Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Salt Lake City

Family Storytime

Starts in 2 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 5:00 PM–5:45 PM UTC · Columbus Library

Join us Tuesday mornings for family storytime! All ages are welcome. Come and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development! Everyone is welcome here. We can’t wait to meet you!

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Salt Lake City

Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.

Oilers vs. Utah Hockey Club

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 1:30 AM UTC · Delta Center

NHL: Oilers vs. Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center

Storytime

Starts in 1 hr · Tue, Apr 7, 4:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Centerville Branch

Totally Tweens! Graphic Novel Club

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Marmalade Library

A monthly club for tweens in 3rd–6th grade. Together, we'll discuss that month’s graphic novel, while everyone enjoys snacks, crafts, and trivia. Visit Marmalade to borrow a copy of the month's book. The club meets in the Conference Room of the Marmalade Branch, the 2nd Wednesday of...

Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Salt Lake City

Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.

“(un)contained: On Skin, Boundaries, and the Emotions We Hold” by Jill Saxton Smith and “Shadows and Alleyways” by Benjamin Childress

Happening now · Mar 2 – Apr 11 · Finch Lane Gallery at the Art Barn

Beginning Calligraphy and Chinese Painting: Flowers and Animals (Ages 5-11)

Happening now · Mar 28 – May 31 · Visual Art Institute · Ages 5–11

Read With a Therapy Dog

Starts in 57 min · Tue, Apr 7, 4:00 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Farmington Branch

Read with a therapy dog at the library! Your family can sign up for a 10-15 minute slot to read with a dog. If this slot is filled, search https://bit.ly/42CKwXE for other time slots for this date at this branch or search "therapy dog" as a keyword search for opportunities at other locations.

NHMU Family Yoga

Happening now · Nov 23 – Apr 27 · Natural History Museum of Utah

Book Baby

Starting soon · Tue, Apr 7, 3:15 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Columbus Library · Ages Up to 5

Find virtual storytimes on YouTube! Visit slcpl.org/virtual-storytime .

Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Starts in 8 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Columbus Library

Your quest begins at the Sweet Branch! Form a party, hunt for ancient treasures, and use your wits, magic, or brute force to battle goblins, wyverns, and the dreaded gelatinous cube. Dungeons & Dragons is a game of adventure, imagination and near-limitless possibilities. If you've been curious but..

Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 1:30 AM UTC · Delta Center

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz at Delta Center

Loose parts ~ a child’s way of knowing, by Alise Anderson

Happening now · Mar 6 – Apr 21 · Salt Lake City Public Library Main Branch

Predators vs. Utah Hockey Club

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 1:00 AM UTC · Delta Center

NHL: Predators vs. Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center

Kids Night Out Drop-Off Event

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine West Jordan

Escape the post-holiday hustle and join us for a cozy winter fun Kids Night Out ! It’s the perfect evening for your young artist to relax and create. Kids will get to pick out their very own pottery party animal to bring to life with color, followed by watching a festive, cozy movie all while munch

Toddler Tales

Starts in 57 min · Tue, Apr 7, 4:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Orem Public Library

Toddler Tales is a 20-minute program for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers with songs, fingerplays, and short stories to introduce our youngest patrons to the world of words. For ages 0–3.

Ceramics: Beginning and Intermediate (Ages 14+)

Happening now · Mar 31 – Jun 24 · Visual Art Institute · Ages 14+

Book Fiesta at Marmalade

Starts in 6 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Marmalade Library

We're hosting Book Fiesta all month long! Each branch will have a different event with crafts, activities, or special guests, celebrating the joy of books. Part of "El día de los niños." Children will receive a free book to keep at each event! Click here for details on all of April's..

