# Free things to do with kids in Boise

Parks, playgrounds and other things to do in Boise that are free to get into. 4 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-12, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [The WaterShed](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-watershed-boise) (science center, Boise). Free hands-on water and climate exhibits with pipe play and nature play, and an outdoor splash river in the warm months. Has: free to enter.
2. [Idaho Military Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/idaho-military-museum-boise) (museum, Boise). Military history museum with a yard of armored vehicles outside and small arms, photos and artifacts indoors. Has: free to enter.
3. [Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology](https://ourplayday.com/places/idaho-museum-of-mining-and-geology-boise) (science center, Boise). Free museum of rocks, minerals and mining history, with hands-on family days through the year. Has: free to enter.
4. [MK Nature Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/mk-nature-center-boise) (nature area, Boise). A stream walk with underwater windows for watching fish, plus Idaho wildlife habitats and a visitor center. Has: free to enter.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

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