Boise Farmer’s Market List

Here in the Treasure Valley there are so many wonderful farmer’s market opportunities! You can spend hours at a Boise farmers market shopping fresh produce, handmade items. homemade bread, jams and treats so much more! It’s a great way to spend a Saturday. Because Boise is tucked up against so many other small towns, we have a farmer’s market bounty and can visit a different one each week.

Boise Area Farmer’s Markets

With that in mind, I’ve complied a list of all the best Boise area farmer’s markets so you can be sure not to miss any of them!

Boise Farmer’s Markets

Boise Farmer’s Market
Opening Day is April 1
Every Saturday 9AM - 1PM
1500 Shoreline Drive in Boise
Lots of local produce and local wineries are present at this Boise outdoor market. There’s also plenty of room for food trucks, so after a bit of shopping grab yourself lunch or coffee on the way out.

Capital City Public Market
Opening Day is April 15th
Every Saturday 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Grove Plaza - 827 W Main St. in Boise
This is one of the oldest and largest Boise Farmer’s Markets and it is in it’s 29th year! Don’t miss Murphy’s Mini Donuts and goodies from several local bakeries like Flourish and Zeppole.

Eat. Drink. Shop Market at The Warehouse
Every Saturday 10:30AM - 2:30PM
The Warehouse Food Hall - 370 South 8th Street in Boise
An indoor market featuring gifts and wares from foodies, artisans and local small buisnesses.

Global Lounge Farm & Art Market
Opening Day is May 5
Every Friday 5 - 9PM
3085 N. Cole Rd in Boise
Artists and makers share their goods in this Boise artisan market focused on new Americans starting new businesses. Global flair is mixed in with local favorites at this Boise artisan market.

The Boise Flea Vintage Market
Opening Day is April 16th
Open one Sunday a month 10AM-4PM (4/16, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10, 10/8)
State & 31st in Boise
Vintage and handmade market for junkers and vintage lovers.

Meridian Idaho Farmer’s Markets

Meridian Main Street Market
Opening Day is April 15th
Every Saturday 9AM - 1PM
33 East Broadway Avenue in Meridian
Shop goods from local artisans, farmers and entrepreneurs. Meridian Main Street Market also features a Youth market where junior entrepreneurs can share their goods.

Nampa Idaho Farmer’s Markets

Nampa Farmer’s Market
Opening Day April 1st
Every Saturday 9AM - 1PM
Lloyd Square Park - 13th and Front Street in Nampa
Founded in 1989, the Nampa Farmer’s Market has been around for a very long time and was actually voted the third best Farmer’s Market in America! Every Saturday you’ll find over 100 vendors, live music and lots of food!

Caldwell Idaho Farmer’s Markets

Caldwell Farm to Fork Market
Opening Day May 16th
Every Tuesday 5-8PM
Indian Creek Plaza - 120 S. Kimball in Caldwell
Fresh produce, artisan food and goods, plus food trucks live music and more make this the place to be on a Tuesday night.

Eagle Idaho Farmer’s Markets

Eagle Saturday Market
Opening Day May 6th
Every Saturday 9AM - 2PM (no market July 1, 2023, and July 8, 2023)
Heritage Park & 1st Street in Eagle
Local produce, artisan food, handmade items and more plus live music in the heart of Eagle.

This is just one more reason why Boise is the best place to live. So much local agriculture, a thriving artisan community and local restaurants and food trucks with delicious offerings. See you at the markets!

Shop Boise Small Businesses

Last year I asked on my Instagram account for recommendations of Boise small businesses you all love and support. I discovered a few new places and saw lots of old favorites. I’ve rounded them up for you below so you can support small businesses in the Treasure Valley this holiday season (and all year long).

Remember, when you shop small and shop local, you are helping your friends and neighbors stay in business and helping to keep the unique shop local spirit of Boise alive!

