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Indoor Play & Rainy Days in the Treasure Valley

Somewhere to go when it is too cold, hot, or smoky to be outside.

9 places

Boise Public Library (Main)

Boise, ID · Babies, Ages 2–5, Ages 6–12, Teens

Downtown main library with a children’s area and regular storytimes. Free with or without a card.

FreeIndoor

Boise WaterShed

Boise, ID · Ages 2–5, Ages 6–12

Environmental education center about where the valley’s water comes from, with exhibits and outdoor grounds.

FreeBoth

Caldwell Public Library

Caldwell, ID · Babies, Ages 2–5, Ages 6–12, Teens

Caldwell’s public library, with storytimes and summer reading.

FreeIndoor

Children’s Museum of Idaho

Meridian, ID · Babies, Ages 2–5, Ages 6–12

Hands-on museum built for kids, with a planetarium show you can add on. Admission is cheaper for toddlers under two, and the second Thursday of each month is a $5 community day.

$Indoor

Discovery Center of Idaho

Boise, ID · Ages 2–5, Ages 6–12, Teens

Hands-on science exhibits kids are supposed to touch. A go-to for cold or rainy days.

$Indoor

Meridian Library District

Meridian, ID · Babies, Ages 2–5, Ages 6–12, Teens

Meridian’s library branches, with storytimes and kids’ programs.

FreeIndoor

Nampa Public Library

Nampa, ID · Babies, Ages 2–5, Ages 6–12, Teens

Downtown Nampa library with storytimes and kids’ programs.

FreeIndoor

Sunrise Digger Zone

Boise, ID · Ages 0–10

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

Wahooz Family Fun Zone

Meridian, ID · Ages 6–12, Teens

Go-karts, mini golf, and a big arcade off the interstate. Popular for birthday parties.

$$Both

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