Name: Cristina Mariani
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2026-11-21

Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, located within the vibrant shopping and entertainment district of downtown Salt Lake City, offers over 60,000 square feet of interactive, one-of-a-kind, hands-on exhibits designed to inspire children of all ages to imagine, explore, and discover. From daily science and art programming to imaginative play, the museum provides a dynamic environment where kids can learn life-long skills, and families can learn and grow together. [Learn more here](http://discoverygateway.org)  
  
**Enjoy Interactive Exhibits For All Ages:**  
  
**Stillson River Railroad**

- All aboard for an unforgettable journey through Discovery Gateway’s *Stillson River Railroad*, the largest model train exhibit in the Intermountain West! Spanning 3,000 square feet and built to a precise O-scale (1:48), this miniature world features over 1,200 feet of track winding through handcrafted landscapes, more than 4,500 trees, 200 buildings, 200 cars, and 1,000 figurines—each detail telling a story of a bustling Virginia port city. Children and families can enjoy hands-on interactive elements, dive into a scavenger hunt, and explore the creative intersection of history, engineering, and imagination in this immersive experience.

  
**I Dig Dinos**

- Step into the shoes of a paleontologist at *I Dig Dinos*, an immersive, one-of-a-kind, hands-on dinosaur exhibit in downtown Salt Lake City! Kids can suit up with lab coats and goggles, then use tools (kid-safe versions) to dig for fossilized bones in the Dig Pit—featuring life sized dinosaur remains. Get up close with over 600 fossil and geologic specimens, examine fossils under microscopes, and explore mounted replicas of a life-size Utahraptor (the most accurate in the world!), a half-scale Pteranodon, and a mini Tyrannosaurus rex. With interactive stations, authentic tools and a vast collection of real specimens donated by renowned paleontologist Joe Dabelko, this exhibit brings science, adventure, and prehistoric discovery to life!

  
**Mark Miller Subaru Express Service**

- Get under the hood and discover the science and engineering that make cars move! In this hands-on exhibit, kids can explore how vehicles work by changing the oil, making repairs, charging the car, and even learning how solar power can help fuel the future. Supported by Mark Miller Subaru, this interactive space sparks curiosity and inspires the next generation of innovators through playful, real-world learning.

  
**Staker Parson Construction Zone**

- Grab your hard hat and get to work in the *Staker Parson Construction Zone*! This dynamic, hands-on exhibit lets kids explore the science behind building roads, moving materials, and shaping our world. Operate kid-friendly cranes, sort rocks on a working conveyor belt, climb through an underground tunnel, and build towering structures with foam blocks. With features like an upper-level deck, light-up control panels, and real construction concepts—like how recycled materials help build roads—this exhibit sparks problem-solving, teamwork, and big dreams in every young builder.

  
**Associated Food Stores Semi Truck**

- Climb into the driver’s seat of a 17-foot-long semi-truck and discover how fresh food gets from farm to table! In this interactive exhibit kids can take the wheel, turn on the lights, talk on the radio, and then get to work unloading fruits and veggies at the loading dock. Sort produce by color, push carts along conveyor belts, and deliver food straight into the popular Macey’s Grocery Store exhibit. Along the way, children learn how farmers, drivers, and grocery teams work together in a fast-paced supply chain that keeps communities fed—and how trucks play a vital role in the journey.

**See a map of the museum [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/exhibit-maps/).**  
  
**See the calendar for daily programming and special events [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/calendar/).**

**Have questions about parking?** **Get detailed parking information [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/parking/).  
  
  
Enjoy Unique Events Happening in October:**

- [**Reading With Raptors**](https://www.discoverygateway.org/event/reading-with-raptors-4/)
- [**Witches & Wizards Tea Party**](https://www.discoverygateway.org/event/witches-wizards-tea-party/)

  
**Keep The Learning & Fun Going All Summer Long With Summer Camps**

Looking for the perfect place for your kids to learn, play, and explore this summer? Whether you're a working parent or you just need a mental break & some personal time, Summer Camps are perfect for your family! Camps are perfect for ages 5-10 years old, and each week is packed with hands-on STEAM activities, creative experiments, exciting themes, and more — all in a **safe, supervised environment** led by trained educators who know how to keep kids engaged and having a blast!

Sign your kids up for unforgettable summer camps [here.](https://www.discoverygateway.org/summercamps/)

**Make The Next Birthday Or Company Party One To Remember**

With 60,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on exhibits, Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum offers a one-of-a-kind venue for birthday parties, family gatherings, and large group events. Whether you're planning your child’s next unforgettable birthday celebration or organizing a corporate event for your team and their families, our flexible rental options can accommodate groups of all sizes.

The museum can host up to 600 guests, with options to rent the entire facility or reserve specific areas for smaller groups.  
  
Birthday rentals come with your choice of 7 different birthday themes, your own private birthday room, a dedicated Birthday Coordinator to handle everything from start to finish, and all day access to hands-on fun throughout the museum.  
  
**Book a Birthday Party [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/birthday-rentals/).**  
**Book a facility rental [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/facility-rentals2/).**

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A contemporary interpretation of classic Italian fare in a room of flourishing greenery and natural woods. With a focus on hand crafted pasta highlighting local produce, artisanal bakery, primes steaks and seafood.

Lupessa

Founded in 1997 in the heart of Salt Lake City's historic Italian and Greek neighborhood, Caputo's has become a Salt Lake City institution. Located in the same building as Carlucci's Bakery and Aquarius Fish Market, it is a regular stop for lunch patrons, and cultural enthusiasts alike.

