Find Things to Do in and around Saratoga Springs, Bluffdale, Herriman, Lehi, Draper, Vineyard, and Eagle Mountain
EDGEhomes is ready to kick off summer with some of our favorite Utah activities. From hiking in world-renowned canyons to watching your favorite movies under the stars, Utah offers a never-ending list of family-friendly activities to fill up each of those long summer days. Each of our communities are located in some of the best real estate Utah has to offer. Luckily, Utah also offers great summer activities to get your family out, enjoying everything Utah locals love.Whether you’re looking for fun things to do in Utah, getting your adrenaline pumping during a day at Farmington’s most popular amusement park, or discovering new music in Pioneer Park, each of EDGEhome’s favorite activities are sure to keep you and your kids smiling ear-to-ear all summer long. No matter your location, budget, or timetable, one of our favorites is sure to fit your bucket list.So, take a look, grab your kids, and take advantage of everything that the ‘Beehive State’ has to offer.
Fun Summer Activities in Utah
Utah offers a never-ending list of family-friendly activities to fill up long summer days. Here are a few:
A working produce farm that allows you to camp on-site.
Strawberry Days
14 Miles Away
The Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days is the longest running celebration in Utah. Running from July 16-24, it includes a parade, carnival, and multiple contests.
The community of American Fork gather every year to celebrate Steel Days. Running from July 13-21 this year, the festival has been around for over 100 years.
A small simple splash pad plus some paved trails for walking.
Things to Do NEAR Bluffdale:
The Park City and Snowbird Alpine Slide
45 Miles Away (but it’s an all day activity)
Whether you want to ride the Alpine Slide in Park City or up Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah has you covered. The Park City Alpine Slide is one of the longest slides in the world, with over 3,000 feet of luge-like track. The Snowbird Slide is located on their Chickadee Run with many twists, turns, and tunnels to go through.
Jordanelle State Park offers a unique water experience at their AQUA x ZONE Water Park. Filled with inflatable water sports, this water park is designed to allow 65 people to run, swing, swim, and enjoy at one time.
Each summer, Salt Lake City puts on a series of concerts known as the Twilight Concert Series. Check out the lineup and grab your friends to enjoy good music under the summer sun.
Trails
—there are no trails in the city of Bluffdale, but there are a few nearby in Draper:
Each year the city of Draper throws a week-long celebration called Draper Days. The festival includes a rodeo, parade, concerts, fireworks, vendors, food, rides, and more.
What’s better than an outdoor movie under the stars in the park? Luckily, Utah offers an array of movie-watching options that include parks in Centerville, Draper, Herriman, Kaysville, and more.
Draper Days Rodeo (July)
This three day event is full of fun rodeo events you won’t want to miss.
This is a larger park equipped with pavilions, volleyball pits, basketball courts, playground equipment, and more.
Trails Nearby
—There are several trails near Draper that are great for hikers, mountain bikers, runners, and more! Several allow you to bring your dog with you on leash as well. We will name just a few of the more popular nearby trails:
Get some of the best grub and fresh produce in town at the Downtown Farmers Market in Salt Lake City. Running every Saturday from June to October, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Farmers Market is a place that can’t be beat.
The Utah State Fair has been a Utah tradition since 1856. Located in the heart of Utah, this fair includes anything and everything you’d need to make your fair experience fun.
Utah also offers more quirky activities including the Soldier Hollow Sheepdog Championship & Festival. The festival also includes great food, high flying splash dogs, exotic animal shows, and more.
The Swiss Days Festival in Midway is your place to find handmade, specialty items, antiques, art, and experience Swiss traditions. Over 80,000 to 100,000 people attend the festival and you’ll want to be one of them.
Jordanelle’s AQUA x ZONE Water Park
47 Miles Away
An inflatable water park that lets people to run, swing, swim, and enjoy the water.
Antelope Island
76 Miles Away
Located in Syracuse, this little island features some of the best views and wildlife found in the state. Spend a night camping along the shore of the Salt Lake or take a day trip to see the fastest deer in North America (that can even outrun a cheetah).
Twilight Concert Series
19 Miles Away
Find out who is going to be at the concert each year, grab some tickets, and have a ball with your friends.
What’s better than an outdoor movie under the stars in the park? Luckily, Utah offers an array of movie-watching options that include parks in Centerville, Draper, Herriman, Kaysville, and more.
Fort Herriman Towne Days (June)
This yearly celebration includes a parade, car show, Yeti run, and more!
Parks Nearby
—Herriman is known for its amazing parks that feature unique styles and plenty of green space:
Contains the Museum of Natural Curiosity, a dinosaur museum, a massive garden, and much more!
There are events outdoors all throughout the year—to name just a few: Day of the Dead Festival, Luminaria, Scarecrow Festival, Labor Day Luau, Tulip Festival, Christmas Lights, and more!
Nestled on the banks of the American Fork Creek in the American Fork Canyon, Little Mill Campground is one of those spots that makes for a beautiful visit at any time of year.
With room for up to 100 people, this spot welcomes the whole family together to enjoy the vibrant green forests exploding across the impressive Wasatch Mountains.
Things to Do NEAR Lehi:
Strawberry Days
8 Miles Away
This is a popular celebration in Utah! Running from July 16–24, it includes a parade, carnival, and multiple contests.
Swiss Days in Midway offers a wide variety of handmade items, antiques, fine art, and great Swiss food. Between 80,000 to 100,000 people attend the festival.
Picnics, Games, Parades, Races, and more! Join American Fork in celebrating every year during July.
Midway Hot Springs
35 Miles Away
The Homestead Crater in Midway is one of the most unique activities Utah has to offer. Swim in a natural geothermal spring, hidden inside a limestone rock.
Twilight Concert Series
30 Miles Away
Enjoy some amazing music each year at the annual Twilight Concert Series. Bring your friends to enjoy good music under the summer sun.
Sundance Resort offers a ZipTour on their ZipRider where you can zip line all across the resort. Experience Utah at its finest with this high-up adventure.
30 acres of bike park that features three jump lines, a slope-style track, a single track, a skills area with 200 yards of wood features, a teeter-totter, a pump track, a beginner trail, and an uphill trail.
Provo’s Freedom Festival (in July) features the Balloon Festival where family and friends can witness the overpowering feeling of seeing 25 hot air balloons up close. Did we mention it’s free?
Splash into summer fun at Splash Summit Waterpark and Resort. Featuring water slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and more, Splash Summit has an array of water rides that’ll keep your kids going all day long.
The Swiss Days Festival in Midway is your place to find handmade, specialty items, antiques, art, and experience Swiss traditions. It is a very popular festival here in Utah.
Midway Hot Springs
29 Miles Away
Swim in a natural geothermal spring, hidden inside a limestone rock. It is an amazing feature here in Utah that you simply must try.
Sundance Zip Line
15 Miles Away
Zipline across the Sundance Resort atop the trees.
The Mona Rope Swing is another Utah gem located 45 minutes outside of Provo, Utah. Get over 15–25 feet of air on one of two different rope swing options. It’s an exciting way to spend a summer afternoon.
Trails Nearby
There aren’t really any trails in the city of Vineyard, but there are a few on the edges of Orem and Provo that are close:
A 1.2 mile out and back trail located near Provo, Utah and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, nature trips, and road biking and is accessible year-round.
photo credit: Provo Balloon Fest