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Free things to do with kids in Salt Lake City, this week and every week.

Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Salt Lake City this week: we found 24 free outings, including Halloween at Glendale (Glendale), plus 23 library programs. Four free days and events are coming up, including three museum or zoo free days, each with its date. And two places never charge admission, like Liberty Park and Clark Planetarium exhibits.

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24free outings this weekincl. 23 library programs4free days and events coming upincl. 3 museum or zoo free days2places that are always freeLiberty Park, Clark Planetarium exhibits2free storytime calendarsSalt Lake City Public Library, Salt Lake County Library

This week

Free things to do with kids in SLC this week

Every free outing on this week’s SLC list, rebuilt every Thursday. Library programs may need a quick sign-up.

Mon Oct 196:30–7:30pm

Foothill Family Crafts (Anderson-Foothill)

Anderson-Foothill Branch · 1135 S. 2100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84108

A monthly arts-and-crafts night for all ages.

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FreeAges 2–99
Tue Oct 2010:15–10:45am

Book Baby (Anderson-Foothill)

Anderson-Foothill Branch · 1135 S. 2100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84108

A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers.

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FreeAges 0–2
Tue Oct 2010:15–10:40am

Book Baby (Main Library)

Main Library · 210 E. 400 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84111

A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers.

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FreeAges 0–2
Tue Oct 2011–11:30am

Storytime (Anderson-Foothill)

Anderson-Foothill Branch · 1135 S. 2100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Stories, rhymes and fun to help preschoolers get ready to read.

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FreeAges 3–5
Wed Oct 2110–10:35am

Book Baby (Chapman)

Chapman Branch · 577 S. 900 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84104

A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers.

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FreeAges 0–2
Wed Oct 2110:15–10:45am

Book Baby (Sprague)

Sprague Branch · 2131 S. 1100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84106

A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers.

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FreeAges 0–2
Wed Oct 2110:30–11:30am

Family Storytime (Marmalade)

Marmalade Branch · 280 W. 500 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family in this weekly storytime.

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FreeAges 0–5
Wed Oct 2110:30–11am

Book Baby (Sweet)

Sweet Branch · 455 F St., Salt Lake City, UT 84103

A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers.

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FreeAges 0–2
Wed Oct 2110:30–11am

Firefighter Storytime (Marmalade)

Marmalade Branch · 280 W. 500 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84103

A local firefighter reads a story and shares fire safety skills, and kids take home a fire helmet.

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FreeAges 2–6
Wed Oct 2111–11:45am

Playtime (Anderson-Foothill)

Anderson-Foothill Branch · 1135 S. 2100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84108

A casual drop-in playtime with toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

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FreeAges 0–5
Wed Oct 2111:15–11:45am

Preschool Storytime (Sprague)

Sprague Branch · 2131 S. 1100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Stories, rhymes and fun to help preschoolers get ready to read.

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FreeAges 3–5
Thu Oct 2210:30–11:30am

Book Baby (Marmalade)

Marmalade Branch · 280 W. 500 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84103

A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers.

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FreeAges 0–2
Thu Oct 2210:30–11am

Storytime (Sweet)

Sweet Branch · 455 F St., Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Stories, rhymes and fun to help preschoolers get ready to read.

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FreeAges 3–5
Fri Oct 2310am–12pm

Playtime (Sweet)

Sweet Branch · 455 F St., Salt Lake City, UT 84103

A casual drop-in playtime with toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

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FreeAges 0–5
Fri Oct 2310:30–10:50am

Family Storytime (Glendale)

Glendale Branch · 1375 S. Concord St., Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Stories, rhymes and fun to help kids get ready to read.

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FreeAges 0–5
Fri Oct 2310:30–11am

Book Baby (Day-Riverside)

Day-Riverside Branch · 1575 W. 1000 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84116

A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers.

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FreeAges 0–2
Fri Oct 2311–11:30am

Playtime (Glendale)

Glendale Branch · 1375 S. Concord St., Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Unstructured drop-in playtime with toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, in English and Spanish.

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FreeAges 0–5
Fri Oct 2311–11:30am

Playtime (Day-Riverside)

Day-Riverside Branch · 1575 W. 1000 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Unstructured drop-in playtime with toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, in English and Spanish.

