Category: Family Fun

Salt Lake's Holiday Sports Lineup: Know Before You Go!

If there’s one thing Salt Lake does well during the holidays—besides snowfall, festive lights, and gallons of hot cocoa—it’s bringing the heat with local sports. From slam dunks to slapshots, Salt Lake County is buzzing with game-day energy as 2024 turns into 2025. So, whether you're a die-hard fan…

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Ice Skating In Salt Lake City

Updated: October 28th, 2025 Ready to glide, twirl, and maybe even perfect your triple axel? Ice skating in Salt Lake brings the fun for everyone! Whether it’s a group outing, date night, or family adventure, we’ve got you covered. From outdoor parks to Olympic arenas, you can try everything from…

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Celebrate the Holidays in Salt Lake

Updated: November 3rd, 2025 ‘Tis the season, and while the temps are dropping, the lights, events, and holiday cheer is bubbling up in Salt Lake. Whether you’re looking for family fun, holiday treats, unique gift shopping, or just beautiful holiday lights and displays, Salt Lake has something in…

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Salt Lake's Top Halloween Events

Updated: September 25th, 2025 Salt Lake is ready to embrace the Halloween spirit, and this year promises plenty of thrills and chills. From spine-tingling ghost tours and heart-racing haunted houses to family-friendly pumpkin patches and festive events, Salt Lake has something for every type of…

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CELEBRATE 2034

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Salt Lake City has been chosen to host the 2034 Winter Games! This incredible honor is a testament to our community's spirit and dedication to excellence in sports. To celebrate this momentous occasion and kick off our journey to the Winter Games, we invite…

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Discover the Delights of the Utah State Fair

Carnival rides? Check. Prize-winning livestock? Check. Cotton candy? Check. Fried Oreos, candy bars, and more? Check, check, check! As we collectively wave goodbye to summer, the 2024 Utah State Fair stands ready to usher in the fall from September 5-15. Whether you're a first-timer or it's an…

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Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series

While walking along Salt Lake’s Bonneville Shoreline trail overlooking our little urban gem nestled in the mountains, you might hear some familiar tunes. Yup—the hills are alive with the sound of the Red Butte Garden Concert Series. In an incomparable setting, the Red Butte Concert Series is one of…

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The Best Mountain Bike Trails Near Salt Lake

It’s no longer much of a secret that great mountain biking can be found within the state of Utah. From the slickrock trails of Moab to the buffed out singletrack of Northern Utah, a huge amount of variety can be found to satisfy riders of every ability level. Utah encompasses approachable terrain…

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Easter in Salt Lake

Updated: 03/23/2026 Easter, which occurs on April 5th this year may conjure a lot of ideas for different people such as chocolate bunnies, painting eggs, the advent of springtime, egg hunts, church services, spring cleaning, daffodils, and spring skiing. Whatever way you prefer to celebrate your…

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Outdoor Summer Adventures

When you think about the mountains in Salt Lake, skiing is probably the first thing to come to mind. But there's an appealing array of things to do in the summer when the snow has melted and the ski lifts are dormant. There's an undeniable beauty to the mountains in the summertime, when the rich…

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Winter at the Gallivan

If you’ve never been through Salt Lake City in the winter, the awe-inspiring annual transformation of the Gallivan Center, an event venue and amphitheater found on 239 South Main Street, will surely be a pleasant surprise. As the seasons change, the space shifts into a light-gilded plaza, often…

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Support SLC's Art Scene

Creativity plays a major role in Salt Lake's thriving culture. From painters who specialize in traditional fine arts to local crafters who work with reclaimed materials, there’s an incredibly diverse range of talent to be found. Even if you don’t consider yourself an art buff, there’s an experience…

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Top Ten Summertime Activities in Big Cottonwood Canyon

A quieter cousin of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon is a rambling 16-mile-long canyon winding its way above Salt Lake City Valley. Home to two ski resorts, ample winter ski touring, and world-class summer recreation, Big Cottonwood boasts a little less fanfare and development than…

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How to Have a Good Time in Salt Lake

Most people would describe Salt Lake as "chill," "fun-loving," "outdoorsy," "adventurous," and "kind of a foodie." And yes, that sounds like the city has a Tinder profile, but truly, this town gets along with just about anyone and is always up for a good time. Whether you're a business traveler…

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Little Girl Skiing at Brighton

Kids Under 6 Ski Free at Brighton

When Tom Monterosso visited Utah on a snowboard trip as an East Coast-raised college student in the early 2000’s, he was immediately struck by Brighton’s expansive terrain and seemingly endless powder. After a few days exploring the resort’s winding trails and technical trees, he knew he would…

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