Save the Date
Thu, May 23: Derek Hough: Live! at Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City
Fri, May 31: Ogden Music Festival at Fort Buenaventura
Sat, Jun 1: Glow Run 5K in Draper at Andy Ballard Arena
Sat, Jun 1: World Connections Children’s Festival Community Free Day! at Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
Fri, Jun 7: Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games at Utah State Fairpark
Sat, Jun 8: THE COLOR RUN 5K at Provo Towne Centre
Mon, Jun 10: Orem Summerfest 2019
Thu, Jun 13: Westfest 2019 at Centennial Park - West Valley City, UT
Fri, Jun 14: 2019 Park City Kids Adventure Games at Canyons Village at Park City - Utah
Thu, Jun 20: The 2019 Utah Arts Festival at Library Square - Salt Lake City, Utah
Thu, Jun 20: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert at Abravanel Hall
Sat, Jun 22: Superhero 5k and Fun Run
*Some events may have additional dates. Click through to see more information.
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Can a round of miniature golf convey an unforgettable lifelong lesson? You be the judge.
Last Saturday, May 11 was (really!) official National Miniature Golf Day. You missed that, didn't you? So did I. But we can make it up by taking our families to play mini golf this weekend, or next weekend, or whenever life frees up enough for a peaceful couple of hours out in the sunshine tapping a ball gently toward a hole. Here is a list of local places to play mini golf.
My best tip for success at mini-golf is... DON'T CHEAT. You probably think I'm joking. But I'll never forget one summer day when I was 12 at Bowcraft Playland in Scotch Plains, NJ. I was in charge of the scorecard, and boy did I take advantage of it. When I'd get a score of 6, I'd write down a 4 or 5. When a friend would get a 4, I'd write down a 5 or 6. So, of course, I won. Er... that is... I "won." I "won" by pretending that I was better than my friends, and, because no one was paying attention, they bought it. I looked at the scorecard where I had the winning lowest score, looked back at my group of friends who had already moved on to bigger and better things like the Tilt-a-Whirl, and tossed the card in the trash, feeling a little ill. I'd sold my honor for a putt-putt score. Yuck.
Later, when someone explained to me the definition of a Pyrrhic Victory, my first thought was: Like the time I cheated at mini-golf. As you can see, the lesson stuck, given that I'm writing about it 30-some-odd years down the road. Life hands you plenty of opportunities to cheat, and not once have I regretted choosing to fail with honor rather than gain a little ground by twisting the truth. As my friend June always puts it: You can't win by cheating, you can only win by winning.
At miniature golf, and everything else.
—Debra Ross, publisher
P.S. Speaking of winning, tomorrow is the launch of our 2019 Top 20 Places to Take Kids survey, which will accept votes from May 17 - June 16. Tomorrow, you'll get a special email with a link to where you can vote for your favorite local places. We'll update you regularly throughout the course of the survey as the standings shift places, and we'll announce the winners the third week of June. Stay glued to your in-box tomorrow for the link to vote!
Looking for a fun adventure this summer? Historic Adventures are happening at The American West Heritage Center, in the heart of Cache Valley. From June 4 until August 17, visitors can participate in a variety of fun, hands-on activities the whole family can enjoy. Come see the how the west was settled and enjoy frontier activities including pony and train rides, cow milking, gold panning and Tea Time on Fridays. Open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 am to 5 pm. Check out our website for more activities and information. www.awhc.org
Only you can prevent forest fires! Smokey Bear turns 75 and Discovery Gateway will have historic Smokey portraits on display! We’ll also be providing FREE science programming focusing on how to prevent and put out fires on May 17th, 18th, and 24th from 11 am to 3 pm in the learning center, located outside the museum on the ground floor. We will have a mini campsite complete with a make-believe fire, reading tent, a waterfall, and fishing pond!
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Grease - Pioneer Theatre Company
Put on your poodle skirts, leather jackets and saddle shoes! They’re back—Danny and Sandy, the Pink Ladies and the Burger Palace Boys—dancing and singing their way through their senior year. Enjoy the songs we grew up singing and dancing to, such as “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’” and “You’re the One that I Want.”
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PARENTS NIGHT OUT (PNO) - My Gym Children's Fitness Center of Layton
My Gym's Parents' Night Out gives our parents the opportunity to take a well-deserved break. Go out for a night on the town feeling confident that your little ones are safe and having the time of their lives with their favorite My Gym Coaches.
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Night Lights Event: Salt Lake City - Utah Motorsports Campus
We are excited to call the Utah Motorsports Campus our picture-perfect venue for your Night Lights experience. Located just over 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and Salt Lake City International Airport; under 90 minutes from Provo, Lehi, Ogden, and West Jordan, Utah.
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Looking for a new place to explore that's still close to home? Kids Out And About has tons of ideas for family travel, with places to explore, learn, and have fun! Find free activities and splurges that are worth it. We've collected the coolest stuff for a staycation in town and road trips for less than a tank of gas from here.
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A Week-by-Week Guide to Summer Camps Near You
Looking for a summer camp for your child? Look no further! Dozens of summer camps post: day camps, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, preschool, & more!
Summer 2019 camps are organized by week, by age, or by topic so you can find the perfect camps for your family!
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Featured Events
Thu, May 16: Great Salt Lake Bird Festival at Davis County Legacy Events Center Join us for the 21st Great Salt Lake Bird Festival in Farmington, Utah!
