Utah Free or Cheap Weekend Events for: 5/16/2014

Check out all the fun this weekend, here's a sample:

Free UTA Bike Bonanza Event
Free Armed Forces Day Events
Free Hogle Zoo Admission for Military Families
Free Dr. Seuss Story Time at Barnes & Noble
Discounted tickets for River Tubing, Heber Valley Railroad, Wing Fest, laser tag and more!
Discounted Get-aways to Park City, Salt Lake, Cedar Breaks and more!

Check out our Calendar of Events for even more events. You can also find our favorites listed under C4U Picks, many of which are also listed below.

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UTA Bike Bonanza – Friday, May 16 from 4-6 pm at Gallivan Plaza 239 S Main Street. Bring your family and friends. Win bikes, bike accessories, helmets, t-shirts, and more!

Free KUTV Shred Fest – Friday, May 16 from 10:30 am – 6:30 pm at Smith's Mobile Ballpark.

Living Traditions Festival – May 16-18 at Washington Square (450 S 200 E). There will be dancers, musicians, artists and more.

Yuba Lake State Park Zip Line Grand Opening – Saturday, May 17 from 10 am – 2 pm. Help us celebrate by cutting the ribbon on Utah State Parks first ever zip lines! There will be a DJ with great music, and free zip line rides raffled throughout the event. All rides will be discounted to $5. You can also elect to purchase a zip line t-shirt with a ride included for only $10! Food and drink will also be available. Don't miss out on riding our 850 and 650 foot zip lines at half the cost with no day use fees!! Free rides will be announced every 15 minutes.

Patriots Day (Ogden) – Saturday, May 17 from 9 am – 1 pm at Providence Hall Jr. High. There will be fun runs, live music from Kenzie Hall of American Idol, food trucks, carnival and more. All proceeds go towards purchasing buses. Wristbands are $6 or $10 with a pulled pork meal.

Magna History Day – Saturday, May 17 from 10 am – 6 pm. Activities include the Magna Town Orchestra Concert at the Magna Senior Center, Gold panning for the Kids, Rocks and Rockets, Magna Community Choir, Food and More!

Camp Williams 100 Year Celebration (Riverton) – Saturday, July 17 (17800 S Camp Williams Rd, Riverton). Restricted areas of the base will be open to the public for athletic events and activities. There will be police, fire, and military demos, live music, rock wall, bounce houses, food and more. Wristbands are $5 for day access to bounce houses and mini-barrel train, other events are free. All events will raise money for the families of our soldiers.

Traveling Tumbleweeds Film Screening – Saturday, May 17 at 11 am in West Jordan at the Viridian Center (8030 S 1825 W). Features an outstanding selection of animated, documentary, and live-action films from around the world. There will also be a screening at Park City Library at 3 pm (1255 Park Ave.).

Hogle Zoo Military Appreciation Day – Saturday May, 17. We invite our service men and women, veterans and their families to enjoy the Zoo for FREE! Just bring a valid military I.D. to the gate. Military members will also get discounts on concessions.

Armed Forces Day – Saturday, May 17 at Gallivan Center from 4:30 – 10 pm. Enjoy the amazing Choral Arts Society of Utah performing with the Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band and FIREWORKS starting at 9:30pm! This event is free and parking is free at the Wells Fargo Center Parking garage.

Water Safety Fair (Sandy) – Saturday, May 17 at 10 am – 2 pm at Safesplash Utah (10365 S 1300 E). Play games, learn about water safety, and meet Josh the Otter. There will also be several community partners with fun activities.

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts offers FREE admission every 3rd Saturday of the month. This Saturday, May 17 – Let’s use portraits of fantastic people and their costumes as subject matter for puppets. Each of us will make two different characters from the museum to help the paintings “walk and talk” and tell their stories.

MOA Family Workshops (Provo) – Saturdays in March at BYU Museum of Art – Monika Bravo: Landscape of Belief. On any one Saturday of their choice families can take a guided tour of a current exhibition and create a fun, hands-on art project, free of charge.

Get a coupon for places such as Utah Hogle Zoo, Red Butte Garden, This Is the Place Heritage Park, Utah Museum of Fine Arts and more. Go here for even more Hogle Zoo coupons.

