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Boise, ID family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 10am

Idaho Veterans Parade

Downtown Boise — Boise · Ada Co. · Boise

Downtown parade honoring veterans, themed 'United in Service: 1776–2026'.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Idaho Veterans Parade ↗

Nov 7 – Apr 11

The Lost World of Dragons opens at Discovery Center of Idaho

Discovery Center of Idaho — Boise · Ada Co. · Boise

New featured exhibition opens Nov 7: dragon-themed interactive environments and photo ops for every age.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with general admission
Indoors

Details at Discovery Center of Idaho ↗

Nov 13 – Nov 15 · 1pm–6pm

Jurassic Quest

Expo Idaho — Garden City · Ada Co. · Boise

Life-size moving dinosaurs, baby dinos to meet, rides and activities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Kids from $31.27
Indoors

Fri 1–6pm; Sat 8am–8pm (sensory-friendly hour 8–9am); Sun 9am–5pm.

Details at Jurassic Quest ↗

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

From Boise Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10amFree Swap · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBaby Stories and Play · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amStories and Sensory Play · Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

4pmLEGO CLUB · Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706, Boise 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyRead to a Therapy Dog · At 2 Boise Public Library branches 6-10 · 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

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Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705 Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm
Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703 Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

Library event page →

4pmSewing Club for Kids · Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703, Boise 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amFree Swap · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amKids Crafts · Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704, Boise 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 7 – Apr 11

The Lost World of Dragons opens at Discovery Center of Idaho

Discovery Center of Idaho — Boise · Ada Co. · Boise

New featured exhibition opens Nov 7: dragon-themed interactive environments and photo ops for every age.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with general admission
Indoors

Details at Discovery Center of Idaho ↗

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Boise Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10:30amBaby Stories and Play · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlay and Learn · Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

4pmLEGO CLUB · Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706, Boise 6-10 · Free

4pmSewing Club for Kids · Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703, Boise 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10:30amRead to a Therapy Dog · Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSaturday Stories and Play · Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 7 – Apr 11

The Lost World of Dragons opens at Discovery Center of Idaho

Discovery Center of Idaho — Boise · Ada Co. · Boise

New featured exhibition opens Nov 7: dragon-themed interactive environments and photo ops for every age.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with general admission
Indoors

Details at Discovery Center of Idaho ↗

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Boise Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

10:30amBaby Stories and Play · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pmBlack Friday Toy and Puzzle Swap · Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmLEGO CLUB · Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706, Boise 6-10 · Free

4pmSewing Club for Kids · Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703, Boise 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

10amBlack Friday Toy and Puzzle Swap · Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amRead to a Therapy Dog · Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 7 – Apr 11

The Lost World of Dragons opens at Discovery Center of Idaho

Discovery Center of Idaho — Boise · Ada Co. · Boise

New featured exhibition opens Nov 7: dragon-themed interactive environments and photo ops for every age.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with general admission
Indoors

Details at Discovery Center of Idaho ↗

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

From Boise Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10:30amBaby Stories and Play · Library! at Hillcrest - 5246 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlay and Learn · Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

4pmLEGO CLUB · Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706, Boise 6-10 · Free

4pmSewing Club for Kids · Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703, Boise 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10:30amChristmas Caroling at the Library · Library! at Bown Crossing - 2153 E. Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amRead to a Therapy Dog · Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSaturday Stories and Play · Library! at Cole & Ustick - 7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise, ID 83704, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12:30pmMake and Swap Zines! · Library! at Collister - 4724 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703, Boise 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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32 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Boise, ID this weekend.

Updated November 11, 2026