# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Passport to the Pen
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Announcing a brand new Old Idaho Penitentiary experience, Passport to the Pen! Grab your team – family, friends, and your entire crew – and explore historic buildings, complete hands-on challenges, and collect stamps as you uncover the stories of the Old Idaho Penitentiary!

Step inside the historic Old Idaho Penitentiary and explore A City Behind Walls! In this fun, self-guided adventure, you’ll get a special passport and travel around the historic site, visiting seven different locations. At each stop, you will learn something new about life inside the Pen and complete a simple, hands-on activity. When you finish, you’ll earn a stamp in your passport!

Follow the clues, explore the buildings, and discover the stories hidden behind the walls. When your passport is full, you will have completed your journey through history!

Perfect for families and curious explorers—are you ready to unlock the past?

Passport to the Pen: Saturday, July 18, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (last admission 4:00 pm). Admission is just $12 per person, or 4 for $40 when you pre-purchase online! Enter code FAM4 when purchasing. This event is FREE for Idaho State Historical Society Members! Interested in becoming a member? Visit history.idaho.gov/membership for more info or to sign up.

Enter your passport to win prizes, including Old Penitentiary Prize Packs from the Souvenir Confinement store. All submissions will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a private behind the scenes tour of the Old Idaho Penitentiary for up to ten guests!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boise/passport-to-the-pen/200030258686948
- **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Boise
- **state**: ID
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID, United States, Idaho 83712
- **lat**: 43.60249
- **long**: -116.16231
- **full address**: 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID, United States, Idaho 83712

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Passport to the Pen
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Passport to the Pen being held?
  - **A:** Passport to the Pen takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID, United States, Idaho 83712.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Passport to the Pen?
  - **A:** Passport to the Pen is organized by Old Idaho Penitentiary.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Old Idaho Penitentiary's events?
  - **A:** Old Idaho Penitentiary has 109+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Old Idaho Penitentiary has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Passport to the Pen is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boise, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Passport to the Pen sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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