Salt Lake City, UT weekend events for kids (6–10)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 6:30pm–8:30pm

Lights On! Holiday Lighting at The Gateway

The Gateway — Salt Lake City · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake City

Family-friendly holiday lights kickoff with live music, stilt walkers, balloon twisters and a tree lighting.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Cost not listed

Tree lighting about 8:15pm; RSVP on the event page. Lights stay up through Dec 31.

Details at The Gateway ↗

Nov 6 – Jan 9 · 5:30pm–10pm

Aquarium Lantern Festival at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium — Draper · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake County

Evening lantern festival with giant illuminated sea creatures around the aquarium.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required

Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027; indoor aquarium access ends 9pm.

Details at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium ↗

Nov 12 – Jan 9

Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point Ashton Gardens — Lehi · Utah Co. · Salt Lake County

Holiday light walk through 50 acres of gardens, with light shows, a family dance party, firepits and hot cocoa.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Timed tickets by date: about $19–26 adults on value and standard nights, more on premium nights; kids less

Mon–Sat; closed Sundays, Dec 24 and Dec 25. Timed entry every 15 minutes, usually 4–9pm or 4–9:30pm (Thanksgiving 5–9:30pm). In Lehi, about 30 miles south of downtown.

Details at Thanksgiving Point ↗

Library storytimes & programs (22, free)

From Salt Lake City Public Library and Salt Lake County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Glendale Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Main Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am

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11amDoggie Read With Me · South Jordan Library (Salt Lake County), South Jordan 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyPlaytime · At 3 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Glendale Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Day-Riverside Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Main Library Sun, Nov 15 · 2pm

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1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free

1:30pmKids Café | Café para niños 2026 Nov · Hunter Library (Salt Lake County), Hunter 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmParade of Raptors · Marmalade Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyKids Café | Café para niños · At 4 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Kearns Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Nov 13 · 2:45pm
West Valley Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Nov 13 · 3pm
Magna Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30pm
Granite Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Nov 13 · 3:45pm
Kearns Library (Salt Lake County) Sat, Nov 14 · 2:45pm
West Valley Library (Salt Lake County) Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm
Magna Library (Salt Lake County) Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30pm

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2:45pmLEGO® Club · Kearns Library (Salt Lake County), Kearns 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmCommunity Art Hour · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:45pmLEGO® Hour · Granite Library (Salt Lake County), Granite 6-10 · Free

4pmDiscovery Friday · Taylorsville Library (Salt Lake County), Taylorsville 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Time variesSeasonal Affective Disorder First Aid · Herriman Library (Salt Lake County), Herriman 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amRead to a Dog · Draper Library (Salt Lake County), Draper 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free

1:30pmKids Café | Café para niños 2026 Nov · Hunter Library (Salt Lake County), Hunter 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmMont Magic's Have a Magic Thanksgiving! · Holladay Library (Salt Lake County), Holladay 6-10 · Free

2pmSing, Dance, Laugh, and Play Instruments with Katie T. · Main Library, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmI Pulled My Shadow Into The Meadow... by Caro Nilsson · Main Library, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmInternalities, by Rachel Pernick & Teasha Luu · Main Library, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmItalian Language Conversation · Anderson-Foothill Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmUnder Our Feet, by Keersten Jensen · Sweet Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

2pm12 Minutes Max · Main Library, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 6 – Jan 9 · 5:30pm–10pm

Aquarium Lantern Festival at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium — Draper · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake County

Evening lantern festival with giant illuminated sea creatures around the aquarium.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required

Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027; indoor aquarium access ends 9pm.

Details at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium ↗

Nov 12 – Jan 9

Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point Ashton Gardens — Lehi · Utah Co. · Salt Lake County

Holiday light walk through 50 acres of gardens, with light shows, a family dance party, firepits and hot cocoa.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Timed tickets by date: about $19–26 adults on value and standard nights, more on premium nights; kids less

Mon–Sat; closed Sundays, Dec 24 and Dec 25. Timed entry every 15 minutes, usually 4–9pm or 4–9:30pm (Thanksgiving 5–9:30pm). In Lehi, about 30 miles south of downtown.

