UTAH SUMMER PLANS ON A BUDGET! Looking for cheap or free things to do around SLC and Utah County this week? Save this post for your next adventure!
$5 Chocolate Factory Tour (North Salt Lake)
- Includes a $4 chocolate voucher! (Same-day use at NSL factory).
- 45-min tours up to 3 PM & select Saturdays. Book online: https://mrscavanaughs.com/info/stores/
$5 Movies & Drive-Ins
- Tuesdays: $5 movies at participating theaters: https://www.megaplextheatres.com | https://www.cinemark.com/discounts/discount-tuesdays
- Drive-In: $7 per person for a classic outdoor movie night: https://redwooddrivein.com/
$5 Monday Nights at Tracy Aviary
- Mondays only, 5 PM – 8 PM.
- Note: Must buy tickets in person at the gate (589 E 1300 S, SLC). Info: https://tracyaviary.org/liberty-park/visit/
Always FREE Admission
- Clark Planetarium: Free admission to all exhibits: https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/
- July 22: Free Reptile Show @ Provo Beach (Shops at Riverwoods): https://provobeach.com/
- July 22: Free Movie @ America First Field (Sandy): https://sandy.utah.gov/movies-in-the-park
- July 23: Free Movie @ Park City Library Patio (Hoppers): https://parkcity.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=302886
- July 24: Free Concert @ Canyons Village (Park City): https://www.parkcitymountain.com/explore-the-resort/during-your-stay/park-city-events.aspx
- July 24: Free Pioneer Day Fireworks Show!
FREE Family Hikes
- Fifth Water Hot Springs: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/fifth-water-hot-springs-trail
- Cottonwood Canyon: https://www.fs.usda.gov/uwcnf
- Battle Creek Canyon: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/battle-creek-falls
- Adams Canyon (Layton): https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/adams-canyon-trail
- Donut Falls: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/donut-falls-trail
- Three Sisters Waterfalls: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/waterfall-canyon-trail
- Stewart Falls: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/stewart-falls
- Bridal Veil Falls: https://www.utahcounty.gov/departments/parks/bridalveil.asp
$5 Monday Nights at Tracy Aviary
- Mondays only, 5 PM – 8 PM.
- Note: Must buy tickets in person at the gate. (589 E 1300 S, SLC).
Always FREE Admission
- Clark Planetarium: Free admission to all exhibits! Plan Your Visit – Clark Planetarium
- July 22: Free Reptile Show @ Provo Beach (Shops at Riverwoods) Provo Beach (@provobeach) • Instagram photos and videos
- July 22: Free Movie @ America First Field (Sandy) Movies in the Park | Sandy City, UT – Official Website
- July 23: Free Movie @ Park City Library Patio (Hoppers) Park City Film | Park City Film
- July 24: Free Concert @ Canyons Village (Park City) Park City, UT Events, Concerts, & Entertainment | Park City Mountain Resort
- July 24: Free Pioneer Day Fireworks Show! Fireworks at Utah Lake — Friday, July 24, 2026
FREE Family Hikes
- Fifth Water Hot Springs | Cottonwood Canyon
- Battle Creek Canyon | Adams Canyon (Layton)
- Donut Falls | Three Sisters Waterfalls
- Stewart Falls | Bridal Veil Falls