Free
Provo City Library
Provo, 550 N. University Ave.
Baby, toddler and preschool storytimes four days a week.
Good for: A free weekday morning.
Skip if: you need Sunday hours.
Report a problemGUIDE Utah County · Provo, Orem and Lehi
Things to do with toddlers and little kids in Utah County: the parent guide.
Utah County runs from Lehi in the north through Orem and Provo, about 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City on I-15.
Around town6 spots · checked Oct 30
The Utah County places we go back to, again and again.
The places we go back to all year. Where to eat with a toddler, where to burn off energy when it rains, where to splash, what’s worth the admission, and where to spend a night without going far.
Play
Indoor play and rainy days
For rainy mornings, cold afternoons and anyone who needs to run in circles for an hour.
Free
Orem Public Library
Orem, 58 N. State St.
Toddler Tales, preschool storytime and a LEGO Lab.
Good for: A free outing in Orem.
Skip if: you want a quiet library.
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Splash & ride
Parks and outdoor play
Pools, fountains, zoos and theme parks: the big all-day outings.
Lehi, 2501 W. Wheatley Dr.$$
Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point
Farm animals to brush and pet up close.
Good for: Toddlers who love animals.
Skip if: it is very cold out.
Mon–Sat 9am–6pm (from Nov 2 · closes 4pm Oct 31) · closed SunSite ↗ for Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point
Report a problemProvo, 4398 W. Center St.$
Utah Lake State Park
A state park on the Utah Lake shore at the west end of Center Street.
Tickets
- Adults $20 day-use fee per vehicle
Good for: A Sunday outing, when Thanksgiving Point is closed.
Skip if: it is cold and windy by the water.
Daily 6am–8pm through Mar 31Site ↗ for Utah Lake State Park
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Explore
Museums, zoos and big outings
Museums, animals and farm days that hold a little one’s attention.
Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point
$$Lehi, 2929 N. Thanksgiving Way
Big dinosaur halls with hands-on dig and play areas.
Tickets
- Kids $20 at the door, $17 online (ages 3–12)
- Adults $27 at the door, $24 online
- Kids 2 and under
Good for: Dinosaur fans of any age.
Skip if: you only have an hour.
Mon–Sat 9am–8pm (closes 4pm Oct 31 and 5pm Nov 7) · closed SunSite ↗ for Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point
Report a problemButterfly Biosphere at Thanksgiving Point
$$Lehi, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way
Over a thousand live butterflies in a warm conservatory, plus a room of live insects.
Good for: A cold morning.
Skip if: your kids are scared of bugs.
Mon–Sat 9am–8pm (closes 4pm Oct 31) · closed SunSite ↗ for Butterfly Biosphere at Thanksgiving Point
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These don’t change week to week. Last checked . Hours and prices change, so check the place’s own site before you go. Know a spot we missed? Tell us at hello@littlesweekly.com.
No ticket needed
Free things to do
Where a family can go in Utah County without paying for admission. For free days, free events and this week’s free outings, see every free thing to do in Utah County.
Littlest explorers
Best for under 3s
Free or cheap for babies and toddlers, and easy with a stroller.
Lehi, 2929 N. Thanksgiving WayMuseum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving PointKids 2 and under get in free.Kids $20 at the door, $17 online (ages 3–12)Adults $27 at the door, $24 onlineKids 2 and underIndoorLehi, 3003 N. Thanksgiving WayButterfly Biosphere at Thanksgiving PointShort visit that works for toddlers.Indoor
Provo, 550 N. University Ave.Provo City LibraryBook Babies and Toddler Time.FreeIndoorOrem, 58 N. State St.Orem Public LibraryToddler Tales most weekdays.FreeIndoorEvery week
Library storytimes
Recurring and free. Times change by branch, so check the calendar. For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see library storytimes in Utah County.
Mon–Fri morningsProvo City Library
Book Babies, Toddler Time, Preschool Time and Spanish storytimes.
Schedule ↗Mon–FriOrem Public Library
Toddler Tales, preschool storytime, Bouncing Babies and LEGO Lab.
Schedule ↗Babies and 1-year-olds
Things to do with a baby or a 1-year-old in Utah County
Baby storytimes, places where babies get in free, and where to change and feed. For zero-cost ideas, see free things to do.
Baby and lap-sit storytimes
Fridays at 10am and 11am · Provo City LibraryBook Babies · Provo City Library
Stories, songs, fingerplays and puppets for babies and a parent.
Storytime calendar ↗Fridays at 10am · Orem Public LibraryBouncing Babies · Orem Public Library
Rhymes and songs, then playtime with other babies.
Storytime calendar ↗Babies get in free
Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point
Kids 2 and under
Admission page ↗By season
Seasonal spots
Santa visits and Christmas lights only run part of the year, so they have their own pages with this season’s dates and prices. For holiday and indoor rinks with season dates, prices and skate aids, see ice skating with kids in Utah County.
This week
What’s on this week in Utah County
The guide is the evergreen list. Here’s what’s happening in Utah County right now.
- Jack-O’-Lantern MatchProvo City Library · Free
- Family Movie NightProvo City Library · Free
- Book BabiesProvo City Library · Free
Good questions
Things to do with toddlers in Utah County: the FAQ
Is Utah County good for toddlers?
Yes. Provo and Orem run storytimes most weekday mornings, and Thanksgiving Point in Lehi has indoor museums.
What’s free for little kids here?
Library storytimes in Provo and Orem.
What can we do in Utah County on a rainy or cold day with a toddler?
Go indoors: Provo City Library and Orem Public Library. They’re all under one roof, and most work for a short visit around nap time.
What can we do with a baby, 1-year-old or 2-year-old in Utah County?
Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point: Kids 2 and under get in free. Butterfly Biosphere at Thanksgiving Point: Short visit that works for toddlers. Provo City Library and Orem Public Library are also easy with a baby or toddler. See best for under 3s.
Where are the free storytimes in Utah County?
Provo City Library: Mon–Fri mornings. Orem Public Library: Mon–Fri. Library storytimes don’t need a ticket, but times change by branch, so check the calendar first. See library storytimes, and this week’s dated sessions are on the Utah County weekly list.
How do you choose the places in the Utah County guide?
Every one of the 6 places is somewhere we’d take a baby, toddler or preschooler, with a note on who it suits and when to skip it. Prices, hours and menus come from each place’s own site, and 2 of them have checked admission or menu prices. The guide was last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we choose and check.
Get the list every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the five things we’d leave the house for in Utah County.