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Boise on a budget: We’re looking for cheap eats and activities in Treasure Valley

Clouds and light rain cover downtown Boise, Friday, Jan. 2, 2025.
Clouds and light rain cover downtown Boise, Friday, Jan. 2, 2025. smiller@idahostatesman.com

Finding fun ways to enjoy Boise can get pricey.

That’s why the Idaho Statesman is launching its On a Budget series to help Treasure Valley residents discover cheap eats and affordable activities.

Each month, I’ll choose a different restaurant, store, event or activity in the Boise area to experience with a $25 budget, based on readers suggestions.

I’ll report back about where I went, how much I spent, and what I got for $25 or less.

I need your help to decide which budget-friendly spot to visit first.

A person rides a Lime e-scooter in downtown Boise, Saturday, August. 23, 2025.
A person rides a Lime e-scooter in downtown Boise, Saturday, August. 23, 2025. Sarah A. Miller smiller@idahostatesman.com

Where should I go in Boise for affordable food and fun?

What are your wallet-friendly favorites to visit in Boise?

Do you have a restaurant that has earned a place in your weekly meal plan? Which farmers markets offer the best prices on fresh produce? Where do you go for not-to-be-missed deals on concerts, movies and more?

Fill out the Google form below or email me, Hali, at hali.smith@idahostatesman.com, with your suggestions.

Can’t see the form? Try this link.

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