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Visiting our son and his family the first weekend in October. Will have a 3 year old and 2 mo old to entertain but want some ideas to get my fall "fix" since Phoenix doesn't know what fall is, LOL!
Any great fall festivals that weekend? Pumpkin patches with petting zoos? Something we shouldn't miss? Adult entertainment after kiddos are in bed?
Here are some ideas for you and the kiddo's:
1- Go to the MK Nature Center and see the trout and sturgeons both above ground and underground, go through the building if it's open. Google MK Nature Center for more info.
2- Boise has a kid-friendly Zoo and the downstairs area of the brand new Idaho State Historical Museum located in Julia Davis Park (near the zoo) is very kid friendly.
3- You could go for a walk on the Boise Greenbelt with the kiddo's and a stroller, it's paved and goes along the river for a long distance, you can access it in various spots.
4- Take the kids to Freak Alley downtown off 8th Street near Bannock, the largest outdoor mural collection in the PNW and lots of freaky artwork, have lunch at Even Steven's right next to Freak Alley.
5- Visit the State Capital downtown, it has a museum in the lower level and you are free to walk around and go into all the rooms and this includes taking photos of yourself sitting at the governors desk. Just ask politely when you enter his office. No I am not kidding. Gotta Love Idaho! Steve S.
I agree with No. 1 and 3 from SteveS, not so much for the other suggestions only because of the ages of the kiddos. The zoo here is quite small and I’d rather you spend some time doing some things that are unique to Boise. Look up Linder Farms in Meridian and the Farmstead which is now in Kuna. They are both attractions that are here for the fall months. Read the reviews of each, they both have pumpkin patches, corn mazes, petting zoos, hay rides, etc.
Since the kiddos are so young do a greenbelt walk too. There is a great map for that on the Boise Parks and Recreation website.
I've recently taken to fostering 3 children ages 0, 1, and 2. I've taken the 1 and 2 year old to the zoo, which was great fun but sometimes frustrating as a lot of the exibits were MIA. I took them to Planet Kid, which is also great as they have a section just for toddlers, although good luck keeping them there! I've tried a number of fast food restaurants with play areas, but thoses are mostly designed for older kids who can climb. The numberous parks around the treasure valley are also great fun as they can run around and use the playground. Bucket swins are a great place to keep them in one place and they enjoy them. I think your kids are too young for the Greenbelt as there are a lot of bikes and scooters, not to mention the presence of a running river. The Lowe Family Farmstead is great for older kids, but the only thing for the toddlers are the corn pit and the bouncing floor. If I'm already pushing them around on a stroller in the grass, how is that any different than getting on a simple ride? I am going to check out Wilderness Kids in the near future.
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