6 things to do in Boise this weekend: Food trucks finale, Oktoberfest, Girls Day Out ...

Fall is in full swing, Boise.

Concerts have moved indoors, Boise State football is making headlines, and Oktoberfest still isn’t over — not quite yet.

Here are things to do this weekend.

1. Go to a concert

OK, most concerts have moved indoors. Memorial Stadium will host a multiband show that starts midafternoon Sunday. Otherwise, it’s a club-venue music weekend.

In This Moment: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, Revolution Center, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $39.50 general ($45 door), $79.50 VIP. Ticketmaster. Special guests: Nothing More, Sleep Token, Cherry Bombs.

La Dispute: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $25 general, $50-$60 reserved balcony. Ticketmaster. Special guests: Sweetpill, Pictoria Vark.

Melt-Banana: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $20. TicketWeb. $25 at the door. Opening: Wand.

Wheelwright: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, The Olympic, 1009 W. Main St., Boise. $15 at Eventbrite, $18 at the door. Opening: Emilee Gomske.

Clutch: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise. $38.50. Ticketmaster. Special guests: Quicksand, Helmet.

La Invasion Tour: Banda El Recodo and Gerardo Ortiz, with Banda Los Recoditos, Banda Los Sebastianes, Julio Preciado and others. 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, Memorial Stadium, 5600 N. Glenwood St., Garden City. $70 general, $780 VIP table (include four admission tickets), at the Memorial Stadium Box Office or boisehawks.com.

Night Moves: 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise. $15. TicketWeb. $18 at the door. Opening: Free Music.

2. Do a football game

It’s a good news, bad news world, Boise State fans. The good news? Beer is sold inside Albertsons Stadium nowadays. The bad news? Fans aren’t allowed to sneak out to tailgate at halftime anymore. The good news? The team won last week. The bad news? Bronco Nation still really has no idea where this drama-filled season is headed. We’ll find out more when Boise State hosts Fresno State at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Tickets are $60-$84 general, $40-$55 junior. Group discounts available. 208-426-4737, broncosports.com. Want to watch it on TV? Tune to Fox Sports 1.

Boise State head football coach Andy Avalos was all smiles after the Broncos’ last touchdown in the 4th quarter of last week’s 38-13 comeback win over San Diego State.
Boise State head football coach Andy Avalos was all smiles after the Broncos’ last touchdown in the 4th quarter of last week’s 38-13 comeback win over San Diego State.

3. Party at another Oktoberfest

Haven’t washed your lederhosen since your last two Oktoberfests? No sweat. (OK, maybe a little sweat. And beer. Ew.) Either way, Edge Brewing, 525 N. Steelhead Way, won’t judge at its Oktoberfest bash from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. “We will have an authentic German menu, games, music and beer specials,” the Boise brewery promises on Facebook. They aren’t joking about the food, which ranges from Bavarian Pretzel & Beer Cheese Soup ($8) and Wiener Schnitzel ($14) to Smoked German Sausage ($12) and the not-exactly-traditional-but-monstrous Oktoburger ($16).

4. Run, kid, run

The Harrison Classic Kids Run is a rite of passage for many Boise children — and parents. Between 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, expect more than 1,000 kiddos to run and walk — with Mom and Dad, if they’d like — a mile up Harrison Boulevard. “All participants receive a T-shirt, medal, and a healthy snack to refuel,” according to the Treasure Valley Family YMCA. Children 13 and younger can be registered for $30. Visit ymcatvidaho.org for information.

In this 2013 Statesman file photo, kids 10 and older run a mile up Harrison Boulevard in the annual YMCA Harrison Classic.
In this 2013 Statesman file photo, kids 10 and older run a mile up Harrison Boulevard in the annual YMCA Harrison Classic.

5. Hang at Expo Idaho

Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., has a busy day planned Saturday, Oct. 8, with three simultaneous events.

In the North Building: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,the Idaho Senior Lifestyle Expo will offer educational seminars, products, services, and activities for the 50-plus community. There will be free health screenings, and the Saint Alphonsus Mobile Mammography unit will be on-site. IdahoSeniorExpo.com. Free.

In the Center Building: From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Girls Day Out Expo will let you sip and shop more than 130 local vendors featuring fall apparel, sweet and savory treats, crafts, jewelry, gifts and home decor, beauty products and more. Also, music by Highway 45 Band. Pre-register to attend at GirlsDayOutExpo.com. Free.

In the South Expo Building: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, you can “bring home a new, old thing to love” at the Treasure Valley Indoor Flea Market. Admission is $3, or $2 seniors 62-plus. Children 12 and younger are free. TreasureValleyFleaMarket.com.

6. Eat and be merry

Why not “eat, drink and be merry”? Because city officials put the kibosh on beer and wine sales this summer at The Switchback, Boise’s first dedicated food truck park. Fortunately, that didn’t stop the Harris Ranch hangout from staying open. Located at the corner of Haystack Street and South Millbrook Way, The Switchback will celebrate its final weekend of the season from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8. Local cover band The Noteables will perform Saturday. Next year, The Switchback plans to relocate nearby and bring back alcohol sales.

The Switchback opened for the season in late April.
The Switchback opened for the season in late April.

Statesman staff contributed to this article.

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