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Sensory-Friendly Activities in Salt Lake City, Utah

Looking for sensory-friendly things to do with your kids in Salt Lake City? We've gathered 7 options across museums, movie screenings, play & entertainment, zoos, aquariums & attractions, and sensory storytime at libraries. Each one lists the accommodations that matter — quieter times, lighting, headphones, and space to take a break — so you can plan an outing that works.

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Sensory-friendly calendar for Salt Lake City

Recurring sensory-friendly times in the Salt Lake City area. Always confirm the exact date and showtime with each place before you go.

Recurring times

  • Discovery Gateway Children's Museum — Sensory Inclusive Sessions

    Every Sunday — Sensory Inclusive Session, 10am–noon; Every Monday — Sensory Inclusive Session, 3–6pm

  • AMC Sensory Friendly Films

    2nd & 4th Saturdays — family films

  • Cinemark Sensory Friendly Showtimes

    1st Saturdays — morning

  • Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays

    1st Sundays — opens 2 hrs early

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Sensory-Friendly Museums

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Discovery Gateway Children's Museum — Sensory Inclusive Sessions

Documented · confirm locally

444 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Sensory features

  • Sensory Inclusive Sessions: every Sunday (10am–noon) & every Monday (3–6pm)
  • dimmed lights, lower volume and reduced stimulation
  • KultureCity partner; sensory bags at the front desk any day
  • free entry to sensory sessions with registration (sponsored)
Schedule
Sensory Inclusive Sessions every Sunday 10am–noon and every Monday 3–6pm (dimmed lights, lower volume)
Hours
Sensory Inclusive Sessions: Sun 10am–noon & Mon 3–6pm
Cost
Free during Sensory Inclusive Sessions (registration required)
Ages
Best for ages 0–10

Parent tip: The Sunday-morning and Monday-afternoon sensory sessions are free with registration — register ahead, and you can also ask for a KultureCity sensory bag at the front desk any day.

Sensory-Friendly Movie Screenings

All sensory-friendly movie screenings in Salt Lake City →

AMC Sensory Friendly Films

Documented · confirm locally

Participating AMC Theatres locations in Salt Lake City — see official schedule

Sensory features

  • lights left up
  • sound turned down
  • free to get up, move, talk or sing
  • no trailers before the movie
Schedule
2nd & 4th Saturdays (family films); select Wednesday evenings (mature films)
Cost
Standard ticket price
Ages
All ages

Parent tip: Use the official page to find a participating AMC near you and confirm the title and showtime — films rotate each month.

Regal My Way Matinee (Sensory Friendly)

Documented · confirm locally

Participating Regal Cinemas locations in Salt Lake City — see official schedule

Sensory features

  • lights turned up
  • volume turned down
  • free to sing, move, talk or dance
  • relaxed theater rules
Schedule
Select matinees at participating Regal locations (see schedule)
Cost
Standard matinee price
Ages
All ages

Parent tip: Search your local Regal on the My Way Matinee page — participating theaters and dates vary by market.

Cinemark Sensory Friendly Showtimes

Documented · confirm locally

Participating Cinemark locations in Salt Lake City — see official schedule

Sensory features

  • lights left up
  • volume reduced
  • talking and movement welcome
  • calm morning showtime
Schedule
First Saturday morning of each month at participating locations
Cost
Standard ticket price
Ages
All ages

Parent tip: Availability varies by theater — check your nearest Cinemark's page or call to confirm the sensory-friendly showtime.

Sensory-Friendly Play & Entertainment

About sensory-friendly play & entertainment →

Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays

Documented · confirm locally

Participating Chuck E. Cheese locations in Salt Lake City — see official schedule

Sensory features

  • dimmed lighting
  • reduced/quieter sound
  • no flashing effects
  • calmer game room and dining area
  • trained, welcoming staff
Schedule
First Sunday of each month, opening two hours before normal hours
Cost
Standard play/food pricing; no reservation needed
Ages
All ages

Parent tip: Check the participating-locations page first — not every Chuck E. Cheese runs Sensory Sensitive Sundays, and start times can vary.

Sensory-Friendly Zoos, Aquariums & Attractions

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Utah's Hogle Zoo — Sensory Backpacks

Documented · confirm locally

2600 Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Sensory features

  • free sensory backpacks at Guest Services (autism/SPD/developmental-disabilities kit)
  • noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys & nonverbal communication cards
  • laminated list of all sensory exhibits at the zoo
  • ZooLights Silent Night sensory-friendly evening (seasonal)
Hours
See website for current hours
Cost
General admission; sensory backpacks free to borrow (leave a license)
Ages
All ages

Parent tip: Check out a free sensory backpack at Guest Services (you'll leave a license) — it includes a laminated list of the zoo's sensory exhibits so you can plan your route.

Sensory Storytime at Libraries

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Salt Lake County Library — Sensory Storytime (All Ability)

Documented · confirm locally

Salt Lake County Library — All Ability programs at branches countywide (see slcolibrary.org)

Sensory features

  • Sensory Storytime created specifically for children on the autism spectrum (siblings welcome)
  • dimmer lighting and quieter music than a standard storytime
  • tangible storytelling — felt boards, figures, movement, bubbles and manipulatives
  • part of the library's 'All Ability' inclusive programming
Schedule
Sensory Storytime / All Ability programs at branches across Salt Lake County — see the events calendar for dates and locations
Hours
Sensory Storytime / All Ability programs on scheduled dates — see slcolibrary.org events
Cost
Free
Ages
Best for young children (siblings & all welcome)

Parent tip: Filter the County Library's events calendar by 'All Ability' to find the next Sensory Storytime near you — the tangible felt-board storytelling is a favorite for concrete thinkers.