Kangaroo Zoo - North Salt Lake

395 N Redwood Road, North Salt Lake
801-295-1900
www.kangaroozoo.net

Admission:
Children (2 yrs & younger): $5.00
Watching your children: FREE

Mon - Thurs:
golf: $5.99
active play: $7.99
active play & golf: $10.99

Fri - Sat:
golf: $6.99
active play: $8.99
active play & golf: $11.99

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10am-8pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am-9pm

SOCKS ARE REQUIRED!
No time limit BUT no in/outs
Parents MUST accompany child and SUPERVISE at all times
FREE Wi-Fi

A unique indoor active play and celebration environment which caters to the needs and desires of children and parents alike.

Kids of all ages will be thrilled to discover a larger than life leopard, dragon, alligator, dolphin and other animal-themed inflatables upon which to play.


Compilation of information gathered from www.kangaroozoo.net

Engh Gardens

8214 South 700 East, Sandy
801-748-0102
www.enghgardens.com

Engh Gardens is Utah's premier destination garden center. It also has a Kid's Club where children are able to come and enjoy the beauties of nature.

Admission: Free
Hours: 2nd Thursday of each month at 4:00p.m. (except on Halloween, see below)

Listed below are recent or upcoming events, or you can click here.

Oddhopper Opera: A Bug's Garden
Learn of different bugs that flourish in the garden from early spring until fall. Storytime: "Oddhopper Opera: A Bug's Garden of Verses", clothespin dragonfly art project.
Event Dates: Aug. 13, 2009

Autumblings: Flower Fairies of the Autumn
Did you know there could be hundreds of Flower Fairies living in your garden? Remember, the more you know about fairies, the more likely it is that you will see one. Storytime and Leaf Man art project
Event Dates: Sep. 10, 2009

Pirate's Cove Pumpkin Patch
Ahoy, Matey! All pirates are invited to our Gardiner Island. Storytime: "Secrets of Pirate Hill", treasure hunt, climb aboard the pirate ship and walk the plank. Please wear pirate gear! Pirate parents are welcome too!
Event Dates: Oct. 08, 2009

Halloween Parade & Activities
Costume Parade-Bring a Camera! Straw maze, pirate ship, Storytime: "The Mystery of Eatum Hill", coloring page, games
Event Dates: Oct. 31, 2009
Start Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm


Compilation of information gathered from www.enghgardens.com

Bouncin' Off the Walls

398 W. 9400 South, Sandy
801-568-1234
www.bouncinoffthewalls.com

Socks required. Long sleeves recommended.

Mom-n-Me Open Play
Admission:
Children under 5 only: $5.00
Parents FREE
Hours: Every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Its fun exercise for Moms, develops fine motor skills for the kids and a life long bond for Mom and Child. No reservations are required.

Open Bounce
Admission:
Children under 5 only: $5.00
Parents FREE
Hours: Every Wednesday from 3-7 p.m.
The fun includes air hockey, the Monster Slide, Tug-N-Goal, our Combo Maze and the Candy Cane Castle. (We know it's a blast, but please no more than two parents per child!)

Click here to see the Party Package page.


Compilation of information gathered from www.bouncinoffthewalls.com

West Jordan Veterans Memorial Park

1985 W 7800 S, SLC
801-569-5700
(Enter the park from 7800 South at approximately 2100 West or from 8020 South Redwood Road.)

Admission: free
Hours: open dawn to dusk

This park has a military services monument, a reflecting pool and inscribed rock that you can view. Located nearby is the West Jordan Historical Museum.

A big draw for kids is the park's Wild West Jordan Playground, the largest playground in Utah. The innovative play structure was built by 6,000 community volunteers over a ten-day period. The playground covers two-thirds of an acre and contains over 12,000 square feet of play surface. The fully-fenced playground is divided into a tot lot area for two to five year olds and a larger area for five to 12 year olds. The crowning feature is a superstructure which contains 23 stair levels and a two-story curly slide.