Introduction to Art Materials and Techniques for Kids! (Ages 5-11)

Happening now · Mar 30 – Jun 24 · Visual Art Institute · Ages 5–11

Hurricanes vs. Utah Hockey Club

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 PM UTC · Delta Center

NHL: Hurricanes vs. Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center

Ornament Sale 2025

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine West Jordan

ORNAMENT SALE: Buy 2, Get 1 FREE or Buy 3, Get 2 FREE* Add magic to your holiday decor when you paint custom, one-of-a-kind ornaments! Looking for a unique gift or family activity this holiday season? Turn your ornaments into a TO-GO Kit! Paint at home, at a friend's house, at a holiday party, o

Preschool Storytime

Starts in 1 hr · Tue, Apr 7, 4:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Orem Public Library

Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute program for preschoolers and school-aged children with stories, puppets, and activities to engage youngsters and highlight the joys of books and storytelling. For ages 3–5.

Kids Taekwondo

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Columbus Library

Learn more about Master Jeon

Play & Learn

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Syracuse Branch

A weekly play session for preschoolers and caregivers. Come have fun at the library and build early literacy skills with games and activities.

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Salt Lake City

Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.

BDAC Family Art Night 2026

Happening now · Jan 29 – Nov 27 · Bountiful Davis Art Center

Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Salt Lake Bees

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 12:35 AM UTC · The Ballpark at America First Square

MiLB Triple-A: Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Salt Lake Bees at The Ballpark at America First Square

Toddler Storytime

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 4:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Kaysville Branch

Come join us as we read stories and focus on early literacy skills through "Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play". This story time is geared toward ages 0-3 but all ages are welcome.

Yarn Social

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Columbus Library

Crochet or knit with our Yarn social group! Share your current project or start a new one while meeting new friends who also dabble in the yarn arts.

Play and Learn

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Layton Branch

A weekly free play session for preschoolers and their caregivers promoting cognitive, social, and developmental skills.

Inter Miami CF at Real Salt Lake

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM UTC · America First Field

MLS: Inter Miami CF at Real Salt Lake at America First Field

Rice-Eccles Stadium

Rice-Eccles Stadium

Rice-Eccles Stadium — 51,444-seat venue in Salt Lake City, UT

Utah Cultural Celebration Center

Utah Cultural Celebration Center

Festivals Fairs in West Valley City, UT

Virtual Storytime

Wed, Apr 8, 2:30 PM–4:00 AM UTC · Farmington Branch

Join us for Virtual Storytime! You can check our YouTube channel every Wednesday beginning at 8:30 am for a new storytime to be available for viewing. Our Spanish storytime will also be viewable every 3rd Thursday of the month at 8:30 am. Our YouTube channel can be accessed at...

Tacoma Rainiers at Salt Lake Bees

Sun, May 24, 12:35 AM UTC · The Ballpark at America First Square

MiLB Triple-A: Tacoma Rainiers at Salt Lake Bees at The Ballpark at America First Square

Digital Art Club

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Marmalade Library · Ages 14+

This club offers a fun, supportive environment to learn and share ideas. Bring your own tablet device or borrow one from the Library. Open to artists of all experience levels, ages 14 and up.

Parker Theatre

Parker Theatre

Theater in Salt Lake City, UT

Park Place at City Center

Salt Lake City, UT

Park in Salt Lake City, UT

Desert Edge Brewery

Desert Edge Brewery

Brewpub in Salt Lake City, UT.

Evening Playtime

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Columbus Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library . This is a recurring program. It occurs Friday evenings unless otherwise noted.

San Diego FC at Real Salt Lake

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 AM UTC · America First Field

MLS: San Diego FC at Real Salt Lake at America First Field

Finch Lane Gallery at the Art Barn

Finch Lane Gallery at the Art Barn

Art Exhibit in Salt Lake City, UT

Blues vs. Utah Hockey Club

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 12:00 AM UTC · Delta Center

NHL: Blues vs. Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center

Junior & Tween Book Club Party

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Orem Public Library

Come celebrate our past year of book club and explore new opportunities for Junior Book Club (Grades 3 & 4), Tween Book Club (Grade 5 & 6), and Teen After Hours (Grades 7-12). For kids and caregivers attending Junior or Tween Book Clubs and Big Kids finishing 2nd grade. For Orem City’s privacy...

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Story Magic

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Columbus Library

Summer Reading

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Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

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Market Street Oyster Bar

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