Indoor Activities for Kids in Idaho: 20 Spots for Rainy Days (2026)

Idaho families end up indoors for all kinds of reasons. Winter inversions can sit over the Treasure Valley for a week at a time, and Eastern Idaho gets snow that sticks around well into spring. July in Boise climbs past 100 degrees. Some summers, wildfire smoke keeps everyone inside for days.

So here's a list of indoor activities for kids in Idaho to pull up the next time the weather turns. We picked 20 GetOut partner venues in Boise, Meridian, Twin Falls, Burley, Heyburn, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Pocatello, and Blackfoot, and your GetOut membership covers a visit to every one of them.

The list runs by region. Under each venue you'll find a quick description and the exact GetOut offer.

Indoor Activities for Kids in Idaho at a Glance

Here's the full list in one place, with what your GetOut membership gets you at each stop.

Indoor Activities for Kids in the Boise Area

The Treasure Valley has more indoor options than anywhere else in the state. Here are six of them, starting with real racing and ending with a Ferris wheel inside a sporting goods store.

1. Fast Lane Indoor Kart Racing (Boise)

Fast Lane is an indoor kart track on Fairview Avenue in west Boise. It runs karts for kids and adults and bills itself as fun for ages 8 to 108. The karts get up to almost 40 mph, and from a seat a few inches off the floor that feels plenty fast.

With GetOut: one go-kart race and a pit pass.

2. Idaho Reptile Zoo (Garden City)

The Idaho Reptile Zoo is a nonprofit rescue in Garden City, near Chinden Boulevard and 37th Street. Hundreds of reptiles live there, from alligators and snakes to lizards and tortoises, and many of them came in as rescues. In 2024 alone, the zoo took in more than 1,000 animals. Kids on past visits have fed turtles and met baby alligators up close.

With GetOut: one admission. The zoo is open seven days a week.

3. Sunrise Digger Zone (Boise)

Kids ages 1 to 10 get to dig at Sunrise Digger Zone, a construction-themed play café in Boise. The main event is a big indoor sandbox full of construction toys and digging spots. Parents can sit in the café area while the little ones work.

With GetOut: one excavator ride for your child.

4. Treasure Valley Skate (Boise)

Treasure Valley Skate took over the State Street building where 20th Century Bowling Lanes ran for more than 50 years. It's now a 20,000-square-foot roller rink with a maple floor and a DJ spinning during sessions. Between laps, kids can hit the arcade or grab a slice of homemade pizza at the snack bar. New skaters can sign up for lessons.

With GetOut: one skating admission. Skate rental costs extra.

5. Wahooz Family Fun Zone (Meridian)

Wahooz built its indoor adventure park in Meridian with Idaho weather in mind. Inside, you'll find laser tag, laser mazes, Clip 'N Climb walls, bumper cars, and a three-story ropes course. That ropes course is the one older kids talk about on the drive home.

With GetOut: one ticket for any single indoor or outdoor attraction, apart from bowling and arcade credit.

6. Scheels (Meridian)

The Scheels store in Meridian has a Ferris wheel inside it. The building also holds a 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium with more than 600 fish and a candy shop called Fuzziwig's Candy Factory. Pair it with Wahooz for a full Meridian afternoon, or swing by during errands.

With GetOut: one Ferris wheel ride, and you can use it every day.

Indoor Fun for Kids in Twin Falls and the Magic Valley

Twin Falls and the Mini-Cassia area have plenty going on indoors. These five cover trampolines, blacklight games, arcades, and a play café.

7. JumpTime Idaho (Twin Falls)

JumpTime has been running in Twin Falls since 2013. The locally owned trampoline park has extreme dodgeball and a trampoline wall that drops jumpers onto a giant airbag. Parents like the seating area in the middle of the floor, since you can watch the kids from there without chasing them around.

With GetOut: one hour of jump time. Grip socks are required and sold separately, so pack a pair from your last trampoline trip.

8. Glow Games (Twin Falls)

Everything at Glow Games on Filer Avenue happens under blacklights. Kids 4 and up can play laser tag in a 2,600-square-foot arena. The mini golf course spreads over two levels, with themed holes like "Under the Sea" and "Magic Valley," and there's an arcade for when the games wrap up.

With GetOut: one game of laser tag or one round of mini golf, your pick.

9. TreasureClaw (Twin Falls)

TreasureClaw on Blue Lakes Boulevard is a Japanese-style claw machine arcade. Its machines are stocked with anime and Disney prizes, and kids of every age get hooked on the chase. Since it's in Twin Falls too, it's an easy add-on after JumpTime or Glow Games.

