Children's Activities and Fun in Boise and Beyond
Roaring Springs Water Park
400 W Overland Rd. Meridian, ID 83642
The largest water park in the area boasts summer fun for all ages with thrilling slides, wave pools, kiddie pool areas, cabanas to rent, food and an event center.
Hours
11AM-7PM/8PM
Ages
All Ages
Price
Day Pass or Season Pass Available.
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Wahooz Family Fun Zone
400 W Overland Rd. Meridian, ID 83642
The Treasure Valley's indoor adventure park is located right next to Roaring Springs for year-round family fun including laser tag, miniature golf, bowling, go-karts and an impressive arcade.
Hours
10:30AM-8PM/9PM
Ages
All Ages
Price
Day/Season Pass or Attraction Packages
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Discovery Center of Idaho
131 W Myrtle St., Boise, ID 83702
Kid-friendly science museum with interactive exhibits explaining complex ideas. Hands-on exhibits like Tinker the T-Rex, BRICKS! designed by Idaho's Micron & Sun, Earth, Universe are very popular.
Hours
T-SA 10-4:30
SU: 12-4:30
Ages
All Ages
Price
>2yrs Free, Kids $16, Adults $18
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MK Nature Center
600 S Walnut St., Boise, ID 83707
MK Nature Center offers a unique wildlife experience on a 4.6-acre site along the Boise River Greenbelt. The underwater streamwalk and visitor center showcase Idaho landscapes & wildlife.
Hours
Streamwalk: Sunrise to Sunset
Ages
All Ages
Price
Free
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World Center for Birds of Prey
5668 W Flying Hawk Ln, Boise, ID 83709
Discover the amazing world of Raptors at this unique center. Be awed as native and non-native birds swoosh by you in the one-of-a-kind live presentations and exhibits.
Hours
TU-SU 10 AM-5PM
Closed Monday
Ages
All Ages
Price
TBD
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Children's Museum of Idaho
790 S Progress Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642
New in Meridian since 2018 this hands-on museum inspires and nurtures future explorers, innovators, and critical thinkers through interactive play in a safe, engaging environment
Hours
M-SA 10AM - 5 PM
SU 1PM - 5 PM
Ages
All Ages, but geared for 2-8yr olds
Price
<2 FREE, 2+yrs $8
Phone
(208) 345-1920
Settler's Park
3245 N. Meridian Road, Meridian, ID 83642
Large well-known and popular Meridian park boasts playgrounds, baseball fields & a splash area, plus disc golf, tennis & horseshoes.
Hours
M-SU 6AM- 10PM
Ages
All Ages
Price
FREE
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Aquarium of Boise
64 N Cole Rd, Boise, ID 83704
Community-run, non-profit aquarium houses over 250 species of animals and offers special pools where you can feeds sharks and rays.
Hours
M-SA 10AM-5PM
SU 12PM-5PM
Ages
All Ages
Price
<2FREE, $5-$11.40
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Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID, 83702
A lovely zoo located in the heart of Boise in the beautiful Julia Davis Park featuring a wide array of animal exhibits, with an African boat ride, kids' farm, butterfly area & food/drink.
Hours
M-SU 10AM - 5 PM
Ages
All Ages
Price
<2FREE, 3-11yrs $8, 11+yrs $11
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