Family Activities

Family Activities Guide

Eagle, Idaho is a community that has the best of both worlds. A small town with charming historic streets. A beautiful river with abundant wildlife. Parks with pathways and ponds for fishing. An urban art scene. You need not leave your own neighborhood to have a fun-filled day in Eagle.

But if you need to get your family out for a Boise daytrip, there are oodles of fantastic places nearby to explore with your kids. Within minutes from Eagle, you can be doing one of many kid-friendly activities that the greater Treasure Valley offers.

Here are some must-see destinations you will surely enjoy with your little ones as well as the entire family.

Area Attractions
Boise Art Museum 670 Julia Davis Dr. Boise, ID 208-345-8330 Toddler Wednesdays  First Wednesday of each month  10am-12pm Ages 2-3 Family ART Saturdays Last Saturday of each month 12-3pm Ages 12 and under	Wahooz Family Fun Zone Next to Roaring Springs 1385 Blue Marlin Ln. Meridian, ID 208-898-0900 Outdoor miniature golf, go-karts, bumperboats, batting cages, indoor playground, laser tag and arcade. Great for birthday parties and company events. Hours change due to events and weather.
Idaho Botanical Gardens 2355 N. Penitentiary Rd. Boise, ID 208-343-8649 Many family events and concerts throughout the year. Make sure to check out Winter Garden Aglow. It's spectacular! Open weekdays 9am-5pm Weekends 10am-6pm Check website for closure dates and holiday hours.	Discovery Center of Idaho 131 Myrtle St. Boise, ID 208-343-9895 Kid-Friendly Science at it's best! Hands-on exhibits, grocery store and science store. Fun for the the entire family. Open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open Tues.-Sun. the rest of the year.
Zoo Boise 355 Julia Davis Dr. Boise, ID 208-384-4260 Open daily from 10am-5pm.  Closed Christmas and New Years Day. Make sure to visit the new red panda and giraffe!	Idaho State Historical Museum Julia Davis Park Boise, ID 208-334-2682 Idaho's oldest and most visited museum. Exhibits include Idaho's Native American, Chinese and Basque cultures. Open 9am-5pm Check website for closure dates.
MK Nature Center 600 S. Walnut St. Boise, ID 208-334-2225 A 4.6 acre site along the Boise River. Stroll through the pathways to view birds and fish in their natural habitats. Includes an underwater viewing station. Free admittance, check for seasonal hours.	World Center for Birds of Prey 5668 W. Flying Hawk Ln. Boise, ID 208-362-8687 Native and non-native birds on display. Daily raptor presentations, interactive exhibits and falconry tours. March-October Open 9-5 daily. Nov.-Feb. Open 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday.
Warhawk Air Museum 201 Municipal Dr. Nampa, ID 208-465-6446 Specializing in aviation history and American history during times of War. Original aircraft and memorabilia. $10 adults, Seniors and Vets $8 Children 5-12 $4. Check website for seasonal hours.	Old Idaho Penitentiary 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise, ID 208-334-2844 Serving as Idaho's prison from 1870-1973. Tours guide you through Death Row, Solitary Confinement and the Gallows. Open daily Sept.-May 12-5pm Open daily 10am-5pm Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Boise Trolley Tours 2288 N. Garden St. Boise, ID 208-433-0849 Ride aboard a vintage "Molly" Trolley car through Boise's historic district! Departs daily from address above  May-Sept. at 11am weekdays and 2pm on weekends.  Call for reservations.
Idaho Public Aquarium 64 N. Cole Rd. Boise, ID 208-375-1932 Newly opened aquarium features tide pools, sharks and rays, mangroves and coral reefs. Open daily from 10am-8pm.	Roaring Springs Waterpark 400 W. Overland Rd. Meridian, ID 208-884-8842 Fun for the whole family. Pools, slides, splash area and more! Snack bars available. Friday night Teen night. Check website for closure dates and hours.
Indoor Parks and Activities
Planet Kid Wings Gymnastics Center 1875 Century Way Boise, ID 208-376-3641 Idaho's largest indoor soft playground! Socks required. Open Mon.-Thur. 10am-7:30pm Open Fri. and Sat. 10am-8:30pm Open Sunday 12-6pm	Jump Time Idaho 1375 E. Fairview Ave. Meridian, ID 208-855-5867 Idaho's only indoor trampoline park! Track trampolines, dodgeball and inflatables. Open Tue. and Wed. 4-8pm Open Thur. 10am-8pm Open Fri. and Sat. 10am-11pm Open Sun. 10am-8pm
Just Kid'n Around 2374 E. Cinema Dr. #105 Meridian, ID 208-888-7853 Indoor playground, toys, books, dress-up! Enjoy an espresso from the snack bar and  snuggle up on one of many couches while the kids play.  Mon. - Sat. 10am-7pm Sunday - Noon to Six	Bounce 490 E. Schiller Ln. Ste. 100 Meridian, ID 208-888-2758 Indoor playground with large slide, bounce house, obstacle course, and climbing wall. Mon. - Sat. 11am-8pm Closed Sundays Toddlers - Teenagers welcome
Bodies in Motion 729 W. Diamond St. Boise, ID (Federal Way) 208-381-0587 Indoor playground, high ropes course, martial arts, preschool and adult fitness programs. Fun for the entire family.   Check website for hours.	Shankz Glow-Par-Tee 82 E. Fairview Ave. Meridian, ID 208-888-2760  Indoor Black Light Miniature Golf. Great for birthday parties and family outings. Experience the ultimate 3-D golfing adventure with their special 3-D glasses.  Check website for hours.
Ceramica 1002 S. Vista Ave. Boise, ID 208-342-3822 Drop in and paint your masterpiece! They will fire and glaze your work. Summer camps available for kids. Open Mon.-Fri. 11am-9pm Open Sat. 10am-9pm Open Sun. 12-5pm	Fastlane Indoor Kart Racing 12048 W. Franklin Rd. Boise, ID 208-321-1166 Idaho's best indoor kart racing experience for both adults and kids. Leagues available as well as company and birthday parties. Check website for seasonal hours.