• A Succulent Day - Plant shop with local delivery

• Banana Ink  - Outdoor Idaho themed apparel

• Boise Co-Op – Locally sourced food gifts and wines

• Bungalow Home  - Trendy home deocr

• The Chocolat Bar  - Amazing handmade chocolates

• Color Boise - A coloring book for the kiddos that features all their favorite local locations

• Cravin’s Candy Emporium - Old time candy store in Bown Crossing with lots of unique gift items

• Eagle Ridge Apparel - Hilarious and inspiring tees and sweatshirts designed and printed in Eagle

• Feather and Twine Home – Curated collection of items for the home

• Fluff Hardware - Nature inspired accessories

• Handmade Idaho – Popup Shop of local artisans

• Hyde Park Mercantile - Large assortment of local handmade items

• Idaho Made – Handmade giftable items

• Idaho Makers Market – Website featuring Idaho makers

• In the Pines - Idaho outdoor apparel and hats

• Lit & Co - Soy candles + Home fragrance bar

• Julia Green Illustration - Whimsical art prints, stickers and paper goods

• Mixed Greens  - An eclectic mix of all kinds of giftable items

• The Nest - Go-to place for giftable home decor items

• Pop's Popcorn - 25 Flavors of Popcorn

• Red Chair Lavender - All natural Idaho grown lavender products

• Re-POP Gifts - Pop culture gifts

• Split Rail Winery - Idaho wine

• Smitten Sweets - Unique cookies and gift baskets

• The STIL – Creative pairings ice cream shop (gift cards available)

• Wear Boise - Idaho themed apparel

• Wells + Co - Home fragrance and adorable vinyl stickers

Best Boise Local Ice Cream Shops

There are so many things to love about Boise, but one of the best parts of the Treasure Valley is all of the local restaurants that offer flavor and flair unique to Boise. Take a stroll through downtown and you’ll find lots of places to eat that you’ve likely never seen before. Of course the same applies to Boise dessert shops and as a lover of food, you better believe I know where almost every single one of them are!

Because I believe everyone needs to know this valuable information, I put together a roundup of the best Boise local ice cream shops. If ice cream is your love language, keep reading!

Best Boise Local Ice Cream Shops

1. The Stil

   Locations:

   786 West Broad Street
   Boise, ID

   3724 South Eckert Rd
   Boise, ID

   13 S. Latah
   Boise, ID

   I think The Stil is probably my personal favorite. They offer some of the most unique flavors of ice cream in Boise and I love the creative names they come up with. On a recent visit, a friend of mine was feeling extra brave and tried Picnic in the Park which contained raspberry, walnut and goat cheese ice cream. Sounds a bit odd, but the result of mixing these was absolutely heavenly. But don’t worry if you have a less adventurous palette. Their Fresh Powder is a classic vanilla with cream cheese and it’s absolutely dreamy. The Stil offers dairy free and vegan options and also booze infused flavors.

   As if all of this does not have you drooling, they also offer local and regional beer and wine at The Stil and can help with ice cream/wine pairings. I think it’s easy to see why this is my favorite!

Ice Cream at The Stil has no artificial flavors, colors, or additives and they use local dairy to make their small batch varieties. The STIL stands for The Sweetest Things In Life and the company has been in business for four years. They’ve recently added a new location on the Boise Bench, so it’s easy to indulge in Stil ice cream no matter where you are in the Treasure Valley (and honestly, it’s worth the drive if you are not super close to a location).

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2. Goody’s Soda Fountain & Candy Store

Location:

1502 N 13th St.
Boise, ID

As part of my “research” for this article I visited Goody’s! Before I even set foot in the shop, I knew exactly what I was going to order. I’ve had numerous people recommend the toasted coconut ice cream, so it was a natural choice. And it was everything I was expecting. Light and summery, but so packed with flavor. I highly recommend it! My friend opted for a frozen lemonade sorbet which was also very delicious. Some flavors are year-round (like toasted coconut) and some are seasonal (frozen lemonade and more). At Goody’s you can order scoops of ice cream, but they also have sundaes, malts, shakes and more.

When you walk into Goody’s Soda Fountain & Candy store you’ll be hit with a bit of nostalgia. Beyond ice cream they have fresh-made caramel corn, chocolates and some old fashioned candies which all line the back walls of the shop. It smells like heaven in there! The Boise location opened in 1997 in Hyde Park, but the original Goody’s started in Sun River, Oregon in 1984. Thirty-seven years and thousands of scoops later, Goody’s is still hand making ice cream twice a week and is a well establish Boise tradition.

