KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter
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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One day last week, I was driving home around 7 pm when I glanced out the passenger's window and saw a stunning rainbow stretched fully across the sky, glowing in front of dark gray storm clouds that were rushing away to the east. I was approaching a stop light. Left was the way home, where various chores awaited... but right was the way to the rainbow. My husband
was driving behind me, and I knew that if I turned right, he was going to think I had lost my mind. For a split second, practicality made its case: Don’t be silly; go home, you have stuff to do. But then another question darted into my mind: Am I a person who chases rainbows, or am I not? Once I framed it that way, the answer was easy. For kids and grownups alike, this can actually be a helpful way to make all kinds of decisions. When
the moment comes to act, it helps to ask not just What do I feel like doing? but Who am I? Am I a person who tells the truth? Am I a person who helps? Am I a person who persists when times are hard? Am I a person who stops to notice the beautiful things around me? We build identity one choice at a time for our entire lives. The clearer we are about who we want to be, the easier it becomes to know what to do in the moment, to give ourselves evidence that we are, in fact, that sort
of person. I hope the kids in your world grow up thinking of themselves as people who seek what is bright and good and full of wonder. It’s our job to show them that delight is often worth the detour.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary
Moments to Build Strong Communities
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Spots are going fast! Clark Planetarium's Summer Space Academy is your child's launchpad to an unforgettable summer. These full- and half-day camps run from June through August and are packed with hands-on experiments, interactive lessons, and out-of-this-world fun. Whether your child dreams of being an astronaut, a scientist, or just loves to explore, our camps keep kids curious, active, and learning all summer long. From space missions to science challenges, every day is a new adventure. Our programs are designed to be both educational and affordable, making it easier than ever to spark a lifelong love of STEM in a fun, supportive environment. Sign up today and blast off into a summer they'll never forget!
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Bring your little ones to a joyful, family-friendly yoga session led by Jayme Vetz of Emerald Kids Yoga! Through engaging stories, fun games, and sensory play, Jayme incorporates meditation, breathing techniques, and deep relaxation to help kids (and adults!) find focus and flexibility. Yoga mats are provided, so just wear comfortable clothing and be ready to move. Programming is designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of three kids per adult. Please note: no solo adults or unaccompanied children.
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Run, walk, or jog through the Ashton Gardens at the Tulip 5k! This fan-favorite 3.1-mile race takes you through the Tulip Festival, passing by thousands of fragrant flowers along the way. All participants will receive a themed race shirt and commemorative medal. Perfect for families, the Tulip 5k is wheels-friendly: strollers and other running aides are welcome. The Tulip 5k is one of Utah’s most popular spring runs – register now before it sells out!
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Tumbleweeds Film Festival showcases films about kids and for kids. The annual festival features a student film competition and presents workshops to engage Utah’s young and curious content creators. Thanks to a generous partnership with the Salt Lake County Library, all Tumbleweeds films will be FREE to attendees. Awesome film-focused workshops are available for $25. See the lineup and reserve your spots via the links below.
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It is a delight to run with all of the Spring blossoms with the orchards in bloom! There is beauty around every turn! Rowley's Red Barn features beautiful apple and cherry orchards with the racecourse being on a packed dirt road (cars can drive on it). The end of April and beginning of May is considered the best time to run these trees because they are in full bloom with blossoms. After going through the finish line, runners can also enjoy visiting Rowley's Red Barn and enjoying a treat from their bakery or getting some ice cream.
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- Tinker Time - Utah STEM Action Center, 3848 SW Temple Suite 105, South Salt Lake City, Utah 84115, Friday, April 24, 2026, 12 - 8 PM
- Playtime at Glendale Branch - Glendale Branch, Concord Street, Salt Lake City, UT, Friday, April 24, 2026, 11 am - 11:30 am
- Community Art Hour
at the Day-Riverside Branch Library - Day-Riverside Branch, West 1000 North, Salt Lake City, UT, Friday, April 24, 2026, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Kids Café | Café para niños 2026 at Ruth Vine Tyler Library - Ruth Vine Tyler Library, Wood Street,
Midvale, UT, Friday, April 24, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026, See website for details
- Bouncing Babies - Orem Public Library - Orem Public Library, 58 North State Street, Orem, UT 84057, Friday, April 24, 2026, 10 am
- April Film Screenings: Literary Movies - Orem Public Library - Orem Public Library, 58 North State Street, Orem, UT 84057, Friday, April 24, 2026, 6 pm
- Leap Into Reading - Springville Library - 45 South Main Street, Springville, UT, Friday, April 24, 2026, 10:30 am
- Tiny Tot Tales - Springville Library - 45 South Main Street, Springville, UT, Friday, April 24, 2026, 11:30
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- Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids - Viridian Event Center, South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:00am-8:00pm
- 2026 Tumbleweeds Shorts Celebration - Viridian Event Center, South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11:45am
- 2026 Black, Bold and Brilliant Kids Shorts - Viridian Event Center, South 1825 West,
West Jordan, UT, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1:15pm
- Nina and the Hedgehog’s Secret - Viridian Event Center, South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 2:50pm
- Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids: ¡Salta! - Viridian Event Center, South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 4:50pm
- Dancing
Queen 2 in Hollywood - Viridian Event Center, South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 6:50pm
- Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids: Special Guest Presentation – The Puppetry Team from Navajo
Highways - Viridian Event Center, South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:30am
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Salt Lake City area - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, Saturday, April 25, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026,
See link for times
- Playtime at the Main Library - Salt Lake City Public Library, East 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT, Saturday, April 26, 2026, 2 pm - 3 pm
- City Nature Challenge BioBlitz: Jordan River Migratory Bird Reserve - Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Saturday, April 26, 2026, 10 a.m - 1 p.m.
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Salt Lake City area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &
more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Salt Lake City area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Salt Lake City area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're
escaping a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes…
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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