Lego Mini Build Registration - TODAY

Today is the day to sign up for the lego-minibuild (free for VIP lego members). You can become a VIP member for free just go into the store. VIP is a point system when you purchase lego sets from the store.

Anyhoo, today you can register for a bee/flower combination to build and take home for free on April 5th or 6th. Registration is open so spots are going quick. Here is the link or search for minibuild registration in your browser.

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/minibuild-registration

Hogle Zoo Free Day - Wild Wednesday, February 24, 2015

Just a reminder of Hogle Zoo's Wild Wednesday's this month. The last Wednesday of every month in the winter time are free and this is the last free date.

We have gone to a few of the free days, yes you have to bundle up, but the animals are really more active in the cooler weather.

Plan a fun day on your calendar...and remember the winter zoo hours 9-5.

Hogle Zoo Free Day - Wild Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Just a reminder of Hogle Zoo's Wild Wednesday's this month. The last Wednesday of every month in the winter time are free.

We have gone to a few of the free days, yes you have to bundle up, but the animals are really more active in the cooler weather.

Plan a fun day on your calendar...and remember the winter zoo hours 9-5.

Hogle Zoo Free Day - Wild Wednesdays at the Zoo - December 30,2015

Just a reminder of Hogle Zoo's Wild Wednesday's this month. The last Wednesday of every month in the winter time are free.

We have gone to a few of the free days, yes you have to bundle up, but the animals are really more active in the cooler weather.

Plan a fun day on your calendar...and remember the winter zoo hours 9-5.

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium ZAP Free Day November 30, 2015

We love the 'new' aquarium. The shark hall and the rope bridge are our favorite parts. As part of the ZAP (Zoo, Arts & Parks) program...there are different free days offered at different facilities. The ZAP free day for the Aquarium is November 30th. I would go early or take the kids out of school. Maybe with all of the Christmas Festivies the crowd won't be so bad.

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
12033 South Lonepeak Parkway
Draper, Utah

http://www.thelivingplanet.com/index.php

Live Nativity in the Glen - Wednesday, December 2

Wednesday, December 2

at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

1035 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105

'Come celebrate this special season by enjoying this live nativity. Dress warm. Shopkeepers are serving hot cocoa and rolls with honey butter in Bethlehem. Bring a can of food for the Utah Food Bank. Given the paths are narrow and we have live animals, please leave strollers and dogs at home. We look forward to seeing you. 
For those without young children, we highly recommend you come after 8 p.m. so traffic through the Nativity is more even.'

https://www.facebook.com/events/195073367490882/

Wild Wednesdays at the Zoo Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Just a reminder that Hogle Zoo's Wild Wednesday's start this month. The last Wednesday of every month in the winter time are free.

We have gone to a few of the free days, yes you have to bundle up, but the animals are really more active in the cooler weather.

Plan a fun day on your calendar...and remember the winter zoo hours 9-5.

Today is the day to sign up for the November Lego Mini Build event at Fashion Place Mall

For all you Lego fans, today is the day you can sign up for the Lego mini build November event. Spots go fast so sign up soon. This month they are building a shark...my son is so excited. The event is free for 6 and older. You can bring up to 4 children and it is free.

Register at...
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/minibuild-registration

It is that time of year.....Witches are out at Gardner Village

We love the Witches at Gardner Village. Every year we hunt down our favorites as the start to our Halloween season - usually we go in September to avoid the crowds and enjoy the nice weather - and mostly because we are so darn excited for Halloween. Going is FREE. Unless you go on a night where you need to pay for parking or if you do any of the paid events.

Some things to know for this year...if you are going for Witches Nite Out on Oct 9-10 or 23-24 or attending the Wee Witches Weekend the 15-17 there will be a $5/car parking fee.

They offer a scavenger hunt to find the witches...when you are done you can turn it into Naborhood Bakery and buy chocolate chip cookies for only $0.50...the link to the scavenger hunt is http://www.gardnervillage.com/witch-scavenger-hunt

This year they are having Six Hags Witches adventure for $6/person you jump on a giant pillow, climb thru spider webs, crawl thur the Maze of Mayhem or take a dip in the Candy Corn Pool. I'm sure your kids will want to try these out.

And as always they have the petting zoo $5 and pony rides $5.

Gardner Village is located 1100 West 7800 South in West Jordan. More info can be found on their website below:
http://www.gardnervillage.com/witchfest-calendar-of-events

Days of '47 Float Preview Party 2013

We LOVE the Float Preview Party...there is face painting, entertainment & lots of free fun stuff...plus the kids get to see the floats close up & vote for their favorite one. My daughter LOVED walking around with a little pencil and her ballot. 

This year it is Monday, July 22nd & Tuesday, July 23rd.

It is at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy

From 11am to 9pm

It's a good idea to bring a stroller for the little ones.

Huntsman Day at This is the Place Heritage Park = Free Entrance & Free Ice Cream on Friday

This is the Place Heritage Park has free entrance this Friday! There are big trains, little trains, pony rides, petting zoo, lots of crafts & lots of fun. If you haven't been to This is the Place Heritage Park this coming Friday June 14th is the day to go...since it is free. I recommend getting there early they open at 10 am.

Check out their link for more information...

http://www.thisistheplace.org/todays_fun/huntsman_day.html

Utah Governor's Mansion (Kearn's Mansion) Free Tours All Summer

I LOVE history...I just finished a book about the Kearns Mansion now known as the Govenor's Mansion. I remembered taking a tour of this building in like 4th grade which was centuries ago! We are planning to go next week...I hope my kids will learn to love the beauty of historical buildings/places.