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3. Stella’s Ice Cream

Locations:

100 N 8th Street
Boise, ID

2826 S Eagle Road Suite 140
Eagle, ID

1212 3rd Street South
Nampa, ID

Everyone has a favorite Stella’s flavor and they usually aren’t the same thing, which means everything must be delicious. Flavors change monthly and they always have at least one vegan option. If you love coffee ice cream, try All Nighter which is chocolate + coffee + cookie dough. If you can’t decide on a single flavor, choose one for now, and take a pint to go of another flavor.

Stella’s has been on the scene in Boise since 2017 and has quite a following. They have multiple locations in the Treasure Valley and their shop is a fun place to visit. For hard core fans, they also sell Stella’s merch like t-shirts and hats.

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4. Delsa’s Ice Cream Parlour

Locations:

7923 W Ustick Rd
Boise, ID

1407 W. McMillan Rd
Meridian, ID

West Boise residents are surely familiar with Delsa’s Ice Cream, but for those of you in the east end of Boise, this might be a new discovery. Sit on the patio and enjoy up to a triple scoop, or opt for a sundae or shake. Flavors rotate through 130 different options. One of the best things about Delsa’s is the sherbet options, especially on hot summer nights. Delsa’s also has sandwiches and burgers at the Boise location that are customer favorites.

The original Delsa’s location on Ustick was once part of a farm owned by Owen & Delsa Walton. Delsa Walton was known for her ice cream and made it fresh for the neighborhood kids. In 1961 they added another building to their 80 acre farm and opened an official ice cream parlour. The ice cream is made on-site at their creamery and over the years they have won numerous awards. The Meridian location opened earlier this year.

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5. Reed’s Dairy

Locations:

1735 West Chinden
Meridian, ID

10785 W. Lake Hazel
Boise, ID

You’ve probably seen a Reed’s Dairy truck out for delivery on a milk route, but did you know they also have two Treasure Valley retail locations where you can get the most delicious ice cream? It’s true! I stopped by Reed’s Dairy in Meridian on a Friday night and I could tell by the crowd I was in for a treat. Their ice cream is super thick and rich and I loved every bite. They also have flavors available to grab and go in pints and gallons.

And if you are in the mood for something special, pick up a gallon of Root Beer Milk. It’s like the leftover little bit left in the bottom of a Root Beer float once all the ice cream has melted and it’s super delicious.

Reed’s Dairy began as a milk delivery service in Idaho Falls in 1955. The Idaho Falls farm still supplies the dairy needs for the expanding locations in Boise and Meridian and all of the ice cream, cheese and other dairy items are produced right there on site!

Which local Boise Ice Cream Shop is the best?

I asked on my social media recently which local Boise Cream Shop is the best and reviews were mixed. It seems everyone has a favorite! In my view, a balanced diet is an ice cream in each hand, so no matter which of these you think is the best Boise local ice cream shop, you can double fist the desserts and live a happy life.

Five Fun Day Trips from Boise

One of the coolest parts about living in Boise is that you can be out of the city and on an adventure in about 15 minutes. While going camping for the weekend has its advantages, sometimes you need a short break from the everyday, but you don’t have a full weekend free. Here’s five fun day trips from Boise, Idaho.

Ideas for Day Trips from Boise, Idaho

These mini adventures are the perfect size for a quick day trip from Boise and you can be back by dusk and sleep in your own bed!

1. Jump Creek Falls

Travel Time from Boise: 55 minutes
How to get to Jump Creek Falls: From I-84 W, take Exit 33A, then follow Highway 55 through Marsing and on to the junction with US-95. Continue 1 mile past the junction and turn left onto Cemetery Road. In a short distance you arrive at a T-intersection with a stop sign. Turn left. This road turns into Jump Creek Road. Follow this road until you reach the recreation are and the trailhead.

Jump Creek is a short drive from Boise and though the whole family will enjoy it, it’s especially fun for teenagers. After a short, easy 1/2 mile hike, you’ll arrive at a large swimming hole in the basin of some large cliffs. There is a stunning 60-foot waterfall that flows down the rocks and into the swimming hole.

For more adventurous people, you can hike straight up the large boulders surrounding the swimming hole and get a breathtaking view from the top. The trail open only during the day and there are picnic tables and a restroom at the trailhead.

