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.

Rental Inquiry

Farmstead Open House

Front Porch Concerts

History Hikes

Old Time Farm Day

Garden Tea Party

Evening with Dickens

Photo Gallery

Farmstead Open House

Tours are given to the Farmhouse every Saturday from May - September (except holidays).

Thanks to the Fort Boise Garrison for coming out throughout the summer. Dates and activities will be posted for 2025 when details become available.

2026 Opening Day!

Opening day will be on Saturday, May 2nd!

This is fun for the entire family!

The Fort Boise Garrison will be on hand showing us what life was like in the valley in the 1800s.
Seed Planting Workshop
Blacksmith in action
The Schick Classroom
Check back as we add more activities!

Photos are from Opening Day 2025

We will post the Activities on Open House Saturdays - come back so you can mark on your calendar!

Every Saturday, May 32- September 26 : 12:30 - 4:30pm

No cost, however, donations are welcome

Open to the Public

Farmstead Open House

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

TBA

May

June

July

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August

Sept

TBA

October

TBD

November

Opening Day: 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

Old Time Farm Day 12:00 - 5:00pm

Farmhouse Tour 12:00 - 5:00pm

Barnes & Noble Fundraiser, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Spring Tea Party, 11:00am & 2:00pm

Dickens Victorian Holiday Event, 7:00pm

Eagle Plein Air Art Festival

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Welcome!

Back door of the Farmhouse.

Bench Dedication to Jim Grossman

The 2 acre Famstead was saved by developer Jim Grossman. This bench was dedicated in his memory.

Bridge from House to out buildings

Welcome!

Back door of the Farmhouse.

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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.

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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).

2025 Schedule

Saturday , May 31 & September 6, 4:00 - 6:00pm

Tyler Jordon
Tyler plays acoustic Fingerstyle music and the blues. He plays a combination of cover songs and original songs.

Saturday, June 7 and June 28 ~ 4:00 - 6:00pm

John Ceccarelli
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.

Saturday, September 13 ~ 4:00 - 6:00pm

Mario Trevino
Singer and Song Writer

weather permitting

Cost is $5 per person or $10 per family, no charge for members

Open to the Public

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Old Time Farm Day

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!

2025: Thanks again to Steve Dent with News 6 for covering this popular event, LINK to recording.
2024: Thanks to Steve Dent with News 6 for coming out and reporting on our event, LINK.
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

Garden 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. Wear your favorite garden party hat!

There are 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.

April 25, 2026

Cost: Members: $25 / person, Non-Members: $35 / person

11:00 am & 2:00 pm

Open to the Public