January 2020 Fun Activities January 11 Snowshoe Stomp 5K. This race starts and finishes at East Canyon-Mountain Dell Recreation Area. Also featuring a 1K for kids. Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt. Food and beverages will be on hand along with live music at the finish and a clown for the kids. To register and for more information go here. January 17 – … [Read more...]
December Activities and Theater
December Activities December 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 Utah Stories and The Gateway present the second annual Made in Utah Winter Fest in collaboration with The Gateway's holiday light experience. The Made in Utah Winter Fest is a community-driven, free to the public, and family-friendly market that showcases some of Utah’s top artists, musicians, artisans, product … [Read more...]
November Activities and Theater
Activities November 2 – December 17 Glass Art Show at Red Butte Garden Visitor Center, 2155 Red Butte Canyon. The Glass Art Guild of Utah presents its 18th Annual show of kiln work and blown glass. Large and small pieces including garden art, decorative boxes, plates, trays, bowls, sculptural works, and jewelry pieces will be on display and available for sale. Visit here for … [Read more...]
Fun Utah Activities to Get you out of Winter Blues this February
Activities to Get You Out of Winter Blues Ongoing Modern West Fine Art, 177 E 200 S, Salt Lake City. Admission is free and is wheelchair accessible. This gallery features emerging contemporary artists. Through exhibitions, the gallery focuses on both new and historical bodies of work. Visit the website for more information. February 9 Snowshoe Tree Tour. Join … [Read more...]
Activities and Theater for August 2018
June 2–September 16 Nature Connects—Art with LEGO® Bricks at Red Butte Garden. Inspired by nature and built from more than 450,000 LEGO® brick pieces, the Nature Connects® exhibition will feature 14 displays with sculptures that represent connections that sustain life on earth. Admission is free with Garden membership or regular Garden admission. Visit their website for more … [Read more...]
What to do this July in Utah
June 2–September 16 Nature Connects—Art with LEGO® Bricks at Red Butte Garden. Inspired by nature and built from more than 450,000 LEGO® brick pieces, the Nature Connects® exhibition will feature 14 displays with sculptures that represent connections that sustain life on earth. Admission is free with Garden membership or regular Garden admission. Visit their website for more … [Read more...]
June Activities and Theater
June 2–September 16 Nature Connects—Art with LEGO® Bricks at Red Butte Garden. Inspired by nature and built from more than 450,00 LEGO® brick pieces, the Nature Connects® exhibition will feature 14 displays with sculptures that represent connections that sustain life on earth. Admission is free with Garden membership or regular Garden admission. Visit their … [Read more...]
May Activities and Theater
May Activities May 10—Train Day: Celebrate the anniversary of the driving of the golden spike. 10am to 8pm at This is the Place Heritage Park. Admission is $5 per person/children 2 and under are free. See their webiste for more information. May 12—Draper City Arts and Crafts Festival: Draper’s sixth annual festival will be open from 10am to 4pm at Draper Park, 12500 S 1300 … [Read more...]
Children Perform Cat in the Hat for Salt Lake Acting Company
Five years ago the Salt Lake Acting Company saw a need for children plays presented as a professional production. This year their December selection is Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, adapted by Katie Mitchell and directed by Penelope Caywood. The story is a Dr. Seuss favorite. It’s about a cat who comes to stay on a rainy day and causes havoc in the lives of two … [Read more...]
The Children’s Theatre Grows Up
Last June, the Children’s Theatre purchased the old Avalon Theater on 3605 South and State. Director James Parker has been doing extensive renovations to the historic property. James explains how his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, started the theater in 1986 and operated in the early days, renting out Abravanel Hall, The Capitol Theatre, and Kingsbury Hall. The Children’s … [Read more...]