# Free things to do with kids in Salt Lake City this 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 24 free outings this week; 4 free days and events coming up; 2 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Christmas in the Village** at Gardner Village, West Jordan, UT. When: Nov 21 – Dec 31, 2026. Time: Village hours. Price: Free to stroll. Twinkling lights, elf displays and scavenger hunt; daytime-friendly. Official page: https://www.gardnervillage.com/christmas-in-the-village (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Free with SNAP at Tracy Aviary** at Tracy Aviary, Liberty Park. When: Any open day. Price: Free general admission for up to 4 guests with a SNAP EBT card. In person only. Official page: https://tracyaviary.org/liberty-park/visit/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Free with EBT, WIC or SNAP at Red Butte Garden** at Red Butte Garden, University of Utah, foothills. When: Any open day. Price: Free daily Garden admission for up to 4 guests with an EBT, WIC or SNAP card. Official page: https://redbuttegarden.org/plan-your-garden-visit/general-info/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free this week

- **Foothill Family Crafts (Anderson-Foothill)** at Anderson-Foothill Branch, 1135 S. 2100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84108. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 6:30–7:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–99. A monthly arts-and-crafts night for all ages. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/17611833 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Book Baby (Anderson-Foothill)** at Anderson-Foothill Branch, 1135 S. 2100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84108. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/16993269 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Book Baby (Main Library)** at Main Library, 210 E. 400 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84111. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:15–10:40am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/17188956 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime (Anderson-Foothill)** at Anderson-Foothill Branch, 1135 S. 2100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84108. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Stories, rhymes and fun to help preschoolers get ready to read. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/16993463 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Book Baby (Chapman)** at Chapman Branch, 577 S. 900 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84104. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10–10:35am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/17278892 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Book Baby (Sprague)** at Sprague Branch, 2131 S. 1100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84106. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/15094606 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Marmalade)** at Marmalade Branch, 280 W. 500 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84103. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family in this weekly storytime. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/15604160 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Book Baby (Sweet)** at Sweet Branch, 455 F St., Salt Lake City, UT 84103. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/16993495 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Firefighter Storytime (Marmalade)** at Marmalade Branch, 280 W. 500 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84103. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–6. A local firefighter reads a story and shares fire safety skills, and kids take home a fire helmet. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/17215202 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Playtime (Anderson-Foothill)** at Anderson-Foothill Branch, 1135 S. 2100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84108. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 11–11:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A casual drop-in playtime with toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/16993500 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Preschool Storytime (Sprague)** at Sprague Branch, 2131 S. 1100 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84106. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 11:15–11:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Stories, rhymes and fun to help preschoolers get ready to read. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/15094694 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Book Baby (Marmalade)** at Marmalade Branch, 280 W. 500 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84103. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/15400816 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime (Sweet)** at Sweet Branch, 455 F St., Salt Lake City, UT 84103. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Stories, rhymes and fun to help preschoolers get ready to read. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/16993259 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Playtime (Sweet)** at Sweet Branch, 455 F St., Salt Lake City, UT 84103. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A casual drop-in playtime with toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/16993368 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Glendale)** at Glendale Branch, 1375 S. Concord St., Salt Lake City, UT 84104. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–10:50am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, rhymes and fun to help kids get ready to read. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/17188941 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Book Baby (Day-Riverside)** at Day-Riverside Branch, 1575 W. 1000 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84116. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. A storytime that encourages playful back-and-forth between little ones and their caregivers. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/16992222 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Playtime (Glendale)** at Glendale Branch, 1375 S. Concord St., Salt Lake City, UT 84104. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Unstructured drop-in playtime with toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, in English and Spanish. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/17188925 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Playtime (Day-Riverside)** at Day-Riverside Branch, 1575 W. 1000 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84116. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Unstructured drop-in playtime with toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, in English and Spanish. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/16992064 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **PBS Utah Reading Marathon Kickoff Party (Main Library)** at Main Library, 210 E. 400 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84111. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10am–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. 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. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/17474654 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Main Library)** at Main Library, 210 E. 400 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84111. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:15–10:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family in the Main Library’s Saturday storytime. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/17188218 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime (Day-Riverside)** at Day-Riverside Branch, 1575 W. 1000 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84116. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–6. Stories, rhymes and songs, then a short craft. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/16991874 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Firefighter Storytime (Day-Riverside)** at Day-Riverside Branch, 1575 W. 1000 N., Salt Lake City, UT 84116. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–6. A local firefighter reads a story and shares fire safety skills, and kids take home a fire helmet. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/17215203 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Halloween at Glendale (Glendale)** at Glendale Branch, 1375 S. Concord St., Salt Lake City, UT 84104. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 6–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. An after-hours Halloween party at the branch with snacks, crafts and games. Costumes encouraged. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/17363539 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Playtime (Main Library)** at Main Library, 210 E. 400 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84111. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Unstructured drop-in playtime with toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, in English and Spanish. Official page: https://events.slcpl.org/event/17187049 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **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 page: https://www.slc.gov/parks/parks-division/liberty-park/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Clark Planetarium exhibits**, 110 S. 400 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Three floors of free space exhibits; shows cost extra. Official page: https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/clark-planetarium/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free library storytimes

- **Salt Lake City Public Library**: Weekly at 6 locations; Tuesday–Friday, mostly mornings. Free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at the Main Library and branches. Salt Lake County Library runs its own. Calendar: https://events.slcpl.org/
- **Salt Lake County Library**: Weekly at 13 locations; Monday–Friday, mostly mornings, plus an evening session. 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. Calendar: https://www.slcolibrary.org/events/

## About this list
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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Salt Lake City this weekend?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/salt-lake-city/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Salt Lake City?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/salt-lake-city/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Salt Lake City?
Christmas in the Village is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/salt-lake-city/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Salt Lake City?
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.

### Is there free indoor play in Salt Lake City?
Yes: Clark Planetarium. See all of them on [indoor play places in SLC](https://littlesweekly.com/salt-lake-city/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Salt Lake City?
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.

### How do you check these free listings?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).