Family guides for Idaho
Hand-checked family events and always-open places in Idaho, city by city, with dates, costs and official links. All times are local Mountain Time (Pacific Time in the Coeur d'Alene area).
Coming up: holiday & seasonal highlights
- Journey to the North Pole Holiday Lights CruiseCoeur d'Alene · Nov 13 – Dec 26 · Adults $30.50
- DWI Festival of TreesIdaho Falls · Nov 16 – Nov 20 · Single day: 3 and under free
- Canyon County Christmas ShowNampa · Nov 20 – Nov 22 · Adults $5
- Downtown Idaho Falls Tree Lighting & Holiday MarketIdaho Falls · Sat, Nov 21
- Nampa Pumpkin Spice 5KNampa · Thu, Nov 26 · Paid registration
- Boise Turkey Day 5K & Kids 5KBoise · Thu, Nov 26 · Kids 5K $18 + fee
Seasonal guides
Boise area
- Things to do with kids in Boise, ID11 listings
- Things to do with kids in Nampa, ID11 listings
- Things to do with kids in Meridian, ID10 listings
Idaho Falls area
- Things to do with kids in Idaho Falls, ID10 listings
Coeur d'Alene area
- Things to do with kids in Coeur d'Alene, ID15 listings
Frequently asked questions
Which Idaho cities have Little Outings family guides?
Our 5 city guides in Idaho cover Coeur d'Alene, Boise, Idaho Falls, Nampa and Meridian. All times are local Mountain Time (Pacific Time in the Coeur d'Alene area).
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Idaho?
We list 5 holiday light events across 4 cities in Idaho, 1 free, including Journey to the North Pole Holiday Lights Cruise (Coeur d'Alene), Downtown Idaho Falls Tree Lighting & Holiday Market (Idaho Falls) and Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting (Boise).
Where can kids see Santa in Idaho?
We list 7 events with Santa across 4 cities in Idaho, including Journey to the North Pole Holiday Lights Cruise (Coeur d'Alene), Canyon County Christmas Show (Nampa) and Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade & Tree Lighting (Meridian). See our Boise Santa guide.
What Thanksgiving events can families go to in Idaho?
We list 3 Thanksgiving events across 3 cities in Idaho, including Nampa Pumpkin Spice 5K (Nampa), Boise Turkey Day 5K & Kids 5K (Boise) and North Idaho Turkey Trot at Riverstone (Coeur d'Alene). See our Boise and Coeur d'Alene Thanksgiving guides.
What are the big kids' attractions in Idaho?
Zoos, aquariums and children's museums on our Idaho guides include Zoo Boise (Boise) and Discovery Center of Idaho (Boise).
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