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Things to do with kids in Salt Lake City

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Salt Lake City — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Salt Lake City. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Temple Square

    4.7 (20,487)50 North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in Salt Lake City.

  2. 02

    Utah's Hogle Zoo

    4.5 (14,470)2600 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Salt Lake City.

  3. 03

    Utah State Capitol

    4.7 (4,270)350 N State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, USA

    A well-rated local government office in Salt Lake City.

  4. 04

    Liberty Park

    4.6 (12,113)600 Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, USA

    A well-rated park in Salt Lake City.

  5. 05

    Sugar House Park

    4.7 (6,586)1330 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, USA

    A well-rated park in Salt Lake City.

  6. 06

    Natural History Museum of Utah

    4.8 (7,626)301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA

    A well-rated museum in Salt Lake City.

  7. 07

    Clark Planetarium

    4.6 (1,926)110 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

    A well-rated planetarium in Salt Lake City.

  8. 08

    Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

    4.8 (3,754)300 S Wakara Wy, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Salt Lake City.

  9. 09

    The Gateway

    4.2 (13,421)400 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Salt Lake City.

  10. 10

    Cathedral of the Madeleine

    4.8 (2,749)331 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA

    A well-rated church in Salt Lake City.

  11. 11

    This Is The Place Heritage Park

    4.6 (3,837)2601 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA

    A well-rated state park in Salt Lake City.

  12. 12

    Wheeler Historic Farm

    4.7 (4,888)6351 S 900 E, Murray, UT 84121, USA

    A well-rated farm in Salt Lake City.

  13. 13

    Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, UT

    4.8 (139)Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA

    A well-rated park in Salt Lake City.

  14. 14

    Murray Park

    4.7 (6,866)296 E Murray Park Ave, Murray, UT 84107, USA

    A well-rated park in Salt Lake City.

  15. 15

    Pioneer Park

    3.9 (2,201)350 S 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

    A well-rated city park in Salt Lake City.

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How were these things to do with kids in Salt Lake City chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Salt Lake City, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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