Want to learn what makes bean-to-bar chocolate so special? Need to brush up on your cooking skills? Curious about bitters? Check out the calendar below for upcoming classes and events, click the links to learn more, and [sign up now](https://caputos.com/classes-and-events/)!

please email catering requests (including preferred Caputo’s location) to catering@caputos.com, and we’ll follow up as soon as possible.

Caputo's Market & Deli

Our commitment to breaking down language barriers goes beyond words—it’s a dedication to understanding the rich tapestry of cultures and embracing diversity. Explore a space where communication is elevated to an art, where cultural nuances are celebrated, and where businesses thrive on the strength of meaningful connections. Expand your global market and provide accessible content for your business.

Our consultative approach will find the perfect fit for your language needs and budget, whether you're looking for translation, interpretation, equipment rental or purchase, technical support, AI solutions, or live event services.

U.S. Translation Company

The Gateway is thriving as the vibrant centerpiece to Downtown Salt Lake City. Home to more than a million square feet of shopping and dining, modern living and office space, and the emerging arts and culture district, The Gateway also hosts a dynamic calendar of community-driven events—and the best entertainment destinations Salt Lake City has to offer.

The Gateway’s growing roster includes Utah’s first [Dave & Buster’s](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/dining/dave-busters/), [Megaplex Theatres](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/entertainment/larry-h-miller-megaplex-theatres/), [La Barba Coffee](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/dining/la-barba-coffee/), [The Depot by Live Nation](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/entertainment/the-depot/), [Clark Planetarium](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/entertainment/clark-planetarium/), [Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/entertainment/discovery-gateway/), and [Wiseguys Comedy Club](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/entertainment/wiseguys-comedy-club/). At the center of establishing Salt Lake City’s emerging startup and technology scene, The Gateway also introduced [Recursion Pharmaceuticals](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/office-living/recursion-pharmaceuticals/) and [Kiln. Co-Working Space](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/specialty/kiln/) to the Downtown tech and cultural hub.

[Getting here](https://goo.gl/maps/WWZ4gnHZr6t) couldn’t be easier! Find us by car, bus, train, or bike.

Open seven days a week – free parking every Sunday.

The Gateway

The Bistro located inside the new Courtyard by Marriott Downtown

Grab 'n go snacks. Sit-down meals. We've got tastes to suit your speed.

- Take It To Go or Sit and Be Served
- We Proudly Serve Starbucks® Coffee
- Enjoy Seasonal Food and Cocktail Selections

The Bistro

Museum of Illusions is a visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and shift your perspective through the science behind optical illusions. Museum of Illusions is the largest and fastest-growing chain of privately held museums in the world. The global success of our brand is not an illusion. In each city it settled in, it has become an instant attraction, drawing in millions of happy visitors of all ages. But don’t just take our word for it — find social proof throughout our reviews and social networks. Hear it from those who entered our world of possibilities and experienced defying gravity, walking into a kaleidoscope, or swapping faces with their partner!

Museum of Illusions

Our Mission is to bring you timeless, unique jewelry with the spirit, positive energies, and natural healing qualities of the earth. Crafting fine gemstone jewelry in Salt Lake City, Utah since 1993 from the best stuff in the Earth. The stones we use in our jewelry come from all over the world from Afghanistan (Lapis Lazuli) to Mexico (Onyx) to Brazil (Amethyst) to South Africa (Tiger's Eye). We primarily use spherically shaped stones to allow for the most movement of energy within each stone's healing properties. The stones we use are specially selected for their healing energy and holistic values. \* Our signature piece, the 72-stone necklace contains one each of 72 different stones. The stones are spheres that are 6 millimeters in diameter and are sourced from all over the world from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. It also comes with a spiral-bound booklet (pictured below) describing the healing properties of each stone. This piece is always an attention grabber. The clarity of the Quartz Crystal to the blackness of Onyx, from the blue brilliance of Lapis Lazuli to the metallic sheen of Hematite make this strand truly unique.

Black Mountain

Nacho Daddy is a modern Mexican restaurant chain that serves gourmet nachos, margaritas, and other dishes. The restaurant was founded in Las Vegas in 2010 and aims to elevate nachos from appetizers to entrees. Nacho Daddy makes their sauces and queso fresh daily, and also offers a full vegan menu, all-day breakfast, and Mexican-American dishes. Some say the food is good quality and the portions are large, while others mention the friendly staff and great service.

Nacho Daddy

Van Ryder celebrates Jack “The Rambling Kid” Van Ryder, American cowboy and western artist. His soft, pastel-colored paintings captured the dusty, brooding Western twilight skies. The rooftop bar and lounge honors a traveling man (and child runaway) of heartfelt, distinctly Western dualities. With an experience full of delightful pairings, Van Ryder will keep his art and legacy alive. The rooftop space will provide a respite from travel with sweeping views, soft lighting, and delicious food and drink.

Van Ryder

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Cristina Mariani is a stand-up comedian. She can currently be seen performing nightly at her home club COMEDY MOTHERSHIP in Austin, Texas. She made her comedy debut on episode 517 of the podcast KILL TONY and has appeared on several episodes since. Additionally, she has toured with Theo Von and opened for other renowned comedians some of which include Ron White, Tom Segura, Christina Pazsitzky, Harland Williams, Brian Simpson, Ari Shaffir, Fahim Anwar, Jessie Mae Peluso, Ian Edwards and Pauly Shore. She has also opened for Freddie Gibbs and is a regular on Brian Redban’s famous SECRETSHOW. She has also appeared on FIRST DATE LIVE with Lauren Compton and FUNNY UBER RIDES. Her standup videos can be found online and have garnered millions of views.

Cristina Mariani

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