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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 6:30pm–8:30pm

Lights On! Holiday Lighting at The Gateway

The Gateway — Salt Lake City · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake City

Family-friendly holiday lights kickoff with live music, stilt walkers, balloon twisters and a tree lighting.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed

Tree lighting about 8:15pm; RSVP on the event page. Lights stay up through Dec 31.

Details at The Gateway ↗
Nov 12 – Jan 9

Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point Ashton Gardens — Lehi · Utah Co. · Salt Lake County

Holiday light walk through 50 acres of gardens, with light shows, a family dance party, firepits and hot cocoa.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed tickets by date: about $19–26 adults on value and standard nights, more on premium nights; kids less

Mon–Sat; closed Sundays, Dec 24 and Dec 25. Timed entry every 15 minutes, usually 4–9pm or 4–9:30pm (Thanksgiving 5–9:30pm). In Lehi, about 30 miles south of downtown.

Details at Thanksgiving Point ↗

Library storytimes & programs (38, free)

From Salt Lake City Public Library and Salt Lake County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10:15amMusic and Movement · West Valley Library (Salt Lake County), West Valley 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amPlay and Learn · Holladay Library (Salt Lake County), Holladay 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amStorytime: Baby · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amStorytime: Español · West Jordan Library (Salt Lake County), West Jordan 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amBook Baby · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · Free
10:30amCharacter Storytime · Taylorsville Library (Salt Lake County), Taylorsville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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Library event page →

10:30amYoga Storytime · Sandy Library (Salt Lake County), Sandy 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amDoggie Read With Me · South Jordan Library (Salt Lake County), South Jordan 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amZumbini · Riverton Library (Salt Lake County), Riverton 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free
2pmParade of Raptors · Marmalade Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyKids Café | Café para niños · At 4 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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Library event page →

2:45pmLEGO® Club · Kearns Library (Salt Lake County), Kearns 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmMath Club · Sandy Library (Salt Lake County), Sandy 11+ · Free
3:30pmCommunity Art Hour · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:45pmLEGO® Hour · Granite Library (Salt Lake County), Granite 6-10 · Free
4pmDiscovery Friday · Taylorsville Library (Salt Lake County), Taylorsville 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10:30amRead to a Dog · Draper Library (Salt Lake County), Draper 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

2pm12 Minutes Max · Main Library, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 12 – Jan 9

Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point Ashton Gardens — Lehi · Utah Co. · Salt Lake County

Holiday light walk through 50 acres of gardens, with light shows, a family dance party, firepits and hot cocoa.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed tickets by date: about $19–26 adults on value and standard nights, more on premium nights; kids less

Mon–Sat; closed Sundays, Dec 24 and Dec 25. Timed entry every 15 minutes, usually 4–9pm or 4–9:30pm (Thanksgiving 5–9:30pm). In Lehi, about 30 miles south of downtown.

Details at Thanksgiving Point ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary

Tracy Aviary — Salt Lake City · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake City

Evening walk on lighted paths through the aviary grounds, with a light tunnel, a life-size gingerbread house and Santa visits.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $17.95 ages 13+, $13.95 ages 3–12, under 3 free; members $5 off

Nightly; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Last entry 8:30pm. Santa 6–8pm. Most birds are off exhibit at night. Tickets online or at the gate.

Details at Tracy Aviary ↗

Library storytimes & programs (31, free)

From Salt Lake City Public Library and Salt Lake County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10:15amBaby Gym · Holladay Library (Salt Lake County), Holladay 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amMusic and Movement · West Valley Library (Salt Lake County), West Valley 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amStorytime: Baby · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amBook Baby · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · Free
Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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Library event page →

10:30amZumbini · Magna Library (Salt Lake County), Magna 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:30amStories and Play · West Valley Library (Salt Lake County), West Valley 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
12:30pmBegining Ballet · Herriman Library (Salt Lake County), Herriman 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free
Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyKids Café | Café para niños · At 4 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 4 branches

