Family Activities to Escape Winter
Feb 21, 2018, 10:21 AM | Updated: Feb 7, 2023, 11:21 am
Scuba diving at the Homestead Crater in Midway, Utah
UTAH – Snow has finally returned to Utah, but there are plenty of activities to keep your family entertained that won’t shred your wallet.
ICE SKATING
We hear a lot about the snow in Utah, but the ice is great, too. Several ice rinks are open and don’t charge a lot for a skating adventure.
Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center
Adults – $5.50, Kids – $4.50
Skate Rental – Included
Ages 6 & Older – $4.00, Ages 3-5 – $2.00
Skate Rental – $2.00
Adults – $9.00, Kids – $8.00
Skate Rental – Included
CATCH THE UTAH GRIZZLIES
Going to a live, professional hockey match is a can’t miss, fast-paced experience. You can cheer on the Utah Grizzlies at the Maverik Center for as little as ten bucks!
Here’s the deal we found on Groupon!
$10 for party plaza, $15 for corner plaza, $20 for center ice, $25 for rink side.
SEE HOGLE ZOO FOR FREE
Hogle Zoo hosts a free day next week, February 28th, as part of its Wild Wednesdays.
GO BIRD WATCHING AT TRACY AVIARY
And if your family is all for the birds, check out Tracy Aviary’s last Winter Wednesday on February 21st. Admission is just $1.
GO FOR A SPIN AT SCHEEL’S
Ferris wheels just aren’t for summers. Scheel’s in Sandy holds a 65-foot tall Ferris wheel that spins all year round – even on cold, blustery days. Just $1 a ride.
SNORKEL IN THE CRATER
And here’s an even warmer escape – snorkeling in Midway, Utah! The Homestead Crater is basically a natural mineral springs hot tub – boasting balmy 96-degree water year around. It’s a scuba destination, but you can also swim and snorkel.
$13 to swim/soak, $18 to snorkel, $22 to scuba dive.