With GetOut: $5 in arcade credit and 10% off anything in the store, except tokens.

10. Arcadia (Burley)

Arcadia is a retro arcade on Overland Avenue in Burley with more than 40 vintage cabinets and a batch of newer games. Parents can show their kids how Pac-Man and Donkey Kong were played back in the day. Kiwi Loco frozen yogurt is right inside the building.

With GetOut: $10 in arcade credit and a discount on Kiwi Loco frozen yogurt.

11. Munchkin Playland (Heyburn)

Munchkin Playland in Heyburn is an indoor playground with a café for parents. Owner Amy Barber told KMVT her favorite part is watching local moms meet and make friends while their kids play. The playland puts on holiday events too, including Santa visits in December.

With GetOut: one all-day admission.

Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Idaho Falls and Eastern Idaho

Eastern Idaho has the longest winters on this list and the most GetOut indoor partners. Here are nine to work into your rotation.

12. East Idaho Aquarium (Idaho Falls)

The East Idaho Aquarium set up shop in an old movie theater near Fred Meyer. Kids can pet and feed stingrays at the touch pool, and they can hand-feed parakeets in the bird area. Beyond the touch tanks, you'll see nurse and blacktip reef sharks along with local freshwater fish like rainbow trout and sturgeon. The aquarium's founder told Idaho Falls Magazine that a visit with every interactive stop can fill two or three hours. Once the weather warms up, our guide to Idaho's zoos and aquariums covers the outdoor animal spots.

With GetOut: one general admission.

13. Ka-Ko-Jo's (Idaho Falls)

Ka-Ko-Jo's is a family-owned arcade inside the Grand Teton Mall. Games run on a swipe card, and the mix goes from ticket games all the way to virtual reality. The Rilix VR roller coaster is the big draw. The same family runs another Ka-Ko-Jo's in Aurora, so if you visit relatives near Denver, take a look at what GetOut Colorado offers in that area.

With GetOut: one ride on the Rilix VR roller coaster and a $5 game card.

14. XP League (Idaho Falls)

Tweens and teens who've outgrown play places will feel at home at XP League, a youth esports arena in Idaho Falls. Kids can hop between pro-style racing sims and console gaming stations. It gets screen time out of the bedroom and into a room full of other kids.

With GetOut: a full day of unlimited open play.

15. Little Play Hut (Idaho Falls)

Little Play Hut on West Broadway is a soft play space with climbing areas built for little kids. Toddlers and preschoolers get to explore at their own pace, away from the big kids.

With GetOut: one general admission.

16. Sensory Getaway (Idaho Falls)

Dayna Robertson opened Sensory Getaway after seeing how few places in town were built for kids with special needs. The space on Bennett Avenue has several rooms set up for sensory play, including a dim room full of glow-in-the-dark cubes. Every kid is welcome. Children who get overwhelmed at loud fun centers will find it a calm place to play.

With GetOut: one admission and $5 off your next regular visit.

17. Joe Marmo / Wayne Lehto Ice Arena (Idaho Falls)

This is the city's indoor ice rink, with public skate sessions for every age and skill level. Since the ice is inside, skating works in July as well as January.

With GetOut: one admission with skate rentals included.

18. Gravity Factory (Rexburg)

Gravity Factory in Rexburg covers 25,000 square feet. Along with open trampolines, there's a dodgeball arena, a bouldering wall, a battle beam, and a ninja warrior course. The kids-only jump zone gives the youngest jumpers their own space, which helps when you're bringing siblings of different ages.

With GetOut: one 15-minute jump session. The offer resets every month.

19. Deleta Skating and Family Fun Center (Pocatello)

Deleta has been part of Pocatello for more than 50 years. Del and Leta Holland built it as a ballroom and roller rink and named it by combining their first names. These days it has an arcade, a snack bar, party rooms, escape rooms, and a "Big Toy" play structure for kids 10 and under.

With GetOut: one public skating session with standard skate rental included.

20. Idaho Potato Museum (Blackfoot)

Blackfoot calls itself the Potato Capital of the World, and its museum sits in the town's 1912 railroad depot. Inside is the world's largest potato crisp, which measures 25 by 14 inches. Kids can build their own Mr. Potato Head and take a VR ride through a potato harvester. Out front, a giant baked potato sculpture makes for a good family photo. Families who drive I-15 south to Salt Lake can find more indoor options through GetOut Utah.

With GetOut: one admission, available October through April.

