Going out and exploring new activities with our families is a great part of life, but sometimes the price of a fun adventure prohibits us from taking the leap. But don’t fret. If there’s an activity you really want to do with your family, save up for it – even get the little ones involved in saving for it. This can help create a great unity in your family as you’re all focused on the same goal. But in the meantime, realize you CAN have fun WITHOUT spending a lot of money! Check out our list of the best inexpensive family winter activities in Salt Lake City.
Wheeler Historic Farm
Free to $
Open daily from dawn to dusk
Soure: Wheeler Historic Farm
You can visit this working farm, see the animals and explore the woods for no charge! What a fun opportunity for anyone. If you choose to do any of the activities available, such and milking cows or going on a wagon ride (weather permitting in the winter), there is a very small fee ($1 to $3). Click here to learn more about this historic farm.
Clark Planetarium
Free to $
Open daily at 10:30 am. Closes at 7:00 pm Sunday – Wednesday, 10:00 pm on Thursdays and 11:00 pm Friday – Saturday
Source: Clark Planetarium
If you want to stay warm indoors, but experience the world and galaxy, gather your family together and visit the Clark Planetarium. Admission to the planetarium is free! With plenty of free exhibits and interactive stations, you’ll explore space and science in a whole new way. If you’d like to experience one of their other activities, such as the Hansen Dome, IMAX movies, or cosmic light shows, tickets are between $7 and $9. Visit their website herefor more information.
Natural History Museum of Utah
Free to $$
Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (last admission is 4:30 pm)
Source: Natural History Museum of Utah
This museum is jam packed with opportunities to explore interactive exhibits, discover dinosaurs and play to your heart’s content. And did you know this amazing museum offers four free days each year? Two of the free days are normally in the winter. Click here to check out their website for more information.
Utah Museum of Fine Art
Free to $$
Open Tuesday – Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday – Sunday 11 am to 5pm
Source: Utah Museum of Fine Art
Get in touch with your artsy side as you view dynamic collections of world-class art along with many adult and children’s programs. The days to come are the first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month when the general admission is free for everyone! On other days, children 5 years old and younger are free, youth 6 to 18 years old are $7, and adults 19 and older are $9. Visit their website here for more information.
Utah Olympic Park
Free to $$$
Open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Source: Utah Olympic Park
This is the perfect place to be in the winter! And the park and museums are FREE! Remember the 2002 Winter Olympics as you explore the Alf Engen Ski Museum, the Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games Museum, Discovery Zone, hiking trails and the Mountain Challenge all for no charge! If you’re looking for other adventures at the Olympic Park, there are tours for $5.00 to $10.00, or extreme tubing for $15.00 to $20.00. Of course there are more activities to choose from that will be a little more expensive, but check them out if it’s something your family wants to do. Click here for more information.
Jungle Jim’s Playland
$ to $$
Open Monday – Thursday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Saturday 10 am – 10 pm, Sunday 11 am – 8pm
Source: Jungle Jim’s Playland
This Midvale, UT play center is great for those little ones! They will experience the thrills of six carnival rides, bounce houses, and arcade games. Tuesday is the day to go when the price is only $2.00 for children 1 year and older – other days the price is $10.00. Currently, there is no charge for parents or guardians. Click here to learn more.
Midway Ice Castles
$$
Open Monday – Thursday 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday 3:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturday 12pm – 11pm, Closed Sunday
Source: Midway Ice Castles
If you don’t mind spending a little bit for one of the most unique experiences, the gorgeous ice castles are a must see! On weekdays, children up to 3 years old are free, 4-11 years old are $6.95, and 12 years old and up are $9.95. These are the prices when you book online, so make sure you go that route – it will be more expensive at the door. This beautiful Midway marvel is open January 8th – March 2016. For more information about the ice castles, click here.
Temple Square
Free
Open daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
We’re a little partial to this one, but there are 35 acres and 13 buildings full of history, learning, beauty and family-fun on Temple Square, all free of charge (excluding restaurants). You can see live performances from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and other groups year-round on certain days of the week, see the amazing structure of the Temple, enjoy family history at the interactive Discovery Center, and more. To learn more, check out the rest of our site here.
There are plenty of inexpensive family winter activities in Salt Lake that are calling your name. Pick one of the above or go find something else on your own. Either way, we want to hear about your experience. Tell us your favorite family winter activities in the comments below. Happy winter!
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