Events for Community Events

FREE community event - great for families. The University of Utah AirMed helicopter will land at the ARUP Blood Services Sandy Donor Center on Saturday, August 8th at 8 a.m. The helicopter will depart at 11 a.m. It's a great event for University of Utah supporters, Huntsman Cancer hospital supporters, patients, blood transfusion recipients, donors, neighbors, friends, families and kids. Meet the helicopter crew, donate blood. One donor will win a ride on the helicopter. 
The blood that ARUP collects flies on the AirMed helicopter all over Utah. http://www.utahblood.org

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.

Learn about and sample wines produced with people and the planet in mind! Want to learn more about innovations in wine production that put people and the planet at the forefront? Swaner Preserve and Vine Lore Wine & Spirits have teamed up to bring a sampling of sustainable, biodynamic, or innovative wines to this event! Join us for a guided wine sampling tour around Swaner EcoCenter. Tickets include wine samples as guests rotate through 4 tasting stations, a souvenir wine glass, charcuterie boards for light snacking, and the opportunity to learn about the climate and environmental considerations in the wine industry. Registration required, you must be 21 or older to attend.

Mitten Durch Campfire feat. Jordan Matthew Young Aug 8 - Ogen Nature Center- Dumke Picnic Grove Gates 7 pm Show 8-10 pm Cost: $17 Tickets on the above link Summer is winding down. Join Jordan Matthew Young and us for soulful music, a cozy campfire, and yummy s'mores. Hurry, spots will go fast! Summer is winding down, and we’re getting ready for fall. Come out, kick back, and join us for a relaxed evening around the campfire with marshmallow roasting and incredible music. We are so grateful to welcome back Utah's own Jordan Matthew Young to the Mitten Durch circle. Since his run as a Top 3 finalist on NBC’s The Voice, he’s been touring hard, but tonight he’s stripping it down for a completely acoustic session right by the fire. You’ll get to hear his raw blues, vintage rock, and killer guitar work close up and personal. We wanted this to feel like a backyard hangout rather than a massive concert, giving you a front-row seat to his acoustic sound in an incredible venue surrounded by trees, a running stream, and a beautiful treehouse. This is a sober, alcohol-free event, making it the perfect setting to just relax and focus on the music. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mitten-durch-campfire-feat-jordan-matthew-young-tickets-1992895925360

The Telluride Jazz Festival is just around the corner, August 7 & 8, and it truly wouldn't be the same without our returning volunteer team. Town Park Camping Available Festival camping options are still available at Telluride Town Park Campground. It’s the absolute best way to experience the weekend. If you plan to pitch a tent with us, make sure to grab your camping passes soon! • 3-Day camping passes are $65 Ready to Join the Volunteer Team? 
• View the 2026 Lineup: telluridejazz.org/lineup 
• View Camping options: Telluridejazz.org/camping 
• Submit Your Volunteer Application: telluridejazz.org/volunteer

Join the Paradigm Trio for an inspiring evening of classical music at Congregation Kol Ami! Enjoy works by Bach, Dohnányi, and Schubert performed by Marcel Bowman, Joel Rosenberg, and Monika Rosborough-Bowman, with special guests Ambrynn Bowman, Jaantje Bowman, Johannes Bowman, and Chrisvenn Bowman. Experience timeless masterpieces in a welcoming setting.

All are welcome! There is a suggested donation of $10 per person in advance and $15 per person at the door. All proceeds contribute to Kol Ami concerts programming. Get your tickets below!

https://www.conkolami.org/summer-concert

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/

Artists supporting artists in a community space. Fisher Art Market originated from artists in our community grabbing a beer at Fisher Brewing before and after markets. The Fisher Brewery folks would stop by the table and check in on how everyone was doing and ask what brought them to Fisher that day. Having just come from an art market, the artists would enthusiastically share about their day. Being a community-oriented business, Fisher Brewing asked if the artists would ever be interested in hosting a market at Fisher so here we are!

6 PM on the second Wednesday April - September. 21 + event with valid ID.

More info: Fisher Art Market | Salt Lake City Artists at Fisher Brewing

A Workshop on Weaving a Story with a Purpose Stories have power, and we can use them to create our futures as a kind of spell that brings our hopes and dreams into reality. Join us for an inspiring evening where we will dive into what you want to bring into your life and, through prompts and a little bit of guidance, begin writing your very own magical story. Just bring your notebook, a pen, and the willingness to discover a whole new passion! This is a free community event open to all, no need to sign up in advance. Please bring a notebook and a pen (or pencil, or crayon, or anything your heart desires that will make the marks on the page). https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/writing-workshop-series-intentional-storytelling-august-2026

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