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Spring Into Summer
in the Treasure Valley
From scenic trails and colorful gardens to outdoor concerts, farmers markets, river adventures, and Idaho wine country, there is plenty to enjoy as spring turns into summer throughout the Treasure Valley.

Longer days and warmer weather make it the perfect time to get outside and explore. Whether you are looking for a peaceful garden, a favorite local market, live music, time on the water, or a new place to spend the afternoon, this guide brings together some of the Treasure Valley's best seasonal experiences.

Get Outside
Tree-lined riverside path along the Boise River
Boise
Boise River Greenbelt

The Boise River Greenbelt follows the river for 29 miles, connecting parks, wildlife habitats, restaurants, and many of Boise's favorite destinations. Whether you are walking, biking, or simply enjoying the scenery, it is one of the area's most treasured outdoor experiences.

Explore the Greenbelt
Hiking trail winding through green foothills
Boise Foothills
Ridge to Rivers Trail System

With more than 190 miles of interconnected trails, Ridge to Rivers offers hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and scenic overlooks throughout the Boise Foothills. Its interactive map makes it easy to browse trail areas, check conditions, and plan your next outing.

View the Trail Map
Winding garden path with seasonal blooms
Boise
Idaho Botanical Garden

Explore themed gardens, winding paths, seasonal blooms, and special events at one of Boise's most beautiful outdoor destinations. The Garden offers something new to discover as the landscape changes throughout spring and summer.

Plan Your Visit
Outdoor amphitheater stage at dusk
Boise
Idaho Shakespeare Festival

Enjoy professional theater in a beautiful outdoor setting along the Boise River. Each season includes Shakespearean classics, contemporary productions, and musical performances at the Festival's open-air amphitheater.

View Performances
Streamside nature path with native plants
Boise
MK Nature Center

Discover Idaho's native wildlife through streamside paths, underwater viewing windows, and exhibits highlighting the state's rivers, fish, and natural habitats. The grounds offer an easy, peaceful place to explore close to downtown Boise.

Explore the Nature Center
Falcon or eagle perched, close view
Boise
World Center for Birds of Prey

See eagles, falcons, condors, and other remarkable raptors while learning about worldwide conservation efforts. Live bird presentations, interactive exhibits, and outdoor viewing areas offer an up-close look at birds from around the world.

Plan Your Visit
Markets
Farmers market produce stall
Boise
Boise Farmers Market

Shop seasonal produce, locally raised meats, fresh bread, flowers, honey, prepared foods, and other Idaho-made favorites directly from local farmers and producers.

Visit the Market
Downtown outdoor market stalls
Downtown Boise
Capital City Public Market

Spend a Saturday exploring local artists, makers, food vendors, growers, and handcrafted goods in the heart of downtown Boise. It is a lively way to shop small while enjoying the city.

Explore the Market
Open-air market with handmade goods
Downtown Meridian
Meridian Main Street Market

Browse locally grown produce, handmade goods, art, specialty foods, and products from local entrepreneurs at Meridian City Hall Plaza.

Visit the Market
Fresh From the Farm
Open-air produce market with fruit crates
Boise and Kuna
Old Fashioned Fruit & Veg

This open-air produce market offers fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables along with local honey, preserves, flowers, plants, and other regional finds. With locations in Boise and Kuna, there is more than one place to stop and stock up.

Find a Location
Country farm store interior with local goods
Kuna
Vogel Farms Country Market

Vogel Farms offers farm-raised meats, eggs, seasonal produce, local goods, and special market events at its country store south of Meridian. It is a welcoming place to shop close to the source and discover products grown or made nearby.

Visit the Country Market
Rural farm field with flowers at golden hour
Kuna
Lowe Family Farmstead

Lowe Family Farmstead hosts seasonal farm experiences, special events, flowers, animals, food, and outdoor activities throughout select times of the year. Check the current schedule before planning your trip to the farm.

See What's Happening
Parks Worth Exploring
Riverside city park with lawns and trees
Downtown Boise
Julia Davis Park

Located along the Boise River, Julia Davis Park brings together gardens, museums, Zoo Boise, playgrounds, open lawns, and Greenbelt access. It is one of the city's most recognizable places to spend a spring or summer afternoon.

Explore the Park
Wide open park lawn with mature trees
Boise
Ann Morrison Park

Wide lawns, walking paths, sports areas, playgrounds, river access, and plenty of room to gather make Ann Morrison Park a favorite place to relax, play, or enjoy a picnic.

Explore the Park
River put-in with rafts and tubes
Southeast Boise
Barber Park

Best known as the starting point for the Boise River float, Barber Park also offers picnic areas, walking paths, wildlife viewing, and easy access to the Greenbelt.

Explore Barber Park
Modern park with splash features and play areas
South Meridian
Discovery Park

This 64-acre park is packed with places to play and explore, including splash features, zip lines, climbing areas, pickleball courts, sports courts, a skatepark, bike features, dog parks, picnic shelters, and paved paths.

Explore Discovery Park
Park pond with walking path and trees
Meridian
Kleiner Park

Scenic ponds, walking paths, playgrounds, splash features, an outdoor gym, disc golf, open lawns, and seasonal events make Kleiner Park one of Meridian's most versatile outdoor spaces.

Explore Kleiner Park
Splash pad and green park space
Meridian
Settlers Park

Settlers Park offers playgrounds, splash pads, sports fields, walking paths, fishing, picnic areas, and seasonal events. With something happening across nearly every corner of the park, it is easy to spend an entire afternoon here.