Tours are only offered...June, July, August & December

Tuesday & Thursday 2pm-4pm

603 E South Temple (parking is located East of the Govenor's Mansion behind the Utah Arts Council)

So if you are thinking of heading downtown....you should definitely swing by this beautiful home.

http://www.utah.gov/governor/mansion/

Sweet's Candy Factory Tour - FREE available through July 2013

We've done the Sweet's candy tour a few times & the kiddos have ALWAYS loved it. Really who doesn't love to be around candy right? It is easy to make a reservation...Monday - Thursday from 8:40am-3:30pm. They provide strollers if you need them & of course everyone gets to wear cutie hair nets. Each time we went the tour was slightly different but there were always samples as we went through & they usually gave the group a treat at the end too. 

So if you are looking for some free family fun...go to their website & sign up for a tour. They are not doing tours from July 22-Oct 31st this year so go soon!

http://www.sweetcandy.com/factorytour

KSL Book Festival & Utah Foster Care Foundation Chalk Art Festival - June 15th

Don't miss the KSL Family Book Festival, 11 AM - 7 PM on Saturday June 15. The event is FREE and held each year at the Gateway.

Sponsored by Security Service Federal Credit Union and Chuck-A-Rama, this fun-filled summer celebration includes free activities, entertainment, music, author signings, KSL personalities and more! Meet your favorite Cowboy characters from Pirate and Princess Parties of Utah and enter to win great prizes to be given away all day!

The Family Book Festival is held in conjunction with the amazing Utah Foster Care Foundation's Chalk Art Festival, which features incredible street painting by some of Utah's most talented artists. This year's theme is the Wild West... so come be part of the fun!

Entertainment to include:
-Free activities (dunking booth, carnival games, balloon artists)
-Meet Cowboy Woody and Cowgirl Jessie!
-Meet your favorite KSL personalities!
-Treats and games from Custom Events
-Live Music by Contagious
-Entertainment (magician, Jump Rope competition Team, etc.)
-Face-painting 

-Author signings from Deseret Book 

The chalk art is always AMAZING!! & your kids can meet tons of characters!!

Scheel's KidsKlub 2013 Free Events

Scheel's has free kids activities throughout the year. All classes start at 6pm & they are Monday night...can anyone say FAMILY NIGHT!

Here is a list for the rest of the year...

Monday, June 3 - Father's Day Project

Monday, June 17 - Golf 101

Monday, July 1 - How is Fudge Made? (Have you tried their fudge it is phenomenal!!)

Monday, July 15 - Disc Golf

Monday, August 5 - Back to School/Back pack safety

Monday, August 19 - Lawn Games

Monday Sept 9 - Saltwater Aquarium

Monday, Sept 23 - Archery 101

Monday, Oct. 7 - Wildlife Mountain

Monday, October 21 - Halloween Safety

Monday,  Nov 11 - Snowboarding 101

Monday, Nov 25 - Pilgrim Costume Making

Monday, Dec 9 - Decorate a Christmas Ornament

Monday, December 23 - Decorate a cookie with Mrs. Claus

http://www.scheels.com/shop/en/ScheelsStoreView?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&storeLoc=SS

This link will take you to the information for the Sandy Utah store.

They also have Bonus events...

Fish Fest! Friday June 28-Sunday June 30

Trick or Treat at Scheels - Free kids tattoo and free ferris wheel ride. Thurs. Oct 31 5pm-7pm

Meet Santa at Scheels...go to www.scheels.com/events for more information

Princess Puppet Show - 01/21/2010 Whitmore Library

Friday, Jan 21st from 10:30am-11:30am

Children are invited to wear their royal finery to a magical Princess Puppet Show - The Princess & the Dragon. A fiery dragon is making trouble in the kingdom, and all the princes turn out to try their hand in the adventure. But, it is the spunky princess of the castle who comes up with a very unusual method of getting rid of the pesky beast. Everyone is invited to make a magic wand after the performance.

Whitmore Library Meeting Room (it is located in the basement)

2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd

for more info go to www.slcolibrary.org

11/18/10 or 11/20/10 - Meet Curious George at Sandy Library & West Jordan Library

In connection with the KUED Reading Marathon, Curious George is making an appearance at a few local libraries. If you are not involved with the marathon...go here for preschool to 6th grade & at the end they will be having a huge party with all the KUED characters, prizes & more. For more information about the KUED Reading Marathon go to..
http://www.kued.org/kids/?area=readyToLearn&action=readingMarathon&do=home

Curious George will be at ...

The Sandy Library
10100 South Petunia Way
(1450 East)
Thurs. Nov. 18 from 11am-12pm

and at
The West Jordan Library
1970 West 7800 South
Friday, Nov. 19 from 4-5pm

For all ages.

12/14/10 - Liberty Park Echoes of Christmas LIVE Nativity

My sister was just telling me about this free live nativity at Liberty Park...the pictures on their website look amazing...check it out...

2010 Echoes of Christmas


December 14-18 & 20-23 2010
30-minute shows begin every 5 minutes
from 7 - 9 PM each evening
Weather Permitting

Liberty Park - Salt Lake City, Utah
Enter from the North Entrance
900 South at 600 East
Park by "Tennis Bubble" on the Middle West
side of the park. Follow the signs and
gather just West of Youth Center
See Map Below

Admission is Free
No Ticket Required
Donations Accepted

Check out their website for pictures & a map of the park
http://echoesofchristmas.com/index.htm