When the weather in the Treasure Valley turns chilly, rainy, or just too hot to handle, indoor play places become a lifesaver for families with active kiddos. Luckily, the Boise area is packed with fun, family-friendly spots where little ones can burn off energy and parents can relax (or even join in the fun!). From trampoline parks to creative play zones and toddler-friendly spaces, there’s something for every age and interest. Whether you’re planning a rainy-day outing, a birthday party, or just need a change of scenery, these local indoor play places are perfect for keeping the whole family entertained!
NOTE: Hours tend to change so please double check important information before you head out to enjoy one of these great options!
Indoor Play Places
SandBox by Hill House
Website: https://www.sandboxidaho.com/
Locations: 1252 E. Piper Ct., Meridian, ID 83642 and 6843 N Strawberry Glen Rd.
Garden City, ID 83714 (opening soon)
Hours: Monday- Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm and Saturday: 2:00-7:00pm
Cafe + Play
Website: https://cafeandplay.co/
Location: 232 N Main St, Meridian, ID 83642
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM — 2:00 PM
Magpie Play Cafe
Website: https://www.magpieboise.com/
Location: 7074 W State St, Boise, ID 83714
Hours: 8 AM to 2 PM Monday – Friday and 9 AM to 1 PM Saturday and Sunday
Sensory Playce
Website: https://www.thesensoryplayce.com/
Location: 1471 S Vinnell Way, Boise
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: Noon – 5pm
The Playhouse Social
Website: https://nampaplayhouse.com/
Location: 811 2nd St S, Nampa, ID 83651
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Sunday Closed – Private Rentals Only
Bodies in Motion
Website: www.bodiesinmotionidaho.com
Location: 729 W Diamond St, Boise, ID 83705
Hours: Open Play + Ropes Course: Monday-Thursday 10AM-7PM, Fridays 10AM-6PM, Saturdays + Sundays 9:30AM-5:00PM
Jabbers
Website: www.jabbersplay.com
Location: 1210 N Galleria Dr, Nampa, ID 83687
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10am to 7pm, Sunday: 12pm to 7pm
Leap Years
Website: www.leapyearsboise.com
Location: 1529 W. Washington St. Boise, ID, 3130 E. State St. Eagle, ID, 3176 E. Barber Valley Dr. Boise, ID
Hours: Everyday 9AM-5PM
Planet Kid at Wings
Website: www.wingscenter.com/planet-kid-indoor-soft-playground
Location: 1875 Century Way, Boise, ID 83709
Hours: Everyday 10:00am-7:00pm
Wahooz
Website: www.wahoozfunzone.com
Location: 1385 S Blue Marlin Ln, Meridian, ID 83642
Hours: Vary by day. See info here.
Sunrise Digger Zone
Website: https://sunrisediggerzone.com/
Location: 12505 W. Chinden Blvd, Suite K, Boise, ID
Hours: Mon–Fri: 10 AM – 6 PM, Sat & Sun: 9 AM – 5 PM
We Play
Website: https://weplayboise.com/
Location: Boise Towne Square Mall (next to Macys on the second floor) The Boise Towne Square Mall is located at 350 N. Milwaukee St., Boise, ID 83704
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am – 8pm, Sunday 11am-6pm
TRAMPOLINE PARKS:
Defy / Sky Zone
Website: www.skyzone.com/nampa-id/
Location: 1460 N Happy Valley Rd, Nampa, ID 83687
Hours: Sun-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fridays and Saturdays 9AM-10PM
Fly High
Website: boise.flyhightrampolinepark.com/
Location: 7672 Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704
Hours: Hours vary throughout the year. See details here.
Jump Time
Website: jumptimemeridian.com
Location: 2805 E Franklin Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10AM-8PM, Fri and Sat 10AM-10PM
Urban Air
Website: www.urbanair.com/idaho-meridian
Location: 3876 E Lanark St, Meridian, ID 83642
Hours: Hours vary. See details here.
MUSEUMS:
Children’s Museum
Website: www.cmidaho.org
Location: 790 S Progress Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
Hours: Mon – Sat: 10am – 5pm and Sun: 1-5pm (Members only at 9AM Mon-Sat)
Idaho State Museum
Website: history.idaho.gov/museum/
Location: 610 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, ID 83702
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm and Sunday 12 pm-5 pm
Discovery Center
Website: dcidaho.org
Location: 131 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10AM-4:30PM, Friday 10AM-7:30PM, Saturday + Sunday 10AM-4:30PM
Gymnastic Centers With Open Gyms:
You do not need to attend classes at the gym to go to the Open Gym sessions. Some of the gyms do have different prices for members versus non-members. Most open gym times are first come, first serve so the location could reach capacity quickly on busy days. Many of these gyms also offer after-school programs, birthday parties and special events like Parents night out.
Tumble Time Gymnastics
Website: tumbletimekidscenter.com/index.php/open-gym-schedule
Location: 1379 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise ID
Hours: Open Gym Mon-Fri 12-1PM $5 for members $7 for non-members, Saturday 9-10:45AM $10 for members $14 for non-members (Ages walking and up)
Bronco Gymnastics
Website: broncogymnastics.com/birthday-parties
Location: 106 E 48th Street, Boise
Hours: Open Gym times are advertised on their website and social media and are usually from 4:30-6:30PM – $10 (Ages: 5-17 yrs old. Birthday parties available Saturday after 3PM and Sunday after 10AM)
Danik Gymnastics
Website: danikgym.com/open-play-kids
Location: 547 S Locust Grove Rd, Meridian ID
Hours: Open Gym Saturday 10AM-12PM, $10 per child (Ages: 11 yrs old and younger – Parents must stay to supervise.) Open Gym for 11 and up Mon-Fri 8-9PM, $10 per child.
Gym Stars
Website: gymstarsidaho.com/opengym *Reservations available on website
Location: 11915 W Executive Dr Suite C, Boise
Hours: Saturdays 12:30-2:30PM (except the first Saturday of every month), $10 for member $15 non-members (Ages 8yrs and older), Friday 2-3:30PM, $10 (5 yrs and older)
Gym Nest
Website: https://thegymneststudio.com/events/open-play
Location: 17 N Fisher Parkway Eagle, ID and 849 S Rising Sun Dr Nampa, ID
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:45-10:45AM, 11AM-12PM. $15 per hour per child. (Parents need to supervise – Ages 5 and under. Must make reservations on website ahead of time.)
Others
There are a lot of other indoor places that offer a lot of fun, as well! Consider checking out a local library, Scheel’s Sporting Goods playground, entertainment centers like Pojos, Wahooz or Chuck E. Cheese, or even fast food restaurants!
Looking for other free indoor options with kids? Check out this roundup of options.