Save the Date
Thu, Sep 5: Timpanogos Storytelling Festival - Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point
Thu, Sep 5: 2019 Utah State Fair
Fri, Sep 6: 2019 Salt Lake Greek Festival
Sat, Sep 7: The Avenues Street Fair 2019
Sun, Sep 8: Sandy Heritage Festival 2019
Sat, Sep 14: 2019 FESTA ITALIANA at The Gateway
Sat, Sep 14: 9th & 9th Street Festival 2019
Sat, Sep 14: UTAH BRAZILIAN FESTIVAL 2019 at University Place - Orem , UT
Sat, Sep 21: Mini Maker Faire at Thanksgiving Point
Sat, Sep 21: 2019 Hispanic Heritage Parade & Street Festival
Sat, Sep 21: Smithsonian Museum Day
Sat, Sep 21: Urban Arts Festival 2019
Sat, Sep 21: 2019 SoJo Superhero 5k & 1 Mile Kids Run at The City of South Jordan - Utah
Sat, Sep 28: Wild Kratt's Live-Salt Lake City at Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City
Dear KidsOutAndAbout.com readers:
It's time for another thrilling edition of FUN WITH NUMBERS by Deb, wherein I tell you about YOU!
Many thousands of you answered our annual survey early this summer that helped us publish our annual ranking of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Salt Lake City Area. We host this survey at all of our KidsOutAndAbout regional sites in North America, and in addition to asking you to rank your favorite local places, we also ask one common question. This year, our question was: When you want to get "out and about," what holds you back? What are your obstacles?
Here were Rochester's results:
Limited budget
65.6%
Driving Distance
42.3%
Schedule is too packed with other activities
21.0%
Need to satisfy multiple ages/interests of people in group
15.0%
Parking is difficult / limited
13.8%
Nap time interferes
13.0%
Parking is costly
11.9%
Weather concerns
10.3%
Kids or adults have special needs
4.0%
While most regions listed "budget" as their #1 concern, I was fascinated by how so many respondents find that their families are so over-scheduled that it's tough to fit in family time for fun. The header graphic above shows where this region ranks relative to other communities on that dimension... just look for the RED column. It almost made me reconsider how much we promote KidsOutAndAbout's comprehensive subject-by-subject lists of after-school enrichment activities for fear of contributing to this trend. So, even though that list is super-handy, I positively encourage you to ignore it completely if you're one of the 21% of local families in desperate need of some breathing space. Here's to removing what's in your way!
—Debra Ross, publisher
The 7th Annual Fairytale Festival at Centerpoint Legacy Theatre
“If you want your child to be intelligent, read them fairytales; if you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairytales.” - Albert Einstein
Every September, this wise adage comes full circle with the transformation of our theater into an enchanted castle to celebrate the wonder of fairytales.
Children and children-at-heart have the opportunity to meet their favorite fairytale characters from roguish pirates to adventurous princesses. They engage in face painting, glass slipper fittings, princess make-overs & rides on the story train. Fairy-house and wand making, among other fanciful crafts are available. Admission is free, as are many of the activities!
Some of the popular ticketed activities include: Princess Tea Party, Daddy-Daughter Ever-After Royal Ball, and Wizarding 101. These activities require pre-registration and fill up quickly. Reservations can be made by calling the Box Office at 801-298-1302. We invite you to come and join the magic!
For more information, please visit us at: https://centerpointtheatre.org/fairytale-festival/
Hello Music: Try a Free Class!
Join us in a fun exploration of Music for the whole family at Hello Music! A Music Together facility that offers Music and Movement programs for children and their caregivers in Music Together 0-5 years of age, Rhythm Kids 4-8 years of age and Hello Playshops (a thematic arts program) for children 3 1/2 - 8 . We are located throughout the Salt Lake Valley and Park City at The Discovery Gateway Children's Museum in S.L.C, The Dance Project in Cottonwood Heights, Utah Prenatal Yoga in Millcreek/Sugarhouse, Esteem Dance in Draper/Sandy and Park City Ballet West. Please go to www.HelloMusicMT.com or call us at 801-214-0588 and Try a Free Class today!
Matilda at The Ziegfeld Theater
REVOLTING CHILDREN! Inspired by the genius of beloved children's book author, Roald Dahl, this Tony Award-winning musical is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.
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KIDZ BOP records kid-friendly versions of today’s biggest pop music hits sung by kids, for kids. Over the past 15 years, KIDZ BOP has created the #1 music brand for kids, selling more than 16,000,000 albums. Since 2001, families have welcomed KIDZ BOP into their homes and cars, making KIDZ BOP a fun and safe part of their daily lives. KIDZ BOP is proud to be a part of kids’ music “firsts.” For millions of kids each year, KIDZ BOP is their first introduction to pop music, and for tens of thousands of kids, the KIDZ BOP Kids Live Tour is their first concert experience.
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A free, day-long sidewalk art event where artists fill the sidewalks surrounding the Library’s Viridian Event Center with unique and exciting artwork while family and friends enjoy the art, music and other festivities during the event.
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It's time to choose enrichment classes and programs for the 2019-2020 school year!
There are so many opportunities for extracurricular programs in all kinds of subjects in our area!
Kids can choose from academic enrichment and tutoring to technology, sports, exercise, dance, music, performing arts, and fine arts. There are classes for preschoolers, elementary age, 'tweens, and teens. Check out the options from KidsOutAndAbout's recent extracurricular newsletter and our master list of after school and Saturday classes.
Get Organized for Back to School
The new school year can be exhausting! Getting ready in the morning, completing all of that "grown-up homework" of paperwork and emergency cards, remembering the daily activities in school as well as after school. It can start to feel pretty overwhelming. How can you get organized and transition into a whole new year with as little stress as possible? Well, start with these organizing tips. With our help, you'll conquer the school year.
Read Back to School: Get Organized!
Back to School Means Packing Lunches
Packing lunches can feel like an awful chore as a parent, and finding ideas for balancing good nutrition and delicious tastiness can be a challenge. We're constantly looking for recipes and tools to make lunchtime easier. Here are some articles to give you some ideas
