Brodie asked Spencer if he was excited for summer and he said, "Ya, I can play electronics whenever I want to." This stems from the condition I have placed on him that his homework must be done before he can play the computer, Wii, or DS. As much as he loves to play outside, I really don't think he'll spend the whole summer inside, but Tessa is quite addicted to the computer herself so I decided I need a bunch of fun things to do throughout the summer to reduce the number of times I have to set a timer and deal with upset kids. I have made a list of a bunch of free activities I have found in the Sandy or near areas for the month of June and thought I'd share my list here in case anyone else is looking for ideas. If you have older kids or don't live in the Sandy area I suggest you look on your library's site and/or your city's site for some more ideas that work for you. All of these activites are free:
Saturday, June 4th:
Free Fishing Day in the state of Utah. No Fishing License is required this day, although all other rules apply. The Sandy Urban Fishery Park is a large park in Sandy with a pavilion and playground as well as a stocked pond with trout and catfish. It is open from sunrise until 10 pm and there is a limit of 2 fish. You can fish here whenever with a license for anyone over 12 years old but this day you don't need the license.
Kids' craft--make a sea puppet and stage at Lakeshore learning from 11 am - 3 pm.
Sego Lily Community Carnival at The Fellowship from noon - 4 pm. I don't know if everything is free or just "admission" but they are advertising they will have inflatables, rock wall, pony rides, game booths, hot dogs and drinks.
Monday & Tuesday, June 6 & 7:
The Space Adventure Puppet Shows at the Sandy Library at 10:30 a.m. The puppet shows here are great!
Wednesday, June 8:
Wild About Books--touch and learn about 5 exotic animals from around the world at 7 pm at the Sandy Library.
Movie in the Park--Justin Bieber-Never Say Never- at the Sandy Amphitheater starting at dusk.
Thursday, June 9:
Disney Cars movie showing at the Draper library at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, June 10:
Children's Matinee "Tunes N'Tales" at 2:00 p.m. in the Murray Park, Pavillion #5
Saturday, June 11:
Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the Veterans' Memorial Park from noon - 6 pm. They will have kids' crafts, live music & performances, and exhibits.
Utah Asian Festival at the South Towne Expo Center from 10 am - 8 pm. This is a festival to give a glimpse of Asia and there will be food vendors, performers on stage, and hands-on arts & craft projects.
Kids' Crafts--make a drink holder at Lakeshore Learning from 11 am - 3 pm.
Monday, June 13:
Monday Movie Matinee at the Sandy Library at 2 pm for elementary age kids--treats will be provided.
Family Night at the Lone Peak Skate Park from 6 - 9 pm. It's an Aloha theme and all bikes, scooters, even toddler bikes are welcome.
Wednesdays June 15, 22, & 29:
Wacky Wednesdays at the Sandy Library from 2 - 3:30 p.m. Ages 0 - 12 can drop in for games & activities.
Thursday, June 16:
Junior Chefs at the Sandy Library at 4 pm where children ages kindergarten - 6th grade can learn to cook.
A World of Candy at the Draper Library at 2 pm where kids ages 6-11 can taste candies from all over the world.
Friday, June 17:
Children's Matinee of Roots of American Music, Slickrock Gypsy at 2 pm at the Murray Park Pavilion #5.
Saturday, June 18:
Saturday morning cartoon with dad at the Sandy library at 10:30 a.m. Bring dad or grandpa to the library for a 30 minute cartoon, craft, and snack.
Kids' Craft--make a Fathers' Day Card at Lakeshore Learning between 11 am-3 pm.
Monday-Wednesday, June 20-22:
Playtime Fun at the Sandy Library at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 0-5 to come play with toys, games, or a coloring activity.
Tuesday, June 21:
The Children's Dance Theatre will be doing a free performance of "Alice Through the Looking Glass" at the Sandy Amphitheater at 8 pm. The seating is first come first serve.
Wednesday, June 22:
Movie in the Park--Shrek Forever After will be showing at Eastridge Park at dusk.
One World, Many Crafts at the Draper Library from 2 - 4 pm where all ages can drop by to make a Chinese fan.
Friday, June 24:
Children's Matinee of Zany the Clown and Joe Cool at the Murray Park Pavillion #5 at 2 pm.
Saturday, June 25:
Saturday Afternoon at the movies at Draper Library where all ages can come watch Gnomeo & Juliet at 2 pm.
Kids' Craft--make a fishing craft at Lakeshore Learning between 11am - 3 pm.
Monday, June 27:
Monday Movie Matinee at the Sandy Library at 2 pm for elementary ages--treats will be provided.
Family Night at Lone Peak Skate Park from 6 - 9 pm for the whole family--all bikes, scooters, and toddler bikes are welcome.
In addition to these activities there are soooo many parks and playgrounds nearby, including all the school playgrounds where school will be out for the summer. I can take my kids to a different playground twice a week and still not hit all the ones within a 20 minute drive from my house. Some of my favorite playgrounds are the ones at Big Bear Park (off Poppy Lane) where they have a lot of the old school metal structures that are fun for the kids and Crestwood Park (by Crestwood Pool) where they have the large tires kids can play on and in. Also there are water features at Gateway, Old Farm Park (in Riverton), one somewhere in Herriman, and at Liberty Park (both a water splash pad and the 7 Canyons Water Feature). Speaking of Liberty Park they also have the duck pond and quite a few playgrounds and, for a fee, the Tracy Aviary and a small ferris wheel. Sugarhouse Park also has a duck pond and quite a few different playgrounds.
Wheeler Farm is free and a fun place for kids to see horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys, cows, and a duck pond as well as picnic benches and some old tractors to look at.
Between the Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons, Millcreek Canyon, and Bells Canyon there are so many free hiking trails and camping spots less than half an hour from my house (Millcreek does charge a fee per vehicle--I think $2 or $3).
I am so lucky to live in Sandy where there are so many fun things to do so close to my house. That's why I only put 7-8,000 miles a year on my car! I hope you all have as much fun as I'm planning to this summer!
Oh, and if anyone knows of any other fun, free activities around here in June, please comment with the details! I'm already composing my list for July...
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