Library event page →

2:45pmLEGO® Club · Kearns Library (Salt Lake County), Kearns 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmMath Club · Sandy Library (Salt Lake County), Sandy 11+ · Free
3:30pmCommunity Art Hour · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmMath Lab · Millcreek Library (Salt Lake County), Millcreek 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:45pmLEGO® Hour · Granite Library (Salt Lake County), Granite 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free
1:30pmYu-Gi-Oh! · Hunter Library (Salt Lake County), Hunter 11+ · Free
3pmPokemon Club · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 12 – Jan 9

Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point Ashton Gardens — Lehi · Utah Co. · Salt Lake County

Holiday light walk through 50 acres of gardens, with light shows, a family dance party, firepits and hot cocoa.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed tickets by date: about $19–26 adults on value and standard nights, more on premium nights; kids less

Mon–Sat; closed Sundays, Dec 24 and Dec 25. Timed entry every 15 minutes, usually 4–9pm or 4–9:30pm (Thanksgiving 5–9:30pm). In Lehi, about 30 miles south of downtown.

Details at Thanksgiving Point ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary

Tracy Aviary — Salt Lake City · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake City

Evening walk on lighted paths through the aviary grounds, with a light tunnel, a life-size gingerbread house and Santa visits.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $17.95 ages 13+, $13.95 ages 3–12, under 3 free; members $5 off

Nightly; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Last entry 8:30pm. Santa 6–8pm. Most birds are off exhibit at night. Tickets online or at the gate.

Details at Tracy Aviary ↗

Library storytimes & programs (13, free)

From Salt Lake City Public Library and Salt Lake County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

10:15amMusic and Movement · West Valley Library (Salt Lake County), West Valley 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amBook Baby · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · Free
1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free
2:45pmLEGO® Club · Kearns Library (Salt Lake County), Kearns 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmCommunity Art Hour · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

10:15amFamily Storytime · Main Library, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amStorytime · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 12 – Jan 9

Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point Ashton Gardens — Lehi · Utah Co. · Salt Lake County

Holiday light walk through 50 acres of gardens, with light shows, a family dance party, firepits and hot cocoa.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed tickets by date: about $19–26 adults on value and standard nights, more on premium nights; kids less

Mon–Sat; closed Sundays, Dec 24 and Dec 25. Timed entry every 15 minutes, usually 4–9pm or 4–9:30pm (Thanksgiving 5–9:30pm). In Lehi, about 30 miles south of downtown.

Details at Thanksgiving Point ↗
Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary

Tracy Aviary — Salt Lake City · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake City

Evening walk on lighted paths through the aviary grounds, with a light tunnel, a life-size gingerbread house and Santa visits.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $17.95 ages 13+, $13.95 ages 3–12, under 3 free; members $5 off

Nightly; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Last entry 8:30pm. Santa 6–8pm. Most birds are off exhibit at night. Tickets online or at the gate.

Details at Tracy Aviary ↗

Library storytimes & programs (28, free)

From Salt Lake City Public Library and Salt Lake County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Time variesScavenger Hunt · Holladay Library (Salt Lake County), Holladay 6-10 · Free
Time variesTake & Make · Sandy Library (Salt Lake County), Sandy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10:15amBaby Gym · Holladay Library (Salt Lake County), Holladay 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amMusic and Movement · West Valley Library (Salt Lake County), West Valley 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amStorytime: Baby · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amBook Baby · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · Free
Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 2 branches

Library event page →

10:30amZumbini · Magna Library (Salt Lake County), Magna 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amDoggie Read With Me · South Jordan Library (Salt Lake County), South Jordan 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free
1:30pmArt with UMOCA! · Marmalade Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyKids Café | Café para niños · At 4 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 4 branches

Library event page →

2:45pmLEGO® Club · Kearns Library (Salt Lake County), Kearns 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmHoliday Ceramics · Taylorsville Library (Salt Lake County), Taylorsville 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmCommunity Art Hour · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmMath Lab · Millcreek Library (Salt Lake County), Millcreek 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:45pmLEGO® Hour · Granite Library (Salt Lake County), Granite 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

Time variesScavenger Hunt · Holladay Library (Salt Lake County), Holladay 6-10 · Free
1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free
4pmOpen Art Hour · Granite Library (Salt Lake County), Granite 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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148 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Salt Lake City, UT this weekend.

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