Boise Friends Church 7751 W. Goddard Rd. Boise, ID 208-375-9580 Open play in gym through the winter months. Tricycles, slides, toys, balls, baby saucers, and more! $1.25 per child. Thurs. and Fri. 10am-12pm. Great for toddlers through 4 years. Check website for date and time changes.	Eagle Public Library 100 N. Stierman Way Eagle, ID 208-939-6814 Music and Storytimes for children many days of the week. Public events and community meetings. See our events calendar for times.
All About Games 7009 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 208-343-5653 This game store is like no other. Open boardgame nights and family nights, play for prizes and more! Click their calendar link for open play hours.	Nampa Rollerdrome 19 10th Avenue South Nampa, ID (Across from Firestation and Library) 208-466-9905 Complete with Disco Ball and Duran Duran, the only roller skating rink in the Treasure Valley will take you back in time for a fun night out with the whole family! Be sure to check out "Cheap Skate" nights and matinees for specials.
Outdoor Fun
	Bogus Basin Ski School 2600 Bogus Basin Rd. Boise, ID 208-332-5100 Open weekdays 10am-10pm Open weekends/holidays 9am-10pm Ski and Snowboard instruction for all ages and abilities.
Idaho X-Sports Tubing Hill 1127 Banks Lowman Hwy Garden Valley, ID 208-462-2555 Just one hour north of Eagle, this outdoor winter playground offers tubing, sleigh rides, nordic ski trails as well as snowmobile and atv rental.	Idaho Ice World 7072 S. Eisenman Rd. Boise, ID (SE Boise) 208-331-0044 OK, it's an indoor skating rink, but it feels like outdoor fun! Large arcade with viewing area. Fun for the whole family! Lessons, parties, hockey leagues.
Candy Apple Orchard 1871 W. South Slope Rd. Emmett, ID (25 minutes from Eagle) 208-365-1413 Call for days/hours open Open late September through late October for fun apple picking! Watch them make homemade cider and buy gifts from their country store.	Anderson Apple Ranch 1877 W. South Slope Rd. Emmett, ID (25 minutes from Eagle) 208-695-9741 Call for days/hours open Open late September through late October, this orchard is right next door to Candy Apple with lots of family-fun apple picking!
Lucky Peak State Park 74 Arrowrock Rd. Boise, ID (East Boise) 208-334-2432 This Idaho lake offers three major points of interest: Sandy Point Beach for swimming and sand play, Discovery Park for picnics, and Spring Shores for access to boating and fishing. Offers watercraft rentals as well.	Eagle Island State Park 4000 W. Hatchery Rd. Eagle, ID 208-939-0696 This State Park is 545 acres of beaches, grassy picnic areas and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Features a  waterslide both tame and adventurous enough for the whole family. Load up the car and spend the whole day!
Golf Courses Click above for our full guide of golf courses close to Eagle. Click here for our Youth Sports Guide that includes golf clinics and classes for children.
Linder Farms 7165 S. Linder Rd. Meridian, ID (SW Meridian) 208-371-0222 The official corn maze of the Boise State Broncos! Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and games for kids.	The Berry Ranch 7998 Hwy 20/26 Nampa, ID 208-466-3860 Pick your own berries in early summer, melons and corn in late summer, and pumpkins in the fall. Fun for the whole family!
Family Movie Theaters
The Reel Theaters Northgate 6950 W. State St. Boise, ID 208-377-2620 Country Club Plaza 4550 Overland St. Boise, ID 208-377-2620 Offering great deals on kid-friendly movies! Tickets for Adults are $5, Children are $2, and Tuesdays are only $1 for everyone. Purchase a small popcorn and medium drink for only $3.50 at Overland location.	Overland Park 7051 Overland Rd. Boise, ID 208-377-3072 Family owned and operated for over 30 years. Tickets for Adults are $3, Children and Seniors are $2 and Tuesdays are only $1 for everyone. $4 gets you a ticket, popcorn and drink. HELLO! Click here for movie showtimes
Performing Arts
Opera Idaho 513 8th St. Boise, ID 208-345-3531 Opera productions featuring nationally recognized guest performers alongside its Resident Company. Great entertainment for the whole family. Seasonal performances beginning in Fall, ending in late Summer.	Idaho Shakespeare Festival 5657 Warm Springs Ave. Boise, ID 208-336-9221 Idaho's professional repertory theater company performing in a beautiful, scenic outdoor amphitheatre next to the Boise River. Offers youth theater camps in the summer. Summer performances June-September. Call for tickets.
Boise Little Theater 100 E. Fort St. Boise, ID 208-342-5104 A community theater presenting comedies, dramas and musicals for the whole family as well as children's plays. Many local theater camps perform their youth plays here.	Boise Philharmonic 516 S. 9th St. Boise, ID 208-344-7849 Producing classical masterworks from international musicians. Features a popular Family Concert Series your children will love.
Ballet Idaho 501 S. 8th St. Boise, ID 208-343-0556 Full-Scale Classical Ballet productions. The Family Series offers a great introduction to ballet, with shorter, interactive pieces that littler ones will truly appreciate.	Boise Contemporary Theater 854 Fulton St. Boise, ID 208-331-9224 Contemporary theater at its best. Raw, in-your-face talent mastering works  that hit on current issues. The Children's Reading Series features the actors pairing down a work to voice, music and sound so little ears can take in the meaning of the words.