Utah’s Federal Delegation can be reached at:

• Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
• Sen. John Curtis: 202-224-5251
• Sen. Mike Lee: 202-224-5444
• Rep. Blake Moore (Dist 1): (202) 225-0453
• Rep. Celeste Maloy (Dist. 2): 202-225-9730
• Rep. Mike Kennedy (Dist. 3): 202-225-7751
• Rep. Burgess Owens (Dist. 4): (202) 225-3011

Friday, September 11:

Saturday, September 12:

FRI-SAT, Sep 11-12:

• Nitya Nritya Festival @ Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, Taylorsville and Kingsbury Hall, SLC. Hosted by the Nitya Nritya Foundation: "Nitya Nritya Festival is back for its 10th year. This major festival of Indian classical dance and music brings the artists at the pinnacle of their fields to Utah: Nitya Nritya Dance Ensemble (Friday, 7 PM @ Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, Taylorsville); The Alaya Project (Saturday, 11 AM @ Kingsbury Hall, SLC); Rogue Gestures / Foreign Bodies (Saturday, 7 PM @ Kingsbury Hall, SLC)." For full schedule and tickets, click here.

FRI-SUN, Sep. 11-13:

• 50th Annual SLC Greek Festival @ Holy Trinity Cathedral, 279 S 300 W, SLC. Event by Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake: "As we celebrate 50 years of the Salt Lake City Greek Festival, we invite you to journey through the memories, traditions, and faith that built this beloved community event. This special commemorative video reel features interviews with parishioners and festival founders sharing the story of the Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake and the humble beginnings of a festival that has become a treasured Utah tradition for generations."
  

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Saturday, September 12:

• Tomato Sandwich Party | 11A-2P @  Wasatch Community Gardens' Campus, 629 E 800 S, SLC. Event by Wasatch Community Gardens: "Join us to celebrate harvest season with a fresh tomato sandwich on us. This FREE event is our way of thanking you all for being part of our growing community. Whether you've taken one of our workshops, volunteered at our City Farm, have a plot at one of our 19 community gardens, or simply enjoy strolling through our Campus teaching gardens, we'd love to celebrate with you."

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• SLC VegFest | 12-8 PM @ Library Square, 210 E 400 S, SLC. Event by Utah Animal Rights Coalition (UARC): "SLC VegFest is a family-friendly and free event where Utahns will learn how we can save up to 100 animals each year, significantly lessen our impact on the environment, and improve our overall health by simply leaving animal products off our plates. The 10th annual event will feature delicious vegan food from local restaurants and bakeries, a kids' area, and lively entertainment, creating a fun and welcoming environment. The festival brings together local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals committed to creating a more compassionate, sustainable, and healthy community."

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• Better Together Neighborhood Fest: The Courage to Connect | 12- 6 PM @ South Salt Lake Community Center, 2531 S 400 E, South Salt Lake. "Salt Lake County will celebrate Welcoming Week 2026 with Better Together Neighborhood Fest: The Courage to Connect on Saturday, September 12, from 12:00–6:00 p.m. at the South Salt Lake Community Center. The event will open with a Welcoming Week proclamation, remarks, and partner recognition. Attendees will enjoy cultural performances, workshops, a screening of #SheBelongs, a community panel, and activities for all ages." FREE

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Wednesday, September 16:

• Welcoming Week Open House & Block Party | 4-8 PM @ 415 E 3900 S, SLC. Event by Women of the World: "This event brings neighbors of all backgrounds together to celebrate connection, inclusion, and community prosperity, and we would love for you to be a part of it with us! Our free event will have Client Story Sharing, Arts & Crafts, Vendors, Local Influencers and Community Members, Animal Ambassadors, and more."

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Thursday, September 17:

• Nonprofits Get It Done, Celebrating Impact Across Utah | 5:30-7:00 PM @ Spy Hop Rooftop, 208 W Harvey Milk Blvd, SLC. "Nonprofits strengthen communities across Utah every day. Join us on September 17 for Nonprofits Get It Done: Celebrating Impact Across Utah, an evening of stories, connections, nonprofit impact displays, and a screening from UNA's Nonprofit Film Festival. Come celebrate the organizations and people helping Utah thrive. Register through the UNA Event Calendar: https://bit.ly/m/utahnonprofits."

Friday, September 18:

• Application deadline for the Salt Lake County Arts & Culture Launchpad Program @ 5 PM. "Launchpad is a new artist incubation program that runs January-September 2027, pairing three artists (the Artist Cohort) with an Artist Fellow. Over the nine months, each artist within the Artist Cohort will create, rehearse, and perform an original evening-length work under the mentorship of the Fellow and production support from Arts & Culture. Multidisciplinary theatre artist, director, and educator Robert Scott Smith will serve as the inaugural Launchpad Fellow." Access the online application HERE.

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Saturday, September 19:

• Backyard Film Bash | 3-10 PM @ Smith's Ballpark, 77 W 1300 S, SLC. "Join us for Spy Hop’s first Backyard Film Bash at Smith's Ballpark. This community celebration features a national short film competition, with live music performances, media arts showcases, art vendors, food, and more. All ages welcome. Rain or shine!" For free tickets, click here.

   Live music
   Food trucks and picnic areas on the field
   Beer garden
   Activity areas for kids and adults

   Evening concludes with the screening of the film competition!

