Caldwell

Indian Creek Park

Located at Blaine St. and South 7th Ave in Caldwell, Indian Creek Park is a full five acres, and full of activities and attractions. Indian Creek itself was revitalized in 2009, and Indian Creek Park shows off the best aspects of the restoration efforts. It features two separate creekside walking trails, and each are 10 feet wide so they can accommodate a variety of people. Two beautiful bridges also stretch over the creek, and give visitors a wonderful view of the park’s beautiful landscaping and plant life. Indian Creek Plaza has about 250 days of events and activities every year.

Babby Farms

Babby Farms is situated at 5900 El Paso Road in Caldwell, and it offers much more than the typical zoo experience. Babby Farms is a non profit organization whose primary mission is connection children and adults with disabilities to a wide variety of animals. It’s also open to the general public during the warm months, and operates on a Tuesday through Sunday schedule. Visitors can see, feed, and sometimes interact with a stunning array of animals-- lemurs, camels, llamas, monkeys, kangaroos, zebras, and more. These animals were raised to interact with people with disabilities, and Babby Farms’ staff members are dutiful about keeping both animals and visitors safe and happy. If you have any animal lovers in your family, Babby Farms is a destination that can’t be beat.

Sunnyslope

Sunnyslope is a beautiful region in Caldwell that just happens to be home to 15 orchards and wineries. In fact, it serves as home for most of Idaho’s vineyards and half of its wineries. The gentle trail weaves through orchards, vineyards, and sweet-smelling mint plants. Sunnyslope is a destination for wine lovers from all across the Valley, the state, and the country-- but when you live in Caldwell, it’s right in your backyard.

Meet Me Monday

Are you looking to get in shape, stay in shape, plan a fun weekly family activity, and meet your neighbors? Meet Me Monday covers all of those bases. This free weekly fitness run/walk meets at Flying M in Caldwell every monday throughout the year. You’ll often find entire families who show up each week, and new participants are always welcome. If you’re new to Caldwell, there’s no better way to enjoy the city and meet your community.

Deer Flat

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge is located in the Nampa area, just eight miles (usually a 20 minute drive) away from the heart of Caldwell. The refuge was established in 1909, and serves as a home to a huge variety of plants and animals. Its various habitats are an oasis for many of Idaho’s native flora and fauna, and the Refuge encourages community members to help care for and sustain the land. At varying times throughout the year, you’ll find ducks, geese, rabbits, gophers, mule deer, birds of prey, pheasants, herons, and various songbirds. It also serves as an opportunity to learn about many of the crops grown in the Treasure Valley. Caldwell residents are lucky enough to have all of Idaho’s natural splendor right at their doorstep.

College of Idaho

C of I is a private liberal arts college, and the oldest such institution in the state, which hosts around 1000 students annually. It offers humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences programs, and its PEAK Curriculum allows students to graduate with one major and three minors in four years.

College of Idaho offers a diverse campus-- 13 percent of its students are international, 30 percent are Hispanic, African-American, Asian-American, American Indian or multi-ethnic, and students come from 22 different states. C of I also features several robust athletics programs, an active Greek life, and an array of student clubs.

C of I also features a high standard of campus living. Most students live on campus, and both outdoor and career-focused clubs and activities are available. A variety of dormitories, apartments, and rental houses are available to students, as well.

College of Idaho also houses the Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History in its William Judson Boone Science Hall. It’s one of C of I (and Caldwell as a whole)’s biggest claims to fame, as it is the only natural history museum in southwest Idaho. The museum contains many important regional artifacts and collections, which it regularly loans to museums around the world. The Whittenberger Planetarium, beloved by astronomy enthusiasts across the Treasure Valley, is also hosted on C of I’s Caldwell campus.

College of Idaho offers many fantastic educational opportunities for students, and is considered one of the best schools in the state. For Caldwell residents, it’s a prized institution.

You can find plenty of great restaurants within easy driving range of any of our CBH Homes communities in Caldwell. And all of our communities are a short drive away from the Sunnyslope Wine Trail, which houses over a dozen of Caldwell’s excellent vineyards, wineries, and orchards.

You can find showstopping Salvadoran cuisine at Pupusas A&J’s, a combination of Korean, Chinese, and American food at Orphan Annie’s Bar & Grill, satisfying Mexican food at Imelda’s Restaurant, Hawaiian food at Island Kine Grinds, steaks and beer at Stewarts Bar & Grill, a classy spin on the traditional diner experience at Mr V’s Family Restaurant, and authentic tacos at Carniceria Mi Tierra. There’s much more than that, too, of course. When you live in Caldwell, you have plenty of food options to explore.

Caldwell is also famous for its wine scene. Wine lovers from all around the Valley, state, and even country come to Caldwell’s Sunnyslope area to try its variety of wineries, vineyards, and orchards.

Canyon County Fair

The Canyon County Fair, held every year in July, is a favorite activity for Treasure Valley residents. It features all of your fair and carnival favorites-- carnival rides and games, fried food, face painting, a trade show expo, local art, a petting zoo, and live music. Plentiful parking and affordable prices keep the Canyon County Fair in the limelight, and its dedication to country music and Americana make it a can’t-miss event for music lovers.

Caldwell Night Rodeo

Each and every summer, the Caldwell Night Rodeo lights up the city of Caldwell. CNR has been going for over 80 years, and is one of the longest-running events in Canyon County. It commonly draws over 45,000 people, is listed among the nation’s top 20 professional rodeos, and is one of the top 5 large outdoor rodeos in the USA. Notably, CNR was the first lighted night time rodeo in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a family-friendly event with tons of bronco-bucking fun, but the good doesn’t end there. CNR returns at least $300,000 of its proceeds to scholarships, community groups, and charitable organizations every year.

Whittenberger Planetarium

The Whittenberger Planetarium, located on C of I’s campus, is cherished by space and science enthusiasts across the Treasure Valley. The planetarium features a 24-foot dome and seats 50 people, and its dazzling projection shows draw thousands of people each year. If you and your family are interested in the secrets of the stars, the Whittenberger Planetarium should be on your to-do-list.

Indian Creek Plaza

Each year in September, Indian Creek Plaza comes alive for the Indian Creek Festival. In one of Caldwell’s best family-friendly events, you can enjoy a car show, cardboard kayak races, games, food trucks, art shows and contests, square dancing, live music, and a dog parade. The festival’s marketplace also showcases local artisans, farmers, and specialty food vendors.

Family Fun Day

Caldwell’s Family Fun Day is another yearly highlight. Each year, the festival is held on Idaho Fish and Game's Free Fishing Day at Whittenberger Park and Rotary Ponds. It features a kid’s fishing derby, junior fun run, bike rodeo, archery range, obstacle course, face painting, and more. The event is always held in June, and the exact date is always announced by April.