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May 2024

Dennis the Cat Day

Join the Old Idaho Penitentiary on a Summer Sunday afternoon and discover the story of the Penitentiary’s historic animal mascot, Dennis the Cat during our fourth annual Dennis the Cat Day! Activities include Prison Pets history presentations, Prison Paws scavenger hunt and more! Food trucks, beer and alcohol, local pet supply vendors, special presentations, new […]
26 May
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712
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June 2024

Twilight Tours 2024

Enjoy a summer evening exploring the historic Old Idaho Penitentiary. Twilight Tours are Friday, June 7 and 28, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm (last admission 10:00 pm). Admission is $15 per person (or 2 for $25). Idaho State Historical Society Members receive free admission to Twilight Tours! Not a Member? Learn more and become a […]
07 Jun
7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712
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SquawkyFest 2024

Saturday, June 15, 2024. 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm (last admission 6:00 pm). Join us for SquawkyFest at the Old Idaho Penitentiary – a Beerfest and Brewer’s Competition all in one! Squawky was an alcohol that those incarcerated ‘brewed’ at the penitentiary. The name may have derived from everyone squawking like birds once they got […]
15 Jun
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, ID, 83712
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