10 Family-FriendlyThings To Do At Gardner Village

Time moves by so quickly. One day you could be lugging around strollers and diaper bags – and the next minute you are loading the truck to move your kids into college. Before you know it, your little ones are grown and planning adventures with their own families. This is why spending quality time together as a family now is so important. 

How do you spend your family time? Is it at someone’s house? Do you have a favorite restaurant? Do you meet at the park every Saturday? While all of these are great options, you can only do the same thing over and over for so long before everyone starts finding something else to do instead. 

Why not switch it up and give Gardner Village a try? We’ve got 10 family-friendly things to do that you won’t want to miss. 

1. Visit an Escape Room – or Four! 

What better way to spend quality time with family than to be locked in a room together? Spend time getting through the challenge by working as a team. It is sure to leave you with memories that will be talked about for years to come – especially if you make it out in record time. 

Did you know that there are four escape rooms at A Great Escape in Gardner Village? 

2. Get Together For a Bite to Eat

Sitting around a table over a delicious meal with family always brings a sense of comfort. Here you will find a nice selection of dining options. The Happy Camper Deli and Bakery is a great stop for lunch. You can all grab a sandwich and gather at the outdoor tables. Archibald’s Restaurant is another great dining spot serving up some seriously delish comfort food for lunch and dinner. 

3. Spend Time at The Farm

If your family has a love for animals, then visiting The Farm can be a delight. Little ones love getting up close and personal with fur friends, including sheep, alpacas, chickens, horses, and more. 

As a Salt Lake area animal rescue, The Farm is open Monday through Saturday each week and offers a petting zoo and pony rides. 

4. Take a Class

Does your family like to learn new things? Why not take a class? At Gardner Village, there are so many different classes with learning and DIY experiences that you can do together as a group. 

• Chocolate & candy classes at Chocolate Covered Wagon
• Knitting & crocheting classes at Willow Hill Yarn Company
• Floral design workshops at Simply Flowers
• Furniture painting classes at Seven Gables Mercantile

Which one will you try?

5. Indulge in Some Self-Care 

Self-care is important and spending time at Soulstice Day Spa & Salon is a great way to enjoy it. Here you can enjoy salon services, spa treatments, nail care, and more. 

Get together and treat yourself at this relaxing spa at Gardner Village. 

6. Capture the Moment with Family Photos

Want proof that your family spent time together? Camera Shy Photography has it. Using backdrops, props, outdoor settings, and more, genuine, natural photos can be captured to commemorate a special day – or just any day!

7. Have a Magical Dining Experience

Magic is intriguing for people of all ages. For those 8 and older,  The Prestige Magic Lounge & Showroom allows you to pull up a close seat for some top-notch magic while dining on some delicious eats. You won’t be disappointed. 

Another option is the dining experience at Mystique. 

Mystique Dining at Gardner Village is fun for the whole family. Have a memorable night out with a delicious multi-course meal and captivating world-class magicians. It is a night like no other. 

8. Spend Time at The Train Shoppe 

At The Train Shoppe, your family can have a great time whether they have a love of model trains or not. This is the last hobby store left in the area that is dedicated to model trains. 

Bring your family in for some fun – rides, games, gem panning, and more in their Family Fun Center or on the Gardner Village Express, a trackless train that runs through Gardner Village.. 

9. Spend the Day Shopping

Getting out of the house and meeting up with family doesn’t have to have a definite plan. Simply meeting up at Gardner Village to do some shopping works well. Slip away from the hustle and bustle of life, stroll the brick-lined paths, and discover the locally-owned specialty shops nestled around the historic Gardner Mill and Silo. From furniture, home decor, candy, bedding, clothing, bridal gowns, flowers, antiques, and more – you’ll find some of the best shopping Utah has to offer in one-of-a-kind shops located in restored quaint homes and buildings. 

10. Host a Party

Does your family have something – or someone – to celebrate? Sometimes coming together requires a party. At Gardner Village, that is easy to do. Maybe you are celebrating a birthday, an achievement, or an anniversary. Or, maybe you are hosting a corporate team-building exercise, a school field trip, or fellowship time with your church. 

Whatever it is, you can host the perfect party at one of these fun spots in Gardner Village:

• Chocolate Covered Wagon
• The Train Shoppe
• The Farm
• Simply Flowers
• A Great Escape
• Mystique Dining
• The Prestige
• Archibald’s Restaurant
• Mill Plaza
• The Gathering Place
• Boda Bridal Patio 
• Seven Gables Mercantile

Visit Gardner Village

Between the shopping, the dining, and the experiences, there is so much to do at Gardner Village. Get your family together for an unforgettable time right in the heart of West Jordan, UT. 

To learn more about our shops, restaurants, events, and event space, visit our website at www.GardnerVillage.com.