people behind them, how they got onto the airwaves, and what makes community-powered radio so special.   


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It’s a long weekend and there’s all kinds of stuff going on. Tune in for weekend parties, a few new markets, comedy shows, new beer releases, and throwback movies. 

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Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode! Have you ever been on a McCall Lake Cruise? If not, you need to! Learn more here


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    August 27, 2024 20 mins

    I'm pretty sure that September is the busiest month in the Boise area. Here’s a few of my favorite events that are happening this month!


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    Thank you to Boise Bicycle Project for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out Open Streets Boise, a new event to reimagine our streets. It’s happening on September 22 on the Boise Bench! 

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    August 22, 2024 10 mins

    Check out the Boise Tattoo Convention, Latino Fest, Boise Comic Arts Festival, or Winefest. Also the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic starts next week!  

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    Shop our merch sale - 50% off everything in the shop!! 

    Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode! Now is the best time to visit Silver City. It’s one of my f...

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    August 20, 2024 13 mins

    Boise Comic Arts Festival is happening this weekend and it’s shaping up to be the largest festival yet! Hear how the festival started, how it’s grown, and some highlights for this year’s Boise Comic Arts Festival. 


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    Shop From Boise’s merch sale! 30% off everything. 

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    August 15, 2024 22 mins

    Western Idaho Fair, Boise Indian Food Festival, prison art show, outdoor movies, tons of live music & so much more!


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    Shop From Boise’s merch sale & get 30% off everything


    Thank you to Visit Southwest Idaho for sponsoring this episode! Check out these places to go bikepacking in Southwest Idaho<...

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    August 13, 2024 11 mins

    Have you ever wondered how our cities, streets, and neighborhoods got their names? Today's story dives into the stories behind how some of our cities, streets, and other places got their names. 


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    Shop From Boise’s merch sale! 30% off everything. 


    Thank you to Boise Comic Arts Festival for sponsoring this episode!

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