Here's a list of selected family activities. Look here each week.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Gale Center of History and Culture, 10300 S. Beckstead Lane, South Jordan, will host "Terrific Tuesday With G.I. Matt," Jan. 24, 6 p.m. Admission is free (801-254-3048 or www.galecenter.org)
Stokes Nature Center, 2696 E. Highway 89, Logan, will host the Backcountry Film Festival, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m. All the films in the festival will highlight winter recreation activities. Admission is $10. (435-755-3239 or www.logannature.org)
Davis High School, 325 S. Main, Kaysville, will host an ADHD seminar for parents and teachers, Jan. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is required (lisagemp@gmail.com)
Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 N. 1200 West, Ogden, will host the Jordan World Circus, Jan. 27, 7 p.m.; Jan. 28, 3 and 7 p.m.; and Jan. 29, 1 and 5 p.m. Admission is $12-$16. (801-399-8798 or www.co.weber.ut.us/gsec/calendar.php)
Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., will host "Lunch With a Keeper," Jan. 28, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Guests ages 6-10 are invited to attend with an adult to learn about cats. Admission is $40 per adult-child pair and includes lunch. (801-582-1631 or www.hoglezoo.org)
Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S. West Temple, will host "The Do's and Don'ts of a Showbiz Parent," a workshop with Christina Aguilera's mother, Shelly Kearns, Jan. 28, 1-2:15 p.m. Admission is $25 per parent, and reservations are required. (801-495-3262)
Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East, will host multiple activities in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Jan. 28, 2-5:30 p.m. A total of 16 different activities ranging from hip-hop dancing to volleyball. Registration is $10 per participant. (801-832-2862 or www.westminstercollege.edu/NGWSD)
Bountiful/Davis Art Center, 745 S. Main, Bountiful, has re-opened its Jean Madsen Children's Center. The center offers hands-on activities teaching children about the elements of art. (801-292-0367 or www.bdac.org)
Lehi Arts Center, 685 N. Center, Lehi, is accepting registration for its winter workshops for children. A variety of classes will be offered, including musical theater, guitar and art classes. Visit www.LehiCityArts.com or call 801-369-8806 for additional information or to register.
Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, will offer free admission every Wednesday through February. (801-596-8500 or www.tracyaviary.org)
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