Explore Settlers Park
Gardens & Blooms
Rose garden in full bloom
Julia Davis Park, Boise
Boise Rose Garden

The Boise Rose Garden fills with color as hundreds of rose varieties bloom throughout the warmer months. Located beside Zoo Boise, it is a peaceful place to stroll, take photos, or pause during a visit to Julia Davis Park.

Visit the Rose Garden
Formal garden with koi pond and pathways
Boise Bench
Boise Depot Gardens

The historic Platt Gardens at the Boise Depot feature seasonal flower beds, winding walkways, a koi pond, and one of the city's best panoramic views.

Explore the Boise Depot
Flowering trees and spring bulbs
Boise
Idaho Botanical Garden Spring Blooms

Each spring, the Idaho Botanical Garden comes alive with flowering trees, bulbs, perennials, and colorful displays throughout its themed garden spaces. The changing landscape makes it worth returning throughout the season.

See Garden Events
Music Outdoors
Outdoor concert stage surrounded by gardens at dusk
Boise
Idaho Botanical Garden Concert Series

From nationally touring artists at Outlaw Field to the more intimate Great Garden Escape performances, the Idaho Botanical Garden offers unforgettable outdoor concerts throughout the warmer months. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it's one of the Treasure Valley's favorite places to enjoy live music.

View Concerts & Events
Outdoor plaza concert crowd on a summer evening
Downtown Boise
Alive After 5

Since 1987, Alive After 5 has brought free outdoor concerts to The Grove Plaza throughout the summer. Featuring local favorites alongside nationally touring artists, it has become one of downtown Boise's most beloved seasonal traditions.

See the Concert Lineup
Large outdoor amphitheater at night
Nampa
Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater

The Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater welcomes major touring artists throughout the warmer months, bringing large outdoor concerts to the Treasure Valley. Its seasonal lineup features nationally recognized performers across a wide variety of musical styles.

See Upcoming Concerts
The Race
Fort Boise to Robie Creek
Race to Robie Creek

Billed as the toughest half marathon in the Northwest, and Boise means it. On the third Saturday in April, thousands of runners climb more than 2,000 feet from Fort Boise up over Aldape Summit, then plunge down the back side to a finish-line party at Robie Creek.

It starts at high noon, it has a costumed theme every year, and registration sells out in hours. Even if you never pin on a bib, it is a genuine Boise rite of spring worth witnessing.

Learn the Legend
The Float
Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park
Float the Boise River

One of Boise's favorite summer traditions begins at Barber Park and winds along the river to Ann Morrison Park. Bring your own raft or tube, or rent one at the put-in when services are open. Shuttle information, river conditions, safety guidance, and current float details are available before you head out.

Plan Your Float
Water Adventures
Reservoir with boats and sandy shoreline
East of Boise
Lucky Peak State Park

Swim, boat, paddle, fish, picnic, or relax beside the water at one of the Treasure Valley's favorite warm-weather destinations. Lucky Peak includes several recreation areas, each offering a different way to enjoy the reservoir.

Explore Lucky Peak
River surfer riding a standing wave
Boise
Boise Whitewater Park

Located along the Boise River Greenbelt, the Boise Whitewater Park creates adjustable river waves for surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and river recreation. It is just as entertaining for spectators watching from the riverbank.

Visit the Whitewater Park
Calm pond with paddleboarders
Boise
Quinn's Pond

Quinn's Pond is a popular place for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, and relaxing near the water. Connected to Esther Simplot Park and the Greenbelt, it offers an easy outdoor escape close to downtown.

Explore Quinn's Pond
Idaho Wine Country

Just west of town, the Sunnyslope region has quietly become Idaho's wine country. Rolling vineyards and orchards sit against views of the Owyhee Mountains, with tasting rooms ranging from decades-old estates to small family labels. The Sunnyslope Wine Trail maps the full route, so you can plan a day of tastings and pick your favorites.

Caldwell and the Sunnyslope Region
Sunnyslope Wine Trail

Explore a collection of wineries and vineyards surrounded by farmland, orchards, and views of the Owyhee Mountains. The Sunnyslope Wine Trail makes it easy to plan a day of tastings and discover Idaho's growing wine region.

Explore the Wine Trail
Caldwell
Ste. Chapelle Winery

Founded in 1975, Ste. Chapelle is one of Idaho's best-known wineries. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, vineyard views, and seasonal events from its hilltop location in the Sunnyslope region.

Visit Ste. Chapelle
Caldwell
Sawtooth Winery

Sawtooth Winery offers Idaho-grown wines, tasting experiences, vineyard views, and seasonal gatherings at its Sunnyslope estate.

Explore Sawtooth Winery
Caldwell
Koenig Vineyards

Koenig Vineyards produces handcrafted wines at its estate in the Sunnyslope region. The tasting room combines vineyard scenery with a relaxed setting for exploring Idaho wines.

Visit Koenig Vineyards
Caldwell
Williamson Orchards & Vineyards

The Williamson family has farmed in the Sunnyslope region since 1909. Today, visitors can enjoy estate-grown wines in a landscape shaped by generations of orchards, vineyards, and Idaho agriculture.

Visit Williamson
Kuna
Indian Creek Winery

Founded in 1982, Indian Creek Winery offers handcrafted Idaho wines in a relaxed garden setting outside Kuna. Seasonal events, live music, and colorful grounds make it an inviting place to linger.

Visit Indian Creek Winery
Breathe Easier.

We put this guide together because we love living here and wanted to share some of our favorite places to explore as spring turns into summer. If you ever have a question about real estate in the Treasure Valley, I'm always happy to help. I'm just a call, text, or email away. Enjoy the season!