Be Resourceful: Free Family Activities


Stephanie Peterson with The Utah Mama Handbook reveals her favorite, free family activities.


STAR PARTY

Stansbury Park Observatory Complex

www.slas.us/default.asp

(435) 882-1209

Weather permitting, telescope observing will start at dusk, generally commencing as objects can be seen well enough to aim a telescope. In addition, a 30- to 45-minute program will be given.

FISH FEEDING TIME

Cabela’s

2502 West Grand Terrace Parkway

Lehi, Utah

(801) 766-2500

www.cabelas.com

It’s feeding time for the fish in the aquarium at Cabela’s, and the public is welcome to watch.

MUSEUM ANIMAL SHOWS

Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

645 East 1430 North

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah

http://mlbean.byu.edu/home

(801) 422.5051

Live animal shows held Monday- Saturday on Reptiles, Adaptations, Utah Plants and Animals, Ecosystems, and Invertebrates.

MAGIC SHOW

Hollywood Connection

3200 S. 2200 W

West Valley, UT

(801) 291-0511

www.magicoftimothy.com

Timothy Riggs performs a free magic show for the public at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 every Saturday at Hollywood Connections 3200 S. 2200 W. across from the E-Center.

UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

1390 East Presidents Circle

Salt Lake City, Utah

(801) 851-6927

www.umnh.utah.edu

Thanks to the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks Program, admission to the Museum is free all day on the first Monday of every month! And, on most Free Mondays, hours are extended to 9:30 am – 8:00 pm.

HOGLE ZOO

2600 Sunnyside Avenue

Salt Lake City, Utah

(801) 582-1631

www.hoglezoo.org

On the last Wednesday of the month from November- February admission into the zoo is free.

SALT LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY

(801) 943-4636

www.slco.lib.ut.us

From puppet shows to magic shows, you’re sure to find a program that will suit your little ones.


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