What to do in the summertime and other times of the year
Summer Activities:
Activities |
Locations |
Date(s) and Time |
Cost |
Arts in the Park Lunch Concert Series | Murray Park, Pavilion #5 | Every Tuesday at 12:00 noon | Free |
Arts in the Park Matinees | Murray Park, Pavilion #5 | Every Friday at 2:00 p.m. | Free |
Chalk Art Festival – Artists come from several states to draw with chalk on cement | Gateway Mall | In June for 2 days | Free |
Concerts in the Park | Brigham Young Historic Park Southeast corner of State Street and 2nd Avenue | Every Tuesday night and every Friday night, Beginning at 8:00 p.m. in July and at 7:00 p.m. in August | Free |
Farmer's Market | Murray Park | Every Friday and Saturday – from July 31st through Oct. 31st, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Cost for food and other items which are sold |
International Peace Gardens Beautiful gardens with displays from various countries throughout the world | Jordan Park 1000 South 900 West | May 1st to September 30th From dawn to dusk | Free |
Jazz on the Plaza | Gateway Mall | Every Thursday night, beginning at 7:00 p.m. | Free |
Living Traditions Festival – Celebrations of various cultures with entertainment, hands-on displays of crafts, ethnic foods | Salt Lake City & County Bldg. Washington Square | In May for 3 days (Friday, Sat., & Sunday) | Free except for food which you purchase |
Lunch Bunch Series | Gallivan Center | Every Thursday afternoon, beginning at 12:00 noon | Free |
Murray Fun Days – Parade in morning, activities and entertainment in park all day, fireworks and entertainment in the evening | Murray Park | July 4th every year | Free |
Old car shows | Various locations such as Murray Park, Logan, Wheeler Farm, etc. | Various times during summer | Free |
Read-a-thon | Local libraries | Various dates Take your children | Free |
Twilight Concert Series | Gallivan Center | Every Thursday night beginning at 7:00 p.m. | Free |
Ward campout | Various locations | In the summer each year – this year it is Aug. 12th to 13th at the Stake Property | Free |
Milcreek Gardens Family Activities | 3100 S 2900 E | 3-9 p.m. | Free |
Kids Passport to Adventure Program | REI Stores | Visit REI store to pick up a passport and a list of family friendly hikes/bike rides. REI gives the kids prizes for completing the program. | Free |
Discovery Gateway Mall Fountains Bring Swimsuits and Towels and run through the fountains! | Discovery Gateway Mall | Daylight Hours in the summer | Free |
Year-round activities:
Activities |
Locations |
Date(s) and Time |
Cost |
Hill Aerospace Museum – Museum and display of airplanes outside the museum | Near Hill Air Force Base Roy Exit | Open everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Free |
Kennecott Copper (Rio Tinto Museum Visitor's Center) | Near Bingham Canyon | Open everyday from 8:a.m. to dusk | Free |
Movies
| Movies 9 Theaters 700 East 9400 South, Sandy | All the time | $1.25 – Shows before 6 p.m. $1.50 – Shows after 6 p.m. $1.00 – All shows on Wed. |
Murray Heritage Center (for seniors) | http://www.murray.utah.gov/index.aspx?NID=140 Open newsletter to see all current activities | Various dates and times | Most activities are free Some have fees |
Olympic Park - There is a museum with lots of Olympic memorabilia. Everyday athletes from all over the world are training for ski jumps and ski aerials. | On outskirts of Park City, Utah | Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Every Saturday during the summer at 1:00 p.m. there is a Flying Ace All-Stars Freestyle Aerial Show | Museum and watching athletes is free
There are guided tours for a charge and rides for a charge. |
Red Butte Arboretum | East of University of Utah campus | 1. Arbor Day – in April every year 2. Sept. 7- 9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 3. Dec. 5 & 6 – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.- Holiday Open House, workshops & unique gifts | Free days |
Railroad Museum - 3 museums in one (Utah State Railroad Museum, John Browning Arms Museum, Browning Classic Car Museum)
| Ogden Union Railroad Station | Open Monday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | $5.00 adults $4.00 seniors $3.00 children |
Springville Museum of Art Unbelievable art and sculpture displays from all over the world. Currently there is a quilt display through Sept. 2nd | 126 East 400 South Springville, Utah | Tues. – 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Wed.- 10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Thur.-Sat. – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday – 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | Free |
Temple Square performances | Assembly Hall On Temple Square
| Every Friday and Saturday nights (limited to 8 yrs. and older) | Free |
Activities |
Locations |
Date(s) and Time |
Cost |
Various activities - Planetarium, zoo, Discovery Gateway, Lion House, This is the Place, Thanksgiving Place Gardens, etc. | Salt Lake Connect Pass | You choose the date | $16.00 - $20.00 (for a 2-day pass) |
Various activities – Red Butte Gardens, Discovery Gateway, Utah Museum of Natural History, & Utah Museum of Fine Arts | Community Exploration Card | Beginning in May you can check out an experience card from any SLC Public Library. The card provides free general Admission for up to 4 people to Red Butte Gardens, Discovery Gateway, the Museum of Natural History, and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (a limited number of cards available at beginning of each month and they are good for 1 month) | Free |
Sweet Aftons Kids Candy Camp Candy related projects and games for ages 6-12 | Sweet Aftons at Gardener Village | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | $15.00 per class per person (must call in advance to reserve a spot) |
Daisy Dots Doodles Scrapbook! Bring your own supplies | Daisy Dots Doodles in North Ogden | 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. | $5.00 per person (must call in advance to reserve a spot) |
Safe Bicycling for the Family at Ogden Nature Center . Nationally certified bicycling instructor, Susan Snyder, will discuss everything from getting off training wheels to getting around town for families who want to ride bikes for fun, transportation, and fitness. Handouts and safety materials are provided. For ages 8 and older. | Ogden Nature Center 801-621-7595 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Free |
Costco free Samples Saturday | Costco Hours | Free (must have a Costco Membership) | |
Fish Feeding Time | Cabela's | 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. | Free |
Museum Animal Shows | Monte L Bean Life Science Museum at BYU | Monday – Saturday Live Animal Shows (call for hours) | Free |
Utah Museum of Natural History | 1390 E Presidents Circle, SLC | First Monday of every month from 9:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. | Free |
Utah's Hogle Zoo | Last Wednesday of the month from November – February | Free | |
Salt Lake County Library | Free | ||
Lakeshore Learning Stores Crafts for kids | Any Location | Every Saturday Morning | Free |
Home Depot Crafts for kids | Check local locations | Every Saturday (Check Times) | Free |
Website: http://www.nowplayingutah.com/event/cat/free - Gives 4 pages of free Salt Lake City happenings
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