# Weekend getaways from Salt Lake City with kids

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> The best trip within about five hours of Salt Lake City for each of the next 6 weekends, chosen for kids under 6. Every event links to the official page we checked it on. Some weekends only have something farther out, and those are marked as a long drive.

Last checked: 2026-10-18.

## Weekend of Oct 23–25: Boise (about 5 hr 45 min, long drive)

Zoo Boise's Boo at the Zoo is Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 5, in Julia Davis Park.

- **Boo at the Zoo**, Sat Oct 24, Sun Oct 25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Zoo Boise, Julia Davis Park. See Zoo Boise for prices. Official page: https://zooboise.org/events/

## Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Staycation is your best option: Salt Lake City is the regional pick this weekend. Hogle Zoo hands out treats on Halloween from 9 to 3, while supplies last. It's included with regular admission.

## Weekend of Nov 6–8

Staycation is your best option: Salt Lake City is the regional pick this weekend. Disney On Ice is at the Delta Center Friday through Sunday.

## Weekend of Nov 13–15

Staycation is your best option: Salt Lake City is the regional pick this weekend. Luminaria opened Thursday at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. Book Friday or Saturday, because it's closed Sundays.

## Weekend of Nov 20–22

Staycation is your best option: Salt Lake City is the regional pick this weekend. Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point on Friday or Saturday night. Time slots come every 15 minutes, so you can match one to bedtime.

## Weekend of Nov 27–29

Staycation is your best option: Salt Lake City is the regional pick this weekend. Luminaria on Friday or Saturday night (closed Sundays).

## FAQ

**Where can we go for a weekend from Salt Lake City with little kids?**
Over the next 6 weekends our picks from Salt Lake City are Boise. Each one is chosen for what's on that weekend, with the dates, times and prices checked on the official pages.

**Which cities are within an easy drive of Salt Lake City?**
None of our cities are within five hours, so we only list longer drives in the same region.

**Why is the same city picked more than once?**
Sometimes one city really does have the most going on two weekends in a row, like a holiday lights opening followed by a show. We don't rotate cities just for variety.

**Are the times and prices current?**
They're what each official page showed on Oct 18, 2026. Tap through to the official page before you go.