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FreeAges 0–5
Sat Oct 2410am–1pm

PBS Utah Reading Marathon Kickoff Party (Main Library)

Main Library · 210 E. 400 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Meet Daniel Tiger, Super Why and Carl the Collector and dress as a superhero to kick off November’s Reading Marathon. Kids up to 12.

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FreeAges 0–12
Sat Oct 2410:15–10:45am

Family Storytime (Main Library)

Main Library · 210 E. 400 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family in the Main Library’s Saturday storytime.

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FreeAges 0–5
Sat Oct 2410:30–11:30am

Storytime (Day-Riverside)

Day-Riverside Branch · 1575 W. 1000 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Stories, rhymes and songs, then a short craft.

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FreeAges 2–6
Sat Oct 2410:30–11am

Firefighter Storytime (Day-Riverside)

Day-Riverside Branch · 1575 W. 1000 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84116

A local firefighter reads a story and shares fire safety skills, and kids take home a fire helmet.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 2–6
Sat Oct 246–8pm

Halloween at Glendale (Glendale)

Glendale Branch · 1375 S. Concord St., Salt Lake City, UT 84104

An after-hours Halloween party at the branch with snacks, crafts and games. Costumes encouraged.

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FreeAll ages
Sun Oct 252–3pm

Playtime (Main Library)

Main Library · 210 E. 400 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Unstructured drop-in playtime with toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, in English and Spanish.

Event page ↗Checked Report a problem
FreeAges 0–5
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Mark the calendar

Free days and free events coming up in SLC

Museum and zoo free days, free festivals and other one-off free events, soonest first. Some free days are only for residents or cardholders, so each one says who gets in free.

Who gets in free:EveryoneResidents onlyCardholders only
Nov7
Nov8
Dec5
Dec6

Bank of America Museums on Us weekend

Utah Museum of Fine Arts · Salt Lake City

Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID.

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Cardholders onlyFree general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID)
Nov21
to
Dec31

Christmas in the Village

Gardner Village · West Jordan, UT

Village hours. Twinkling lights, elf displays and scavenger hunt; daytime-friendly.

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EveryoneFree to stroll
Any open day

Free with SNAP at Tracy Aviary

Tracy Aviary · Liberty Park

In person only.

Official page ↗Checked Report a problem
Cardholders onlyFree general admission for up to 4 guests with a SNAP EBT card
Any open day

Free with EBT, WIC or SNAP at Red Butte Garden

Red Butte Garden · University of Utah, foothills

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EveryoneFree daily Garden admission for up to 4 guests with an EBT, WIC or SNAP card

Any day

Places that are always free in SLC

Parks, gardens, nature centers and museums that don’t charge admission.

Liberty Park

Central city, 600 Harvey Milk Blvd.Salt Lake City’s oldest park, with Tracy Aviary, a seasonal amusement area and the Rice Pavilion playground. The Rotary Play Park is closed for construction.Official site ↗Report a problem

Clark Planetarium exhibits

110 S. 400 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84101 · The Gateway, downtownThree floors of free space exhibits; shows cost extra.Official site ↗Report a problem
Free to get in, but parking, special exhibits and seasonal extras can cost money. Check each place’s site before you go.

Every week

Free library storytimes

Salt Lake City Public Library

Free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at the Main Library and branches. Salt Lake County Library runs its own.

Weekly at 6 locations; Tuesday–Friday, mostly mornings

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Salt Lake County Library

Free baby, toddler and preschool storytimes. This fall's regular sessions include Baby and me Storytime (Mondays 10:30am, Kearns) and Cuddle Time - Babies & Toddlers Storytime (Mondays 10:15am, Sandy), with more at Bingham Creek, Daybreak, Draper and Granite and other branches.

Weekly at 13 locations; Monday–Friday, mostly mornings, plus an evening session

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More for little kids in SLC

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Good questions

Free things to do with kids in Salt Lake City: the FAQ

This week we found 24 free outings for ages 0–6, including Halloween at Glendale (Glendale), Foothill Family Crafts (Anderson-Foothill), Book Baby (Anderson-Foothill) and Book Baby (Main Library). See free this week; the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Free with SNAP at Tracy Aviary: Any open day. Free with EBT, WIC or SNAP at Red Butte Garden: Any open day. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see free days and free events.

Christmas in the Village is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under free days and free events.

Liberty Park and Clark Planetarium exhibits don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

Yes: Clark Planetarium. See all of them on indoor play places in SLC.

Yes. Salt Lake City Public Library and Salt Lake County Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. How we choose and check.

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