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Salt Lake Connect Pass – The pass includes discounts for admission to 13 of Utah's local attractions. Including Hogle Zoo, Red Butte Gardens, Utah Olympic Park, Thanks Giving Point, Discovery Gateway and more.

Orem Owlz Baseball – Pay $24 (reg. $53) for an Orem Owlz game package for TWO.

Guided River Tubing (Park City) – Pay $39 (reg. $80) for a guided rive tubing on the Weber River.

Wing Fest Discount Tickets – Pay $19 (reg. $27) for admission and 20 Wings. Scheduled for June 14 at Jordan Park.

Repticon at Davis County Fairgrounds – Pay $15 (reg. $30) for a family single-day pass for two adults and two children. Scheduled for Saturday, May 31 or Sunday, June 1.

Walking With Dinosaurs – Pay $19 (reg. $35.40) for a G-pass. This is not scheduled until January, 7 2015 at Energy Solutions, but you will want to grab these while you can.

Brewvies Cinema Pub – $9 (reg. $18) for TWO movie tickets and one popcorn at a matinee. Four options available for anytime shows as well.

Horseback Riding (Weber Canyon) – Pay as low as $60 (reg. $120) for a 1-hour ride for TWO or option for Four.

Laser Tag (Provo) – Pay $17 for a 1-hour campaign for TWO at Command Deck. Options available for up to eight.

Off-Road Adventure (Midway) – Pay $135 (reg. $256) for a 2-hour off road adventure trip for up to Four.

Fly Fishing Trip (Provo or Weber River) – $299 for an 8-hour fly fishing trip for TWO with lunch and beverage.

Heber Valley Railroad-There are four options available starting at $10 for two tickets.

Classic Fun Center (Orem location) – $13 for a $25 voucher.

Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum (Price) – $6 for admission for TWO, options available for up to six.

Tavernacle Social Club – $8 (reg $16) for TWO tickets and two non-alcoholic drinks. Your go-to spot for great karaoke and dueling pianos.

Pass of all Passes – Pay $33 for pass of all passes and unlimited tube rental.

Pass of all Passes – Pay $42 for pass of all passes and unlimited tube rental.

Cedar Hills Golf Club – Pay $10 for 9 holes or $17.99 for 18 holes.

Salt Lake Lions Ultimate Disc Match – $7 ($12 value) to any 2014 home match. Three options available.

Park City Gun Club – Pay $30 (reg. $63) for a range package for one. Options available for up to four.

AMF Bowling (South Salt Lake) – $13.60 for 2-hours of bowling and shoe rental for TWO. Three options available for up to SIX.

Jupiter Bowl (Park City) – $40 for 90 minutes of unlimited bowling for up to six.

Cavorite Aviation (West Jordan) – Pay $75 a 30-min or 1-hour flying tour.

North Shore Aquatic (Ogden) – Pay as low as $6.99 for general admission for TWO (reg. $12). There are three options available.

Murder Mystery Dinner – Pay $85 (reg. $162) for TWO tickets to a 4-course meal in West Valley. Also includes two commemorative mugs.

Boondocks (Draper or Kaysville) – pay $15.50 for an Unlimited Day Pass (reg. 25.95).

Or, While supplies last, you can get a $25 Boondocks gift card for $15.00. You get a rechargeable, plastic gift card, just like the cards you can purchase from Boondocks Food & Fun. They can be used to purchase food and beverages, play a round of mini golf, take a ride on the go-karts or bumper boats, and much more!

Painting Event – Pay $25 (reg. $45) for admission for on to a painting party at local restaurants.

Paintball Addicts (Salt Lake) – Pay $20 for an all-day paintball pass for TWO.

Rocky Mountain Fly Board (Jordanelle, Utah Lake, & Deer Creek) – Pay $115 (reg. $179) for a weekday Iron Man experience.

iFly, Flowrider and iRock (Ogden) – Pay $49 for a combo pass to all 3 attractions.

The Crater at Homestead Resort in Midway – Pay $22.50 ($32 value) for a 40-minutes bath or swim with snorkeling gear for TWO. There are multiple options available for up to SIX people and as low as $10 per person.

