Salt Lake City Kids Events This Weekend February 28th - March 1st 2026

February 28th - March 1st 2026United StatesLast updated: Recently

Get ready for a busy weekend in Salt Lake City! Saturday offers a fun crafting session at the planetarium and celebrations at the library, while Sunday is perfect for stocking up at the Winter Farmers Market or enjoying playtime at the Main Library. Don't miss the Lion Dance on Saturday morning!

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· February 28

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FREE : Kids can learn about the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold while creating their own decorative piece. It's a free drop-in activity in the Planetarium's Learning Space.Free, hands-on art activity happening at a major family attraction.

📍Clark Planetarium's Learning Space, Downtown SLC· 12:00 PM—4:00 PM · All Ages · Free

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Clark Creates: Kintsugi

Kids can piece together broken pottery to create decorative art inspired by the Japanese ceramic repair technique of kintsugi while learning about the chemistry involved.

WhenSaturday, Feb 28 from 12 pm to 4 pm
WhereClark Planetarium Learning Space, 130 South 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101
PriceFree
BookingRequired — book in advance

: Celebrate Lunar New Year with a vibrant Lion Dance performance at the Children's Museum. This is a great, brief cultural stop for the morning.A unique, timed cultural performance happening right where families are already visiting.

📍Discovery Gateway Children's Museum, Downtown SLC· 11:00 AM · Children · Not mentioned

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Lion Dance Performance

Celebrate Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) with a dynamic Lion Dance performance by the Jung-Hing Lion Dance Group, complete with related art activities like a New Year Lanterns studio.

WhenFebruary 10, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
WhereDiscovery Gateway Children's Museum, 444 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 United States
PriceIncluded with admission (implied, as it's a special program at a museum)

FREE : The Marmalade Branch is celebrating 10 years with a special storytime, rhymes, and fun designed to get little ones ready to read. Check out the anniversary activities happening all day!It's a special anniversary event combined with targeted preschool programming.

📍Marmalade Branch - Multi-Purpose Room, North SLC· 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Preschoolers Family Babies & Toddler · Free

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Preschool Storytime - A Special Birthday Celebration for Marmalade Branch!

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and fun geared toward helping young children get ready to read, while also celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Marmalade Branch library location.

WhenSaturday, February 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
WhereMarmalade Branch - Multi-Purpose Room, 280 West 500 North, Salt Lake City, UT, 84103
PriceFree

FREE : Teens and tweens (ages 10-17) can unwind with a beginner-friendly yoga session led by instructor Emma Xu. Waivers are required and can be signed on site.A healthy, active session specifically for the 10-17 age group on a Saturday afternoon.

📍Anderson-Foothill Branch - Meeting Room, East SLC· 4:30 PM—5:30 PM · Tweens Teens All Ages (For ages 10–17) · Free

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Yoga for Teens and Tweens - With Emma

Stretch, breathe, and unwind in this beginner-friendly yoga class for teens & tweens led by instructor Emma Xu.

WhenFebruary 28, 2026, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
WhereAnderson-Foothill Branch - Meeting Room, 1135 South 2100 East, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108
PriceFree

FREE : The opening reception for a new photography exhibit focused on water. Since it starts and ends on Saturday, this is the only day to catch the opening buzz for this All Ages show.It’s the opening reception for an All Ages art show, making it a quick cultural stop Saturday afternoon.

📍Sprague Branch - Meeting Room, West SLC· 4:30 PM—6:00 PM · All Ages · Free

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THE JOY OF WATER - Art Exhibit Reception

The event is the opening reception for a photography exhibit called "The Joy of Water," featuring images of people receiving clean water in Niger, which may appeal to all ages due to its humanitarian theme.

WhenSaturday, February 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm (The exhibit runs Feb 28–Mar 21)
WhereSprague Branch - Meeting Room, 2131 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106
PriceFree

FREE : Catch the opening reception for this art exhibit featuring critters and mandalas. Since the exhibit only runs until March 6th, Saturday is the best bet to see it immediately.A weekend reception for a new art exhibit with visual interest ('critters').

