July First Thursday

Program Details

WHEN: Jul 2, 2026

TIME: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

JULY FIRST THURSDAY

THURSDAY JULY 2ND | 5-8PM | ALL AGES | FREE

Downtown Boise comes alive the first Thursday of each month to celebrate local businesses and enjoy our beautiful community! Every month, JUMP has a handful of fun and family friendly activities for the community to enjoy. 

SHARE STUDIO (Level 1):

5:00PM - 8:00PM

JUMP Experience Demo: Get Saucy

  • Learn about our JUMP Experiences program by trying out one of our favorite SHARE Studio activities--a french fry dip competition we like to call, Get Saucy!

PLAY STUDIO (Level 4):

5:00PM - 8:00PM

StoryCorps: Mark the Moment

  • Record your own podcast with our StoryCorps DIY. 

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Writer's Detention with Bridget Foley

  • Detention for Writers is a two-hour weekly commitment to whatever project you’ve been promising yourself you’ll get to ‘someday.’ This is a space for finally getting started on that project you promised you would get to someday. Perfect for writing outlines, novels, screenplays, business plans, course work, etc.

THE LOFT (Level 5):

5:30PM - 7:00PM

Re-Storying Boise: Living the American Dream

  • With Global Lounge, The Idaho Humanities Council & Katha  

  • Storytelling that explores identity, place, and belonging in Boise. 

MOVE STUDIO (Level 5):

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Spin Jams

  • By Krissy Humphries of Boise Flow Arts

  • Spin Jams are social gatherings for flow artists and anyone curious about Flow Arts. They offer an inclusive, welcoming space where people of all ages, genders, and skill levels can explore prop-based manipulation. These gatherings are the heart of the flow arts community—where we come together to share ideas, connect and become part of a community. 

  • Props provided 

THE DECK (Level 5 Outside):

5:00PM - 8:00PM

  • Bites by Chef Anna

  • Drinks

  • DJ TENNVNT

6:30PM:

Acting Showcase

  • A special showcase featuring students from Ryan McClusky’s Acting 101 Workshop. In just a few short weeks, these performers have prepared scenes and monologues that highlight their growth, creativity, and hard work while exploring foundational acting techniques for both stage and screen. This final showcase celebrates the courage, collaboration, and confidence that comes from stepping into the work as an actor.

SLIDE ZONE (Level 5 Outside)

5:00 - 7:30 PM:

  • 8-Person Team Racing Slide & 5-Story Spiral Slide

  • Weather permitting

  • Restrictions apply