High Speed Driving – Pay $99 (reg. $250) for a ride along during a 3-lap exotic car experience or $149 to drive during a 3-lap exotic car experience at the Maverick Center.

Gotham Dream Cars – $125 (reg. $249) for one “Dream Car Spring” in a Ferrari F430 or Lamborghini Gallardo at Miller Motorsports Park.

Rusty Wallace Racing Experience (Rocky Mountain Raceways) – Pay $49 ($99 value) for a 1-hour, 3-lap shotgun ride along experience.

Grimm Ghost Tours (Downtown Salt Lake) – Pay $32.99 ($54 value) for TWO ghost tours, options available for four.

Haunted History Walking Tour (Salt Lake) – Pay $25 ($50 value) for TWO.

Dive Utah (Holladay) – Pay $11.99 ($25 value) for a Discover Scuba class.

Rocky Mountain Aquatics (West Valley) – Pay $9 ($20 value) for a 20-minute instructional scuba-diving experience for Two. Skydive Canyonlands – Pay $109 ($225 value) for one tandem skydive jump or pay $199 for TWO. View Moab's scenic terrain.

High County Rafting (Provo) – Pay as low as $15 for a 2-hour self-guided rafting or kayaking trip. Three options available.

Guided Rafting Trip (Provo) – Pay $44 for a guided Splash Attack rafting trip for TWO. Options available for up to six.

Mad River Boat Trips (Jackson) – Pay $79 ($148 value) for classic Snake River whitewater rafting trip for TWO.

Hansen Mountaineering (Orem) Pay $12 for indoor rock climbing & gear rental for TWO

Scales and Tails (West Valley) Pay $29 ($76 value) for a 3-month family membership.

Scales and Tails (West Valley) Pay $5 for admission for TWO.

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art Membership – Pay $24 ($50 value) for a dual/family annual membership or $19 ($40 value) for an individual annual membership.

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Weekend Get-a-ways:

Country Inn & Suites in West Valley – Pay as low as $49 a night in a standard double queen or king room or a king suite.

Lespri in Park City for as low $66.30 a night when you book for three nights. Includes a kitchenette, soaking tub and gas fireplace.

Park Plaza Resort in Park City for as low $57 a night. Also, includes a kitchenette or full kitchen, a fireplace and balcony.

Ticaboo Resort near Lake Powell – Pay as low as $66.30 a night when you book for three nights in a deluxe king or double-queen room. Also includes up to $100 resort credit.

Cedar Breaks Lodge in Brian Head for as low as $59. Stay in a junior or one-bedroom villa just minutes away from Brian Head. Equipped with a kitchenette, jetted tub, and gas fireplace.

Five National Parks Tour – Pay $999 (reg. $1899) for tour, transportation, hotel accommodations, food and more.

Fillmore Comfort Inn & Suites – Pay as low as $68 for a stay in a standard queen, double-queen, or king suite.

Rodeway Inn near Capital Reef – Pay just $99 for a 2-night stay. Includes a Free Continental Breakfast.

Fairfield Marriott in Salt Lake for only $79 a night (reg. $139). Includes a complimentary breakfast, free cable, free WiFi, indoor pool, hot tub and more.

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Movie Reminders: There’s a weekly Cinemark concession coupon on their Facebook page. Join Megaplex's Newsletter Club and receive a FREE medium popcorn, or you can upgrade to a large for $1. Fandango is offering Visa Signature holders Buy one ticket, get one free.

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Barnes & Noble – Saturday, May 17 – FREE Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go storytime. Check your location for times and details.

Michael’s – On Saturday, 5/17, look for various crafts and activities.

Home Depot Kids Workshop -offers a Free workshop, Saturday, June 7 from 9 am – 12 pm. Kids can make a Riding Lawn Mower. Go here to find a location and register in advance.

Lowes Build & Grow offers a Free Kids workshop – Saturday, June 14 at 10 am. Pre-registration is required and spots fill up quickly.

Home Depot – On Saturday, there is a Free DIY workshop at 10:15-11:30 am. Register online here.

Lakeshore Learning stores offer a free craft every Saturday from 11am-3pm. This Saturday kids can make a Catch of the Day! Fishing Pole. Lakeshore Learning is in The Oakwood Village Shopping Center 5480 S. 900 East.

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