Who doesn’t need a list of free things to keep the family busy this summer? And best of all they won’t deplete the budget! There are tons of fun things to do in this great valley of ours and this includes some of my very favorites. We’re talking letting some secrets out of the bag. That’s why many of the activities are in the South end of the valley. There are things that start tomorrow and other activities that go all the way to October!
All activities free unless otherwise noted!
Upcoming 2015 Local Events:
Mulligans (South Jordan Location) free games June 3rd 4-6 pm (1/2 price 6-9 pm)
South Jordan Country Fest June 4-6, 2015
- Wynona Concert June 6 8:30 pm
- Free Day at South Jordan fitness and aquatic center June 6th
- Kids Korner Bounce houses etc June 5th 6pm to dark on June 6th (face painting $1)
- Mutton bustin’, bingo, community stage, skate competition, car show, fireworks, and more
Library Summer Reading Kickoff Event June 6th 10 am – 2 pm Viridian Event Center (live music, crafts, bounce houses)
Western Stampede July 2-4, 2015
- 10:30am Parade (Redwood Road from City Hall to 7000 S.)
- 9pm Movie at Veterans Memorial Park
- 10pm Fireworks at Veterans Memorial Park
Fun at the Farmstead – Holt Farmstead July 10th
- Hired Guns entertainment 7 pm
- Maleficent Movie 9:30 pm
Natural History Museum of Utah Free Day July 13th
Outdoor Activities:
Wheeler Farm Free (Cow Milking Experience Mon-Sat at 5 pm $1)
picture from newscastic.com
Veterans Memorial Park/Wild West Jordan Playground 1985 West 7800 South
Skye Park 4800 West Skye Drive South Jordan
Liberty Park (duck pond, seven canyons fountain, playgrounds, rides and concessions for a fee)
Go fishing, feed ducks, or enjoy a picnic at the park at the Sandy Urban Fishery 1000 West 9800 South Sandy (Facts & Rules)
Ride Bikes or Rollerblade Jordan River Parkway
Donut falls picture from visitsaltlake.com
Hike Donut Falls
Hike Silver Lake
Hike Ensign Peak
Play in the sand and swim at Blackridge Reservoir aka Herriman Beach
Movies in the Park South Jordan, other Utah locations
Gardener Village Farmers Market Saturdays 9 am -1 pm June -October
South Jordan Towne Center Farmers Market 1600 West Towne Center Drive (10600 South) Saturdays 8 am – 2 pm August – October
Jordan Landing
- Summer Concerts Fridays through September 6-10 pm
- Cruise Night Car Show first Wednesday of the month April-Oct
Museums/Indoor Activities:
Gale Center activities 10300 South Beckstead Lane South Jordan Terrific Tuesday last Tuesday of each month 10-11 am
Visit Temple Square and see “Meet the Mormons” at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building
BYU Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
UMOCA – Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
V Chocolates Factory Tour
Sweet’s Candy Co. Factory Tour
Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks Free Events Listing by date (Concerts, free days at museums and zoo, library activities, etc.)
kidsbowlfree.com 15 and under 2 games per day free through August 31 10 am – 1 pm
Thanksgiving Point $2 Tuesdays in August – good for gardens, Museum of Ancient Life, Farm Country, etc.
Jungle Jim’s Playland $2 Tuesdays from 11-4
Now there are no excuses! You’ve got a huge list of free things to do in Salt Lake (or thereabouts). Get out there and have some fun this summer!