More Indoor Fun for Kids in Idaho

Once you've made it through the top 20, here are eight more GetOut indoor partners to try:

• iJump (Idaho Falls): a wall-to-wall trampoline park. GetOut includes one 30-minute jump session.
• Starlite Skating (Idaho Falls): an old-school roller rink with music and disco lights. GetOut includes one open-skate admission, and skate rental costs extra.
• Wes Deist Aquatic Center (Idaho Falls): an indoor pool for swimming when it's freezing outside. GetOut includes one public or lap swim admission.
• Gnarly Escapes (Idaho Falls): escape rooms for older kids and their parents. GetOut includes one free admission with a party of four or more.
• FatCats (Rexburg): a fun center where GetOut covers one game of bowling every month. Shoe rental costs extra.
• Bricks & Minifigs (Ammon): a LEGO shop that buys, sells, and trades bricks and minifigures. GetOut includes one bulk LEGO mini bag.
• Tag Em Up (Twin Falls): racing simulators for kids who want speed without a track. GetOut includes one 20-minute sim session.
• Museum of North Idaho (Coeur d'Alene): regional history exhibits next to City Park. GetOut includes one admission, and the museum opens April through October, so save this one for spring rain. Coeur d'Alene families heading into Spokane can look at GetOut Washington for more ideas.

Tips for Planning a Rainy Day With Kids in Idaho

A few habits make indoor days easier on everyone. For the cold months in particular, we also put together some tips for making the most of GetOut in winter.

1. Book ahead on stormy weekends. Kart racing and escape rooms fill up when half the valley is stuck inside.
2. Keep grip socks in the car. JumpTime and Gravity Factory both require them.
3. Plan for skate rentals. Rental is included at Deleta and the Idaho Falls ice arena. Budget a few extra dollars for it at Treasure Valley Skate and Starlite Skating.
4. Stack nearby stops. Scheels and Wahooz are both in Meridian, and in Idaho Falls the aquarium is a short drive from Ka-Ko-Jo's at the Grand Teton Mall.
5. Keep track of how often you can visit. Most GetOut offers are good once a year. Gravity Factory and FatCats reset monthly, and you can ride the Scheels Ferris wheel every day.

How GetOut Keeps Indoor Days Affordable

Paying full price at the door adds up fast when the weather keeps you inside every weekend. GetOut is an annual membership that covers visits to dozens of Idaho venues, including all 20 on this list. You open the app, pick a venue, and show your phone at the counter. Treasure Valley families who spend weekends across the border can pick up GetOut Oregon too.

GetOut says the pass pays for itself after one or two visits. After that, a rainy Saturday stops being a budget question, and you can do the aquarium one month and a trampoline park the next. Memberships are per person, so families get one for each person who'll be using it. You can read more about why families love GetOut on our blog.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best indoor activities for kids in Idaho?

Animal lovers will like the East Idaho Aquarium and the Idaho Reptile Zoo. High-energy kids can head to trampoline parks like JumpTime in Twin Falls or Gravity Factory in Rexburg. For something with more speed, try Fast Lane Indoor Kart Racing in Boise or the VR coaster at Ka-Ko-Jo's in Idaho Falls.

What can kids do in Boise when it rains?

Boise has Fast Lane Indoor Kart Racing, Sunrise Digger Zone, and Treasure Valley Skate, plus the Idaho Reptile Zoo next door in Garden City. Meridian adds Wahooz Family Fun Zone and the indoor Ferris wheel at Scheels.

Are there indoor play places for toddlers in Idaho Falls?

Yes. Little Play Hut has soft play and climbing areas made for little ones, and Sensory Getaway has calm, sensory-friendly rooms. Toddlers also get a kick out of the touch tanks at the East Idaho Aquarium.

What indoor activities are good for teens in Idaho?

XP League's esports arena in Idaho Falls is built for that age group. Teens also like kart racing at Fast Lane in Boise and the escape rooms at Gnarly Escapes in Idaho Falls. For more ideas aimed at older kids, see our list of youth-oriented activities you can try with GetOut.

Does GetOut include indoor venues in Idaho?

Yes. GetOut Idaho partners with more than 30 indoor venues, and all 20 places in this guide are part of the membership.

Plan Your Next Indoor Day

Whether it's a snowed-in Saturday in Rexburg or a smoky August afternoon in Boise, you've got 20 indoor activities for kids in Idaho to choose from. Start with whatever's closest to home and work your way across the state. When you're ready, grab a GetOut Idaho membership and get access to all of them.

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