# Mountain West weekend getaways with kids

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> Salt Lake City and Boise. They're about five and a half hours apart, so these picks suit the home city or a longer trip. Here's the best weekend trip in the region for each of the next 6 weekends, and what to do once you get there.

Last checked: 2026-10-18. Every event links to its official page.

## Weekend of Oct 23–25

**Pick: Boise.** 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

**Pick: Salt Lake City.** Hogle Zoo hands out treats on Halloween from 9 to 3, while supplies last. It's included with regular admission.

- **Boo at the Zoo**, Sat Oct 31, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Utah's Hogle Zoo. Included with zoo admission. Trick-or-treating while supplies last. Official page: https://www.hoglezoo.org/events/

## Weekend of Nov 6–8

**Pick: Salt Lake City.** Disney On Ice is at the Delta Center Friday through Sunday.

- **Disney On Ice**, Fri Nov 6, Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, See the tour page for show times, Delta Center. See the tour page. In Salt Lake City Nov. 6–8. Official page: https://www.disneyonice.com/en-us/tickets/

## Weekend of Nov 13–15

**Pick: Salt Lake City.** Luminaria opened Thursday at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. Book Friday or Saturday, because it's closed Sundays.

- **Luminaria**, Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Evening time slots every 15 minutes, Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. See Thanksgiving Point for tickets. Opens Nov 12 and runs through Jan 9. Closed Sundays. Official page: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/luminaria/

## Weekend of Nov 20–22

**Pick: Salt Lake City.** Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point on Friday or Saturday night. Time slots come every 15 minutes, so you can match one to bedtime.

- **Luminaria**, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Evening time slots every 15 minutes, Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. See Thanksgiving Point for tickets. Opens Nov 12 and runs through Jan 9. Closed Sundays. Official page: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/luminaria/

## Weekend of Nov 27–29

**Pick: Salt Lake City.** Luminaria on Friday or Saturday night (closed Sundays).

- **Luminaria**, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Evening time slots every 15 minutes, Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. See Thanksgiving Point for tickets. Opens Nov 12 and runs through Jan 9. Closed Sundays. Official page: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/luminaria/

## FAQ

**Which Mountain West city is best for a weekend with little kids?**
It changes every weekend. Over the next 6 weekends our picks are Boise, Salt Lake City, chosen for what's actually on: zoo events, holiday lights and shows with dates we checked on the official pages.

**How long are the drives?**
Salt Lake City and Boise. They're about five and a half hours apart, so these picks suit the home city or a longer trip. Drive times on this page are normal driving times without traffic.

**What if a weekend says “No standout yet”?**
It means we couldn't confirm anything worth the drive. We'd rather leave the slot empty than fill it with filler. Check back after the Thursday refresh.

**Are the prices right?**
They're what each official page showed on Oct 18, 2026. Tap the official link before you buy, since venues change hours and prices.