Good morning, Boise.

Target—one of Idaho's dependable retailers—will close all stores for 24 hours on Easter Sunday, April 20 to let employees spend time with their families.

Customers needing last-minute items for Easter meals should plan ahead as competitors like Walmart and Fred Meyer will remain open.

Residents are warned about a phone scam in which callers impersonate Local 149 Boise Firefighters Burnout Fund representatives—officials stress that neither Boise Fire nor Local 149 asks for donations by phone.

Alefort beer festival is underway during Treefort weekend at Julia Davis Park, where visitors use $3.75 tokens to try beers and ciders from over 50 breweries.

The free event offers drinks grouped by type—light, dark, hoppy, tart, barrel-aged—and also has cider, zero proof and wine bars.

Madison and Fremont County firefighters, dispatchers and Rexburg police are taking part in emotional survival training to cope with the stress of witnessing traumatic events.

Local officials say the program gives first responders tools to handle job pressures and may reduce the more than 1,200 reported police suicides since 2016 — many believe this number is even higher.

The Bridger-Teton National Forest announced on its Facebook page that it will launch a new fee program and large group reservation system for the Snake River Canyon in May—visitors will be able to purchase day and season passes online or at boat ramp kiosks, and groups of 16–30 will book timed launches starting May 1. The fee changes, approved on August 30, will help maintain facilities, enhance visitor safety and protect the wild and scenic river values.

City officials warned that Boise could face cyber attacks on government systems and local businesses—efforts to boost cybersecurity defenses are underway.

Local experts advise businesses to update their security plans to guard against new criminal tactics.

On Thursday, several state representatives expressed concerns that Senate Bills 1140 and 1144 will limit Idaho highway districts from taking on pedestrian projects — a change that could curb needed future improvements.

Yoga with Radha & East Forest

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM — Treefort Music Hall — $39.96 — Enjoy a slow flow yoga session with live music amid the festival atmosphere.

Wicked

Apr 1-12, 6 p.m. — Morrison Center — Ticket required — Experience the enchanting story of friendship and the lives of the witches of Oz before Dorothy's arrival.

David Nihill: Shelf Help Tour

7-11:59 p.m. — Treefort Music Hall — Tickets from $46.63 — Enjoy a night of laughs with one of Netflix’s funniest shows featuring David Nihill.

Andrew Chappell Live in Boise

6:30-8:30 p.m. — 18651 N Streams Edge Way, Boise, ID — Call for reservations — Experience the captivating live performance of one of indie country’s rising songwriters.

2025 Boise Greenbelt Relays

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Ann Morrison Park — Team registration required — Race through the Boise River Greenbelt with friends in the first annual relay event.

Keep On Laughing

8-9 a.m. — Boise Little Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy a morning of laughter with this fun performance.

Maribou State Live

8-11:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful electronic sounds of the UK duo that are reshaping dance music.

Restless Road Concert

8:00-11:30 p.m. — Knitting Factory Boise — Ticket prices vary — Experience the harmonious sounds of the next big thing in country music.

Never Come Down Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Neurolux — $19.98 — Enjoy a thrilling live performance by Never Come Down at the iconic Neurolux venue.

Resurrection Music Festival

7-11 p.m. — The Shredder — $10-15 — Experience an electrifying night of musical performances spanning pop punk, hip-hop, and electronic genres.