The Salt Lake Astronomical Society (a non-profit group here in SLC) hosts several Star Parties throughout the valley that are free and open to the public.  Anyone is invited to come observe, ask questions, and telescopes are provided.
Several Star Parties are coming up on the following dates:
August 27th
August 28th
September 17th
September 18th
September 25th
For more info on the SLAS and for locations, [...]

All of the vendors on Main street will be celebrating with specials and giveaways, and there will be many activities throughout the day.  There will be food, music, dancing and free sidewalk chalk all day!
For more information click HERE to see the full schedule.

We love events that promote literacy!  
Several popular book authors will be present, including Richard Paul Evans, Obert Skye and Brandon Mull, the author of Fablehaven!  There will also be special appearances by David Osmond, Curious George…and many more.  Plus there will be live music and lots of children’s activities!
Also, if you donate a book at the [...]

The Krishna Temple invites the public to experience Indian culture and customs. The party celebrates Appearance Day, a holiday for Hindus that compares to Christmas Day for Christians. Festivities include classical Indian dance, drama, hot meals, live music, and exhibits.
For more info go HERE.

IAMA, Kirkhams Outdoor Products and the Gallivan Center present an incredible night of folk and bluegrass music under the summer stars. The spectacular lineup included of today’s most inspiring bluegrass artists such as Clumsy Lovers, The Puddle Mountain Ramblers, Bronwen Beecher The Fiddler Preacher, Shaney McCoy, Otter Creek, Ridin’ The Faultline, and The Frayed Knot [...]

From now until August 31st only, the Draper and the Kaysville Boondocks are having a special Pepsi promo that includes one game of laser tag and go karts, plus unlimited mini golf AND one personal pizza, for only $14.99 per person.  This equals a 44% discount and is valid any day!  Just be sure to bring [...]

 
Nearly all cities have these great events once per year to showcase anything and everything related to crime prevention.
South Jordan’s Night Out promises the following, among many other things:
Face Painting
K-9 demonstrations
S.W.A.T. obstacle course
Bicycle Patrol (bicycle rodeo will be set up with bicycles and helmets for kids to use)
Child ID kits
Plus, they are ending the night with [...]

This Festival is a celebration of Italian Art, Music, Entertainment, Games such as “bocce ball” and food that’s an art all its own!
This year they are adding a few new activities including a Bocce tournament!
“Ferragosto” celebrates the traditional Italian arts & crafts, music, dance and delicious food of the Italian communities living in the Salt [...]

Lots of fun to be had including a Triathalon, belly flop contest, chalk art, and boat races on the lake!
For a detailed list of events, click HERE.

Check out the Davis County Fair for some fun this weekend!
Details HERE.