Cheap Family Fun

[runamyrun]

I found these on pinching your pennies, and thought I would share.

There is a Tracy Aviary pass for $35 and this is what it includes:

Eccles Diosaur Park - Free Unlimited Entrance on weekdays
Ogden Nature Center - First Thursday of every month is Free
Hogle Zoo - First Thursday of every month is Free
UT Museum of Natural History - First Thursday of every month is Free
Willow Park Zoo - Logan - Free Unlimited Entrance
Tracy Aviary - Free Unlimited Entrance
Thanksgiving Point Family Farm - First Thursday of every month is Free
Any zoo in the nation you can get in free.

Here are the prices off the website:

Student-----$15---------1 Student
Senior ------$15---------Individual 62 +
Individual----$20---------Individual
Family-------$35---------Parents & 3 children
Extended----$40---------Parents, 3 children & 1 child guest
Extended
Family Plus---$43--------Parents, 4 children & 2 additional guests

1. Free Admission to Red Butte Garden
Arbor Day, Friday, April 27, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

2. Baskin Robbins
31 cent Scoop Night on May 2 from 5pm until 10pm.
Baskin Robbins will donate $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

3. Be Tourist in Your Own Backyard
Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard - Saturday, May 19, 2007

As a 'Thank You' to the Salt Lake community for continued local support, Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau member attractions are once again offering discounted admission in recognition of Tourism Appreciation Week on Saturday, May 19, 2007.

Participating attractions:

* Boondocks Fun Center
* Red Butte Garden
* Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
* This Is The Place Heritage Park
* Thanksgiving Point Gardens
* Thanksgiving Point Museum of Ancient Life
* Tracy Aviary
* Utah Museum of Natural History
* Utah Olympic Park

This year you get buy one get one free coupons to these attractions

4. Utah Free Fishing Day–June 9th
"The one day you don’t need a license to fish in Utah is Saturday, June 9, 2007, which is Free Fishing Day. Everyone in Utah can fish for free that day, but please remember that all of the other fishing laws and rules in Utah still apply."

5. Hollywood Connection $5 wristbands on Wednesdays.
Indoor amusement rides and miniature golfing.
3217 South Decker Lake Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 801.973.4FUN

6. Boondocks $12 Tuesdays
Click here for more info.

7. Utah Museum of Natural History
The first Monday of every month, admission to the Museum is free all day, to all visitors, thanks to the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks Program. On free admission days, the Museum's hours are extended to 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM.

1390 E. Presidents Circle, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 | 801.581.6927

8. Foothill Cultural District Discount Coupons
Receive discounts to the attractions in the Foothill Cultural District:

* Utah’s Hogle Zoo
* Red Butte Garden
* Fort Douglas Museum
* University of Utah Museum of Fine Arts
* Utah Museum of Natural History
* This is the Place Heritage Park
* A lodging discount at the University Guest House

The brochure with the discount coupons can be picked up at the SLCVB Information Center on 90 South West Temple or at any of the attractions. Expires: December 31st, 2007

9. Connect Pass
The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass is the only all-inclusive pass to some of Salt Lake's best attractions. For one low price the Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass gives visitors unlimited sightseeing with admission to 12 attractions, as well as fantastic savings at local shops and restaurants.

Participating attractions:

* Clark Planetarium
* Discovery Gateway
* The Lion House Pantry Restaurant
* The Living Planet Aquarium
* Red Butte Garden
* Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
* Thanksgiving Point
* This Is The Place Heritage Park
* Utah Museum of Fine Arts
* Utah Museum of Natural History
* Utah Olympic Park
* Utah's Hogle Zoo

10. Tracy Aviary Membership and Reciprocal Admission Program
Prices for a yearlong family membership at Tracy Aviary start at $35 and includes:

* Eccles Dinosaur Park - Free Unlimited Entrance on weekdays
* Ogden Nature Center - First Thursday of every month is Free
* Hogle Zoo - First Thursday of every month is Free
* Utah Museum of Natural History - First Thursday of every month is Free
* Willow Park Zoo - Logan - Free Unlimited Entrance
* Tracy Aviary - Free Unlimited Entrance
* Thanksgiving Point Family Farm - First Thursday of every month is Free
* Living Planet Aquarium 1/2 admission every day

11. Salt Lake Bees
Monday is Family Night at the Bees game. Up to 8 people just $16. See your local Harmons for more information.

[runamyrun]

I tried to edit this, but it was taking too long. Where the numbered sentences are, is a different list. I hope that makes sense.

[Big_Sissy]

RAR, if it takes a long time to save the changes, click on the "go advanced" and then save it and it will work a lot better. For some reason the quick reply isn't working like its supposed to be.

[5ft Diva]

These are great ideas, RAR. Thanks!!!

[Mamallama]

RAR, Thanks for posting this great list of ideas!! Do you just order the pass online and it's mailed to you, or how does that work? ER, these are some great ideas for summer field trips too.

[runamyrun]

To purchase a membership at the Tracy Avairy please call 801-596-8500 for your membership application or you may download a PDF version of the application. Just fill it out and mail it back to us. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

[Dia Minha]

RAR, Do you by any chance know if a Tracy Aviary membership can be purchase right at the front entrance? I procastinated getting in my application form and now summer has begun and I still have it sitting right here on my desk.

Thanks, Dia

[Dia Minha]

I finally got a hold of someone at the Aviary. They informed me you can buy the pass right at the entrance gate. I am so excited. Yeah!

Dia

[runamyrun]

Let us know how the pass works for your family. I am thinking that I want to get it, but I am still not sure. It sounds like a lot of fun.