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

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/

The 'Haunted Woods' at Murray Park

The 'Haunted Woods' at Murray Park is back...Monday October 26, Tuesday October 27 & Wednesday October 28...7:00pm-9:00pm Cost this year is $5/person.

Last year was our first jaunt through the woods. First of all, bring cash they didn't take debit/credit cards. Second...get there early...the line can be fairly long especially on family night (Monday).

My kids loved it! I loved that the 'creatures' acted less scary for our group with children than they did with the other groups. The kids loved the doughnut, fire and hot chocolate at the end.

And the money is for charity...have fun and give...that is the way to go.


Here is a little more about it from their facebook page...you can also go there by clicking
https://www.facebook.com/events/1500936863536890/
Children friendly/family fundraiser for National Exchange Club of Murray Utah benefiting Child Abuse Prevention. An escorted walk through Haunted Woods, with Hot Chocolate and Doughnut reward at the end. Cost $5.00 per person. A night filled with Story Tellers, Dragons, Fortune Tellers and more.

No Haunted Nursery at Homestead Nursery this year

My children are so bummed. We usually go to this nursery multiple times during October. I called the nursery this week to find out when they are doing the haunted nursery...and unfortunately they are not doing it this year. The sweet gentleman said they are just getting too old. So sad. I thought I should let y'all know since many of my neighbors and friends look forward to this 'less scary' haunted nursery.

Homestead Nursery is located on 1720 E 6400 So.

One of the many trips we took there

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

Wheeler Farm Pumpkin Days and Haybale Maze

Wheeler Farm is one of our favorite places to go because it is so close to where we live. Each October they do a little fall Pumpkin festival. There are kid friendly mazes, wagon rides and your price includes a pumpkin to take home.

We have never encountered a large crown and everything is perfectly non-scary fun for ages 8 and under.

October 2-31 price is $9 for 2 and older, which includes unlimited mazes, 1 wagon ride and a pumpkin. You can add on additional wagon rides or their cow train rides for a few more dollars.



My recommendation is to go on a Tuesday night...the price is $2/off per person.

If you get to the farm before it gets dark, take a walk around and see the animals.

Wheeler Farm is in Murray
6351 South 900 East





Here is a link for more information
http://www.wheelerfarm.com/events/fallFestival.html

They do have a Halloween Dog Costume contest...if interested check out their site!

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

Butlerville Days July 24th

I have to mention Butlerville Days - lots of free fun on the 24th. from 3-10pm at Butler Park 7500 S. 2700 E. There are many free fun family things to do...

http://cottonwoodheights.utah.gov/img/File/Events/2013%20BVD%20ScheduleofEvents.pdf

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

Cottonwood Heights - Summer 2013 Movies in the Park

These should definitely be on your summer to do list. We took the kids last year and they had so much fun!! They loved the bounce houses and the Scales & Tails show & then they both loved the movie...they fell asleep in it but what do you expect from a 2 & 4 year old...regardless it was AWESOME! Bring a blanket or sleeping bag to the first one because dusk in Utah is cooler than you think.

First Free Summer Movie in the Park June 14

Bring the whole family, blankets, chairs, etc. and enjoy a movie, Enchanted, on us under the stars. Activities start at 7pm, the Scales & Tails Show at 8pm, and the movie at dusk--- ALL FREE! 

Quick Stats

Date:June 14, 2013

Time: starts 7pm

Location: changed to Antczak Park (1850 E. 7200 S., CH)

Second Free Summer Movie in the Park July 12

Bring the whole family, blankets, chairs, etc. and enjoy a movie, Hotel Transylvania, on us under the stars. Inflatable rides and activities start at 7pm, the Scales & Tails Show at 8pm, and the movie at dusk--- ALL FREE! 

Quick Stats

Date:July 12, 2013

Time: starts 7pm

Location: Mill Hollow Park (2900 Hollow Mill Dr., CH)

Third and Last Free Summer Movie in the Park Aug. 9

Bring the whole family, blankets, chairs, etc. and enjoy a movie, Madagascar 3, on us under the stars. Inflatable rides and activities start at 7pm, the movie at dusk--- ALL FREE! 

