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Events Calendar

Mar 28

- English Conversation Club
- Live Music and Wine Tasting at DaVinci's

Mar 29

- Blue Moose Cafe Live Music
- Live Jazz at Wild West
- WC Lounge
- Woodriver Cellars

Mar 30

- Free Training Session
- Live Music at Wild West
- WC Lounge
- Woodriver Cellars

Apr 1

- April Fool's Day
- Eagle Kiwanis Lunch
- Rembrandts Family Fun Night

Apr 3

- Eagle Toastmasters
- Yoga Class

Apr 4

- Eagle Food Bank
- English Conversation Club
- Live Music and Wine Tasting at DaVinci's

Apr 5

- Blue Moose Cafe Live Music
- Live Jazz at Wild West
- WC Lounge
- Woodriver Cellars

Apr 6

- Free Training Session
- Live Music at Wild West
- WC Lounge
- Woodriver Cellars

Apr 8

- Rembrandts Family Fun Night
- Senior Social Lunch at Spring Creek

Apr 9

- Cause & Event Boise
- City Council Meeting

Apr 10

- Barbelle Lifting Club
- Eagle Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
- Eagle Toastmasters
- Investment Fundamentals Educational Seminar
- Yoga Class

Apr 11

- English Conversation Club
- Live Music and Wine Tasting at DaVinci's

Apr 12

- Blue Moose Cafe Live Music
- Live Jazz at Wild West
- WC Lounge
- Woodriver Cellars

Apr 13

- Free Training Session
- Live Music at Wild West
- WC Lounge
- Woodriver Cellars

Apr 15

- Eagle Kiwanis Lunch
- Rembrandts Family Fun Night

Apr 17

- Eagle Toastmasters
- Yoga Class

Apr 18

- Community BBQ at Active Health Chiropractic
- Eagle Food Bank
- English Conversation Club
- Live Music and Wine Tasting at DaVinci's

Apr 19

- Blue Moose Cafe Live Music
- Live Jazz at Wild West
- WC Lounge
- Woodriver Cellars

Apr 20

- Free Training Session
- Live Music at Wild West
- WC Lounge
- Woodriver Cellars

Apr 22

- Earth Day
- Rembrandts Family Fun Night

Apr 23

- City Council Meeting
- Eagle Food Bank

Apr 24

- Eagle Toastmasters
- Government Relations Committee Meeting
- Yoga Class

Apr 25

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- Live Music and Wine Tasting at DaVinci's

Apr 26

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- Live Jazz at Wild West
- WC Lounge
- Woodriver Cellars

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Family Activities Guide

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.

But if you need to get your family out for a Boise daytrip, there are oodles of fantastic places nearby to explore with your kids. Within minutes from Eagle, you can be doing one of many kid-friendly activities that the greater Treasure Valley offers.

Here are some must-see destinations you will surely enjoy with your little ones as well as the entire family.

Area Attractions  
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
 
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.
  
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
rest of the year.
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
and giraffe!
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
 
 
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.
 
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.
 
Indoor Fun  
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
 
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
  
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
 
Outdoor Fun  

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.

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.
 
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.
 
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
apple picking!
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.
 
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!
 
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.
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! 
 
Family Movie Theaters  

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.
 

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

 
Performing Arts  
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.
 
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.
 
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.  
 
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.
 

Need day trip ideas? Check out 101 Things to Do in Boise and Beyond.
 

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