Just For Kids
True -- we're all kids for life, but being a kid in Sun Valley means that the best playground in the world is at your back door. From terrain parks on Dollar Mountain to mountain biking and adventure camps for summer fun, to classes at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and ERC, to picking seven different types of raspberries at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden -- being a kid is just better here.
When making plans for your next family vacation, consider some of the activities available for your children listed below. With choices ranging from outdoor activities, theater and live performances, art exhibits and classes, to tours of gardens and river walks, children of all ages can stay active and entertained!
NOTE: Please be aware that we are currently in the process of adding content to our website. Check back soon for a full directory of child-friendly activities.
Things To Do
Boulder Mountain Clayworks
Boulder Mountain Clayworks, nestled in Sun Valley, Idaho, is located within easy walking distance of Ketchum and has a view of Baldy Ski Mountain from the glaze room.
Christina Potter's Ice Rink
Every winter, Ketchum's Parks and Recreation Department builds and maintains one of the largest non-refrigerated ice rinks in the Northwest. Skates, helmets, pucks and sticks are all available at no...
Community Library
The Community Library is dedicated to providing free access to all forms of human knowledge to all people in our community, residents & visitors alike, in an open and welcoming environment....
Environmental Resource Center
Welcome to summer at the Environmental Resource Center (ERC)!
Galena Stage Stop Corrals
Here at Galena Stage Stop Corral we pride ourselves in our great customer service, gentle horses, knowledgeable guides, and unique memory making events. Have you ever ridden a horse to a high...
Ketchum Sun Valley Ski and Heritage Museum
The KSVHS Ski and Heritage Museums (www.ksvhs.org) offer thirteen exhibits daily on the history of our region. The Museum is both an educational facility for our constituency and a gathering place...
Redfish Lake Corrals
Our horseback rides are a great way for many travelers to access the backcountry when time does not allow for a longer trip. From horseback you will get to see spectacular views of high mountain...
Sawtooth Adventure Company - 1-Day Family Rafting
Sawtooth Adventure Company is ranked the #1 "Thing to do in Idaho" by Tripadvisor.com. You can't visit Idaho (aka...the whitewater state) without taking a raft trip. Join us to experience world-...
Sawtooth Botanical Garden
Sawtooth Botanical Garden is a community resource showcasing native and cultivated plants that flourish at high altitude. The Garden connects people to the region's unique beauty and fosters...
Sun Valley Ballet School
Each year, between 120 and 140 enthusiastic dance students will receive dance education and performance opportunities through The Sun Valley Ballet School (SVBS). The students participate in up to...
Sun Valley Center for the Arts
Founded in 1971, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts is the oldest arts organization in central Idaho's Wood River Valley. The Center has grown from a few people presenting classes and events to an...
Sun Valley Trekking
Based in Idaho's Wood River Valley, SUN VALLEY TREKKING has been providing guests with mountain stoke since 1982. Their purpose is to sustain the human spirit through adventure and exploration.
The River Company - Family Rafting
For visitors to Sun Valley, Idaho a rafting trip on the Salmon will be the highlight of your vacation. The River Company features family-style rafting, class IV raft trips early in the summer, kayak...
White Cloud Rafting Adventures
Venture a short drive north of Sun Valley to Stanley, Idaho and experience a river trip that will make your Idaho vacation. White Cloud Rafting Adventures offers family-rafting and kayaking trips on...
White Otter Outdoor Adventures
Voted the Valley’s Best in 2011! Join White Otter for an unforgettable day of whitewater rafting, kayaking or float fishing on the spectacular Salmon River.
Winter Guided Fly-Fishing trips
LOST RIVER OUTFITTERS' WINTER GUIDE TRIPS ANY DAY OF THE WEEK BY APPOINTMENT INCLUDES EQUIPMENT AND FLIES. SKI IN THE MORNING AND FISH IN THE AFTERNOON! WE'LL COME AND GET YOU AT THE BOTTOM OF...
Dining & Shopping
Leroy's Ice Cream
Leroy's Ice Cream, voted 1 of the top 10 best ice cream stands in the USA by Elle decor magazine, is a sweet little shack in the middle of Ketchum's Town Square and serves up the best locally made...
The Toy Store
An unusual mix of toy products make shopping in The Toy Store an experience you'll never forget. You can find everything from classic toys to the latest fads. A unique selection of toys, games,...
Lodging
Sun Valley Lodge
Everything you’ve heard about the beautiful and luxurious Sun Valley Lodge is true. This historic hotel, built in 1936, caters to a guest’s every desire. Dinging options at the hotel are numerous—...
