Events

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum will present Garden After Dark from October 15–30, 2026. This annual, much-anticipated fall festival transforms the Garden with immersive storytelling, atmospheric lighting, and original artistic scenes created especially for the natural landscape.
This year’s theme, Adventures in Neverland, invites guests of all ages to embark on an adventure into a glowing world of botanical wonders in search of hidden pixie dust to help Tinkerbell rescue Peter Pan. Guests can expect evenings filled with color, mystery, and imaginative twists that come alive only after dark.
Tickets for Garden After Dark are on sale now.

Monday–Thursday event hours are 6–8pm and
Friday–Sunday event hours are 6–9pm.

Ticket prices range from $13–$23.

For a specially curated, all-abilities accessible experience, Hocus Crocus Hour will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays
during the event, from 5–6pm.
More event details at: https://redbuttegarden.org/events/garden-after-dark/

The Downtown Farmers Market strengthens and supports small local farms and businesses as they bring their products directly to the public. Farmers and producers offer the freshest local fruits and vegetables as well as a wide variety of grass-fed meats, eggs, dairy, honey, and flora, along with the region's best locally made sauces, spreads, baked goods and culinary accoutrements.

SATURDAYS, 8AM - 2PM, JUNE 6 - OCT 24
PIONEER PARK
350 S 300 W, SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Planned renovations for Pioneer Park are currently underway and will continue through October 2026. Market staff has developed a site map and operations plan that will be used for the entire 2026 season.

Here is the insider’s scoop on getting to the Summer Market at Pioneer Park and parking.

Northbound traffic on 400 West will be closed during market hours. Please take an alternate route.

Two Hour Street Parking: Metered street parking is available on Saturdays for two hours in the same spot. It is $3.50 per hour and can be paid on ParkSLC app or at a nearby pay station.

FREE PARKING at The Gateway: The Gateway offers free parking one hour parking and then $2/hr after that.

GREENBike: Take a GREENBike from anyGREENBike station and park it at the docking station on the street island in front of Caputo’s.

Ride TRAX: There are 2 TRAX stops close to The Gateway (Arena and Planetarium)Plan your trip!

ADA accommodation, contact Nichole Mathews at nichole@downtownslc.org or M-F at 801-328-5055.

Postfontaine Presents: Mat Kaerney at Sandy Amphitheater on September 19th, 2026. Doors at 6 pm, show at 7 pm for this all ages event.

Tickets and more info: Mat Kearney Nothing Left to Lose Everything to Gain Tour Tickets Sep 19, 2026 Sandy, UT | Ticketmaster

Some things in life just keep giving year after year. In the rock n’ roll world, it is the music of AC/DC. From the early days with Bon Scott to the modern era with Brian Johnson, AC/DC delivers the goods. Pure and simple.

AC/DC fans can celebrate because Noise Pollution pays tribute to the Aussie heavy weights of rock n’ roll. Based in San Diego, Noise Pollution delivers an amazing replication of the AC/DC concert experience from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson periods. Fronted by Syd (Brian) Ross on vocals and Nick (Angus) Torri on lead guitar, Noise Pollution presents a chronological look into the music of AC/DC. Because of the monumental nature of AC/DC vocals and guitar work, this is a rare and impressive accomplishment.

Doors at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm for this 21 and over event.

More Info: The State Room Presents - Noise Pollution - The AC/DC Experience

Tickets: Noise Pollution - The AC/DC Experience - Salt Lake City - The State Room - Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 08:00 PM - AXS US

Celebrate 170 years of tradition at the Utah State Fair, returning to the Utah State Fairpark September 10–20, 2026. Enjoy 11 days of family-friendly fun featuring competitive arts and crafts, livestock exhibitions, exciting carnival rides, live entertainment, unique vendors, delicious fair food, and more. Whether you’re continuing a longtime tradition or visiting for the first time, the Utah State Fair showcases the best of what Utah has to offer.

Details and full Utah State Fair Line up here.

• Sep 10, 2026 at 12:00pm (Thu)
• Sep 11, 2026 at 10:00am (Fri)
• Sep 12, 2026 at 10:00am (Sat)
• Sep 13, 2026 at 10:00am (Sun)
• Sep 14, 2026 at 12:00pm (Mon)
• Sep 15, 2026 at 12:00pm (Tue)
• Sep 16, 2026 at 12:00pm (Wed)
• Sep 17, 2026 at 12:00pm (Thu)
• Sep 18, 2026 at 10:00am (Fri)
• Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am (Sat)
• Sep 20, 2026 at 10:00am (Sun)

Get your hands dirty with hands-on activities, explore plant science, and discover how plants grow and support life all around us. Drop by the EcoCenter anytime between 10AM and 1PM for this FREE family program! Tickets are not required, but you can sign up for a reminder. Explore native plants of the Preserve, examine seeds, flowers, and leaves up close, learn how plants support pollinators and people, and create a seed-planting craft to take home and watch grow. Whether you're a budding botanist or simply curious about the natural world, this drop-in program offers fun for the whole family while celebrating the amazing plants that support healthy ecosystems.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-in-fun-family-plant-day-tickets-1994070578780?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Oktoberfest is for the whole family, featuring activities, live music, traditional Bavarian fare, over 50 varieties of beer and an array of local vendors. This highly anticipated festival begins August 8 and lasts through October 11, 2026, taking place every Saturday and Sunday, along with Labor Day.

Snowbird’s Oktoberfest attracts thousands of visitors each year, making it one of the largest festivals in Utah. 
Admission to Oktoberfest is free. Oktoberfest runs from noon to 6 pm.
Find all the details plus local music line up here.

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum will present Garden After Dark from October 15–30, 2026. This annual, much-anticipated fall festival transforms the Garden with immersive storytelling, atmospheric lighting, and original artistic scenes created especially for the natural landscape.
This year’s theme, Adventures in Neverland, invites guests of all ages to embark on an adventure into a glowing world of botanical wonders in search of hidden pixie dust to help Tinkerbell rescue Peter Pan. Guests can expect evenings filled with color, mystery, and imaginative twists that come alive only after dark.
Tickets for Garden After Dark are on sale now.

Monday–Thursday event hours are 6–8pm and
Friday–Sunday event hours are 6–9pm.

Ticket prices range from $13–$23.

For a specially curated, all-abilities accessible experience, Hocus Crocus Hour will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays
during the event, from 5–6pm.
More event details at: https://redbuttegarden.org/events/garden-after-dark/

This free quarterly community event is at 4:30 on Sept 22nd in the small chapel at First Baptist Church. In partnership with First Baptist Child Development Center, we bring you guest speakers talking on child development hot issues. This time we are discussing Screen Time for littles with a guest speaker from Utah PBS. Grown ups are welcome to join us!