Moab Arts & Recreation Center

If your family has done Arches, Canyonlands, and the Colorado River and you're looking for something completely different, the Moab Arts & Recreation Center (MARC) is the answer. It's the creative heart of Moab — a community arts center that hosts visual arts classes, performing arts events, workshops, and rotating exhibits throughout the year.

For kids, the draw is hands-on art classes and workshops that feel genuinely special when you're in a town otherwise known entirely for outdoor adventure. A pottery class or watercolor workshop mid-trip is a memorable contrast that many kids actually talk about long after vacation ends.

The MARC serves elementary through teen ages best — little ones under 5 or 6 may not have the attention span for structured art classes, but gallery walk-throughs can work for curious toddlers with patient parents.

Important logistics note: The MARC is closed on Saturdays, which is the most popular tourist day in Moab. Plan your visit for a weekday. Programming varies seasonally and by week, so checking their website before your trip is essential to see what's available during your dates.

Public events and gallery openings are often free, which is a nice bonus. Drop-in classes typically run $15-25 per person. The center is centrally located in Moab — easy walking distance from downtown restaurants and shops — making it a natural part of a broader morning in town.