Veterans Memorial Park is a large, mixed-use, community park. It occupies 100 acres and includes pavilions, the West Jordan Rodeo Arena, tennis courts, baseball fields (both youth and league), a concrete badminton court, volleyball courts (both sand and concrete), basketball hoops, several playgrounds, the West Jordan Historical Museum, the Gene Fullmer Fitness & Rec Center, the West Jordan Outdoor Pool, the Sugar Factory Playhouse, a military service monument, and a peace garden.

The park pavilions can be reserved by calling West Jordan Public Works at the number listed above.


Compilation of information gathered from gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/veterans-memorial-park-1985-west-7800-south-west-jordan-ut-84084-us

West Jordan Historical Museum

2053 West 7800 South, West Jordan
801-568-0938
www.wjhistory.org

Admission: free, donations appreciated

Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Private and group tours are also available by appointment.

The West Jordan Historical Museum is a non-profit organization supported by the West Jordan Historical Society. The small homestead museum features several out buildings (including a dairy barn and a blacksmith shop), live chickens, antique farm equipment, one of the original carousel horses from Saltair, and many more historical treasures from the area. A tour through the museum's buildings and grounds is fun for children of all ages. The museum's annual Pumpkin Walk is quickly becoming a popular fall activity for local families. Watch the calendar (online) for details.

The museum grounds can be reserved for private functions such as birthday parties, wedding receptions, and family reunions. Call for details.


Compilation of information gathered from www.wjhistory.org (and) http://museums.utah.gov/find_a_museum/

Utah Museum of Natural History

1390 E President's Circle, SLC – located on the U of U Campus (President’s Cir is about 100 S)
801-581-6927
umnh.utah.edu

Admission:
Adults: $7
Children (3-17): $3.50
Children (under 3): free
Free admission on the first Mon of each month

Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm
Sun: 12 noon-5pm
First Monday of each month has hours extended until 8pm

UMNH illuminates the natural world and the place of humans within it. Science Movie Night; Events in the Galleries; Field Trips and Family Workshops; Overnights at the Museum, Youth classes and camps; Free Family Mondays.


Compilation of information gathered from umnh.utah.edu

Treehouse Children's Museum

347 22nd St, Ogden
801-394-9663
www.treehousemuseum.org

Admission:
Adult (over 16): $4
Children (1-15): $5
Discounted Events (see below): $3 for children (under age 6 at Toddler Time) and $1 for their adults.

Hours:
Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
CLOSED Sundays, Jan 1, July 4, July 24, Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.
Annual cleaning close-down usually the third week of September.
$1 coupon available on website, as well as a list of different play and hands-on exhibits, and other things to do there.

Discounted events:
- Toddler Time on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. (Toddler Time is not held on statewide Monday school holidays)
- Theater Thursday on Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Alphabet Soup on Friday nights from 6 to 8 p.m.


Compilation of information gathered from www.treehousemuseum.org

This is the Place Heritage Park

2601 E Sunnyside Ave, SLC (Sunnyside Ave runs between 800-850 S)
801-582-1847
www.thisistheplace.org

Heritage Village:
Hours: Sun - Sat 9am-5pm
Trains runs daily from 9am-5pm

Spring and Living History Season: (May-September)
Hours: Monday-Saturday
Admission:
Adults: $8.00
Children (3-11): $6.00
Seniors (55+): $6.00
• Admission includes any three (3) take-home craft, pony ride, mini-train ride. Additional activities $1 per craft or ride.

Spring and Summer Season:
Hours: Sunday - Limited Program
(Self guided tours; train tours)
Admission:
Adults: $5.00
Children (3-11): $3.00
Seniors (55+): $3.00

Fall and Winter Season: (October-April)
Limited Program (Self guided tours; train tours)
Admission:
Adults: $5.00
Children (3-11): $3.00
Seniors (55+): $3.00

(Standard admission prices do not include Holiday programs: Haunted Village, Little Haunts or Christmas events. See event information on their website for prices.)

