Events for All Ages

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Registration is required. All information can also be found by logging in to gopaddleutah.com 1. General Information Date: Sat, Aug 8, 2026 @10 AM Get ready to have some fun! Attendees will have the chance to test-drive a wide variety of premium watercraft, including: Packrafts: Alpacka Mage SB (all sizes) and Alpacka Gnarwhal SB (all sizes) Whitewater Kayaks: Jackson Antix 3.0, Jackson Flow, Jackson Clutch, Jackson Gnarvana, Jackson Dynamic Duo, Pyranha ReactR, and Pyranha Helectron. Inflatable & Youth Kayaks: AIRE Outfitter I, AIRE Force, and the Tributary Spud (Youth). Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUPs): Badfish Rivershred, Badfish Monarch, Badfish Selfie 14, and Badfish Surf Traveler. Note: There are no formal, structured classes, and no full meals are provided onsite, participants are highly encouraged to pack their own refreshments and bring a friend along! 2. Schedule 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Check-in window for all participants. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Rolling 30-minute demo sessions run throughout the day, allowing participants to try as many different boats and paddleboards as they like. 3. Location The event is being held at Deer Creek State Park, specifically utilizing the Peterson Group Camp Area (PET101). It is on the south side of the park. Follow the road from the Main main entrance and turn right into the parking lot. Park staff is also happy to offer directions! 4. Insurance Information To ensure that participants are fully covered by insurance during their time on the water at the event, there is a $10 insurance fee per participant. While registration is entirely free to attendees, Go Paddle Utah asks participants to consider making a small donation to help offset these operational costs.

The Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons is Utah’s largest local-centric art, music, science and technology festival celebrating all things handmade in Utah with over 500 local artisans, vintage vendors, foodies, youth entrepreneurs, performers & STEM exhibitors! Find all the details here.

FRIDAY AUG 7, 5 - 10 PM
SATURDAY AUG 8, 12 - 10 PM
SUNDAY AUG 9, 12 - 6 PM

Hectic Hobo presents the 5th Annual Ranch Rock musical festival in the mountains of Liberty, Utah.

Featuring all local bands:

• Hectic Hobo
• The Last Wild Buffalo
• Lee Rafugee
• Sean Baker's Recycled Stardust
• Kip Congo
• Jonny Ranger

Schedule:

• Gates at 12:00 PM
• Music until 10:00 PM
• Campfire jams after.

Camping passes available. Food truck on site. All ages!

Purchase tickets here

The 7th Street Blues Band is on Facebook, and you can find us at reverbnation.com/the7thstreetbluesband. Or search for us on YouTube.

The Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented By Harmons is Utah’s largest local-centric art, music, science and technology festival celebrating all things handmade in Utah with over 500 local artisans, vintage vendors, foodies, youth entrepreneurs, performers & STEM exhibitors! Find all the details here.

FRIDAY AUG 7, 5 - 10 PM
SATURDAY AUG 8, 12 - 10 PM
SUNDAY AUG 9, 12 - 6 PM

Free show All ages friendly with Alicia Stockman Band
https://www.davisarts.org/show/alicia-stockman-band/

Free Summer Concert Series with the Glitter Bombs Band 
Wednesday, August 12 | 6-8 PM | JCC East Lawn Free and Open to the Public 
Salt Lake Sliders Food Truck
Featuring the Glitter Bombs: A glittery blast, like a mouthful of Atomic Pop Rocks. This vibrant, energetic and super freak'n fun band is fueled with powerful vocals, rhythmic grooves and ripping guitar solos, The Glitter Bombs are a sparkling classic four piece exploding out sugary, power pop gems. A family fun event. Food truck will be on-site for snack/dinner purchases. Bring chairs and blankets. Free event and open to the community. A fun family event!

Details here  https://www.slcjcc.org/events/2026/08/12/special-events/free-summer-concert-series/

Westside CultureFest: Showcasing the Creative Heartbeat of the Westside August 14th & 15th 2026, 4:30-10pm 
Come celebrate the County’s vibrant Westside with Salt Lake County’s FREE arts and community festival at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center! Westside CultureFest 2026 is a free two-day festival celebration of arts and community featuring over 25+ performances on-stage and outdoors at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, an artist market featuring local artists and craftspeople, food trucks, a bar area for adults, art activities for kids, and incredible experiences for all ages. 
LOCATION: Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, 2525 Taylorsville Blvd, Taylorsville 
DATE: August 14-15, 2026 TIME: 4:30-10 pm 
PARKING: Free parking is available onsite at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center on the north side of the building 
WEBSITE: https://westsideculturefest.com

A free community event for neighbors living in Central City (South Temple to 900 South, State Street to 700 East). Come enjoy live music and free pizza with your neighbors on the rooftop of the Main Library!

Free Event, All are Welcome!, Come and experience the warmth, love & culture of the Friendly Islands!, visit us on www.ntasutah.org or facebook: Talakoula, National Tongan American Society, Friendly Island Tongan Festival. Please call Ivoni M Nash at 801-467-8712 if you want to be a vedor or perform durint this festival, We need volunteers.