Wednesday, November 11, 2026Salt Lake City edition

The weekend list for Salt Lake City parents

fall · NovIn season now

Thanksgiving Break in Salt Lake City with Kids

Salt Lake City School District and Granite School District both have no school Wed–Fri, Nov 25–27, 2026. Holiday lights are already on by then: Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary opens Nov 20, Hogle Holidays opens Nov 25, and Temple Square's lights usually come on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Many places close on Thanksgiving Day, so check before you go.

Photo: Bobjgalindo / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Check before you go

Closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26): Lightwalk and Hogle Holidays. The Gallivan Center rink is open 12–10 PM.
Temple Square's 2026 dates were not announced as of Nov 11; the 2025 pattern is shown.
Hours and prices change, so check the official links before you go.

01
Photo: Bobjgalindo / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Hogle Holidays: A ZooLights Experience
East BenchWed Nov 25 and Fri–Sun Nov 27–29, 5:30–9 PMAdults 13+ $24.95; children 3–12 $19.95; 2 and under free (online store; member tickets $2 less). Carousel $3.50 per ride.
Website Source See in the guide
02
Photo: Pollardjosephd / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary
Liberty ParkNightly from Nov 20 (closed Nov 26), 5:30–9 PMGeneral 13+ $17.95; children 3–12 $13.95.
Website Source See in the guide
03
Photo: Bobjgalindo / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Christmas Lights at Temple Square
Downtown Salt Lake CityExpected from Fri Nov 27; check the Church NewsroomFree (2025 announcement)
Website Source See in the guide
04
Photo: Ricardo630 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Gallivan Center Ice Rink
Downtown Salt Lake CityOpen from Nov 17; Thanksgiving 12–10 PMAdults $15; children 4–12 $11; children 3 and under $5; seniors and military $14; bring your own skates $10. Skates included.
Website Source See in the guide
05
Photo: gillfoto / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Natural History Museum of Utah
East BenchDaily 10 AM–5 PM; Wed until 9 PMAdults $24.95; seniors 65+ $22.95; young adults 13–24 $22.95; children 3–12 $20.95; children 2 and under free.
Website Source See in the guide
06
Photo: LoneStarMike / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
Downtown Salt Lake CityClosed TuesdaysChildren 1–17: $13.50 weekdays / $14.50 weekends. Adults 18–64: $16.50 weekdays / $18 weekends. Seniors 65+: $13.50 / $14.50.
Website Source See in the guide
07
Photo: An Errant Knight / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Clark Planetarium
Downtown Salt Lake CityFree exhibits dailyExhibits: free (per the planetarium). Dome and IMAX show tickets: prices not posted on the main page.
Website Source See in the guide
08
Photo: cifraser1 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
DraperDaily (Draper)Tickets start at $17.95 and prices vary by demand; children 3–12 save $5 and teens, students, seniors and military save $3; children 2 and under free.
Website Source See in the guide

Dates and prices change — please confirm with each place before you go.

Watch

Videos

Videos from local creators and organizations, shared for reference. Zippy Guide isn't affiliated with them.

Gallivan Center ice skating & Christmas lights — Salt Lake City, Utah — video by WalkSLC on YouTube.
Video: WalkSLC
Watch on YouTube, by WalkSLC

Keep exploring

More seasonal guides

Colorful Christmas lights near Temple Square at night, with the Salt Lake Temple's spires and construction cranes behind

Seasonal guidewinter

Holiday Lights & Events in Salt Lake City: Zoo Lights, Lightwalk, Temple Square & More

Salt Lake City's season opens Nov 20 with Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary, then Hogle Holidays at the zoo from Nov 25. December brings Christkindlmarkt SLC (Dec 2–5), Ballet West's Nutcracker (Dec 4–26) and Candlelight Christmas at This Is The Place (Dec 11–23). Luminaria runs in Lehi through Jan 9.