📍Glendale Branch, West SLC· 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · All Ages · Free

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Critters and Mandalas, by SummerDale Beckstrand - Art Exhibit Reception

This is the opening reception for an art exhibit called "Critters and Mandalas" by SummerDale Beckstrand, featuring artwork that combines beautiful geometry with cute, fuzzy creatures, which families may enjoy for its relaxing and aesthetically pleasing nature.

WhenFebruary 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm (Note: The exhibit runs from February 6–March 6)
WhereGlendale Branch, 1375 Concord Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84104
PriceFree

Also On· anytime this weekend

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FREE : This is a great chance to visit the museum when the lights and sounds are adjusted for comfort. It’s a welcoming environment for visitors with sensory needs to enjoy the free exhibit area.It’s a dedicated time slot to ensure a relaxed museum visit for sensitive children.

📍110 South 400 West, Downtown SLC🔄 Recurring· 9:30 AM—11:30 AM · All ages · Free

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Sensory Friendly Saturday

This event modifies the museum's lighting and sound settings to create a safe and welcoming environment for visitors with sensory needs to enjoy the free exhibit area and theatre spaces.

WhenEvery Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WhereClark Planetarium, 110 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT
PriceFree

FREE : Start your Saturday morning with stories, songs, and rhymes at the Main Library. This is a perfect free activity for younger kids before lunch.Classic, reliable library programming for the youngest set.

📍Main Library - Story Room, Downtown SLC🔄 Recurring· 10:15 AM—11:30 AM · Preschoolers Kids Family Babies & Toddler · Free

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Family Storytime - at Main

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together as a family at this special Saturday storytime.

WhenRecurring: Saturdays 10:15am - 11:30am (Note: specific past dates were listed, but recurring nature is implied by multiple future listings for 'Family Storytime - at Main')
WhereMain Library - Story Room, 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
PriceFree

FREE : Stop by the Chapman Branch for stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.Another excellent, free storytime option across town for Saturday morning.

📍Chapman Branch, West SLC🔄 Recurring· 11:00 AM—11:35 AM · Family · Free

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Family Storytime - at Chapman

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family during this special Saturday storytime.

WhenEvery Saturday of the month 11:00am - 11:35am
WhereChapman Branch, 577 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT, 84104
PriceFree

: Head to Murray for the indoor Winter Farmers Market at Wheeler Historic Farm. This is a warm spot to shop directly from local growers and artisans this Sunday morning.It's the best weekend market happening on Sunday, offering a chance to browse local goods indoors.

📍Wheeler Historic Farm, Murray (Suburb)🔄 Recurring· 9:00 AM—1:00 PM · Not mentioned · Not explicitly mentioned

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Winter Farmers Market

The Winter Farmers Market at Wheeler Historic Farm features local produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts available every Sunday.

WhenEvery Sunday between Jan 4, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (excluding April 5, Easter Sunday)
WhereWheeler Historic Farm, 6351 South 900 East, Murray, UT 84121
PriceNo price information found

FREE : An unstructured play session at the Main Library where little ones can make new friends and explore toys. This is a fantastic, free way to spend a Sunday afternoon indoors.Reliable unstructured play session for younger siblings on a Sunday afternoon.

📍Main Library - Story Room, Downtown SLC🔄 Recurring· 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Preschoolers Family Babies & Toddler · Free

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Playtime - at Main

Playtime is an unstructured time for kids to play with toys and make new friends, fostering literacy skills through play.

WhenEvery Sunday 2pm-3pm (based on past and future scheduled dates)
WhereMain Library - Story Room, 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
PriceFree

Frequently Asked Questions

What free kids events are on in Salt Lake City this weekend?

This weekend (Feb 28-01) there are several free options including Sensory Friendly Saturday (9:30 AM Sat), Clark Creates: Kintsugi at the Planetarium (Sat afternoon), and various storytimes at the SLC Public Library branches.

Are there any family activities on Sunday besides the farmers market?

Yes, you can head to the Main Library for Playtime (2:00 PM) for unstructured fun for toddlers and preschoolers, or check out the virtual Acting 101 session in the evening for teens.

Where can I find activities for tweens and teens on Saturday?

Saturday features two great options for older kids: Consent: the What, How, and Why for Teens (11:00 AM) and Yoga for Teens and Tweens (4:30 PM), both located at the Anderson-Foothill Branch Library.

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