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
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 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