73 fun things to do with kids in Salt Lake
This year there’s no excuse to be bored in Utah. From arts at Abravanel Hall to a day at the zoo, there are always fun things to do with kids in Salt Lake.
Here’s a list of 73 fun things to do with your kids:
1. Help your kids develop an appreciation for the arts at Abravanel Hall, including the Utah Symphony Orchestra.
2. The Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure lets you explore the rich history of Salt Lake City.
3. On the ground floor of The City Library in SLC is Art at the Main, which gives local artists a venue to show off their work.
4. There are plenty of kid-friendly performances at Ballet West coming up this season, including The Nutcracker, Beauty and the Beast and more.
5. The hike to Lower Bell Canyon Reservoir via Granite Trail has a moderate incline, but the view is worth it.
6. Go for a swim at Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman.
7. In Draper east of I-15, you’ll find Boondocks Family Fun Center, which has mini golf, bumper cars and an indoor arcade.
8. A landmark in Salt Lake City, Capitol Theatre has a variety of events each season, including the Children’s Dance Theatre.
9. Located in West Valley City, Centennial Park is a huge city park with playgrounds, lots of green space and is a great place to have a picnic.
10. The Church History Library has lots of artifacts from the early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Brigham Young’s wood lathe from his days as a carpenter.
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11. There’s a pathway that winds through Memory Grove Park into City Creek Canyon, which is perfect for walking and cycling.
12. The upscale, open-air mall City Creek Center has a fountain in the center court, underground parking and plenty of dining and refreshment options.
13. Want your family to experience Salt Lake City as a tourist would? City Sights Tours can take you on a tour of SLC, the Great Salt Lake, Copper Mountain and more. You can even ride in a vintage trolley!
14. Most kids are fascinated with Space, and the Clark Planetarium has an IMAX, 10,000 square feet of exhibits and the Hanson Dome Theatre.
15. Your kids can experience painting classes, make collectibles and new friends at Color Me Mine.
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16. There’s over 60,000 square feet of interactive exhibits at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum in downtown Salt Lake City.
17. There’s a couple of ways to spell it– Donut Falls or Doughnut Falls in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Either way, this popular hike has a waterfall at the end, and the trail is relatively easy for older kids to navigate.
18. The Downtown Farmers Markets runs basically all year, including the Winter Market at Rio Grande, and the Summer Market at Pioneer Park.
19. The Family History Library in Salt Lake City is free to the public, and has guided tours to help you and your kids discover more about the family tree.
20. A fun afternoon awaits at Fort Douglas Military Museum on the University of Utah campus. Admission is free.
21. Fridays in June and July, check out free, family-friendly movies in a different SLC park on a huge inflatable screen! Click Friday Night Flicks to learn more.
22. There’s a scavenger hunt, petting zoo at Gardener Village, and a restaurant to refuel at after a day of fun.
23. The Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a public city park in SLC, filled with all sorts of unusual things, like a Sphinx of Joseph Smith’s head.
24. There are often productions geared toward children at Hale Centre Theatre in Salt Lake City.
25. World-renowned and beautiful Ice Castles in Midway will take your breath away, and there’s a nearby ice skating rink and hot chocolate available to purchase.
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26. Want to go ice skating? There are plenty of indoor ice skating rinks around Salt Lake County.
27. Offering “music, movement and creative experiences”, Imagination Place is a great place to help your child develop a joy for creative expression.
28. Enjoy a peaceful afternoon picnic at the International Peace Gardens.
29. Originally known as Hotel Utah, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building is home to Legacy Theatre, The Roof and Garden Restaurants and Nauvoo Cafe.
30. The family-friendly Jump ‘N Bounce is a good place to host your kids’ birthday parties.
31. There are bumper cars, a carousel and bounce houses at Jungle Jim’s Playland in Midvale.
32. Lagoon is pretty much a staple in Utah, and features roller coasters for the big kids and gentler rides for the little ones.
