FamilySearch Library Block Party
When is the Family History Block Party?[edit | edit source]
The Family History Library Block Party will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019. 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?[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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. | Cultural Envoy- Utah Valley University |
| 11:00 a.m. | Yunuen Carrillo and Ballet "Viva el Folklore" |
| 12:00 p.m. | Tabernacle Organ Recital |
| 12:35 p.m. | Cultural Envoy- Utah Valley University |
| 1:15 p.m. | Jenny Oaks Baker |
Outdoor Activities[edit | edit source]
Join us outside for some fun activities the whole family will enjoy!
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Balloon Artist |
| Bounce Houses | |
| Face Painting | |
| Relative Race see the vehicles used in the show and download Relative Race trip activities | |
| Live entertainment | |
| FamilySearch Booth- Search for your ancestors on www.familysearch.org. | |
| Family History Arts and Crafts | |
| Pioneer Games | |
| Rock Climbing Wall | |
| Free Prizes |
Buy some amazing food at some of Utah's best Food Trucks during the Block Party!
| Time | Vendor |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | |
| Bruges Waffle Bus | |
| Cupbop Korean BBQ | |
| Fancy Freez Diner | |
| Fry Me to the Moon | |
| Red Food Truck Peruvian cuisine | |
| Ostler Snowie Snow Cones |
Inside the Family History Library[edit | edit source]
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Scavenger Hunt: Explore the Family History Library by participating in a scavenger hunt. Find the missing clues to help solve the family mystery.
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Scanners demonstration: Come watch demonstrations of how to use the various scanners at the Library. These include
- 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Discover something about yourself and your ancestors with our new Discovery Experiences!
| Time | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 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 |
While you’re here for the Block Party, scan your photos, slides, and memorabilia to add to the Family Tree!
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 3rd floor--digital photo scanners with automatic document feeders see in action |
| 3rd floor--digital slide scanner for 35mm slides see in action | |
| 3rd and B2 floors--high definition book scanners |
Inside the Church History Museum[edit | edit source]
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Presidents of the Church | This exhibit showcases some of the most memorable possessions, teachings, and accomplishments of the Presidents of the Church. |
| Ongoing | Mormon Trails: Pioneer Pathways to Zion, 1846-1890 | Discover the trails used by Latter-day Saint pioneers who gathered to Zion in the Salt Lake Valley between 1846 and 1890 |
| Ongoing | First Vision Theater | Experience the First Vision beautifully depicted on a 240° circular screen that surrounds the audience |
| Ongoing | I'll Walk Where Jesus Walked children's exhibit | Hands-on activities and art projects for toddlers to 12-year-olds |
Event Parking[edit | edit source]
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 (First two hours are free!). 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
