Things to do with kids in Meridian, ID
Checked · All times are local Mountain Time (Meridian time)
Coming up in Meridian: Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade & Tree Lighting (Dec 4), Children’s Winterland Festival (Dec 12), Storytime & Art at Orchard Park Library (from Oct 28) and 1 more event. 6 always-open places, led by Wahooz Family Fun Zone. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Christmas & holiday events: Santa, lights and tree lightings
Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade & Tree Lighting
- When
- Fri, Dec 4 · Pre-parade 5:30pm; parade 7pm
- Cost
- Not stated (free hot cocoa stands and a free shuttle)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Lighted parade floats, free hot cocoa stands, pre-parade entertainment and ornaments to take home, then Santa helps light the City Christmas Tree in Generations Plaza. Free shuttle from the Albertsons lot at Fairview and Meridian roads (5:30–9pm).
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Children’s Winterland Festival
- When
- Sat, Dec 12 · 10am–2pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Meridian Parks & Recreation’s free holiday festival: two rooms of Christmas crafts and games, and kids leave with a photo of Santa.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Storytimes
Storytime & Art at Orchard Park Library
- When
- Wed, Oct 28 – Wed, Nov 25 (Wednesdays) · 11am–noon
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- Ages 2-5 · Indoor
A storytime followed by an art project, ideal for ages 2–5.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Preschool Storytime at Pinnacle Library
- When
- Mon, Nov 2 – Mon, Dec 14 (Mondays) · 10–10:30am and 11–11:30am
- Cost
- No fee listed
- Ages
- Ages 0-5 · Indoor
Monday-morning preschool storytime, offered twice each week.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Wahooz Family Fun Zone
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Year-round family fun center with indoor attractions (laser tag, bumper cars, climbing, bowling) plus seasonal outdoor go-karts and mini golf; hours vary by day
Heroes Park
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
30-acre community park honoring local and national heroes, with a playground, stocked fishing pond and pathways
Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
58-acre park with a playground, splash pad and stocked fishing ponds
Settlers Park
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
58-acre regional park with a universally accessible playground, splash pad, climbing rocks, sound garden and stocked fishing pond
Meridian Library District – Orchard Park
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Library branch with weekly storytimes and early-learning programs (the Cherry Lane branch is closed for renovation)
Meridian Library District – Pinnacle
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Library branch with preschool storytimes and Baby Time
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Meridian this weekend?
Wahooz Family Fun Zone, Heroes Park and Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park are open most days, but we don't have a Meridian event listed for this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Next up: Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade & Tree Lighting (Dec 4) and Children’s Winterland Festival (Dec 12).
What time is trick-or-treating in Meridian?
Sunset on Halloween in Meridian is at 6:37 p.m. Meridian doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk.
What are free things to do with kids in Meridian?
These are free according to their official sites: 1 upcoming event in Meridian, including Children’s Winterland Festival (Sat, Dec 12).
Where can kids play indoors in Meridian when it's cold or snowy?
We list 3 indoor places in Meridian: Wahooz Family Fun Zone, Meridian Library District – Orchard Park and Meridian Library District – Pinnacle.
When and where can kids see Santa in Meridian?
We list 2 events with Santa in Meridian, 1 free: Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade & Tree Lighting (Dec 4) and Children’s Winterland Festival (Dec 12). Our Santa guide for the Boise area has more nearby.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Meridian?
We list 1 holiday light event in Meridian: Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade & Tree Lighting (Dec 4).
Are there storytimes or regular kids' programs in Meridian?
We list 2 everyday programs in Meridian: Storytime & Art at Orchard Park Library (Wednesdays) and Preschool Storytime at Pinnacle Library (Mondays).
What is there to do with toddlers in Meridian?
We list 5 places and 1 event in Meridian that welcome kids under 2, including Preschool Storytime at Pinnacle Library (Nov 2 – Dec 14), Heroes Park, Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park and Settlers Park. See all 6 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
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