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Events
Rental of the Barn / Farmstead
We're excited to offer, to our DCHS members, the opportunity to rent the historic barn! Please click below if you're interested and complete the form.
Annual Events - Mark Your Calendars!
Click on the below events buttons to go directly to information on these popular events! Check back often as we add dates for 2026.
Tours are given to the Farmhouse every Saturday from May - September (except holidays).
Fort Boise Garrison will be out in July showcasing mining in the 1800s. Will post the date when it's firm.
2026 Opening Day!
Opening was on Saturday, May 2nd!
Leading up to Opening Day our very own Frank Eld (playing Philip Schick's ghost) was interviewed by KTVB interview outlining all the fun things happening on the Farmstead for Opening Day! LINK to interview.
We were so honored to have Channel 6 come to Opening Day, thank you to Allie Triepke - click HERE to see the report.
We had an amazing turn out this year! Lots of fun for every age.
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The Fort Boise Garrison was on hand showing us what life was like in the valley in the 1800s.
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Seed Planting Workshop
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Blacksmith in action
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The Schick Classroom
Photos are from Opening Day 2026
Every Saturday, May 2- September 26 : 12:30 - 4:30pm
No cost, however, donations are welcome
Open to the Public
2026 Calendar of Events
Check back often as activities are being added all the time!
If you have any questions please contact us at: drycreekhistory@gmail.com
April
11
May
2
9
16
23
30
June
6
13
20
27
July
4 tbd
11
18
25
August
1
8
15
22
29
Sept
5
TBA
12
19
26
27
October
TBD
November
7
14
Opening Day: Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Front Porch Concert 2:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Front Porch Concert 2:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Front Porch Concert 2:30 - 4:30pm
Garden Tours, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Front Porch Concert 2:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Apple Cider Press, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Farmstead Tours 12:30 - 4:30pm
Old Time Farm Day 12:00 - 5:00pm
Farmhouse Tour 12:00 - 5:00pm
Barnes & Noble Fundraiser, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Dickens Victorian Holiday Event, 7:00pm
NEW DATE! Tea Party, 11:00am & 2:00pm
Eagle Plein Air Art Festival
Back door of the Farmhouse.
The 2 acre Famstead was saved by developer Jim Grossman. This bench was dedicated in his memory.
Back door of the Farmhouse.
History Hikes
Members only - this is a unique benefit of your DCHS membership!
We are in the process of creating self-guided tours to do on your own schedule! Please check back for more information and for Members - you will receive information via email when this becomes available.
Front Porch Concerts
Come out and enjoy music on the front porch of the Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead. We host 3-4 concerts during the spring and fall. There is a variety of music styles so you're sure to find something to your liking.
Bring your picnic, blanket, chairs, food and drink of your choice and we'll see you there. Details will be posted when secured.
These are free for our members!
If you would like to play at the Farmhouse please contact us (drycreekhistory@gmail.com).
2026 Schedule
weather permitting
Non-Members: $5 per person or $10 per family
DCHS Members: Free!
Open to the Public
Saturday, May 30 ~ 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Saturday, June 13 ~ 2:30 - 4:30pm
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Tyler Jordan
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Acoustic & Blues Guitar
Saturday, May 16 ~ 2:30 - 4:30pm
Saturday, July 18 ~ 2:30 - 4:30pm
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John Ceccarelli
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John is an acoustic musician and songwriter based in Boise, Idaho. He combines the musical elements of Fingerstyle, Acoustic, Jazz and Rock guitar genres. John performs on 6 and 12 acoustic string guitars. John’s musical style is a unique combination of percussive and intimate playing and he is influenced by strong musical writing of well-known and not so well-known songs and by most things musical. He is a big fan of Boise’s local music scene and can be found playing at all types of local venues showcasing his music.
Garden Tour!
Date TBA - June 2026
12:00 - 3:00 pm Garden Tours
3:00 - 4:00 pm Social Event and Tour of the Schick-Ostolasa
Gardens
We hosted our first Garden Tour event on June 13, 2025.
Everyone enjoyed themselves and the weather was perfect.
We will announce the date likely in January 2026 for our next tour.
You are warmly invited to spend a delightful afternoon exploring four beautiful private home gardens in the Hidden Springs and Cartwright Ranch neighborhoods.
Each garden tour was personally guided by the homeowners, offering a unique opportunity to learn about their inspiration, design, and gardening techniques. Enjoy a variety of landscapes, creative planting ideas, and the charm of these thoughtfully tended spaces.
In addition, tours will be given at the Memorial Rose Garden (Village Green), the Serenity Garden (Farm) and the Schick-Ostolasa Gardens on the Farmstead, all in Hidden Springs.
Scroll through the photos below.
Costs:
Pre-Event
$20 per person | $10 per child (12 and under)
Open to the Public
Sponsored by: The Walking Iris
17th Annual: 2026 Old Time Farm Day
We celebrate Idaho's farming past each fall with a harvest festival like no other! Old Time Farm Day features many children's activities, demonstrations of 1860s life, live music, great food, lawn games, displays, tours of the Farmstead, and performances of historical characters from the Farmstead's history! Don't forget to visit the chickens and goats!
New for 2025 was the addition of the windmill, a Farrier, and the Idaho Side Saddle Association!
This day of fun for the whole family helps support the work of the DCHS in maintaining and restoring the historic buildings on the Farmstead.
We made it on the news!
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2025: Thanks again to Steve Dent with News 6 for covering this popular event, LINK to recording.
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2024: Thanks to Steve Dent with News 6 for coming out and reporting on our event, LINK.
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2019: Check out these links: pre-event and day of the event.
Photos from 2025
Thank you to our Sponsors
Sunday, September 27, 2026 12:00 - 5:00pm
Open to the Public
Holiday Tea Party
We were so excited to host our 5th annual Tea Party! One of the most popular events we do each year. Come enjoy some tea and goodies while learning a little something about the life and times on the homestead in the 1800s. We have selected a new date, it will be in the fall this year!
There will be 2 seating time options. Tables are set for 4, if you want specific people to be at your table be sure to note that in your registration. As this event sells out each year registrations are only secured with your pre-payment.
Registration will open a few weeks prior to the event.
NEW DATE - November 14, 2026
Cost: Members: $25 / person, Non-Members: $35 / person
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Open to the Public
An Evening with Dickens
Kick off the holidays with an Evening with Charles Dickens!
Enjoy caroling and Dickens readings by Re-enactors from Fort Boise Garrison. This event sells out each year!
7:00 PM, Hidden Springs Community Barn, 4768 W. Farm Ct, Boise
November 7, 2026
Cost: Members: Free, Non-Members: $8 / person
7:00 pm
Open to the Public
