- January 9, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
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Utah's Hogle Zoo
Clark Planetarium
Natural History Museum of Utah
Red Butte Garden
Tracy Aviary
Sugar House Park
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
Liberty Park
Temple Square
Family History Library
Gallivan Center
Ballet West Salt Lake City
Penny Ann's Cafe
Lake Effect, Salt Lake City
Pioneer Memorial Museum
Zest Kitchen and Bar
Salt Lake City Public Library
Bruges Waffles
Ensign Peak
Modern West Fine Art
Pony Express National Historic Trail
Nightmare on 13th
Big Cottonwood Canyon and Lake Blanche
- Stay at one of the downtown hotels, visit Utah's Hogle Zoo, stroll through the arboretum and botanical garden at the Red Butte Garden, watch a spectacular ballet performance, or have a delicious breakfast.
- Best things to do in Salt Lake City with kids include the Clark Planetarium, the Natural History Museum of Utah and Liberty Park.
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Salt Lake City Events & Festivals:
- Utah State Fair - Every September, September 4-14, 2025
- Utah Arts Festival - Every June, June 27-29, 2025
- Days of '47 - On or around July 24, Pioneer Day
- Salt Lake Comic Con (FanX) - September 25-27, 2025
- Utah Beer Festival - Every August
- Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival - July-August
- ZooLights - Every December
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