All summer long you can find pioneers, tradesmen, pony and train rides, kid crafts, Shoshone teepees and Navajo hogans, animals to pet and lots more. On top of that, various special event days will add a kid rodeo, parades, live music and the occasional cannon. Click here for a calendar of different park events (Pioneer Heritage Days, Baby Animal Days, Summer Rodeo, Haunted Village, Candlelight Christmas, etc).


Compilation of information gathered from www.thisistheplace.org

Wheeler Historical Farm

6351 S 900 E, SLC
801-264-2241
www.wheelerfarm.com

Admission:
free (there are small fees for various activities and special events provided on the farm)

Hours:
Open from dawn to dusk

Things to do
Historic House Tours
This tour will give you insights into 19th century living while sharing interesting information about the Wheeler Family. Tours Mon-Sat on the hour, 10 am - 4 pm. $1.50 per person.

Farm Chores
Experience farm life first hand by milking a cow without setting your alarm for 4:30 am! Join us throughout the year. Monday - Saturday 5:00 pm, .50 cents per person. 

Tractor Drawn Wagon Rides
See the farm, historic buildings, and hidden trails of Wheeler Woods behind the farm. Every half hour. Starting on 3-2-09. 10 am - 4:30pm Mon-Sat. No ride at 5 pm due to cow milking. $1.50 per person ages 2 & over.























Compilation of information gathered from www.wheelerfarm.com
original photography

Raging Waters

1200 West 1700 South, SLC
801-972-3300
www.ragingwatersutah.com

Admission: (prices listed include tax)
General Admission (ages 12 and up): $21.27
Junior Admission (ages 3-11): $17.01
Nightwater (4:00-7:30pm): $12.74
Senior Admission (55 and older): $8.48
Spectator: $21.27 (Spectators pay full price admission and receive a special spectator wristband. Spectators are not permitted to enter the water at all. Upon exiting the park, the spectator can go to the ticket booth and receive a $7.00 refund if the wristband is still on the wrist and you have not been in the water.)

Hours:
Mon-Sat 10:30-7:30, Sun 12noon-7:30


Compilation of information gathered from www.ragingwatersutah.com

Cherry Hill

1325 South Main, Kaysville
801-451-5379; Toll Free Reservations: 888-4GO-CAMP
Pie Pantry: 801-451-PIES
www.cherry-hill.com

Admission:
All Day Splash Pass: $17.00
Sr.'s All Day Splash Pass (55 yrs.+): $9.00
Ages 3 & 4: $7.00
Ages 2 & under: FREE
Half Day Splash Pass after 4:30 PM: $10.00 (Prices include tube rental)

Click here for a breakdown of individual pricing on: miniature golf, batting cages, climbing wall, aeroball, and Hamster Haven playport.

Hours: ~All hours depend on the weather~
Monday - Saturday:
Waterpark 10:30am - 8:30pm
Recreation 10:00am - 11:0pm
Closed Sunday

Cherry Hill has been delighting families for more than 40 years with our Water Park, Family Fun Center and Shady Campsites.
Located in Kaysville, Utah on 20 acres that once was a working fruit farm, Cherry Hill has over 700 trees, many of which are cherry trees. Cherry Hill offers a Water Park with water slides, a foam padded River Run, Lazy River, children's water playground called Pirates Cove and 2 pools. Other activities include Batting Cages, Mini Golf, a Climbing ROCK, Video Arcades, Snack Bars and a Restaurant. Each Friday and Saturday evening of the summer, they offer free live entertainment.

Concerts on the Hill
Enjoy FREE concerts under the stars in Grant’s Gulch at Cherry Hillon Friday and Saturday evenings from 9:00 –10:00 p.m. throughout June, July and August. Everyone is welcome. Seating is provided, but you are welcome to bring blankets.


Compilation of information gathered from www.cherry-hill.com

Boondocks Fun Center - Draper

14200 S 75 E, Draper
801-838-9800
www.boondocksfuncenter.com/public/draper

Admission:
General Unlimited Fun (60” and above): $24.95
Junior Unlimited Fun (under 60”): $16.95
Includes: Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Laser Tag, Go-Karts (Road Track, Slick Track, Rookie Track), Kiddie Cove, and 10 arcade tokens for general admission, 20 arcade tokens for junior admission.

