10 Family-friendly Ideas for Spring Break in Utah

Whether you are traveling from out of state, visiting family or taking a staycation, there is plenty to do around Utah this Spring Break. Here are 10 family-friendly ideas for having fun this spring.

1. Thanksgiving Point - Gardens, shopping, even an Ancient Life Museum. Check out their calendar of events for everything from the Tulip Festival to Junior Paleo Lab, where kids can make their own mold of dinosaur fossils at www.thanksgivingpoint.com.

2. Utah Park Pass - $75 gives you and up to 7 others an annual pass to all of Utah's National Parks - it's a great way to go if you and your family love spending time together outdoors. In addition to touring the parks and camping, their spring calendar is full of family-friendly activities: Guided snowshoe hikes in Midway, Geocaching Treasure Hunts, Junior Ranger programs, Art exhibits, Star Parties, Starlight Hikes, and more. Visit www.stateparks.utah.gov for details.

3. Game Night Games is great for rainy days! It's a game store by day, and happenin' gaming lounge by night. Check out "open game night" every Wednesday and Friday night. If you love board games, this is the place to find out what's new: Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Go, Munchkin ... find demos and schedules at www. Gamenightgames.com.

4. Hogle Zoo - The zoo never sleeps; there's plenty going on, even without spring fever. Visit their World of the Wild art exhibit, go on a personal photography safari through the zoo with a professional photographer, listen in on Fairy Tails story telling, or go on their Zoo Cruise, Aloha style. For more details, visit www.hoglezoo.org.

5. Wishing for the ocean? Explore things under the sea, a The Living Planet Aquarium. See their new "Journey to South America" exhibit. The piranhas are to die for! For more information, visit www.thelivingplanet.com

6. Celebrate the little girl in you with a Tea Party and Knitting Classes at Gardner Village. For reservations and class times, as well as information on all the other great shops and sales, visit www.gardnervillage.com

7. Clark planetarium - See the planets in the style! Light shows, laser shows, explore the moon or the ocean floor ... in comfy chairs. For prices and show times visit www.clarkplanetarium.org.

8. Boondocks - A General Unlimited Fun pass will give you hours of fun: Miniature golf, Bumper boats, Laser Tag, Go-karts, and arcade tokens. For hours and details, visit www.boondocksfuncenter.com.

9. Liberty Park at 1100 South and 600 E in Salt Lake City has a something for everyone - Tracy Aviary, a giant playground, ponds, fountains, walking/running trails, swimming pool, children's garden and it's a popular spot for bands, yoga classes, and other events.

10. Wheeler Farm - Tour the historic Wheeler Farm, milk a cow, take a tractor-drawn wagon ride, visit the country store, celebrate birthday parties, make crafts at day camps, relax during tai chi classes and try a "paint out" with local artists. For schedules and pricing, visit www.wheelerfarm.com.