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• Fit To Recover's 6th Annual 5K For Recovery | 8A-12P @ Fit to Recover, 1331 Major St, SLC. "This year's 3.1-mile course begins at FTR, travels along 1300 South, loops around beautiful Liberty Park, and finishes back at FTR, where the celebration continues! More than a race, this event is a fundraiser that helps Fit To Recover continue providing life-changing programs that support recovery through fitness, creative arts, nutrition, and service. Every registration helps create opportunities for individuals to heal, grow, and thrive."

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• Fit To Recover's 6th Annual 5K For Recovery | 8A-12P @ Fit to Recover, 1331 Major St, SLC. "This year's 3.1-mile course begins at FTR, travels along 1300 South, loops around beautiful Liberty Park, and finishes back at FTR, where the celebration continues! More than a race, this event is a fundraiser that helps Fit To Recover continue providing life-changing programs that support recovery through fitness, creative arts, nutrition, and service. Every registration helps create opportunities for individuals to heal, grow, and thrive." For tickets, click here. 

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• AMPlify Youth Music Festival | 12:30-9:00 PM @ Gallivan Center, 50 E 200 S, SLC. Event by Applied Music Programs, AMP: "A day full of live music celebrating creativity, talent, and original voices of young musicians. Each band will perform a 30-minute set showcasing their sound, style, and creativity. Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors, and a vibrant festival atmosphere in the heart of downtown. Best of all, the event is free and open to the public."

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• September Antelope Island Star Party | 6 PM @ White Rocks Campground Rd, Syracuse. Event by OGDEN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY and Antelope Island State Park: "Join members of Ogden Astronomical Society in White Rock Bay for an evening of stargazing with telescopes. We’ll start the evening by looking at our star, the sun, through solar-filtered telescopes. After dark, volunteers will switch to equipment to view distant planets and other deep-space objects. There is no fee for this activity – regular park entry fees apply." To RSVP, click here. 

• 9th & 9th Street Festival | 10 A- 6 P @ 900 S 900 E, SLC. "The Festival is free, fun, kid-friendly, pet-friendly, music-friendly, food-friendly, art-friendly, and best of all, neighbor-friendly! Learn about new things, shop the street, enjoy a tasty treat, and listen to some great music."

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• The World in Bloom Flower Parade and International Folk Festival | 11A-3P @ International Peace Gardens of SLC, 1160 Dalton Ave S, SLC (inside Jordan Park). "Come spend the day in the gardens and create lasting memories with your family and friends.​ Parade (11:30 AM): Create a costume and/or float with your friends, colleagues, or solo, or create a costume and/or a non-mechanical small float for the parade. Vendors: Set up your booth to sell arts & crafts inspired by flowers, gardens, and well-being. Parking is limited; we strongly suggest using a bicycle, public transportation, or carpooling."

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• People's Great Salt Lake Summit | 9A-2P @ SLCC Miller Center, 9750 S 300 W, Sandy. "An annual gathering of devoted community members, experts, and activists. We will get updates on the state of the Lake from local biologists, hear policy ideas for this year, do some cultural transformation work, and strategize our next steps to restore Great Salt Lake."

SUN-TUES, Sep 20-22:

• Seed School with Snake River Seed Co-op @ Wasatch Community Gardens Campus, 629 E 800 S, SLC. "Wasatch Community Gardens and Snake River Seed Cooperative invite you to a three-day Seed School. This special event will happen at multiple locations and will feature organic seed production and seed saving workshops for gardeners of all experience levels. Topics will include seed biology, harvesting, cleaning, and selection to help growers adapt seeds to our Intermountain West. More workshop details are on the way — save the dates on your calendar now and stay tuned."

Friday, September 24:

• Roots Harvest Gala | 5 PM @ The Roots Farm, 2320 S 1300 W, West Valley City. "Once a year, our farm goes black-tie and boots. Tickets to the second annual Roots Harvest Gala are live—our biggest fundraiser of the year. It's a farm-to-table dinner grown from our own soil and sourced from local farmers, with live music, student stories, and a live auction. Every seat helps fund the year ahead for our students: meals, transportation, farm programs, and a path to college and careers." For tickets, click here.

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FRI-SAT, September 25-26:

• Punk Rock Farmer Live (FRIDAY ONLY) at Red Butte Garden's Fall Bulb & Native Plant Sale | 6-7 PM @ Red Butte Garden, SLC. The plant sale starts at 12 PM, so get there early for the best selection of plants. Aldine and the RA Team will set up around 4 PM, then broadcast live with Red Butte horticulturalists and homegrown music from 6-7 PM. FREE!!!

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Saturday, September 26:

• TEDxSaltLakeCity 2026 | 7 PM @ Capitol Theatre, 50 W 200 S, SLC. "The 14th annual TEDxSaltLakeCity event explores the art and science of unexpected discoveries along the theme 'Serendipity, Hacked.' From breakthroughs in science and technology to creative transformations and social innovation, this event will examine how curiosity, experimentation, and openness can turn chance encounters into powerful ideas that change everything. Recommended for mature audiences (18+). Infants not admitted. All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age." For tickets, click here.

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Thursday, October 8:

• Silver & Sandstone Fall Fundraiser Gala@ the Tower at Rice Eccles Stadium, SLC. Event by Volunteers of America, Utah: "Every guest in attendance helps fund our programs across Salt Lake County that address mental health, addiction, and homelessness, giving our neighbors in need the tools to rebuild their lives. Great food and drinks, live music, fantastic silent and live auction packages, and genuine connection with a room full of people who want to help others change their path for the better." For tickets or tables, click here. 

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Saturday, October 10: