Free Visitor Activities

LOBBY CRAFT

Location: Lobby/Share Studio  

The creative activity changes every month. Ask the Visitor Experience Specialist at the front desk to learn what is available. Grab a comfortable spot, bring a friend, make a new one and create together.  

 

JUMPO 

Location: Start at the Front Desk in the Lobby

Want to find all the hidden treasures of JUMP? Play JUMPO! This spin on BINGO takes players all around the JUMP campus, inside and out, so you can learn what JUMP is all about through exploring. Bring your JUMPO card back to the front desk when you’re all done. If you got a JUMPO (five in a row, any direction) you’ll get a small prize. Fill out your whole card (BLACKOUT), and you’ll get to pick from our treasure chest of prizes! All ages are invited and encouraged to participate. You can find JUMPO cards at our front desk.

 

BOARD GAME MENU

Location: Lobby, Front Desk

Hangout in the lobby and play a board game with friends! Ask the front desk for the current menu of options. Be sure to put all the pieces back and return it when you’re done!

 

VENDING MACHINE

Location: Lobby

Do you love stickers, temporary tattoos, and other fun surprises? Check out the vending machine in our lobby for fun surprises with regularly rotating themes. No quarters? No problem! You can earn a quarter from the front desk by completing a task designed to spread positivity. 

 

JUMP IN A BOX

Location: Lobby

JUMP in a Box is all about finding fun, new ways to connect! These activities encourage you to think out of the box, step out of your comfort zone, and try something new. Boxes are free and available to checkout at the front desk, just be sure to return them when you're done. Ask our front desk for a JUMP in a Box menu to pick your activity.  

 

INSTRUMENTS

Location: Lobby/Share Studio  

If making music (or noise) is more your cup of tea, you can check out one of the instruments at the front desk. Instruments include acoustic guitars, a ukulele, and a keyboard! 


 ATTRACTIONS AROUND JUMP

We invite you to take an adventure through JUMP to explore and discover surprises around every corner. Experience something new, discover new possibilities, and let your imagination go wild as you wander through this out-of-the-box creative center and community gathering space. 

 

JUMPSTER 

Location: Lobby  

JUMP isn’t just an acronym… when you enter JUMP, take a fun leap of faith in our lobby, and watch yourself replay in slow motion with the JUMPSTER.   

  

J.R. SIMPLOT LISTEN & LEARN  

Location: Lobby near the fireplace 

Open the large metal spade, heart, clover and diamond to learn about J.R. Simplot’s life through four short audio clips recorded by him and those who knew him well.  

 

TASTEBUDS

Location: Lobby/SHARE Studio

Check out our unique seating feature, Tastebuds! Sit in one of our favorite atTRACTORS in the corner of the lobby. The table is designed to look like a tongue, coming from the a dog's mouth! Play a board game, get a coloring page from the front desk, or just hangout and chat with friends.  

TRINKET EXCHANGE

Location: SKIP Building (annex building to the right as you exit the main JUMP lobby)

Take a trinket, leave a trinket! Find the Boise Trinket Exchange on the outside of SKIP. The little box is a community-led activity that reminds you that sometimes the smallest things can bring the most joy. 

 

PLAY BUTTON 

Location: 4th Floor outside PLAY Studio  

Press the giant PLAY button on the “A” of the PLAY Studio and see what surprising noises sound!  

THE NEST 

Location: 4th Floor outside next to INSPIRE Studio

The Nest is a safe place to hatch new ideas and let your imagination take flight! Connect via Bluetooth and stream your favorite music or podcast to the speakers within The Nest.  

 

MOLLY THE MULE  

Location: Corner of Front & 11th (by Simplot)

As part of Simplot’s Vintage Tractor Collection, our newest exhibit is Molly the Mule. Molly is an animatronic mule that moves, brays and powers a vintage farm equipment treadmill.  

 

TRAIN WHISTLE

Location: Beginning of the Pioneer Path (across from Panera)

Pull the rope and here the train whistle! You’ll find this outside the tractor box on the Pioneer Path just before you reach the 11th Street crosswalk.


FIND FUN IN THE JUMP PARK!  

 

SLIDES 

Location: 5th Floor  

Take the plunge and get your adrenaline rush in the Slide Zone - a great place for taking risks, team building, and gatherings! Find our current slide hours here or check or social media for daily updates.  

 

CLIMBER 

Location: JUMP Park 

This is not your average playground, but nothing at JUMP is average! The Climber is a three-story net structure, designed to allow people to challenge themselves.  

  

MISTER  

Location: JUMP Park  

The Mister is a colored-light fountain designed to encourage innovative play and elicit imagination. The warmer it gets, the more often you’ll see it going off.  

  

SPLASH PAD & WHIRLYGIG 

Location: JUMP Park 

Look for the columns of water that beckon you to cool off on a hot day. The splash pad is open seasonally, find it near the colorful wind-powered whirlygig spinning in The Park.  

 

YARD GAMES  

Location: JUMP Park/Front Lawn  

Corn Hole, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, and more are all available to play when the weather is nice! If they are not already out to play with, just ask the front desk.   

  

BASKETBALL COURT 

Location: JUMP Park  

Play a game of pickup game of basketball on our blue top! Basketballs are available to check out at the front desk.  

  

FIND THE BEST VIEW 

Location: Everywhere :)

JUMP has incredible views of downtown Boise. Find your favorite view then share it with us by tagging @jumpboise on Instagram. Grab your lunch, find a seat, and enjoy the views.  

 


TOURS

 

TRACTOR TOURS

Location: Meet in Main Lobby

Come meet the renowned Tractor Doctor, Rob Bearden, on Wednesdays at noon for a free tour of our vintage tractor collection! Tour length is one hour and limited to 25 people. Please call 208.639.6610 or email tours@jumpboise.org for reservations, and if you have a larger group, ask if we can accommodate.

  

JUMP BUILDING TOURS 

Location: Meet in Main Lobby

Take a JUMP building tour on Saturdays at 10:30AM! Guests will see how the JUMP spaces are uniquely designed to bring people together to promote creativity, innovation, and collaboration. We will visit five floors to see our creative studios, event spaces, park, and terraces! Sign up in advance (by 2pm on Friday) required please call 208.639.6610 for reservations or email tours@jumpboise.org.


OPEN STUDIOS

Ever wondered how you can use our five creative studios (SHARE, PLAY, INSPIRE, MAKE, MOVE)? Open Studios are an opportunity for kids, teens, and adults to try something new by learning a new creative skill or hobby, and are open to anyone interested in making, moving, playing, inspiring, or sharing! Regular attendees will be able to work with more advanced tools through training during studio time.

 

OPEN STUDIOS: PLAY STUDIO

Time: Every Tuesday, 3:00-6:00 PM (starting August 18th)

The PLAY Studio is a place where technology meets creativity and imagination, where anyone can learn to express themselves through multimedia. It’s a place where anyone can be a filmmaker, a musician, a set designer, or podcast host. The PLAY Studio is where ideas come to life.  

Join us weekly on Tuesdays in the PLAY Studio to explore your creativity and experience the PLAY Studio through hands-on activities open to anyone and opportunities to work on personal or community projects.

 

OPEN STUDIOS: MAKE STUDIO

Time: Every Wednesday, 3:00-6:00 PM (starting August 12th)

The MAKE Studio is a place of imagination, innovation and engineering, where anyone can be a builder, a tinkerer, an inventor or creator.

Join us weekly on Wednesdays in the MAKE Studio to explore your creativity and experience the MAKE Studio through hands-on activities open to anyone and opportunities to work on personal or community projects.

 

OPEN STUDIOS: SHARE STUDIO

Time: Every Thursday, 3:00-6:00 PM (starting August 13th)

The SHARE Studio is a place of experimentation, community, and cuisine. Featuring an industrial-grade commercial kitchen, it's a space where anyone can become a chef, try a new recipe, or compete in a cooking competition. 

Join us weekly on Thursdays in the SHARE Studio to explore your creativity and experience the SHARE Studio through hands-on activities open to anyone and opportunities to work on personal or community projects.

 

OPEN STUDIOS: MOVE STUDIO

Time: Every Friday, 3:00-6:00 PM (starting January 2027)

The MOVE Studio is a place of finding your flow, celebrating movement, and embracing community. It's a place where people of all ages and abilities can engage together, from fitness and yoga classes to dance, performance and cultural celebrations. 

Join us weekly on Thursdays in the MOVE Studio to explore your creativity and experience the MOVE Studio through hands-on activities open to anyone and opportunities to work on personal or community projects.

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Tractor Tours

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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Dreamweaver Film Labs: Art Department

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Weekly Language Exchange

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Boise Design Week: PROCESS

Time: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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August First Thursday

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Writer's Detention

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08

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08

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Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free Community Event

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Open Studios: MAKE Studio

Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Weekly Free Studio Drop-In

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Open Studios: SHARE Studio

Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Weekly Free Studio Drop-In

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Spin Jams: Flow Arts Gathering

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18

Open Studios: PLAY Studio

Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Weekly Free Studio Drop-In

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18

Convergence Idaho: Maker Meetup

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Monthly Maker Meetups

Aug

20

Open Mic

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Monthly SHARE Studio Program

Aug

20

Death Over Tea

Monthly INSPIRE Studio Workshops

Aug

27

Repair Café

Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Toss it? No Way!

Aug

28

Trinket Trade

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free Community Event

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05

Champagne & Propane

Time: 7:00 am - 10:00 am

Spirit of Boise Viewing Party

Sep

26

Thrive Wellness Festival

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free Community Event

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SEW Scary Costume Making

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free Community Workshop

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03

Twirl, Tap, & Dance

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

MOVE Studio Workshop Series

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Intro to Hip Hop

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MOVE Studio Workshop

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17

Kids Hip Hop Dance

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

MOVE Studio Workshop

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JUMP-or-Treat

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free Community Event

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Dia de Muertos

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Tractor Tours

Vintage Tractors & Steam Engines

JUMP showcases 50 vintage steam engines and tractors dating as far back as 1885. These inspiring examples of industrial art and innovation connect our agricultural roots to the future of downtown Boise.

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