Good morning, Boise.

Treasure Valley Family YMCA announced its new Downtown YMCA will open on Saturday, Dec.

12 at 10 a.m., replacing the longtime facility with 109,000 sqft for fitness and recreation — including pools, studios, and an indoor playground. Tours for members and guests will accompany the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The 2026 Light the World Giving Machine Charity kickoff will be unveiled on Nov.

19 at Boise Towne Square, letting residents donate to local and international charities. The event supports groups like the Assistance League and Catholic Charities, plus others as part of the annual Light the World initiative.

NeighborWorks Boise (a local nonprofit) received $100,000 from Bank of America’s 2026 Neighborhood Builders Award on Wednesday, Oct.

14 at its Boise headquarters. The funding will support community housing programs over the next two years, and residents can join the upcoming Rake Up Boise volunteer event.

A community event will celebrate $1 million in upgrades at Charles F.

McDevitt Youth Sports Complex in West Boise on Saturday at 11 a.m. New amenities include a nature playground, bike trails, accessible pathways, pump track, basketball court, and fenced dog area with live DJ and lawn games until noon.

Ian Carpenter opened Rob's Video inside Wylie Records in Garden City to revive the '90s feel of video rental culture.

The shop offers nearly 1,300 VHS tapes and DVDs for $3 a night and is open Tuesday through Thursday and on weekends at 4586 W. Chinden Boulevard.

Bluebird Days, a new music and arts festival along Boise's riverfront, runs today and tomorrow across three stages (Bluebird Social, Shoreline Park and Shoreline Drive).

The event features over 30 artists, local vendors, food, drinks and interactive experiences.

Treefort Music Fest has announced 180 acts including Modest Mouse, Orville Peck, and Courtney Barnett to perform in downtown Boise from March 31 through April 4, 2027.

Ticket sales are underway following a record-setting 2026 festival.

Boise State University received a $2.7 million award to build the RAVEN research center to develop low-power sensors that process data at the collection point; the 15-month project with the Air Force Research Laboratory will begin later in October.

The State Board of Education approved Boise State University's $18 million deficit spending plan for athletics last Wednesday; most funds will cover revenue sharing to student-athletes and support a projected $16.9 million deficit this budget year amid conference changes.

The Bureau of Land Management reopened public lands in Owyhee County on Thursday, Oct.

14 after closures from the Big Grass Fire. Visitors are asked to stay on designated roads+trails to keep the area safe and protected.

Open enrollment through Your Health Idaho runs from Oct.

15 through Dec. 15 as it offers help with tax credits and affordable health plans to Idahoans lacking employer coverage (services include free assistance from certified agents). Idahoans are urged to review available options ahead of the deadline.

Central District Health warns that deadly Death Cap mushrooms have been spotted in Boise and Garden City near the Boise River Greenbelt; residents are advised to supervise children and pets and use gloves when removing any found in yards.

Tacoberfest continues as El Tesoro’s in Boise and Birrieria El Semáforo in Nampa serve standout carne asada and birria tacos with local fans planning to return for more + praising a surprise twist from the avocado salsa.