5 Free Family Events In Salt Lake City This Month

We all need to branch out of our regular recreational routine we do with our kids, and sometimes good ideas are hard to come by. If you're looking for something different, interesting, and, most of all, free (or very nearly free) to do this month with the whole family, consider these events in an around Salt Lake City.

1. Kids Nature in the City: Details Detective - March 5

OK, this one is TODAY! Hosted by the Tracy Aviary, this event is not located in Tracy Aviary, but at Jordan River Nature Center (1125 W 3300 S, South Salt Lake, UT 84119) Here's the description as listed on the Facebook event page:

"Enjoy our FREE, award winning program, Nature in The City. Nature holds so much to be discovered, if you only take note of the details! Become a details detective with us and represent your discoveries and experiences in your very own nature journal."

To register, visit this link, but hurry because this event starts at 11:00 AM today!! Otherwise, be sure to bookmark their events calendar to know when the next one is.

2. Clean Air Solutions Fair 2020 - Saturday, March 7

Who doesn't love a fair? Who doesn't love breathing easier?? Well, here's an event where both of those loves come together! Join in on the 7th annual Utah Clean Air Solutions Fair presented by CATALYST Magazine this Saturday, March 7th, from 11AM to 4PM at the Gateway (12 S. 400 W., Salt Lake City). Here are the details from the event's Facebook page:

"Fresh Ideas for Fresh Air. Leave with Pollution Solutions.Visit over 40 exhibitors (nonprofits, vendors, and other organizations) all dedicated to providing resources for healthy lungs, clean air, and a healthier Wasatch Front. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public! Kids activities will be set up on site."

3. International Women’s Day Celebration - Saturday, March 7

Also this weekend is an event to celebrate International Women's Day hosted by the SLC Mayor's Office of Diversity & Human Rights Saturday at 3 PM – 5:30 PM at Glendale Middle School in Salt Lake City (1430 W Andrew Ave, Salt Lake City)

From the event organizers: "Join us to celebrate a International Women’s Day! Food, Fun, Festivities! Everyone welcome as we honor women from our community who dedicate their time and effort to helping others."

4. Tumbleweeds Film Festival For Kids - March 10-15

The Utah Film Center’s 9th annual Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids is "the Mountain West’s longest-running international film festival for families" according to the center's website, where "audiences will see the best animation and live-action films from around the world, participate in media arts workshops, and explore a variety of activities designed to balance visual content, active play, and critical thinking."

While it's true the film festival has many events that aren't free, there are a couple film screenings and events that are. Here's a line-up:

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 7:00PM - 9:00PM at the Main Library Auditorium

We Are The Dream: The Kids of the Oakland Oratorical Fest | Directed by Amy Schatz
67 min | 2020 | USA | TV-G — Screens in English — Recommended for ages 8+

Follow students from schools across Oakland, California in the months leading up to the 40th annual MLK Oratorical Festival as they hone their speeches, hoping for a coveted spot in the finals. From Emmy-winning director Amy Schatz and executive producer Mahershala Ali.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 7:00PM - 9:00PM at the Main Library Auditorium

Binti | Directed by Frederike Migom
102 min | 2018 | Belgium/Netherlands | Not Rated — Presented in Dutch with English subtitles —Recommended for ages 8+

Twelve-year-old Binti dreams of becoming a famous vlogger like her idol Tatyana. But when the police raid her home, and try to deport her and her dad, they are forced to flee. Together with her friend Elias she now plots the perfect plan to stay in the country. Official Selection: 2020 Sundance Film Festival

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 14-15 - Tumbleweeds Film Festival Clubhouse

The festival also features a kid's clubhouse on the 14th and 15th of March at the Main Library from 10:00AM to 5:00PM both days.

The clubhouse is an official part of the festival where "kids can take part in free, drop-in filmmaking activities at the Tumbleweeds Clubhouse. Go behind-the-scenes and learn the magic of movies!" according to The City Library's event calendar.

5. HOLI COLOR FESTIVAL - March 21

While an internationally famous Holi festival takes place every year in Spanish Fork, Utah, this one is much closer for families living in Salt Lake, and will take place at the Marmalade Branch of The City Library for a fun hour from 11:00AM to 12:00PM.

"This traditional Hindu celebration from India celebrates the onset of spring, good harvests, love, and unity. Wear white clothes and get ready to throw colorful powders at your friends and family!" So states the event details from the library's public event page.

The celebration will take place in the outdoor plaza to the North and East of the Marmalade Branch. And yes, there will be flying colors. Again, the event page states "Colorful throwing powders will be provided. Please be sure to wear white or other light colored clothing that you don't mind getting stained. We will only be throwing dry powders, which can usually be dusted off before washing and result in minimal staining, but better safe than sorry!"

Don't miss these free events for the whole family! Get out and enjoy the diversity, activism, and cultural celebrations in Utah's capital city this month. Enjoy the adventure!