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Summer in the Treasure Valley

Summer is fair and rodeo season in the valley, with river floats, water parks, splash pads, and a festival somewhere almost every weekend.

Dates change a little every year. Check with each event or business before you go.

Summer traditions

June – August

Float the Boise River
Usually late June through August
Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park, Boise
The classic Boise summer outing. Check the float season and water levels before you go, and put life jackets on the kids.
Roaring Springs Water Park
Summer season
Meridian
The valley’s big water park, with slides, a wave pool and a kids’ area.
Emmett Cherry Festival
June
Emmett
Free family festival with carnival rides, concerts and cherry everything.
Rodeos
July and August
Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle
The Snake River Stampede in Nampa, the Caldwell Night Rodeo and the Eagle Rodeo are summer traditions kids love.
County fairs
Late July and August
Canyon County and Boise
The Canyon County Fair and the Western Idaho Fair bring rides, animals, fair food and 4-H shows.
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
Labor Day week, ending Labor Day weekend
Ann Morrison Park, Boise
Dozens of hot air balloons launch at sunrise, plus the evening Nite Glow and a Kids’ Day with free tethered balloon rides, first come, first served. Arrive early, bring a blanket for the wet morning grass, and leave your dog at home: organizers ask that pets stay away because the balloon burners make a sound people can’t hear that can hurt pets’ ears.
Boise Hawks baseball
All summer
Boise
Minor league baseball in a relaxed, family-friendly ballpark.

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Places to start

Eagle Island State Park

Eagle, ID · Babies, Ages 2–5, Ages 6–12, Teens

State park on the Boise River with trails and open space to explore. In winter it runs snow tubing with a magic carpet lift. Expect a day-use fee per vehicle.

$Outdoor