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Summer fun — Free fun

Published: Sunday, May 18, 2008 12:48 a.m. MDT
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Welcome to the Deseret News' special section about fun things for families to do this summer. It's a sampling of everything from movie events to music, dance and theater, arts and outdoor activities. We hope that this will be a guide you can keep around for reference all summer. It was impossible to be all inclusive, but we've tried to cover most of the bases.

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Summers go better with books. No doubt about it. And parades. And parks. And all can be enjoyed at no cost.
Check out a few of the free events happening around the state this summer. Look below, but also under the listings for music, museums, movies and for free activities.

What: This Is the Place Heritage Park
Where: 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave.
When: Free admission on July 12 only, including live entertainment and carnival games.
Ages: All
Information: www.thisistheplace.org

What: Nature walks and Junior Ranger programs are free with park admission, throughout the summer, at Utah State Parks
Where: Many locations, including Antelope Island State Park (801-649-5742) and Goblin Valley State Park (435-564-3633).

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When: On May 24 and 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., there is a Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering at the Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island. While parents listen, kids can make handkerchief dolls and learn pioneer games. Also on May 24, kids are invited to meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Observation Point above Valley of the Goblins, Goblin Valley State Park, where they will earn a badge in predators and prey.
Ages: Junior Ranger programs are designed for 6- to 12-year-olds, but all are welcome.
Information: www.statepark.utah.gov

What: Soul 2 Soul, a class in singing and performance, free to the children of single moms only, so that single moms may have a break.
Where: Axis Dance Center, 3658 W. 9800 South, South Jordan
When: May 31, 1-5 p.m., with a performance at 5:15 p.m.
Ages: 6 to 12

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Elijah Greenfield of Salt Lake City checks out a dinosaur skull in 2005 at the Utah Museum of Natural History on the U. campus.

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