Non-Spooky Halloween Fun at This Is the Place

This is a sponsored post.

It is time again to start making plans for your family's Halloween celebrations. For big and small a like, if you're near the Salt Lake Valley, you'll want to be sure that Little Haunts at This is the Place is on your list!

October 14, 19-22, & 28

What can you expect at Little Haunts this year?

~Trick or Treating Throughout the Village

~Train and Pony Rides

~Gold Panning and Treasure Hunting in Prospector's Pit

~Halloween Stories with the Story Telling Witch

~Creature Encounters

~A Costume Parade & Candy Cannon with Alice the Dragon

All of that (and everything else normally available at the park) included with the price of admission!

See pictures from our visit in 2015...

What's new at Little Haunts this year?

A coloring contest! Submit your child's drawing and be entered to win family admission to the Candlelight Christmas celebration! For more information, click here.

Ready to hear what I can offer you? 

First, a discount code...

Save $2 off PER TICKET

by mentioning A Local Wander when purchasing your tickets.

(Reg. Park Price: $12.95/adult, $8.95/child)

Second, a giveaway...

This year's giveaway for (6) Little Haunts tickets and a dozen Brigham's Donuts is offered in conjunction with Utah homeschooling blog, Homeschool Opps & Outings. For more information, and to enter, please visit our Facebook page.

This Is the Place Baby Animal Days (Giveaway)

This post is a hosted post from This Is the Place Heritage Park.

We are having an incredible start to spring here in Utah and This Is the Place Heritage Park has taken notice. The baby animals are excited to start having visitors and the spring festivities will soon be in full swing. Keep reading for more details...

If you haven't been to This is the Place before, you can read here about why we like it and what you can see. Or visit their website for more information.

This year's Baby Animal Days will be in full swing from March 23-May 27 with admission prices ranging from $8.95 (age 3-11) to $12.95 (adults).

Mention "A Local Wander" and receive $2 off EACH admission!

This year we are teaming up with Homeschool Opps & Outings to offer you a great giveaway! Enter below for your chance to win a family pack of tickets. And tag @alocalwander when you go to see the baby animals!

SPRING is a Great Time for Horseback Riding

It's time again to shed the parka and head outside. What more perfect way, than to take a spring time trail ride at This is the Place! You'll remember that we did this a couple years ago and were so impressed with how patient the guides were with our newly riding boys. It's an exciting activity for anybody ages 5 & up.

To read more about our last ride, click here. 

To get you even more excited, This is the Place is offering this seasonal deal:

Use code SPRING

to book a 1-hr ride for only $30!!

(Must book 2 riders, minimum) 

Visit thisistheplace.org and click on the Horseback Trail Rides tab.

Enter promo code at check out.

Or 

Call James The Cowboy

at

801-448-6126

Tag us @alocalwander on Instagram if you go!

July Activities at This Is The Place (Giveaway)

We have now visited This Is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City in every season but summer. We loved their Halloween Activities. It is BEAUTIFUL at Christmas time, and the weather and crowds are perfect in the spring. It is definitely time to take a summer field trip. Lucky for us, with two holidays in July, This is the Place has bonus activities in addition to the dozens of fun things you can do there everyday!

Photo credit: Lizzyography

#1 on the list of what I want to see? The brand new Native American Village! In the past I've felt it was a little unfortunate that the Native American activities seemed to just get shuffled from spare space to spare space. Now they have their own dedicated area, and it looks tremendous. It now is home to America's largest tipi, where visitors will be able to learn the Friendship dance and participate in other events as well. 

For the holiday events the tough part is going to be deciding which one to attend (of course, both is absolutely an option). July 2 & 4 you can join in the fun to celebrate Liberty Days, and July 23 & 25, Pioneer Day festivities. A schedule for both can be found on the This Is the Place website

Now, I know everyone is excited to visit, and I have a new opportunity to send one lucky reader and the family for a day of fun...see the giveaway widget below for information on how to enter...

Giveaway: This Is the Place Heritage Park Season Membership

Spring at A Local Wander is always an exciting time to shake off the doldrums of winter and start planning fun new things to do with the new warm weather and sunshine. This week we are finally ready to share our series on Death Valley National Park, and next week will be off exploring at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado.

Today, however, we very exciting news to share with you! This is the Place Heritage Park has graciously offered to give one of our readers a 1-year Season Membership to use for everyday activities as well as the special events they hold throughout the year.

It should certainly be no secret that we here at A Local Wander LOVE exploring at the This is the Place. The pioneer buildings, children's crafts & activities, pony rides, and gold mining keep us entertained every time we go. The candy counter in the General Store makes our mouth water almost as much a bag of Brigham's Donuts. All of that and more is included with an annual pass and I can't wait to give it all to one of you!

Here is more information on exactly what the Season Membership includes:

• Unlimited general admission for up to 2 named adults
• Admission for your dependent children under the age of 18, OR
• 6 grandchildren under the age of 18
• Unlimited Train and Pony Rides
• Free admission to Mountain Man Camp, Liberty Days, Pioneer Days, & Little Haunts
• 10% discount to the Heritage Gift Shop & ZCMI store
• 10% discount at Huntsman Grill
• 50% discount at Candlelight Christmas
• Monthly Park Newsletter

It is an incredible deal for a place I know your family will love! Enter for your chance to win using the giveaway widget below. Then, please, share the giveaway with your friends!

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Baby Animal Days at This Is the Place Heritage Park (Giveaway)

It is springtime again at This Is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City, and a fun time to wander around the pioneer village.

Some highlights that make a visit this time of year extra special:

• Skymasters Bird Show will be there to delight with their hawks, falcons, eagles, and owls. (Weekend of March 24 only)
• Baby animals to see and hold

• Spring flowers brightening up the park with color

As well as the actvities that make every visit to This Is the Place worthwhile...

• Pony rides
• Take home crafts
• Train rides
• Pioneer Stories, and more!

Baby Animal Days will kick-off March 24-26,

and then the animals and fun will be available during normal operating days/hours.

Visit ThisIsThePlace.org for more information.

Want to enter to win 6 admission tickets and 1 dozen Brigham's Donuts? Enter using the giveaway widget below!

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