Things to do with kids in Nampa, ID
Checked · All times are local Mountain Time (Nampa time)
Coming up in Nampa: Nampa Pumpkin Spice 5K (Nov 26), Canyon County Christmas Show (from Nov 20), Canyon County Festival of Trees (from Nov 27) and 2 more events. 6 always-open places. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Thanksgiving events in Nampa
Nampa Pumpkin Spice 5K
- When
- Thu, Nov 26 · 8am start (race-day pickup 6:45–7:45am)
- Cost
- Paid registration; see the race page for current prices
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Thanksgiving-morning 5K run/walk on the Nampa greenbelt, open to walkers and families. Pumpkin pie bites at the halfway point and hot cocoa at the finish; bring a canned food item for local food banks. No dogs on the course.
✓ Checked Oct 27, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas & holiday events: Santa
Canyon County Christmas Show
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22 (Nov 20–22) · Fri & Sat 11am–7pm; Sun 11am–4pm
- Cost
- Adults $5; seniors (62+) $4; children 12 and under free
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Three-day holiday gift show with a visit from Santa. Free parking.
✓ Checked Oct 27, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Canyon County Festival of Trees
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Nov 29 · Fri 10am–6:30pm; Sat 10:30am–5:30pm; Sun 10am–4pm
- Cost
- Adults $15; seniors and kids 4–12 $10; 3 and under free (Santa photos extra)
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Beautifully decorated trees, entertainment and pictures with Santa, benefiting Canyon County Meals on Wheels. Add-ons: Cookies with Santa (Fri 7pm, $20) and Breakfast with Santa (Sat 8am, $30). Tickets at the door; free parking.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Storytimes
Time for Twos & Baby Storytime at Nampa Public Library
- When
- Wed, Oct 28 – Wed, Dec 16 (Wednesdays) · Toddlers 10:15am; babies 11:15am
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0-3 · Indoor
Wednesday-morning storytimes: Time for Twos (18 months–3 years) at 10:15am and Baby Storytime (0–18 months) at 11:15am, with stories, songs and fingerplays.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Preschool Storytime at Nampa Public Library
- When
- Fri, Oct 30 – Mon, Dec 14 (Mondays and Fridays) · 10:15–10:45am
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 3-5 · Indoor
Stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes that build kindergarten-readiness skills for ages 3–5 and their caregivers. No registration or library card needed.
✓ 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.
Warhawk Air Museum
- Price
- General $20; seniors and veterans/military $12; children 5–12 $5
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
WWII and Korea-era aircraft and history exhibits at the Nampa airport; closed Mondays
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Refuge around Lake Lowell with a visitor center; land and trails open daily during daylight hours
Nampa Train Depot Museum
- Price
- Ages 18–64 $5; 12–17 $3; 7–11 $2; 0–6 free; family (up to 5) $10
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Canyon County Historical Society museum in the historic depot; open Fri 11am–4pm and Sat 10am–3pm
✓ Price verified Oct 26, 2026 · source
Nampa Recreation Center
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
City recreation center; check the site for hours and day-pass rates
Lakeview Park
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Large city park on 7th Street North; its water park is open in summer
Nampa Public Library
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Downtown library with free baby, toddler and preschool storytimes in the Children’s Area
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Nampa this weekend?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) we list 1 family event in Nampa: Preschool Storytime at Nampa Public Library (Fri, free).
What time is trick-or-treating in Nampa?
Sunset on Halloween in Nampa is at 6:38 p.m. Nampa doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk.
What are free things to do with kids in Nampa?
These are free according to their official sites: 2 upcoming events in Nampa, including Time for Twos & Baby Storytime at Nampa Public Library (Oct 28 – Dec 16) and Preschool Storytime at Nampa Public Library (Oct 30 – Dec 14).
Where can kids play indoors in Nampa when it's cold or snowy?
We list 4 indoor places in Nampa: Warhawk Air Museum (kids 5–12 $5), Nampa Train Depot Museum (kids 7–11 $2), Nampa Recreation Center and Nampa Public Library.
What Thanksgiving events can I take my kids to in Nampa?
We list 1 Thanksgiving event in Nampa: Nampa Pumpkin Spice 5K (Thu, Nov 26). Our Thanksgiving weekend guide for the Boise area has more nearby.
When and where can kids see Santa in Nampa?
We list 2 events with Santa in Nampa: Canyon County Christmas Show (Nov 20 – Nov 22) and Canyon County Festival of Trees (Nov 27 – Nov 29). Our Santa guide for the Boise area has more nearby.
Are there storytimes or regular kids' programs in Nampa?
We list 2 everyday programs in Nampa, all free: Time for Twos & Baby Storytime at Nampa Public Library (Wednesdays) and Preschool Storytime at Nampa Public Library (Mondays and Fridays).
What is there to do with toddlers in Nampa?
We list 3 places and 1 event in Nampa that welcome kids under 2, including Time for Twos & Baby Storytime at Nampa Public Library (Oct 28 – Dec 16, free), Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, Lakeview Park and Nampa Public Library. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
How much do Nampa family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 2 places in Nampa: Warhawk Air Museum (adult $20, kids 5–12 $5) and Nampa Train Depot Museum (adult $5, kids 7–11 $2). Confirm before you go; prices change.
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