Events That Bring Downtown to Life

Throughout the year, we host events that give you reasons to explore, gather, and experience what makes downtown Nampa special. From summer street festivals to holiday celebrations, there's always something happening. Join us for Third Thursdays all summer long—a monthly series of downtown activations—plus seasonal favorites that bring the community together.

Mark your calendar and 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

    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

    Date: Friday, May 29, 2026

    Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    Location: Downtown Nampa

    Cost: Ticketed

    An evening of beer tasting and downtown energy. Ticket details coming soon.

  • Viva Nampa Festival

    Date: TBD (possible Thursday, June 26)

    Time: TBD

    Location: Downtown Nampa

    Cost: TBD

    A collaborative downtown festival with 208 Night Market. Final date and details coming soon.

  • June Third Thursday

    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: Children’s Market

    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.

  • Nampa Music Festival

    Date: Friday, August 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.

  • August Third Thursday

    Theme: Health and wellness (tentative)

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.