Date night ideas in Boise
Updated October 16, 2026
The short answer: Planning a night out in Boise? Here are 11 places for a date, from dinner spots to a movie or a show. They're grouped by type and listed A to Z, not ranked.
Dinner
Sit-down restaurants for a slower evening.
Shows, movies and more
Something to do before or after dinner.
Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Boise
Theater, Arts & CultureDate Night ExperiencesSeasonal ActivitiesOutdoor
Coming up in Boise
Taste of Downtown Boise
Oct 16, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 · Boise
Faculty Recital: Dr. Del Parkinson, piano
Oct 16, 2026, 7:30 PM (Mountain Time) · Boise
& Juliet (Broadway in Boise)
Oct 20, 2026, 7:00 PM (Mountain Time) · Boise
Boise State Symphony Orchestra Halloween Spook-tacular
Oct 28, 2026, 7:30 PM (Mountain Time) · Boise
Guest Artist Recital: The American Piano Duo
Oct 30, 2026, 7:30 PM (Mountain Time) · Boise
Killers of Kill Tony
Nov 6, 2026, 7:00 PM (Mountain Time) · Boise
Questions people ask
Do these places take reservations?
Many do. Each listing links to the place's own website, where you can check hours and book.
Are any of these places paying to be here?
No. Listings are free and aren't ranked.
Every place here was checked against its own website or an official city page. Hours and prices change, so take a quick look at their site before you go.
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