Click here for a breakdown of price by individual activity.

Limited $12 Tuesday Special (summers only from 4-9pm)

Hours:
SUN-THUR: 10am - 10 pm
FRI - SAT: 10am - Midnight
(Click here to see the Boondocks calendar)

Boondocks provides a variety of entertainment options that appeal to a wide range of ages and interests. We strive to create an environment that is safe, clean and inviting for all ages. Boondocks Fun Center’s target market primarily consists of families, businesses, schools, and churches. Birthday Parties and Group Events, including company parties, corporate team building events, and school and church outings, represent important business segments for Boondocks.


Compilation of information gathered from www.boondocksfuncenter.com

Living Planet Aquarium - Sandy

725 E 10600 S, Sandy
801-355-3474
www.thelivingplanet.com

Admission:
$9 for adults
$8 for seniors, students and military
$7 children (3 to 17)
Ages 2 and under are FREE
First Monday of every month is half-priced Family Night from 5-7 p.m.

Annual Membership:
Get one year of admission to The Living Planet Aquarium, and 10% off in the gift shop and on birthday parties.
$18 for adults
$14 for children (3 to 17)

Hours:
Winter Hours (Oct. 1 - March 31):
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Summer Hours (April 1 - Sept. 30):
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

In June of 2004, a Preview Exhibit of The Living Planet Aquarium at the Gateway Mall was opened. This 10,000 square foot public exhibit displayed local freshwater animals and marine life from around the world, and offered an exclusive experience never before available in Utah, and attendance far exceeded projections with over 150,000 visitors per year. Due to this overwhelming demand, the Preview Exhibit, was relocated to much larger (43,000 sq ft) building in Sandy in the summer of 2006. Currently, exhibits feature sharks, rays, seahorses, jellyfish as well as octopus, eels, starfish, amphibians, trout and other freshwater species, providing a unique opportunity for the many landlocked Utahns, particularly children, who have not previously had the chance to interact with such creatures.



Compilation of information gathered from www.thelivingplanet.com

Tracy Aviary

589 E 1300 South, SLC (located in Liberty Park)
801-322-2473
www.tracyaviary.org

Admission:
Adults: $5.00
Children 3 and under Free
Children 4-12: $3.00
Students: $4.00
Seniors: $4.00
Avian Encounter: $3.00
Kid Wagons: $3.00; Wheelchair Rental: $6.00
Group Rates (10+): $1 off per person. You must call 24 hours in advance, and total must be paid for with one payment – people cannot pay individually.

Hours:
Open every day of the year except Christmas Day
Winter Hours dates vary: October - April, 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Summer Hours dates vary: April - October, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Open to the public since 1938, Tracy Aviary maintains a collection of approximately 400 birds representing about 135 species. Many of these birds are considered rare or endangered. Completion of the Chase Mill, Utah’s oldest standing industrial building opened for events in December 2006. The Mill at the Aviary is a historic monument (still bearing the original Brigham Young initials) that is a magnificent addition to Tracy Aviary, offering numerous opportunities for year-round bird programs, special events, and a public meeting space.



Compilation of information gathered from www.tracyaviary.org
original photography

Liberty Park

1100 S 600 E, SLC (Between 500 and 700 E, and 900 and 1300 S. Entrances from 900 and 1300 South)
801-521-0962 (or) 801-972-7800 for the city parks department

Admission: Park and Museum free;
Hours: Open daily from dawn-dusk

This delightful city park has trails for walking and jogging, tennis courts, a small lake with ducks and paddleboat rentals, picnic facilities, a playground, a children's garden, a children's amusement park, a museum, and an excellent aviary. Children applaud the Children's Garden and boating pond, playground, amusement park and snack bar. Older visitors enjoy the swimming pool and the tennis park's 16 lighted courts. Recent developments have added a well-conceived interactive map that uses pools and fountains to depict the topography of Utah. Covering 100 acres, this is a favorite gathering spot for locals, as well as one of the best dog-walking areas in the city (dogs must be leashed and owners must clean up after them).


