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Campus Events, Arts and Culture    Free events and holidays   Sports, Outdoors and Dining

Important Dates

Last Day of classes: April 26th 

Reading Day: April 27th

Final Exams: April 28th - May 4th 

 Campus Events

Farmers Market

What: Market vendors provide on-campus access to a broad range of cuisines, as well as produce, baked goods, gifts, and more!

When: Every Thursday, 10am – 2pm

Where: Tanner Plaza (outside the Union building)

More information: https://www.trumba.com/calendars/university-of-utah?eventid=161667298

 

Make It Activity: Succulent Planters

What: Attend this Make It activity to build succulent planters with one of our student tool mentors

When: Thursday, September 8th, 5 – 7pm

Where: Make Space at Lassonde Studios

More information: https://www.trumba.com/calendars/university-of-utah?eventid=161459038

 

Women’s Resource Center Pizza and Bowling Night

What: Join the Women’s Resource Center for a night of bowling and pizza at the Union Bowling Alley

When: Friday, September 2nd, 5 – 7pm

Where: Bowling Alley (Union Basement)

More information: https://www.trumba.com/calendars/university-of-utah?eventid=161269982

 

Make It Activity: Acrylic Neon Sign

What: Attend this Make It activity to create an acrylic neon sign with one of our student tool mentors

When: Saturday, September 17th, 12 – 2pm

Where: Make Space at Lassonde Studios

More information: https://www.trumba.com/calendars/university-of-utah?eventid=161497079

 

Arts, Culture, Concerts

Utah State Fair

What: Utah’s largest state fair, featuring rollercoaster rides, animal shows, and more!

When: September 8-18

Where: Utah State Fairpark, 155 N 1000 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

More Information: https://www.utahstatefair.com/p/thefair

 

Downtown Farmers Market

What: Small local farms and businesses sell local fruits and vegetables as well as a wide variety of grass-fed meats, eggs, dairy, honey, and flora.

When: Every Saturday, 8AM - 2 PM

Where: Pioneer Park, 350 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

More Information: https://www.slcfarmersmarket.org/saturday-farmers-market

 

9th and 9th Street Festival

What: Arts and food festival with food, music, art and more

When: Saturday, September 17th, 10am – 6 PM

Where: 900 South & 900 East, SLC, UT

More Information: https://9thand9thstreetfestival.com/

 

Twilight Concert Series

What: Performances from Band of Horses, Dad Bod, and Daytime Lover

When: Friday, September 30 @ 6 pm

Where: The Gallivan Center, 239 S Main Street, SLC, UT 84111

More Information: https://www.24tix.com/event/1727127216

 

Lagoon Amusement Park

What: Utah’s premier amusement park is back open

When: Open weekends, Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM

Where: 375 North Lagoon Dr, Farmington, UT 84025

More Information: http://www.lagoonpark.com/

 

Sports/Outdoors 

What: Utah Football vs. Southern Utah University

Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium 451 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

When: Saturday, September 10, 2021 @ 11:30AM

More information: https://am.ticketmaster.com/utahutes/MUSS/

 

What: Salt Lake Bees Baseball

Where: Smith’s Ballpark, 77 West 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

When: Games throughout September

More information: https://www.milb.com/salt-lake/schedule/2022-09

 

What: Utah Football vs. San Diego State

Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium 451 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

When: Saturday, September 17, 2021 @ 8PM

More information: https://am.ticketmaster.com/utahutes/MUSS/

 

What: Utah Women’s Soccer

Where: Ute Field, 112 S Wasatch Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

When: Games throughout September

More information: https://utahutes.com/calendar

 

What: Utah Women’s Volleyball

Where: Jon M. Huntsman Center, 1825 S Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

When: Games throughout September

More information: https://utahutes.com/calendar

 

What: Utah Jazz Basketball

Where: Vivint Arena, 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

When: Games begin in October

More information: https://www.nba.com/jazz/schedule

 

What: Real Salt Lake Men’s Soccer

Where: Rio Tinto Stadium, 9256 S, State St, Sandy, UT 84070

When: Games throughout October

More information: https://www.rsl.com/

 

 

Dining

Afghan Kitchen

What: A slice of Afghani culture and cuisine in Utah with recipes passed down for generations

Where: 1465 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

How much: $$

When: Monday – Saturday, 4 – 9 PM

More information: https://www.afghan-kitchen.com/

 

Bud's

What: A snug eatery with a laid- back vibe offering creative vegan sandwiches, plus salads and cookies

Where: 509 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111

How much: $

When: Monday – Saturday 11 am – 5 pm; Sunday – Closed

More information: https://budsslc.com/

 

Caputo’s

What: Casual Italian market/deli chain with salads, sandwiches, and even breakfast

Where: 1516 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

How much: $$

When: Monday – Saturday 7am – 7pm, Sunday 8am – 4pm

More information: https://www.caputos.com/

 

Saffron Valley

What: A SLC staple serving classic Indian cuisine with a modern spin & a daily lunch buffet

Where: 26 E St E, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

How much: $$

When: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 10 pm, Monday – Closed

More information: https://www.saffronvalley.com/

 

The Park Café

What: Buzzy Café with breakfast, burgers, and salads with views of Liberty Park

Where: 604 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

How much: $$

When: Monday – Sunday, 7 AM – 3 PM

More information: https://theparkcafeslc.com/

 

Pie Hole

What: Late-night pizza parlor with unique pizza topping combinations

Where: 344 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

How much: $

When: Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 2 am, Friday – Saturday 11 am – 3 am

More information: http://www.pieholeutah.com/

 

Bricks Corner

What: Casual pub serving Detroit-style square pan pizza

Where: 1465 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

How much: $$

When: Sunday – Tuesday, 11 AM – 9 PM; Wednesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 10 PM

More information: https://brickscornerslc.com/

 

Even Stevens Sandwiches

What: Hip local chain sandwich restaurant with unique sandwiches, soups and salads

Where: 414 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

How much: $

When: Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 7 PM; Sunday, 9 AM – 6 PM

More information: https://www.evenstevens.com/location/even-stevens-sandwiches-salt-lake-city/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: 6/27/24