Things to do with kids in Utah County this weekend, found and checked for you.
Provo City Library has a Jack-O’-Lantern Match hunt in the Children’s Library on Friday and Halloween Saturday, then a free Family Movie Night on Friday. On Friday morning Provo runs Book Babies and Orem runs Bouncing Babies. Our list has 6 outings this weekend, and 5 of them are free. Of those, 5 are indoors.
What’s on today, Friday, Oct 30: Jack-O’-Lantern Match, Family Movie Night and Book Babies, plus 2 more.
Last checked · 6 kids events and outings at 3 places · 5 free · 5 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose
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Our plan for Saturday
Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 31. The calendar is quiet for little ones this week, so these are regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
- MORNINGAround townMuseum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving PointOpen 9am–8pm · Lehi, 2929 N. Thanksgiving Way · Kids $20 at the door, $17 online (ages 3–12), adults $27 at the door, $24 online, kids 2 and under (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap.
- AFTER NAPAround townButterfly Biosphere at Thanksgiving PointOpen 9am–8pm · Lehi, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way · $$ (opens their site)
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Times can change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
Our plan for Sunday
Here’s how we’d do Sunday, Nov 1. The calendar is quiet for little ones this week, so these are regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
- MORNINGAround townUtah Lake State ParkOpen 6am–8pm · Provo, 4398 W. Center St. · adults $20 day-use fee per vehicle (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap.
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Times can change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
Find your thing
Holiday season in Utah County
- Santa visitsBreakfasts, photos and trains
- Christmas lightsDrive-thru and walk-through
- Thanksgiving weekendParades, turkey trots, what’s open
- Parades & tree lightingsDates and start times
- The NutcrackerShows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- Christmas marketsMarkets and winter wonderlands
- December with kidsThings to do all month
- Ice skatingHoliday rinks and skate aids
Utah County favorites
A few of the places we keep going back to. The full list, with prices, hours and kid-friendly restaurants, lives in the guide.
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What to do with kids this weekend in Utah County: the FAQ
What can we do with kids this weekend in Utah County?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are Jack-O’-Lantern Match (Fri, Oct 30 and Sat, Oct 31); Family Movie Night (Fri, Oct 30); Book Babies (Fri, Oct 30); Bouncing Babies (Fri, Oct 30). That’s four of 6 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. See the full list.
What are kid-friendly things to do in Utah County this weekend?
This week we found 6 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Jack-O’-Lantern Match, Family Movie Night, Book Babies. See the full list.
Are there free things to do with little ones in Utah County this week?
Yes, 5 of this week’s 6 picks are free, including library storytimes and Jack-O’-Lantern Match. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Utah County in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on free things to do with kids in Utah County.
What are good indoor activities for kids in Utah County when it rains?
5 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.
Where is storytime for little kids in Utah County this week?
One storytime is on this week’s list: Cuentos (Spanish Story Time) (Fri 10:30–11am). It links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. See it in the list. For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see library storytimes in Utah County.
What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Utah County this week?
2 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Book Babies and Bouncing Babies. All of them are free, and all are indoors. See them in the list.
How do you pick what goes on the Utah County list?
We go through Utah County’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we choose and check listings.
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Running something for little kids in Utah County?
If it’s good for the under-6 crowd, we’d like to hear about it. Free events go on the list for free, always. If you want a guaranteed spot at the top or in the Thursday email, there’s a sponsored option too, and it’s clearly labeled. We’re just getting started, so the first 10 local partners in each city get 50% off your first booking.
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