Quick Stats

Date:Aug. 9, 2013

Time: starts 7pm

Location: Bywater Park (3149 Banbury Road, CH)

For updated info go to....http://www.cottonwoodheights.com/Special%20Events.html#event4

Murray Arts in the Park - Free Children's Matinees Summer 2013

In the summer, we are always looking for free fun things to do...this is definitely free & super fun. Murray Arts in the Park provides free children's matinees to help fill up your summer with fun. 

It is held every THURSDAY at 2PM in the Murray Park Pavillion #5

June 13 - Christopher Fair, magician

June 20 - Premier productions, music & dance

June 27 - Mother Goose Galore - Stories, poems & songs my Grandma taught me, Storyteller Carol Esterricher

July 5 - No matinee due to Murray Fun Days

July 11 - Princess & the Pea, Interactive Theatre by Sheryl McGlochlin

July 18 - Imagine That - Popcorn Media

July 25 - Two Shields, Native American Dance & Music

Aug. 1 - Red Desert Ramblers

Aug. 8 - Dinosaur Egg, Life Sized Puppets by Puppet Players

Pavilion #5
Center of Murray Park
Just north of Parks & Recreation office 
located at 296 E Murray Park Ave

Please see their website for more Arts in the Park FUN!!

http://www.murray.utah.gov/index.aspx?NID=853

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

12/4/10 - Karing for Kids Saturday with Santa

SATURDAY with SANTA is HERE. Plan on being there, mark you calendars !!

When: Saturday December 4th, 12:00 - 4:00
Where: Cottonwood Heights Elementary, 2415 East 7600 South.

We need your participation This YEAR..

The largest Charity handmade bear and blanket sale, featuring over 600+ handmade bears and blankets.

This YEAR.. we will have special guests: Winter Songfest of carols by the Cottonwood Heights Arts Council and Cowboy Ted.

Bring your Kids, neighbor’s kids, grand-kids, every-ones Kids!!! FREE event , FREE pictures with Santa, FREE food.

Raising $$$ for Many Utah Childrens Charities/sub for Santa's

Santa arrives at 11:45, carrying gifts & candy for all children (and adults). A photographer will take your picture with Santa for free. Pictures will be available within 15 minutes after they are taken. Bring your camera, take all the family Christmas pictures you want.

Next, wander on over to the cookies & hot chocolate & enjoy a free snack. When you're done eating, take a trip to the children's games...Everyone is a winner...win boys/girls toys & gifts...always a favorite & a lot of fun.

Want to have a temporary tattoo or your face painted. There are experts waiting for you.

Want to attend a Jazz game. Take a chance & purchase a ticket for the drawing or win other wonderful prizes.

Lastly, purchase bears, blankets, plush animals & more.

2010 will be our 10th consecutive year.

12/3/10 - Festival of Lights at Wheeler Farm

We went to the Halloween Festival at Wheeler Farm & found it was just right for our 3 year old. Wheeler Farm also does a Festival of Lights during Christmas time. For a relatively inexpensive price, you get a ride through the lighted farm & wooded area behind the farm & a visit with Santa.

Here are the details for 2010...

Friday & Saturday Nights...December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

From 6:00pm - 9:00pm

$5 per person

or $25 for family(up to 6)

Includes: wagon ride through the lighted wood, warmth by the fire & a visit with Santa.

My friends Dad plays Santa (I am sure there is more than one) and he is WONDERFUL!!

go to the website for more info...

http://www.wheelerfarm.com/

Wheeler Farm is located at 6351 S 900 E SLC, UT 84121

11/18/10 - Gardner Village Elves

We all love the witches at Garner Village, but every Christmas they also do Elves. A great opportunity to get some fun holiday pictures.

The Elves go on display November 18th - December 31st

Gardner Village is at 1100 West 7800 South

When we go I will post some pictures.