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
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.
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!