Every July 24, Utah comes alive with Pioneer Day, a vibrant celebration in honor of Brigham Young and the first Mormon pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. This state holiday blends frontier heritage with modern festivities, making Salt Lake City especially festive. Events span the week

Salt Lake brings Americana to life with a vibrant mix of urban festivities, picturesque landscapes, and a distinct community spirit. Every year, the Fourth of July in Salt Lake transforms into a celebration brimming with patriotic pride, family fun, and Salt Lake’s unique urban-meets-outdoor charm.

Updated: 12/10/2025

Say hello to 2026 and goodbye to 2025 in Salt Lake. Toast the final moments of the year with specialty cocktails, sunset dinners up the mountains, nighttime concerts throughout the city, and fireworks lighting up the valley. From festive daytime events to unforgettable evening

Updated Nov 17, 2025

Discover the Magic of the Nutcracker Treasure Hunt!

Bundle up, step outside, and let the magic begin. This holiday season, the Nutcracker Treasure Hunt invites you on a whimsical journey across Salt Lake: where art, wonder, and holiday spirit await around every corner. Scattered

Step into a world of sugarplum fairies, magical toy soldiers, and a little holiday enchantment as Ballet West’s The Nutcracker celebrates its extraordinary 80th anniversary! Yes, you heard that right—Salt Lake’s favorite holiday tradition is marking eight decades of captivating audiences, and it’s a

If there’s one thing Salt Lake does well during the holidays—besides snowfall, festive lights, and gallons of hot cocoa—it’s bringing the heat with local sports. From slam dunks to slapshots, Salt Lake County is buzzing with game-day energy as 2024 turns into 2025. So, whether you're a die-hard fan

The festive season is fast approaching, and Salt Lake County is ready to light things up. With displays ranging from nostalgic neighborhood streets to grand downtown events, there’s something to make everyone’s holiday shine a little brighter. Here’s your guide to the top holiday lights and events

Updated: October 27th, 2025

The holiday season is officially here, which means it’s time to swap your pumpkin spice lattes for peppermint mochas and hit Salt Lake County’s holiday markets! The county comes alive with festive events, buzzing bazaars, and pop-up markets that offer more than just

Updated: November 3rd, 2025

‘Tis the season, and while the temps are dropping, the lights, events, and holiday cheer is bubbling up in Salt Lake. Whether you’re looking for family fun, holiday treats, unique gift shopping, or just beautiful holiday lights and displays, Salt Lake has something in

Why settle for an average Thanksgiving when Salt Lake City offers the ultimate holiday experience? Whether you're here for the food, the outdoor adventures, or some early holiday shopping, Thanksgiving in Salt Lake is anything but ordinary. From unforgettable dining experiences to stunning mountain

Updated: September 25th, 2025

Salt Lake is ready to embrace the Halloween spirit, and this year promises plenty of thrills and chills. From spine-tingling ghost tours and heart-racing haunted houses to family-friendly pumpkin patches and festive events, Salt Lake has something for every type of

Updated: 03/23/2026

Easter, which occurs on April 5th this year may conjure a lot of ideas for different people such as chocolate bunnies, painting eggs, the advent of springtime, egg hunts, church services, spring cleaning, daffodils, and spring skiing. Whatever way you prefer to celebrate your

Regardless of your heritage, embracing St. Patrick's Day offers a wonderful opportunity to welcome the arrival of spring and unwind after the chilly winter months.

There are plenty of St. Patrick's Day events for everyone in Salt Lake this year, like the St. Patrick's Day parade at The Gateway,

There are many public events and celebrations going on in Salt Lake and surrounding communities to celebrate Juneteenth in Utah this year. Juneteenth commemorates the date that the abolition of slavery was finally announced in Texas more than 2 years after the official signing of the Emancipation

Keeping Dr. King's Legacy Alive in Utah

When it comes to celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Reverend’s legacy at large, Salt Lake City isn’t always the first place that comes to mind. In taking a closer look, there are numerous ways to celebrate this historic holiday in Salt Lake on

Fifteen years ago, Adam Sklute was serving as the Associate Director of the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, IL. “In 2007, I got a tiny email asking if I would be interested in applying for the Artistic Directorship of Ballet West.” Call it fate, destiny or pure chance, but it seems that this relationship

If you’ve never been through Salt Lake City in the winter, the awe-inspiring annual transformation of the Gallivan Center, an event venue and amphitheater found on 239 South Main Street, will surely be a pleasant surprise. As the seasons change, the space shifts into a light-gilded plaza, often

What to do on the Day to Remember

Wading through the Memorial Day sale ads and attempting to find a campsite in a sea of packed RVs and tents, you might be wondering how you can best reflect and honor the lives of service members during our nation’s more somber holiday. Flags flown at half-mast,

January 17th marks the 36th year Americans have celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and if you're in Salt Lake, there are many great and meaningful ways to observe it. With a rally and march, a celebration of local black artists, a film screening and a book discussion about racism, speakers, and

Don't disappoint Mom this year - from the standard to the creative and unusual, here are some Salt Lake-based ideas on how to celebrate that special woman in your life.

The Sweets

We know it's cliché to buy mom a box of chocolates, but what if you put a little Salt Lake twist on this old standby?