Activities
Scheduled Activities
Called to Serve Program
Enjoy this hour long presentation by the sister missionaries on Temple Square. The tour incorporates the Temple Square attractions and the principles of missionary work.
Joseph Smith Movie
Enjoy the story of Joseph Smith in the film Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration showing in The 500-seat Legacy Theater, located inside the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.
The Church History Museum
Visualize the story of the Restoration and the spiritual and cultural legacy of the Latter-Day Saints through the use of art and artifacts. Items such as a full size statue of the Angel Moroni and death masks of Joseph and Hyrum Smith are displayed to illustrate and animate your experience.
Conference Center and Rooftop Tours
Learn the less-known facts about this 21,000 seat auditorium as you are guided through the halls of this immense building. Catch a bird's eye view of the city when you visit the rooftop gardens to learn about the landscape of Utah.
Cooking Demo
Gain knowledge and experience on cooking from chefs in the restaurants and catering facilities on Temple Square. These hour long classes will tickle your taste buds.
Deseret Book Scavenger Hunt
Experience the new Deseret Book Flagship store located directly across from Temple Square. Find your way through this store as you locate historical church artifacts, view magnificent artwork, and weave your way in and out of numerous products- including CTR rings, scriptures, and general authority titles. Finish the scavenger hunt with a free gift!
FamilySearch
Explore and discover family history resources available to you through an engaging game at the FamilySearch Center, located on the main floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. “I invite the [youth] of the Church to learn about and experience the Spirit of Elijah. ... You were prepared for this day. The time is now.”—Elder David A. Bednar
Suggested "On-Your-Own" Activities
Ensign Peak Hike
For a breathtaking view of the Salt Lake Valley hike to the top of Ensign Peak located behind the Utah State Capitol Building. The trail is .86 miles round trip and takes about 1 hour to complete.
Trailhead: Follow State Street from downtown Salt Lake northbound toward the State Capitol Building. When you reach the top of the street you will be forced to go right or left. Follow the road to the right, the road becomes East Capitol Blvd. Continue north through the residential area until you reach North Sandrun Drive (940 N) and turn left. Drive about 1 block and turn right on the road just before an LDS meetinghouse, following that road behind the chapel. The trailhead is about ½ block further on the right.
This is the Place Monument
Step back in time and see firsthand what pioneer life was like. Take a walk through the charming pioneer village and learn about the struggles and triumphs of our Utah Pioneers. Day long Treks, evening activities and service projects available.
Baptisms for the Dead
Call the Salt Lake Temple to arrange a time to take your youth group. (801) 240-2635
Graves of the Prophets
Visit the Salt Lake Cemetery and learn more about the past leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Open the PDF for a complete map of where they are located.
Salt Lake Cemetery Map (PDF) »
Service Project
For service project ideas contact Primary Children’s Hospital, This is the Place Monument, or the Utah Food Bank.
Contact
For questions, please contact us on the contact page