Details at Thanksgiving Point ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary

Tracy Aviary — Salt Lake City · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake City

Evening walk on lighted paths through the aviary grounds, with a light tunnel, a life-size gingerbread house and Santa visits.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: $17.95 ages 13+, $13.95 ages 3–12, under 3 free; members $5 off

Nightly; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Last entry 8:30pm. Santa 6–8pm. Most birds are off exhibit at night. Tickets online or at the gate.

Details at Tracy Aviary ↗

Library storytimes & programs (16, free)

From Salt Lake City Public Library and Salt Lake County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Glendale Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Main Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am

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Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyPlaytime · At 3 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Glendale Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Day-Riverside Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Main Library Sun, Nov 22 · 2pm

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11amThe Puppet Players Present · Sandy Library (Salt Lake County), Sandy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free

1:30pmKids Café | Café para niños 2026 Nov · Hunter Library (Salt Lake County), Hunter 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyKids Café | Café para niños · At 4 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Kearns Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Nov 20 · 2:45pm
West Valley Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Nov 20 · 3pm
Magna Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30pm
Granite Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Nov 20 · 3:45pm
Kearns Library (Salt Lake County) Sat, Nov 21 · 2:45pm
West Valley Library (Salt Lake County) Sat, Nov 21 · 3pm
Magna Library (Salt Lake County) Sat, Nov 21 · 3:30pm

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2:45pmLEGO® Club · Kearns Library (Salt Lake County), Kearns 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmCommunity Art Hour · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmMath Lab · Millcreek Library (Salt Lake County), Millcreek 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:45pmLEGO® Hour · Granite Library (Salt Lake County), Granite 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10:30amLearning In Dos- Bilingual Spanish Playgroup · Daybreak Library (Salt Lake County), Daybreak 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amSTEAM into Storytime · Sandy Library (Salt Lake County), Sandy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free

1:30pmKids Café | Café para niños 2026 Nov · Hunter Library (Salt Lake County), Hunter 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDay-Riverside Game Day · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDiwali Celebration 2026 · Main Library, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 6 – Jan 9 · 5:30pm–10pm

Aquarium Lantern Festival at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium — Draper · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake County

Evening lantern festival with giant illuminated sea creatures around the aquarium.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required

Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027; indoor aquarium access ends 9pm.

Details at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium ↗

Nov 12 – Jan 9

Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point Ashton Gardens — Lehi · Utah Co. · Salt Lake County

Holiday light walk through 50 acres of gardens, with light shows, a family dance party, firepits and hot cocoa.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Timed tickets by date: about $19–26 adults on value and standard nights, more on premium nights; kids less

Mon–Sat; closed Sundays, Dec 24 and Dec 25. Timed entry every 15 minutes, usually 4–9pm or 4–9:30pm (Thanksgiving 5–9:30pm). In Lehi, about 30 miles south of downtown.

Details at Thanksgiving Point ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary

Tracy Aviary — Salt Lake City · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake City

Evening walk on lighted paths through the aviary grounds, with a light tunnel, a life-size gingerbread house and Santa visits.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: $17.95 ages 13+, $13.95 ages 3–12, under 3 free; members $5 off

Nightly; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Last entry 8:30pm. Santa 6–8pm. Most birds are off exhibit at night. Tickets online or at the gate.

