Bored at Home?

Use this article to find fun activities to do in Rexburg, Idaho. 

MC Activities

• Open Mic Night
• Bowling 
• Laser Tag 
• Roller Skating 
• Latin and Country Dance

 

Fitness 

BYU-Idaho has multiple free Fitness Classes such as: yoga, aerobics, high-fitness, kickboxing, water aerobics, etc. Masks are now optional when participating in these programs. Go to "Search Programs" to sign up for any of these programs. Here you can find activities such as the Color Fun Run as well and Fit4Life. 

• See Fitness Classes Schedule for more information. 
• See Fitness Class Descriptions for questions about the fitness classes we offer. 

 

Wellness

We understand how hard it can be to have anxiety, stress, or fear. BYU-Idaho offers free workshops to help you with these emotional tensions you might be experiencing. 

• See Wellness for more information. 

 

Summer 

Summer is super fun in Rexburg! Here are some activties you can plan with your friends! 

• Yellowstone 
• Teton National Park
• Bear World 
• Floating Warm Slough 
• Hiking R Mountain 
• Bonfire at the Sand Dunes 
• Crest Creek 
• Island Park (Targhee) 

 

Winter 

Looking for fun things to do in Rexburg when it is covered by snow? Here is a list of winter sports or activities that might help! 

• Kelly Canyon Ski Resort
• Sledding at the Sand Dunes
• LaBelle Ice Castles 
• Ice Skating at the Joe Marmo / Mayne Lehto Ice Arena 
• Snowshoeing (ORC snowshoe rentals) 
• Drink hot chocolate at 
  • The Cocoa Bean
  • Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 

 

Home Evening Activities 

Home Evening groups can reserve Monday evening activities provided on their behalf in accordance with established Eastern Idaho Public Health safety protocols. Certain activities are also available for Ward Home Evenings groups to schedule on Tuesday and Thursday nights and during the day on Saturday by appointment.

These activities can also be done without it having to be a Home Evening Group. You can go with your friends! 

• Social Activities 
• Recreational Activities 
• Service Activities 
• Self-Serve Activities 

 

Events 

The city of Rexburg and BYU-Idaho have events that you can assist and participate in! Use the links below to see what they offer. 

• BYU-Idaho Campus Recreation 
• City of Rexburg Idaho. Click on "Visitor" at the top of the page to discover fun things to do in the area during summer break!
• I-Belong Events

 

Outdoor 

Rexburg is surrounded by places where you can go climbing, camping, water rafting, etc. Use the following links to learn some skills or DIY projects. 

Learning outdoor climbing skills

• Rock: https://amga.com/rock-videos/ 
• Alpine: https://amga.com/alpine-videos/ 
• Places to go when stay at home is lifted: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/112960946/east-idaho 

Outdoor Cooking

• Dutch Oven Potatoes: https://thecompletesavorist.com/dutch-oven-potatoes 
• Cobbler: https://www.food.com/recipe/dutch-oven-campfire-cobbler-125442 
• Dutch Oven Sprite Chicken: https://life-in-the-lofthouse.com/dutch-oven-sprite-chicken/ 

Foraging for Wild Food in Idaho

• Mushroom Hunting: https://www.thegreatmorel.com/morel-sightings/ 

Gardening

• When to plant in Rexburg:  https://garden.org/apps/calendar/?q=83440 
• Care for Food Crops: https://garden.org/learn/library/foodguide/ 

Survival Skills

• Resources for Quarantine Preparation: https://survivallife.com/category/do-it-yourself/ 

 

Other Activities 

• Knot Tying - Animated Knots: https://www.animatedknots.com/ 
• 5 Basic Bushcraft Projects - https://youtu.be/kla_UWs6JW8
• Spoon Carving - https://youtu.be/vbdTc233FtM
• Friction Fires - https://youtu.be/j5_A1NBKhw4
• How to tune up your bike - https://youtu.be/fYaeVDnSK2c
• Sonic Glider Launcher - https://www.sonicdad.com/project-details/sonic-glider-launcher/
• Sonic Paper Rocket Launcher - https://www.sonicdad.com/project-details/paper-rocket/
• How to Crochet a Beanie - https://youtu.be/JqY4X3HLSRE

 

If you have viewed all the activities listed in this article and you still haven't find something that attracts your attention, see Free Arenas to find more ideas.