Here's a list of selected family activities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Central Utah Stars Dance Studio, 576 W. State Road 198, Salem, will host a Kindermusik Valentine class, "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," Feb. 13, 10-10:45 a.m., 11:15-noon or 1-1:45 p.m.; and Feb. 14, 10-10:45 a.m. The class is intended for children ages 6 months-5 years. Admission is $5 per child, and registration is required. (801-423-3762 or ccccpeterson@q.com)
Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., will host "Woo at the Zoo," Feb. 18, 10-2 p.m. Regular admission applies. (801-582-1631 or www.hoglezoo.org)
The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, will host Repertory Dance Theatre for "A Day of Dance," Feb. 18. Movement explorations will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 12, 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. The theme of the day is the importance of clean air. The dance activities are free with regular museum admission prices (801-531-9800 or www.theleonardo.org)
Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, will host the "Art of the Circus Family Celebration," Feb. 18, 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. (801-581-7332 or umfa.utah.edu)
Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East, is offering free admission to the Westminster women's basketball game, Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m., for girls ages 6-14 and one guest who mention National Girls and Women in Sorts Day. Admission for additional family members is $1 per person. (801-832-2862 or www.westminstercollege.edu)
Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, is now offering "Bird Encounters" every day, 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and free admission every Wednesday through March. The aviary is also accepting registration for its spring break camps. The camps will be in session April 2-6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (801-596-8500 or www.tracyaviary.org)
Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving way, will host a half marathon, 5K run and children's one-mile run to raise funds for the Museum of Natural Curiosity on April 28. Registration is $55 per runner for the half marathon, $25 for the 5K and $15 for the children's run through Feb. 29. Registration continues until April 14, but prices will increase. (801-768-7433 or www.thanksgivingpoint.org)
LIBRARIES
AND BOOKSTORES
Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, will host "winter Games: Heart Attack, Feb. 13, 4 p.m.
Sandy Library, 10100 South Petunia Way, will host a family movie night, Feb. 13, 4 p.m.
Holladay Library, 2150 E. Murray-Holladay Road, will show "The Smurfs," Feb. 13, 6 p.m. The library will also host life-sized Candyland, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.
Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, will host a Valentine craft, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.
Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St., Midvale, will host an "Anti-Valentine's Day Party," Feb. 13, 7 p.m., for teens ages 12-17.
Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Road, Draper, will host "Anti-Valentine's Day Jeopardy," Feb. 14, 7 p.m. The library will also host "The Three Wishes" puppet show, Feb. 16, 1:15 p.m.
West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, will host a family Zumba class, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, will host book time with Bambi the dog, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. The library will also host a reptile night with the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Feb. 17, 3:30 p.m.
South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Road, will host a puppet making workshop, Feb. 18, 2:30 p.m.
Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., will host a "Death by Chocolate Fiesta" for teens ages 12-19, Feb. 18, 3 p.m.
Storytime, Fridays, 11 a.m., Museum of Peoples and Cultures, 700 N. 100 East, Provo (801-422-0020 or mpc.byu.edu)
Kids' Corner Storytime, Saturdays, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 5249 S. State, Murray, free (www.bn.com)
Storytime, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 1104 E. 2100 South, free (www.bn.com)
Preschool Storytime, Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 10180 S. State, Sandy, free; also Bedtime Storytime, Fridays, 7 p.m., free (www.bn.com)
Small Fry Storytime, Wednesdays, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 7157 Plaza Center Drive, West Jordan, free; also Pajama Storytime, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., free (www.bn.com)
Pajama Party Storytime, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 7119 S. 1300 East, Midvale, free; also Greatest Storytime in Town, Saturdays, 1 p.m., free (www.bn.com)
Puppet Storytime, second Friday of each month, Brigham City Arts Center, 58 S. 100 W., Brigham City.
ONGOING ATTRACTIONS
This Is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., (801-582-1847, www.thisistheplace.org)
Pioneer Memorial Museum, Monday-Saturday, 300 N. Main, Salt Lake City, free (801-532-6479 or www.dupinternational.org)
The Living Planet, Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., 725 E. 10600 South (801-355-3474 or www.thelivingplanet.com)
Clark Planetarium, 100 S. 400 West, many activities are free (801-456-7827 or www.clarkplanetarium.org)
Wheeler Historic Farm, Monday-Saturday, 10 A.M.-4 P.M., 6351 S. 900 East (801-264-2241 Or www.wheelerfarm.com)
Utah Museum of Natural History, 1390 S. Presidents Circle, first Monday of the month is free (801-581-4303 or www.umnh.com)
Please submit event listings to features@desnews.com before 5 p.m. on Thursday.