FamilySearch Library Block Party
When is the Family History Block Party?
The Family History Library Block Party will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The event in Salt Lake City will run from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. It will be held on West Temple Street from North Temple to South Temple.
There is no charge to attend the Family History Library event. All activities are family-friendly.
What is the Family History Library Block Party?
The Family History Library Block Party is a fun family-friendly event sponsored by the Family History Library with assistance from the Church History Museum. West Temple Street between North and South Temple will be blocked off for live entertainment and indoor and outdoor activities in the Family History Library and the Church History Museum. The Family History Library is located at 35 North West Temple (between North and South Temple) in downtown Salt Lake City. For more information please click here.
Live Entertainment Schedule
The following live entertainment will take place outside the Family History Library on the plaza between the library and the Church History Museum.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | Kenshin Taiko |
| 11:15 a.m. | Snow Canyon Jazz Band |
| 12:15 p.m. | Shanahy |
| 1:15 p.m. | Malibu Revue |
Outdoor Activities
Join us outside for some fun activities the whole family will enjoy!
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Bounce Houses |
| Face Painting | |
| Pioneer Games | |
| Rock Climbing Wall | |
| Free Prizes |
Food Trucks will be available to purchase food during the Block Party
| Time | Vendor |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Bruges Waffles & Frites |
| Chedda Truck | |
| Cupbop Korean BBQ | |
| La Table Crepes | |
| Maize Homestyle Tacos | |
| Promise Land Food | |
| Ostler Snowie Snow Cones | |
| Yoshi's Enso Grill |
Inside the Family History Library
Discover something about yourself and your ancestors with our new Discovery Experiences!
| Time | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
All About Me | Learn about your name and history the year you were born |
| Where I Come From | See migration routes for your ancestors | |
| My Famous Relatives | Find out what famous individuals you're related to | |
| My Time Machine | See your family in time | |
| Picture My Heritage | See your face in a costume worn by an ancestor | |
| Record My Story | Answer questions about yourself while being recorded | |
| Record Our Story | Family members can record information about their family or an ancestor | |
| Picture Our Heritage | Create memories of the event with family photos using various backgrounds |
Inside the Church History Museum
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 11:30 1:00 |
Be A Museum Detective Interactive Program | Test your detective skills as you learn the mysteries behind several artifacts on display at the Church History Museum |
| Ongoing | Pioneer Games | Learn about and play games loved by your ancestors |
| Ongoing | The Heavens Are Open with First Vision Theater (every 10-15 minutes) | History of the Church from 1820-1846 including Joseph Smith's vision |
| Ongoing | I'll Walk Where Jesus Walked children's exhibit | Hands-on activities and art projects for toddlers to 12-year-olds |
Family Tree App Booth
Learn how to use the Family Tree app on a mobile device
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Find your ancestors in records using FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com |
| Add a memory (photo, audio, document) to the Family Tree | |
| Submit an ancestor's name to the Temple |
Event Parking
There are several places to park around the Family History Library and Temple Square. Please visit Temple Square Parking for more information.
- Free parking. There will be limited free parking behind the Church History Museum the day of the event. Enter the lot from North Temple.
- Pay parking. City Creek Center enter from South Temple.
- Pay parking. See the lot on the northwest corner of North Temple and West Temple.
- Public Transportation UTA Trip Planner UTA Transit Map For trains use Temple Square Station
