Being a “Boise Native” I have spent my share of summer breaks looking for the best activities to do both from the perspective of a kid and a now as a parent. When the inevitable cry of “I’m Bored” comes from my littles mouths this is our goto list. Go ahead…..try one or two or all of them and let us know your favorite.  Did we miss one of your favorites?  Email us back and let us know what you love to do during the summer.

  1. Boise Zoo http://www.zooboise.org
  2. Walk / Ride / Scooter / or Roller Blade on the Greenbelt https://parks.cityofboise.org/media/228316/15%E2%80%930324-greenbelt-map.pdf
  3. Farmers Market http://capitalcitypublicmarket.com/  http://theboisefarmersmarket.com/ http://meridianonlinemall.com/idaho/meridian-farmers-market
  4. Visit the Library!  http://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/
  5. First Thursday  https://www.downtownboise.org/index.cfm/events/dba_events/first_thursday
  6. Alive after 5  http://www.downtownboise.org/index.cfm/events/dba_events/alive_after_five
  7. MK Nature Center http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/education/?getPage=234
  8. Concert at the Park – http://www.meridiancity.org/kleinerparklive/
  9. Birds of Prey  http://www.peregrinefund.org/world-center
  10. Discovery Center of Idaho  http://www.dcidaho.org/
  11. Cable One Movie Night at the Park http://www.meridiancity.org/parks_rec.aspx?id=13325
  12. Go to the Park. Boise’s top 5 parks according to us