Boise Public Library (Main)
Downtown main library with a children’s area and regular storytimes. Free with or without a card.
FreeIndoor
Things to do with kids in Boise
Parks, indoor play, storytimes, and more in and around Boise, ID.
11 places
Boise WaterShed
Environmental education center about where the valley’s water comes from, with exhibits and outdoor grounds.
FreeBoth
Discovery Center of Idaho
Hands-on science exhibits kids are supposed to touch. A go-to for cold or rainy days.
$Indoor
Haunted Hallways Maze
Free haunted maze in Boise that takes about half an hour to walk through. A milder first haunt.
FreeIndoorFall
Idaho Botanical Garden
Gardens and paths at the foot of the foothills, with seasonal events through the year.
$Outdoor
Jordan’s Garden
Boise garden center and seasonal market that sets up a pumpkin patch each fall. Close in for Boise families.
$OutdoorFall
Julia Davis Park
Big downtown park on the Boise River Greenbelt with a playground and room to roam. Zoo Boise sits inside the park.
FreeOutdoor
Kathryn Albertson Park
Quiet nature park with ponds, paved paths, and ducks and geese. Stroller-friendly.
FreeOutdoor
MK Nature Center
Small nature center on Idaho Fish and Game land with walking trails and windows into the stream to watch fish.
FreeBoth
Sunrise Digger Zone
New construction-themed indoor sandbox with a kid-powered ride-on excavator, a big dig arena, and a sand-free zone for babies. There’s a café and parent lounge, and private party rooms for birthdays. Everyone signs a digital waiver before playing.
New$Indoor
Zoo Boise
The valley’s zoo, inside Julia Davis Park downtown. An easy half-day with little ones, and the park’s playground is right outside.
$Outdoor
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