Compilation of information gathered from www.frommers.com/destinations/saltlakecity/A23084.html (and) travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2745540-liberty_park_salt_lake_city-i

Kennecott Center: Bingham Canyon Mine Visitors Center

12800 South State Route 111, Bingham Canyon, UT
801-204-2025
www.kennecott.com (click on the "Visitors Center" link)

Admission: $5 per car (tax-deductable)
Hours: April 1 - October, open 7 days a week, 8am - dusk (weather permitting)

See, hear, and feel the breathtaking and awesome magnitude of the largest man-made excavation on earth. Interactive displays and exhibits – including 3-D microscopes to examine rock and mineral samples.


Compilation of information gathered from www.kennecott.com

George S Eccles Dinosaur Park

1544 E Park Blvd, Ogden
801-393-3466
www.dinosaurpark.org

Admission:
Adults (18+) - $7.00
Seniors (62+) - $6.00
Students (13-17) - $6.00
Children (2-12) - $5.00
Infants (1 & under) - FREE
* Plus Tax
* Park is handicap accessible

Hours
SEASON HOURS: (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Monday-Saturday, Gate: 10am- 7pm, Grounds: 10am-8pm
Sunday, Gate: 12pm-5pm, Grounds: 12pm-6pm

OFF SEASON HOURS: (Labor Day-Memorial Day)
Monday - Saturday, Gate: 10am to 5pm, Grounds: 10am to 6pm
Sunday (Closed Sundays November - March), Gate: 12pm - 5pm, Grounds: 12pm - 6pm

Dinosaur Park is an exciting collection of creatures from prehistoric crawlers, to predators, to marine animals, and even flying reptiles. More than one hundred dinosaur sculptures fill the park. These realistic full-sized sculptures are based on actual fossil skeletons, and are brought to life by robotics, artistic detailsand a state-of-the-art sound system.


Compilation of information gathered from www.dinosaurpark.org

Olympic Legacy Plaza Snowflake Fountain - Gateway

400 W South Temple, SLC
801-456-0000
www.shopthegateway.com (visit the 'events and promotions' link on their website for information about other events such as the Chalk Art Festival, etc.)

Admission: free
Hours: Daily 10am-9pm

The Gateway is located downtown off 400 West between South Temple and 300 South (the Olympic Legacy Plaza is located on the north end, near Barnes & Noble)

A large stone version of the snowflake logo from the 2002 Winter Olympics forms the shape of a ground-level fountain, which features shooting jets of water synchronized to the Olympic theme and other music. The 'water dance' goes off every 30 minutes, for 10 minutes at a stretch. You'll find plenty of space to sit (and stay dry), and you can also check out the nearby Wall of Honor, which lists the 27,000 volunteers from the 2002 Winter Olympics. Be sure to bring towels and a change of clothes (or bathing suit and a swim diaper for toddlers, just in case). The fountain is chlorinated and voluntarily tested for bacteria. Keep a close eye on little ones. The plaza floor can get slippery when wet, and it can get very crowded.



Compilation of information gathered from www.shopthegateway.com
original photography

Gardner Village

1100 W 7800 South, SLC
801-566-8903
www.gardnervillage.com

Admission:
free to walk around
Apr 1-Oct 1: Petting Zoo $2, pony rides $3

Gardner Village contains the outlines of the once bustling early Utah mill industry and history. What remains today is a cluster of retail specialty shops located in restored cabins, houses and buildings nestled adjacent to the Gardner Mill. Now listed on the National Historic Register, the old flour mill is home to Archibald's Restaurant and Country Furniture & Gifts.

Vintage pioneer architecture, antique fixtures, red brick paths and bridges over a pond, create a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for shopping, dining and discovering some of Utah's most colorful history.



Compilation of information gathered from www.gardnervillage.com

Gallivan Center - Ice Skating

239 S Main Street, SLC
801-535-6117
www.thegallivancenter.com

Open during the winter. Check back, as winter approaches, for admission prices and hours


Compilation of information gathered from www.thegallivancenter.com