Free Utah Activities

Here is a list of some of the FREE non-music activites throughout Utah County & Salt Lake area that I found. There are just so many that I can't list everything. Hope you find something fun for you and your family!

*  Snowbird Favorites from the 80’s & 90’s

Every Friday night, bring the family up Little Cottonwood Canyon for a free showing of our favorite childhood movies. Shows start at dusk (8 p.m.-9 p.m.) on the Plaza Deck*. Coolers and snacks are allowed. Remember, no dogs are allowed in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

*Events are weather dependent and may be delayed due to sunset time.

June 29 – ET
July 6 – Beetlejuice
July 13 – The Sandlot
July 20 – The Neverending Story
July 27 – Big
August 3 – Home Alone
August 10 – The Karate Kid (1984 version)
August 17 – Gremlins
August 24 – The Princess Bride
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* Springville Movies in the Park

A series of free family movies shown outdoors at the Spring Acres Arts Park (700 South 1300 East) throughout the summer. Admission is free to the public. Gates open at 7:00 pm. Movies will start at dusk (about 9 pm). Bring your own blankets or folding chairs. Concessions will be available. For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, NO ALCOHOL BEVERAGES OR DOGS ALLOWED.

July 2      Mr. Popper’s Penguins 94 min

July 9      How To Train Your Dragon 98 min

July 16    Zoo Keeper 102 min

July 23    Muppet Movie 98 min

July 30    Dark (Folkfest) NO MOVIE

Aug 6      We Bought a Zoo

Aug 13    Toy Story 3 103 min

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* Murray Summer Children Matinee Series

Free children matinees are held every Friday at 2:00 p.m. in Murray Park Pavilion #5.

June 29        The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk, Puppet Players

July 6           Eastern Arts, Dance

July 13        Creative Generation Musical Theater

July 20        The Magician Harry Shumann

July 27         Dog Tails, Brian Jackson Fetzer and the Yarn Weavers, Music & Stories

August 3      Brass Tacks

August 10    Acadamh Rince, Utah Irish Dancers

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* Provo Balloon Fest

More than 25,000 spectators will have the opportunity to experience approximately 25 of these magical giants close-up as part of the ever popular Balloon Fest. Anyone interested may attend this free event at Bulldog Field, 1100 North Freedom Boulevard, Provo. Balloons will be flying each morning from 6:30-8 a.m., July 3 and 4. The event offers families and children the privilege of walking around the balloons as they inflate. Make sure and arrive at 6:30am to see the balloons inflate.

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* Family Fun Day

July 7

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Utah State Fairpark, SLC
Free admission

Start with festive rides and games, thousands of smiling children and lots of volunteers, then locate them all at the Utah State Fair Park. The result: Family Fun Day, an event for all ages.

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* Free Day Natural History Museum of Utah

Monday, July 9, in appreciation for the Zoo, Arts, and Parks funding. It is recommended that visitors reserve advance tickets for Free Days on a while-supplies-last basis.

Natural History Museum of Utah-Rio Tinto Center
301 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

*Draper Movies

Draper City Amphitheater (944 E. Vestry Road))

Thursday, July 19     We Bought A Zoo

Friday August 17      Mr. Popper's Penguins

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* Salt Lake Friday Night Flicks:

June 29       The Sandlot - Rated G

Riverside Park

739 North 1400 West

July 6         Curious George - Rated G

Fairmont Park

900 East 2361 South

July 13      The Muppets Take Manhattan - Rated G

Wasatch Hollow

1700 South 1650 East

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* Salt Lake Gallivan Center

The Gallivan Center is thrilled to join forces with the Utah Film Center for the 2012 Monday Night Movie series. This year's theme: 70s Disaster Movies! Movies start at dusk. Low back chairs, blankets, pillow and food are allowed. And don't forget about the Gallivan Center's new concessions stand offering all kinds of munchies and drinks as well!

July 9                    AIRPORT

July 16                  THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN 

Jul. 23                   THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE 

July 30                  THE TOWERING INFERNO

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* The City Library - Salt Lake City  & Logan Movie

Contagion Tuesday, July 10  6:30 PM

Join us following the film for a discussion with University of Utah Pathologist Matt Mulvey on the latest research on pandemics.

From Time to Time http://utahfilmcenter.org/2012/08/from-time-to-time-saturday-aug-4-the-city-library-salt-lake-city/    Winner, Best of Fest – 2009 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival / Winner, Adults Jury Award – 2009 Chicago International Children’s Film festival / Winner, Futurewave Youth Special Jury Award / 2010 Seattle International Film Festival Julian Fellows is the creator of the PBS smash ‘Downton Abbey.’ This film also stars Maggie Smith from the Harry Potter films AND Downton Abbey!

Saturday, Aug. 4 @ 11:00 AM
The City Library - Salt Lake City

Saturday, Aug. 18 @ 2:00 PM
Dansante Building – Logan

(check out a few more movie showings: http://utahfilmcenter.org/screening/ )

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* Salt Lake Capitol Hill Movies

June 29         Puss in Boots

July 13         Princess Bride

July 27        The Muppets

Aug. 3         John Carter

Aug. 17       Sandlot

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* Movies in the Park  Provo 

Come check out the huge 25 ft blow-up screen!

Time: Monday nights in August at dusk (about 9 p.m.)

Location: Rock Canyon Park (2620 N. 1200 E.)

Cost: Free!

Bring: Blankets, chairs and bug repellent

Entertainment: Just Dance Wii before the movie

Concessions: Bring a few extra bucks for candy, popcorn and drinks.

Aug. 6             Disney's The Muppets (PG)

Aug. 13            John Carter (PG-13)

Aug. 20            Puss in Boots (PG)

Aug. 27           Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (PG-13)

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