FREE Admission Days in Utah

Here is a great list of the free days offered by Hogle Zoo, Tracy Aviary, The Living Planets Aquarium, Utah Museum of Fine Arts and Red Butte Gardens! They are all through out the winter, but they are a great way to get out of the house and enjoy (a usually expensive) fun activity for FREE!

Updated 11/4/14

Hogle Zoo

I think my most favorite FREE Admission days are the ones at Hogle Zoo, and that’s mostly because of my kids! They LOVE the Zoo! I haven’t ever gone in the winter before, and I am very excited to try it this year. Free Admission will be on the following days:

• Wednesday, November 26, 2014
• Wednesday, December 31, 2014
• Wednesday, January 28, 2015
• Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Tracy Aviary

We have gone to Tracy Aviary often since living in Salt Lake! Each time we go, our kids love it just as much as our first visit. There are so many birds there and they are all so interesting and neat to watch and see. I think my favorites are the Flamingos. They are so cute!

In 2015-2015, Tracy Aviary is offering FREE Admission every Wednesday in November, December, January, February and March! YAY! Their Winter Wednesday Promo will get you a FREE Admission ticket, but there is a $1 conservation fee per person. (still not bad, and donating it to a good cause!)

The Living Planet Aquarium

The Living Planet Aquarium is dedicated to cultivating public interest in the environment, conservation, and the enhancement of our planet and its creatures through adoption, education, research and recreation. We have gone to Living Planet Aquarium dozens of times, and it is just as interesting each time. My kids especially love the penguins, otters and Sharks. There are no free days coming up that I know of – but will update when I get more info.

Utah Museum of Fine Arts

I have never been to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, but often thought it would be a fun experience  My kids love to paint and do crafts and all of that, so I am sure that they would enjoy looking around at everything too. The UMFA  offers Free Admission ALL YEAR ROUND on the first Wednesday of the month and the third Saturday of the month. There are FREE Crafts on the Third Saturday as well! You can’t beat that! I am looking forward to going and taking my family out for a FREE fun and educational day.

The Natural History Museum of Utah

The Natural History Museum of Utah is an amazing experience. If you haven’t taken your family, be prepared to spend the day (and bring a camera!). There are four free days at the NHMU coming up in 2015 so mark them on your calendar.

• Monday, January 12, 2015
• Monday, April 13, 2015
• Monday, July 13, 2015
• Monday. October 12, 2015

View their upcoming events here

Red Butte Garden

Red Butte Garden’s is holding their Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7, 2014

Held the first weekend of every December, the Holiday Open House has become a wonderful tradition at the Garden. For two days we have free Garden admission to the public and fantastic local artists offering their work for sale. Every year we attract holiday shoppers looking for special, unique gifts and guests who explore the winter garden.

They are offering FREE admission and acres of winter wonderland to explore.

This is the Place Heritage Park

This is the Place Heritage Park has three free days coming up in December as part of their Christkindlmarkt. On December 4-6, 2014 addmission is free to the public. Hours are 11 am – 8 pm.

Inspired by the world famous German Christmas markets, Christkindlmarkt SLC offers a unique holiday shopping and cultural experience this season. Tantalizing food and festive holiday entertainment await you as you stroll through wooden vendor booths nestled amid the magical backdrop of This Is The Place Heritage Park. The St. Martin’s Lantern Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting will take place the evening of December 4th, to celebrate our community-wide coat drive for children in need. Christkindlmarkt SLC … experience the old world charm of Christmas.

They are offering FREE admission and there is food, entertainment, shopping, children’s activities and parades daily.

They also have Candlelight Christmas coming up on December 8-27, 2014 for a fee.

Discovery Gateway

Discovery Gateway is an amazing place to visit with your kids! There are no free days that I know of right now – but I will update if I hear about one.

If you have never been there or you have been there 100 times, your kids will love to explore, play and create and Discovery Gateway! They have so much to do there and it fits all different ages! From a real Helicopter to a life size horse and everything in between, your kids will have so much to do for hours. It’s a great place for parents to connect with your kids and have fun playing and exploring too!

Gardner Village

Visiting Gardner Village is always fun! There is so much to see and do, and tons of cute shops you can look through. Walk around and see the beautiful decorations and see all the shops. From November 21 to December 31 they will have their Elves out so you will be able to go on a Elf Hunt and try to find them all! If you do, you can go to the local bakery and get a cookie for a small fee!

You can also enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride, classes, portraits and more!

Admission is always free.

Clark Planatarium

Admission is always free to get into Clark Planetarium and explore their exhibits. They have tons of interactive things you can do with your kids, even a gravity station. Its awesome! They have shows/movies for a fee. Outside the Clark Planetarium is the Gateway Mall, and there is a huge splash pad that is free. It is a great way to spend a day with your kids for FREE!

National Parks FREE Admission

FREE Admission to ALL National Parks! Get all the details here.

Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates in 2014-15:

• November 11, 2014
  Veterans Day 

• January 19, 2015
  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  
• February 14-16
  Presidents Day weekend
• April 18-19
  National Park Week
  
• August 25
  National Park Service Birthday
  
• September 26
  National Public Lands Day
• November 11
  Veterans Day

National Parks that are in Utah:

Arches
Bryce Canyons
California
Canyonlands
Capitol Reef
Cedar Breaks
Dinosaur
Glen Canyon
Golden Spike
Hovensweep
Mormon Pioneer
Nautral Bridges
Old Spanish
Pony Express
Rainbow Bridge
Timpanogos Cave
Zion

Here’s a tip-265 of your 398 national parks NEVER charge an entrance fee. So start Planning Your Visit!

Lights at Temple Square

The Lights at Temple Square are truly amazing! You won’t see a better light display in Utah in my opinion. Temple Square is open from 9am to 9pm everyday. Take your family to go see this beautiful free display and be sure to take your camera too! Dress warm, it gets really cold, but they have to two large visitors centers you can go in to warm up and look around as well.

The Shops at Riverwoods FREE Carriage Rides

Enjoy FREE Carriage Rides at the Shops at Riverwoods in Provo! The shops are located at 4801 N. University Ave., Provo, UT 84604 .

Lighting of Riverwoods 2014 Date: 21 November – 6pm – 9pmLocation: The Shops at Riverwoods

Come join us for our Annual Lighting of the Riverwoods Event! Santa Claus and other special guests will be here at the Shops at Riverwoods to ring in the Holiday Season and kick off holiday shopping. The Event will also include free carriage rides, face painting, and giveaways.

The Shops at Riverwoods is Utah’s premier community gathering locations for shopping, dining and entertainment.Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, near Provo Canyon, The Shops at Riverwoods features some of Utah’s finest shopping, and exquisite dining. The development is set in a unique riverfront environment designed specifically with community in mind. This community plaza is truly one-of-a-kind.

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