Details at Tracy Aviary ↗

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

From Salt Lake City Public Library and Salt Lake County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Fri, Nov 27–Sun, Nov 29 · times varyPlaytime · At 2 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Day-Riverside Branch Fri, Nov 27 · 11am
Main Library Sun, Nov 29 · 2pm

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1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 28 · times varyKids Café | Café para niños · At 3 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Kearns Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Nov 27 · 2:45pm
Kearns Library (Salt Lake County) Sat, Nov 28 · 2:45pm
West Valley Library (Salt Lake County) Sat, Nov 28 · 3pm
Magna Library (Salt Lake County) Sat, Nov 28 · 3:30pm

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2:45pmLEGO® Club · Kearns Library (Salt Lake County), Kearns 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmCommunity Art Hour · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

10:15amFamily Storytime · Main Library, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free

1:30pmKids Café | Café para niños 2026 Nov · Hunter Library (Salt Lake County), Hunter 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 6 – Jan 9 · 5:30pm–10pm

Aquarium Lantern Festival at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium — Draper · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake County

Evening lantern festival with giant illuminated sea creatures around the aquarium.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required

Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027; indoor aquarium access ends 9pm.

Details at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium ↗

Nov 12 – Jan 9

Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point Ashton Gardens — Lehi · Utah Co. · Salt Lake County

Holiday light walk through 50 acres of gardens, with light shows, a family dance party, firepits and hot cocoa.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Timed tickets by date: about $19–26 adults on value and standard nights, more on premium nights; kids less

Mon–Sat; closed Sundays, Dec 24 and Dec 25. Timed entry every 15 minutes, usually 4–9pm or 4–9:30pm (Thanksgiving 5–9:30pm). In Lehi, about 30 miles south of downtown.

Details at Thanksgiving Point ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary

Tracy Aviary — Salt Lake City · Salt Lake Co. · Salt Lake City

Evening walk on lighted paths through the aviary grounds, with a light tunnel, a life-size gingerbread house and Santa visits.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: $17.95 ages 13+, $13.95 ages 3–12, under 3 free; members $5 off

Nightly; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Last entry 8:30pm. Santa 6–8pm. Most birds are off exhibit at night. Tickets online or at the gate.

Details at Tracy Aviary ↗

Library storytimes & programs (20, free)

From Salt Lake City Public Library and Salt Lake County Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Time variesScavenger Hunt · Holladay Library (Salt Lake County), Holladay 6-10 · Free

Time variesTake & Make · Sandy Library (Salt Lake County), Sandy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Glendale Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Main Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am

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Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyGingerbread Jamboree · At 2 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Day-Riverside Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Chapman Branch Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm

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11amDoggie Read With Me · South Jordan Library (Salt Lake County), South Jordan 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyPlaytime · At 3 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Glendale Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
Day-Riverside Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
Main Library Sun, Dec 6 · 2pm

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1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free

1:30pmArt with UMOCA! · Marmalade Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyKids Café | Café para niños · At 4 Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Kearns Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Dec 4 · 2:45pm
West Valley Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Dec 4 · 3pm
Magna Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Dec 4 · 3:30pm
Granite Library (Salt Lake County) Fri, Dec 4 · 3:45pm
Kearns Library (Salt Lake County) Sat, Dec 5 · 2:45pm
West Valley Library (Salt Lake County) Sat, Dec 5 · 3pm

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2:45pmLEGO® Club · Kearns Library (Salt Lake County), Kearns 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmHoliday Ceramics · Taylorsville Library (Salt Lake County), Taylorsville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmAnchored By Art: Finding Focus and Happiness, by Brad Munson · Anderson-Foothill Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmCommunity Art Hour · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmMath Lab · Millcreek Library (Salt Lake County), Millcreek 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:45pmLEGO® Hour · Granite Library (Salt Lake County), Granite 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

Time variesScavenger Hunt · Holladay Library (Salt Lake County), Holladay 6-10 · Free

1pmKids Café · Tyler Library (Salt Lake County), Tyler 6-10 · Free

2:30pmScience Saturday Kids · Main Library, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDay-Riverside Kids' Clothing Swap · Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmOpen Art Hour · Granite Library (Salt Lake County), Granite 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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102 events tagged for kids (6–10) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated November 12, 2026