50+ FUN & AFFORDABLE THINGS TO DO IN UTAH (FAMILY BUCKET LIST)

Looking for things to do in Utah? Here are 50+ fun, affordable family adventures across Utah to get your family exploring.

If you’ve found yourself asking what you should do this weekend, this list is for you! I’ve been there before, questioning what to do, and feeling stuck. I grew up in Utah so I feel like I’ve done everything… so this year, I’m on a mission to discover and rediscover the hidden gems in Utah. This list will include everything from hiking, to local businesses, to Utah’s well known spots. The idea is to get outside, be with your friends and family, and have fun!

Quick Picks for Families

• Best Free Activity: Visit Draper Flight Park
• Best for Toddlers: Visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary or Haven Ranch
• Best Outdoor Adventure: Swim/paddleboard at Deer Creek Reservoir.
• Best Weekend Trip: Lava Hot Springs or Hurricane, Utah

The Best Outdoor Adventures to do in Utah

1. Hike Kanarra Falls
2. Hike Fifth Water Hot Springs
3. Hike Calf Creek Falls
4. Hike Donut Falls
5. Peekaboo Slot Canyon
6. Visit Devils Kitchen
7. Visit Fantasy Canyon
8. Drive Alpine Loop
9. Drive Mirror Lake Highway

Must do Water & lake Activities to do in Utah

1. Swim at Cherry Hill
2. Mystic Hot Springs
3. Homestead Crater
4. Camp at Bear Lake
5. Paddleboard at Deer Creek
6. Tube Down Provo River
7. Visit Willard Bay

The best Southern Utah & Desert Adventures to do in Utah

1. Delicate Arch
2. Bonneville Salt Flats
3. Sand Hollow State Park
4. Coral Pink Sand Dunes (Sandboard)
5. Ride ATVs in Moab
6. ATV at Little Sahara Sand Dunes

Must do Events, Festivals, and Seasonal Fun to do in Utah

1. Hot Air Balloon Festival
2. Attend the Color Festival
3. Attend a County Fair
4. Attend Oktoberfest
5. Visit the Tulip Festival
6. Visit a Pumpkin Patch
7. Utah State Fair

The Best Winter Activities to do in Utah

1. Sled at Soldier Hollow
2. Go Ice Skating
3. Ride a Horse Drawn Sled
4. Christmas Lights at Temple Square
5. Walk Through Luminaria
6. Drive Thru Christmas Lights
7. Snow globes in Park City
8. Christmas Village in Ogden

The Best Attractions & Theme parks in Utah to Visit

1. Ride Heber Valley Railroad
2. Ride a Ski Lift
3. Visit Lagoon
4. Explore Clark Planetarium
5. Visit Butterfly Biosphere
6. Tour Timpanogos Cave
7. See a Show at Tuacahn Amphitheater

Utah’s Best Animal & Unique Experiences to try

1. Visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
2. Spot Bison at Antelope Island
3. Go to a Rodeo
4. Attend a Hockey Game
5. Visit RSQ animals
6. Visit Tinkers Cat Cafe

Relaxed and Simple Adventures to do in Utah

1. Sleep Under the Stars
2. Go Stargazing
3. Make S’mores on a Fire
4. Visit a Farmers Market
5. Get a Dirty Soda
6. Clean the Sink at Angie’s

Easy Outdoor fun to do in Utah

1. Bike Provo Canyon
2. Visit Draper Flight Park
3. Pick Fruit at a Utah Orchard

Iconic Utah Must-do’s

1. Delicate Arch
2. Bonneville Salt Flats
3. Goblin Valley (Climb Rocks)
4. Spiral Jetty
5. Antelope Island (Bison)

Start Exploring

Utah is full of hidden gems, family-friendly adventures, and affordable things to do year-round.

Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or trying to build a life full of memories, this list is here to help you stop overthinking and just go.

If you’d like it to be even EASIER.. check out our Utah Bucket List poster! Simply scratch off each adventure as you complete them and discover Utah.

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