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Great Places to Take Children in the Treasure Valley of Idaho
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items If you are looking for a family day out come rain or shine, take a peek at these delightful places the whole family will enjoy!
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Outdoor Activities
Fast Food Places With a Playland
Indoor Delights
Libraries With Programs for Kids
Outdoor Activities
When the weather is nice (or you want to cozy up to a fireplace) you want to take advantage of these great hangouts.
This mini country zoo has amazing animals for the kids to see including kangaroos that they can pet and certain animals they can feed. We spend a ton of time there!
Babby Farms
Indian Creek Plaza provides an ice skating rink in the winter and a splash pad in the summer along with a sound park where kids can play different xylephone like instruments!
Indian Creek Plaza
All of the sights and sounds at this zoo will thrill the kids AND it's right next to The Discovery Center!
Zoo Boise
Such a great place to get refreshed on a hot summer day!
Roaring Springs Water Park
After the peacocks are done visiting you, you will follow a one-mile trail with statues scattered throughout the entire away along with inspirational sayings and a bit of information about this historical landmark. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the ...
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Fast Food Places With a Playland
If the kids are getting antsy, let them get the wiggles out at these places.
This Burger King is right off the interstate in Caldwell and gives the kids a chance to play.
Burger King
Great place to let the kids play!
Carl’s Jr.
Indoor Delights
Don't let nasty weather keep you from having fun with the kiddos. There are great places to take them to enjoy indoor activities.
This is a very affordable place to take the kids to feed fish, turtles, and giant tortoises. They can see crocodiles, spiders, and even hold a snake! The kids love this interactive adventure!
Idaho Reptile Zoo
You will not be saying, “Don't touch!” in this facility because everything is hands on which the kids love!
Discovery Center of Idaho
The Aquarium has all sorts of amazing sea creatures and there are even some touch tanks for the kids.
Aquarium of Boise
This is a great indoor playland for the whole family!
Wahooz Family Fun Zone
Libraries With Programs for Kids
We love going to the different library story hours or play in the play room before leaving with our favorite books!
We love the play area here and the fact that you can check out themed bags containing books, movies, and toys. You can also check out equipment such as tents, fishing poles, snowshoes, and more!
Ada Community Library, Star Branch
This spacious library has a whole room set aside for their children's story hour and another corner where they can play with toys and puzzles. There is also a park outside to play at afterward.
Payette Public Library
This quaint little library offers a lunchtime story hour for kids. Friendly librarians make this a fun place to go.
Notus Public Library
This is another treasure trove of books and activities. They also host book fairs for the local author community.
Library! at Cole & Ustick
This library is beautiful inside and out! They also host group book signings (book fairs) featuring local authors.
Nampa Public Library