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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Indoor Fun |
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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. |
iBounce
6202 W. State St.
Boise, ID
208-639-0105
The newest indoor bounce house
playground to open in Boise.
Come have fun in the jungle!
Parties available.
Open 11am - 7pm |
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.
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Big Al's
1900 N. Eagle Rd.
Meridian, ID
208-780-6118
Bowling alley, arcade and restaurant.
Live music most Friday nights - a fun
date night as well as a great place
for family outings!
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Grinker's
228 E. Plaza Dr.
Eagle, ID
208-939-9534
A true vintage arcade straight from the '80s.
Full menu, wine and beer - could be more for adults after dark. |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Outdoor Fun |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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. |
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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!
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Family Movie Theaters |
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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.
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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
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Performing Arts |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.