Events That Bring Downtown to Life

All year long, Downtown Nampa gives you a reason to come downtown, run into someone you know, find something you didn’t expect, and feel a little more connected to the place we call home.

Join us for Third Thursdays all summer — our monthly downtown street market with music, food, local vendors, pop-up activities, and plenty of reasons to connect with friends and neighbors — plus annual favorites that bring the community together in every season.

Mark your calendar, We'll see you downtown.

2026 Event Season

Cinco de Mayo Street Festival

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Free
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the heart of downtown with vendors, community activities, and plenty of reasons to stroll, shop, and stay awhile.
May Third Thursday

Theme: Rodeo Roundup
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Free
Our monthly Third Thursday series brings downtown to life with pop-up experiences, local businesses, and community fun.
Nampton’s Beer Festival

Theme: Welcome to the Namptons
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Ticketed
Welcome to the Namptons — where Nampa brings its own kind of summer energy, swapping seaside estates for craft beer, local flavor, and a downtown crowd that knows how to relax and enjoy life.
June Third Thursday

Theme: Hello Summer
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Free
Third Thursday returns with another month of downtown activations.
July Third Thursday

Theme: Future Founders
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Free
A family-friendly Third Thursday featuring a Children’s Market and activities for younger downtown explorers.
August Third Thursday

Theme: Wellness Market
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Free
A summer Third Thursday focused on feeling good downtown, with theme details to be confirmed.

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Nampa Music Festival

Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Ticketed
Live music takes over downtown for a night. Ticket details coming soon.

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September Third Thursday

Theme: Nampa’s Birthday
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Free
Celebrate Nampa’s birthday with a Third Thursday full of community spirit.

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Nampa Wine and Cider Festival

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Ticketed
Sip and stroll with wine and cider in downtown. Ticket details coming soon.

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Viva Nampa Festival

Date: October 16
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Free
A collaborative downtown festival with 208 Night Market.

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39th Annual Trick-or-Treat

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Free
A downtown tradition for families and businesses—costumes encouraged.

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S’mores / Shop Small Saturday

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 PM – 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Nampa
Cost: Free
Warm up downtown with s’mores and a shop-small celebration.

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