Free Things to Do with Kids in Salt Lake City
14 free kid-friendly activities in Salt Lake City. No admission fees: parks, playgrounds, trails, and more, with age-fit and planning notes.
Highest rated: Church History Museum, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Sugar House Park. 2 listings are indoor. 12 listings are outdoor. Qualified listings include age ratings, stroller access, and practical planning tips.
How to use this free activities list
Use this list when you need a low-cost anchor stop or a quick add-on between meals. KidPaths is currently tracking 14 indexable picks for this page in Salt Lake City, UT, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
6 for infants, 14 for toddlers, 14 for little kids, 13 for big kids.
Weather and access
2 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 12 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 13 stroller-friendly stops. 2 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
14 free picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Church History Museum
4.8 starsChildren can explore interactive displays, handle a replica of the Gold Plates, fold a small book section, and try pioneer-era toys at activity carts.
Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
4.8 starsChildren can compare animals from many habitats, inspect insects, see a huge globe, explore marine and freshwater displays, and use a toddler play are
Sugar House Park
4.7 starsSugar House Park's large pond is a magnet for kids who love watching ducks and geese up close. The wide open grass areas are ideal for kite-flying, fr
Murray City Park Playground
4.7 starsMurray City Park's playground is well-equipped for multiple age groups, with distinct areas for little kids and older children. The seasonal splash pa
Wild West Jordan Playground
4.7 starsThe Wild West theme of this playground instantly captures kids' imaginations, they're not just playing on equipment, they're riding horses, defending
MuseumsFreeChurch History Museum
Ages: All Ages
MuseumsFreeMonte L. Bean Life Science Museum
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeSugar House Park
Ages: All Ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMurray City Park Playground
Ages: Toddlers to Big Kids
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeWild West Jordan Playground
Ages: Toddlers to Big Kids
Tours & ExperiencesFreeLodestone Park
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeEvergreen Park
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeRichard K. A. Kletting Park
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Tours & ExperiencesFreeJordan Park
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeFitts Park
Ages: Infants to Tweens
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeBig Cottonwood Regional Park - Big Cottonwood Area
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeCook Family Park
Ages: Toddlers to Tweens
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Salt Lake City?
- Salt Lake City has 14 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Church History Museum, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Sugar House Park, Murray City Park Playground, Wild West Jordan Playground. All are free admission; no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in Salt Lake City?
- Yes. 12 of the 14 free activities in Salt Lake City are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in Salt Lake City are good for toddlers?
- 14 free activities in Salt Lake City are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Church History Museum, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Sugar House Park.
- How many free activities in Salt Lake City are stroller-friendly?
- 13 of the 14 free activities in Salt Lake City are fully stroller-friendly.
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