For those who just want the hike and may not be prepared to get wet, note that in the spring, part of the trail can be covered by up to shin high water, so plan your shoes and attire appropriately.

2. Weiser Classic Candy Store

Travel Time from Boise: 1 hour 12 minutes
How to get to Weiser, ID: From 1-84W take exit 374 onto OR-201 N in Malheur County. Follow OR-201 N into Weiser, following the signs.

Weiser Classic Candy is a blast from the past, and a delicious one at that. The drive to Weiser takes you through several small Idaho towns and if you enjoy a nice drive through the country with the windows down, getting to Weiser Classic Candy is half the fun.

Once you arrive you’ll be greeted with the most charming candy store. The long glass case features dozens and dozens of delicious handmade chocolates, lots of varieties of fudge, dipped pretzels, caramel corn and so much more. Old fashioned jars atop the class display case feature even more wrapped candy options.

One of the best parts about Weiser Classic Candy is the Idaho themed candies and gifts. They feature huckleberry confections, Idaho shaped chocolate boxes and even a baked potato shaped fudge.

The candy store also doubles as a deli, so grab some lunch and then enjoy picking out your sweet treats.

3. Silver City, Idaho

Travel Time from Boise: 2 hours 4 minutes
How to get to Silver City, ID: From I-84 W take Exit 42. Merge onto Ten Mile Rd. Turn Right on Amity Rd. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto S Robinson Rd and follow Robinson Rd to Deer Flat Rd. Turn right on Deer Flat Rd, then turn left onto ID-45 S. Take ID-45 S until it turns into ID-78 E, then continue on. In approximately 20 miles, you’ll turn right onto Silver City Road which will take you into the town.

Silver City, Idaho is an old mining town that hasn’t changed since it was a bustling city of 2,500 in the 1860’s. Visiting Silver City is truly like stepping back in time. Walk through the city and see dozens of original structures including an old schoolhouse and a church on the hill. There are a few different cemeteries to visit with beautiful old headstones that would be great for photographers.

Silver City has a few gift shops you can visit and you can eat at the historic Idaho Hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served there along with pie, root beer floats and adult beverages. This is a fun day trip that seems to be an Idaho bucket list item.

Note that the road to Silver City is narrow and unpaved and is only open June - September. 4WD vehicles are recommended.

4. Miracle Hot Springs

Travel Time from Boise: 1 hour 45 minutes
How to get to Miracle Hot Springs: From 1-84 W, take Exit 141 and turn right. Then, turn left onto US-30 E and continue for 18 miles. Turn right at E 4800 N where you will find the destination.

Miracle Hot Springs is an unexpected luxury just outside of Hagerman, Idaho. Enjoy one of four geothermal fed public pools of varying temperature, or reserve one of the private VIP hot pools. With on-site massages, kayak and paddle board rentals and a live pet alligator pen, there is for sure something here for everyone.

If you love to camp, there are tent and RV spaces for rent as well as a few cabins. If camping isn’t quite your thing, try one of the Glamping Domes with a luxury queen bed and a/c or heat. A fun adventure for those who love the water!

5. Idaho City, Idaho

Travel Time from Boise: 55 minutes
How to get to Idaho City: Take ID 21 past Lucky Peak. You’ll drive right through Idaho City.

Idaho City was once a booming town of 7,000 comprised mostly of gold miners seeking their fortune. Many years later the gold dried up and tpeople moved on, leaving Idaho City with just around 100 inhabitants. The history and charm of this somewhat abandoned settlement has earned it the title of an Idaho Ghost Town.

Whether or not ghosts are actually roaming the town is up to interpretation, but you’ll find plenty of wild West charm along the streets of Idaho City. Many building are original, or have been restored with old time charm. You can visit the old jail, the courthouse, stop by the antique stores and if you are a history buff, don’t miss the Boise Basin Museum.

Of course no visit to Idaho City is complete without a stop at Sarsaparilla Ice Cream Parlor, and you can also grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants like The Gold Mine Bar & Grill or Diamond Lil’s Steakhouse & Saloon.

Have you visited all of these day trips from Boise? I grew up in Boise and there are a few even I haven’t been to!