Mountain life, family adventures, and local favorites in Park City, Utah
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Heber Valley Summer: Train Rides, Music Festivals, and Pioneer Days for Families
Twenty minutes south of Park City, Heber Valley has the best summer event calendar in the region for families - the Heber Valley Railroad, free Thursday concerts, the Fiddlers and Fireworks Train on Pioneer Day, and the Wasatch County Fair. Here is what to put on the calendar.
The 'Senior Skip Day' Conversation: How We Approach It in Our House
Jax wants to skip the unofficial senior-class day at Jordanelle. It's illegal. It's tradition. His grades are locked. We talked about it as a family — and I'm going to share where Mark and I landed, because I know I'm not the only PC mom of a senior having this conversation right now.
Park City Mountain Summer Bike Park: Lift-Served Family Trails and Beginner Lessons
Park City Mountain's summer bike park opens June 6, 2026. Here is the family playbook - which lifts to ride, where to take a beginner lesson, the best trails for kids, and what to pack so the whole day actually works.
Sundance Outdoor Movies and Stars at Deer Valley: Summer Night Family Picks
Outdoor movie nights in Park City and at Sundance Mountain Resort are one of the easiest summer family rituals. Here is the schedule, the best venues, what to bring, and how to make the night work without your toddler melting down before the credits.
Local's Guide to Cheap Eats in Park City with Kids: Pizza, Bagels, Tacos
Park City has a reputation for $40 entrees. The locals know better. Here's the actual list of cheap-eat spots that locals feed their kids on regular Tuesdays - pizza, bagels, tacos, and a few hidden gems under $15.
Park City Kimball Arts Festival: A Three-Day Family Plan
The Kimball Arts Festival takes over Main Street for three August days every year - 200 artist booths, 30,000 visitors, live music, and one of the best Creation Stations for kids in the country. The mom plan to do it all without melting down.
Park City Wedding Guest Weekend: Where to Stay and What to Do with Out-of-Town Kids
You got the invite to a Park City wedding. Now what? Here's the realistic mom's playbook for being a wedding guest with kids in tow - where to stay, what to do during the bride's hair appointment, and how to make the long weekend feel like a real family trip.
Why Jeff and I Travel Without the Kids During Their Camp Weeks
Hazel and Owen do two weeks of Upstate NY sleepaway camp plus a stack of YMCA local weeks. Jeff and I lean into those windows hard. Tulum recertification, a Whistler reunion, a Big Sur road trip — and yes, the live-in nanny situation makes it easier.
How a PC Teen Files for College: Park City–Specific Application Strategy
The senior-year tactics post — how Park City–specific experiences (Woodward, NAC volunteering, mountain leadership, small-school recs) become real admissions material.
Park City Food and Wine Classic 2026: Family-Friendly Sessions and Kid Activities
The Park City Wine Festival is mostly an adults-only weekend, but with the right planning, families can absolutely build a great trip around it. The honest mom guide to which sessions work with kids in tow, where to send the kids while you taste, and how to make the weekend work.
Tour of Utah Pro Cycling in Park City: Watching the Race Stages with Kids
The Tour of Utah - America's Toughest Stage Race - rolls through Park City every August. Here is the family playbook for watching pro cycling stages with kids: where to stand, what to bring, and how to make a roadside spectator day actually fun.
Park City Holiday Shopping: My Annual Main Street + Heber Run
Every December I do the same route — Main Street boutiques in the morning for Western jewelry, hats, and boots; Heber after lunch for the leather and saddle stores; dinner at Tarahumara. Specific gift picks for husbands, parents, and teens.