Things to Do with Kids in Salt Lake City, UT
42 qualified activities: museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.
Salt Lake City family activity overview
Salt Lake City family days are easiest when you account for elevation, dry air, and the distance between downtown, valley, and mountain stops.
Choose one area for the day rather than pairing a city museum with a faraway canyon outing. A focused plan leaves more room for weather and tired kids. Outdoor activities are usually best early in summer, while winter plans need extra time for road conditions, equipment, and warm-up breaks. Carry water in every season.
Toddlers need short paths, bathrooms, and reliable stroller access. Older kids may be ready for longer hikes, climbing, snow activities, science exhibits, or active indoor venues. Check air quality when smoke or winter inversions are possible. Free parks and public spaces can balance the cost of museums, rentals, or mountain activities. Confirm parking, reservations, and weather policies before committing.
One valley or mountain anchor with a nearby alternative is enough for a resilient day.
Top kid-friendly places in Salt Lake City
Parent planning notes
How to use this Salt Lake City guide without overplanning
Start with one anchor activity, then keep one nearby backup in mind. That keeps the day flexible if naps, weather, parking, or meal timing change the plan.
The current public guide has 42 KidPaths-vetted activities, including 28 indoor or mixed-weather options. The strongest shelf right now is entertainment, with 13 picks.
Each visible listing has cleared the public listing gate for original description depth, venue-specific photo quality, and basic family-planning usefulness.
Rainy-day backup
28 weather-safe picks
Salt Lake City has options that still work when weather changes.
Budget scan
15 free picks
Free does not always mean easy, so check parking, shade, and visit length.
Parent logistics
24 stroller-friendly stops
Listings call out stroller access, age fit, and practical notes that affect the day.
Freshness
Checked during editorial review
Average public rating across rated picks is 4.6. Send corrections when hours, prices, access, or photos change.
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Salt Lake City with kids: common questions
What are the best free things to do with kids in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has 15 free family activities. Top picks: Hill Aerospace Museum, Church History Museum, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Sugar House Park, Murray City Park Playground. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/salt-lake-city.
What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has 28 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: Kids Empire Salt Lake City, Hill Aerospace Museum, Smash it Rage Rooms, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Church History Museum.
What are the best activities for toddlers in Salt Lake City?
35 activities in Salt Lake City are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Kids Empire Salt Lake City, Hill Aerospace Museum, Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Lighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo, Church History Museum.
Which Salt Lake City attractions are stroller-friendly?
24 of 42 activities in Salt Lake City are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
What are fun things to do with teens in Salt Lake City?
24 activities in Salt Lake City are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Hill Aerospace Museum, Water Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Smash it Rage Rooms, Ninja Kidz Action Park, Church History Museum.
How much do family activities cost in Salt Lake City?
KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 42 activities in Salt Lake City. 15 are completely free. These are planning ranges, so confirm current tickets, parking, food, and add-on costs with the venue.
EntertainmentKids Empire Salt Lake City
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
MuseumsFreeHill Aerospace Museum
Ages: Best for ages 4 to 15, especially children interested in aircraft, machines, military history, or STEM
Farms & NaturePartially FreeWater Conservation Garden at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
EntertainmentLighthouse Point Splash Zone at Hogle Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
EntertainmentSmash it Rage Rooms
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up (verify minimum age when booking)
EntertainmentNinja Kidz Action Park
Ages: 5, 16
MuseumsFreeChurch History Museum
Ages: All ages; school-age children and teens will understand the history most fully, while younger children can use the hands-on activities with an adult.
MuseumsFreeMonte L. Bean Life Science Museum
Ages: Ages 2 to 12, with additional depth for teens interested in biology, ecology, and evolution
EntertainmentClaw Zone
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
EntertainmentThe Big Green
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 12
MuseumsNatural History Museum of Utah
Ages: 4 to 14, with strong exhibits for science-loving teens and adults too
EntertainmentKids Empire Midvale
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
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