March 2-5, 2026

A celebration for those who love Boise, a convening of community builders and changemakers, dreamers and doers – the individuals and organizations working to build a better Boise.

Whether you’re new to the city or deeply rooted here, HomeBoi invites you to experience Boise.

HomeBoi is Here

Brought to you by generous sponsors

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MONDAY, MARCH 2

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HomeBoi Launch & Coffee Kick Off

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Start HomeBoi the Boise way: coffee, conversation, and an easy on-ramp to the week ahead.

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A Report on the World of Sustainability in Boise, Brazil, and Beyond

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Fresh from the Global Mayors Climate Summit in Rio, City of Boise Climate Action Manager Steve Hubble will share insights from the event — and what that means for Boise right now.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 3

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Group Volunteering Event

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. Get outside with Treasure Valley Land Trust, get your hands dirty, and give back to the land that makes Boise home.

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Caring for Communal Values in a Changing Landscape

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. A grounded conversation about how communities protect what matters while navigating growth and change.

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How Boise’s Treefort Was Built, the Origin Story

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The real story behind Treefort—myths busted, obstacles named, and lessons learned by building a city-shaping festival—with Eric Gilbert and Lori Shandro.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

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Coffee Walk & Talk at the Hideout & Cats Eye Creative Reuse

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Coffee, creativity, and a peek inside one of Boise’s quietly coolest reuse-driven spaces.

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March Fourth HomeBoi: The Dandelion Way – Beyond Nonprofit Tabling 

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Lunch provided! Move beyond tabling and learn how nonprofits can turn community events into participatory, mission-driven experiences that actually connect, inspire, and activate people.

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Touring With an Industry Disruptor at Saalt’s New Packaging Facility

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 
See how a Boise-born brand is quietly changing an industry—from packaging to purpose.

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From Boise’s Love Letters and the Platform that Launched It 

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Marissa Lovell and Nathan Barry explore how independent voices and creator platforms are capturing Boise’s story in real time.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5

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Common Ground Coffee's Quest for Community

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM 
A playful morning of connection and community plus a bingo style quest for community.

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Belonging in Boise Workshop

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 
A facilitated workshop for long-timers and new to Boiseans about what makes Boise feel like home—and how we carry that forward together.

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Boise Through Time

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
You haven’t heard Boise history like this—Barbara Bauer tells it best.

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A Boise Welcome Party

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Drinks, music, stories, and neighbors—because no matter when you arrived, you belong here.

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Photos provided by Nina Schaeffer

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