Utah March Events Guide: Ski with a Ranger, St. Patrick’s Parade, Art & Soup, and More

March in Utah brings guided ski tours with Forest Service rangers, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, charity art events, food tours in Ogden, and the return of the Moab Easter Jeep Safari.

Connie Lewis

March 7, 2026

Ski with a Ranger

In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude resorts.

Participants join Volunteer Naturalist Rangers on the ski slopes to learn about the Cottonwood Canyons’ geology, history, winter ecology, watershed, wildlife, and more. These free, guided tours frequent only easy or intermediate ski runs and last approximately 45 minutes. A lift ticket or pass at the respective ski area is required.

The Tour season runs from January through March. Tours are offered at 1 pm on Thursdays at Brighton Resort, Alta Ski Area, and Solitude Mountain Resort. Tours are offered at 1 pm on Saturdays at Snowbird Resort.

Meeting locations are as follows: Snowbird Resort, outside of Creekside patio; Alta Ski Area, top of Sunnyside Lift; Solitude Mountain Resort, top of Moonbeam Lift; Brighton Resort, bottom of Snake Creek Lift.

No reservation or registration is required. More information can be found on the events calendar. (Press release from Cottonwood Canyons.org)

March 10

Artist Harry Bertoia’s Birthday. Presented by the Harry Bertoia Foundation at 1449 N 1400 W Suite 11, St. George. Held from 12 pm to 4 pm with the artist’s work on display. His daughter, Celia Bertoia, will be on hand to tell the story of his modern, abstract art. This is a free event that is appropriate for kids.

March 11

Utah Pipe Band St. Patrick’s Day Concert. To be held at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, 2525 Taylorsville Blvd., Taylorsville, at 7 pm. Music and dance will be performed. Tickets available at utahpipeband.org.

March 11-12

37th Annual Art & Soup Charity Event. Presented by Community Nursing Services at the Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 State St., Sandy. View art from 60 Utah artists and enjoy soups, breads, and desserts from 20 restaurants and caterers. Live entertainment provided. All proceeds benefit the CNS Charitable Care Program. There will be two sessions daily; 11 am to 2 pm, and 5 pm to 9 pm. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased here.

March 14

2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Siamsa. The parade begins at 11 am at The Gateway, followed by the Siamsa from 11 am to 5 pm.

March 18

Sweet Taste of Ogden Food Tour. A walking tour covering the sweet tooth scene in Ogden. A local guide will introduce you to the good stuff, while sharing the stories and history that make OTown special. Held in Downtown Ogden. $55. Find more information online.

Photo courtesy of the Great Salt Lake Woodcarvers Facebook page.

March 20-21

2026 Great Salt Lake Woodcarvers’ Show and Competition. Presented by Great Salt Lake Woodcarvers at Wheeler Farm, 6351 S 900 E, Murray. Vendors with tools and wood will be on hand and a mini carving class is available, and woodcarvers will display their skills. The event will be held on Friday from 12 pm to 7 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.

March 21

Turn and Burn 10th Anniversary. This snowboard-only banked slalom is a high-speed event that brings racers back year after year. There will be separate divisions for groms (grommet division for ages 5 to 15), teens, and adults. Held at Powder Mountain, Eden. The event starts at 9 am.

March 27

Recess – Sip Italia! Presented by Fox School of Wine at Park City Board of Realtors Building, Park City. Join Professor Dave Lyon for a trip through Italy’s most iconic wine regions. Presentations of the stories behind Italy’s native grapes, traditions, and passions. This is a 21+ event. Tickets are $59 and must be purchased in advance.

March 28

21st Annual Lone Peak Celebration. Held at the Garden Place at Heritage Park, 2601 Sunnyside Ave., SLC, at 6:30 pm. The evening will be dedicated to community, conservation, and celebration. Food provided by Central 9th Market, as well as drinks, live music, and a silent auction to support the protection of the Wasatch Mountains. Every ticket purchased and every bid placed benefits Save Our Canyons. Presented by KUHL. The event is open to all ages.

March 28 – April 5

60th Annual Moab Utah Easter Jeep Safari. Hosted by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers, this 9-day event features guided trail rides for various skill levels, culminating in a Big Saturday parade.

Feature Image: Photo by Timothy Dykes on Unsplash.

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Connie Lewis

Connie has been with Utah Stories since 2013, and has enjoyed learning everything involved in producing a monthly magazine. In addition to writing, Connie performs administrative tasks, coordinates writers, photographers and editors, and oversees a million little details. Her least favorite word is ‘deadline.’ A journalism class at the University of Utah sparked Connie’s love of writing. Finding it hard to narrow her interests to just one major, journalism allowed her to explore a wide variety of topics and disciplines. When she is not writing, Connie loves spending time with her family and traveling with her dogs. “It has been a pleasure learning new things about the state I was born in and meeting the people who make Utah great,” she says. Connie plans to continue her love of learning and improving as the magazine moves onward and upward.

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