33. Between 900 S and 1300 S in Salt Lake City is Liberty Park, home to the Seven Canyons fountains, a greenhouse and a pond to feed the ducks.
34. What’s cooler than watching Piranha feedings at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium?
35. There are picnic tables, a fountain and plenty of green space and walking paths at Memory Grove Park.
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36. Want to introduce your kids to a new hobby? Momentum Indoor Climbing Gyms offers classes for youth at their Sandy location.
37. The Natural History Museum of Utah has after school clubs and discovery classes for 1st through 5th graders.
38. Take the kids to the Olympic Snowflake Fountain at The Gateway in the summertime to cool off.
39. Catch a family-friendly play at the Pioneer Theatre Company.
40. A garden and gallery at the Price Family Holocaust Memorial Garden give historical information and a place to contemplate.
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41. Watch a Real Monarchs match.
42. Or watch a Real Salt Lake match at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy.
43. Watch a show during the Red Butte Garden Concert Series, or simply walk around the botanical gardens.
44. Enjoy a performance from dancers at the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company.
45. Watch a Runnin’ Utes men’s or women’s basketball game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
46. There are performances geared for children from the Salt Lake Acting Co.
47. The Salt Lake Bees have been named the Triple-A franchise of the year in 2015, and besides, most kids like a day at the ballpark.
48. The Salt Lake County Equestrian Center is located in South Jordan on a 120-acre facility, and is the location of the annual Salt Lake County Fair.
49. On the 3rd Friday of each month you’ll find the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll, in which galleries across the Salt Lake Valley are open for free.
50. The Salt Palace Convention Center is home to exhibitions throughout the year, including EVE SLC, the Outdoor Retailers Expo and more.
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51. The Sandy Amphitheater opens for concerts each spring, and is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors.
52. There’s plenty to do all year long at Seven Peaks Waterpark, including winter holiday events like water slide sledding and the Pass of all Passes for the summer.
53. At the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon is the Silver Lake Loop Trail, which is an easy wetlands boardwalk with picnic tables, fishing and more.
54. Snowbird Resort has fun activities for families all year long, like Oktoberfest and Mountain School ski lessons.
55. Have you heard of Taffy Town? There are over 70 flavors of salt water taffy at their warehouse.
56. Take a walk around Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City.
57. Speaking of Temple Square, The Beehive House was the home of Brigham Young and other Church leaders.
58. View the impressive architecture and huge selection of books at The City Library.
59. Check out the fun exhibits at The Leonardo, including Mummies of the World, Water and Innovation Showcase.
60. Stop by The Lion House Pantry Restaurant for a bite to eat.
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61. There are fun kids’ activities taking place all year at This Is The Place Heritage Park, like Candlelight Christmas, Baby Animal Season and more.
62. At Tracy Aviary, there are plenty of rare birds to see, an Amazon adventure and even a duck pond.
63. If only there was a place where your kids could just jump around all day… Thank goodness for trampoline parks in Utah!
64. Did you know Trolley Square downtown used to be the site of fairgrounds, and later trolley car barns that served the Salt Lake valley?
65. Each year the Utah Arts Festival features a kids festival, with an art yard, instrument “petting zoo” and a pb&j booth?
66. Watch a Utah Grizzlies hockey game at the Maverik Center in West Valley City.
67. Also catch a Utah Jazz game at Vivint Arena in SLC.
68. Visit the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art on the second Saturday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. for Family Art Saturday.
69. Free admission on the first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.
70. There’s public ice skating at the Utah Olympic Oval, and even Cosmic Skate Night and birthday party packages available.
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71. The Utah State Fair has plenty of kids activities each year, like a student activity book, competitions and a read and win program.
72. At Utah’s Hogle Zoo there’s an Animal Encounters program that lets your kids get up close and personal with the animals.
73. There’s a summer camp at Wheeler Historic Farm, and the facilities are open year round for free.
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