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Autism-Friendly Things to Do in Salt Lake City, Utah

A sensory-friendly outing is one adjusted so an autistic child can take part comfortably. Salt Lake City has an unusually strong sensory-friendly scene, with dedicated programming across its major attractions.

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Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

Children's museum

Downtown Salt Lake City museum hosting free Sensory Inclusive Sessions with dimmed lights and reduced sound, plus sensory bags with headphones and fidget tools anytime.

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Clark Planetarium

Planetarium

A KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified planetarium running Sensory Friendly Saturdays weekly with adjusted lights and sound and free sensory tools.

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Natural History Museum of Utah

Museum

Offers sensory bags, a downloadable social story, and program accommodations for autistic visitors, arrangeable by contacting staff ahead of a visit.

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Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Aquarium

A Draper aquarium with a generally sensory-friendly environment that periodically hosts free Sensory Friendly Nights, some with the Autism Council of Utah.

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Utah's Hogle Zoo

Zoo

A Salt Lake City zoo offering free sensory backpacks for checkout at Guest Services to help kids with special needs enjoy their visit.

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Slick City East Salt Lake City

Indoor slide park

An indoor dry-slide park running designated Sensory Hours with lowered music, smaller crowds, and a calmer atmosphere.

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