Category Archives: Outdoors

Outdoors, Sports, Summer

Float The Jordan River

Kayaking, Paddling, Canoeing, Tubing

Travel and explore the waters of Utah Jordan River from Utah Lake to the Great Salt Lake

Jordan River 2024 Events

Range 2 Jordan River Relay
Bike, Boat, & Run to the Jordan River
September 21, 2024, 9 am–1:30 pm
Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake

Updating… March 8, 2024
Adding New Events & Moving Forward

Jordan River Commission Water Trail

Jordan River Commission
Salt Lake City, UT 84152-6081
(801) 536-4158

Past Events

Kayak with the Mayor
Bluffdale Boat Ramp Celebration
September 18, 2023, 5:30 pm
Jordan River Parkway, Bluffdale

Food, Outdoors, Summer

Food Trucks

Utah Food Truck Socials

Summer Socials, Utah FREE City Community Events, Food Vendors, Local Music, Live Performances & Entertainment, Games & Fun

Salt Lake Area

Sandy
Food Truck Night & Live Entertainment
Mondays, 5–8:30 pm, April 7–October
Sandy Amphitheater Park, Sandy

Herriman
Hungry Herriman Food Truck Night
Mondays, 5–8 pm, April 21–September
Craine Plaza, Herriman

North Salt Lake
Food Trucks & Vendor Fair
Mondays, 5–8 pm, April 14–September
Legacy Park, North Salt Lake

Salt Lake Food Truck Day
Tuesdays, 11 am–2 pm, May–October
Gallivan Center, Salt Lake

Midvale Food Truck Night
20 Murals & Food Trucks
Tuesdays, 5–8 pm, June–October
Midvale City Hall Park, Midvale

Murray
Murray Park Food Truck Night
Tuesdays, 5–8 pm, May–September
Murray Park, Murray

Draper
Food Truck Night & Free Summer Concert
Tuesdays, June-August
Smith Fields Park, Draper

West Jordan
West Jordan Food Truck Night
Tuesdays, 5–8 pm, May 27–September
Ron Wood Park, West Jordan

West Valley
Live Performances, Prizes, Music & Entertainment
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, May-August
Fairbourne Station Promenade, West Valley

Millcreek
Food Truck Thursday
Thursdays, 5–8 pm, May-September
Millcreek Commons, Millcreek

Salt Lake City Downtown
Gallivan Center Food Truck Thursday
Thursdays, 11 am–2 pm, May–September
Gallivan Center, Salt Lake

South Jordan
Movies In The Park & Food Trucks
Thursdays, 6–9 pm, June–August
South Jordan City Park

Taylorsville
Starry Nights, Live Music & Food Trucks
Fridays, 5–8:30 pm, May-September
Centennial Plaza, Taylorsville City Hall

Utah City Sponsored Event Calendars
Check Out Your Favorite City Summer Events

Past Events

Past Utah Food Truck Events

April

Sandy Food Truck Night New Season
April 28, 2025, Mondays, 5-8:30 pm
Sandy Amphitheater Park, Sandy

Hungry Herriman Food Truck
April 28–September 29, 2025, Mondays, 5-8 pm
Craine Plaza, Herriman

May

Sandy Food Truck Night New Season
Sandy City Social
May 26, 2025, Mondays, 5-8:30 pm
Sandy Amphitheater Park, Sandy

Hungry Herriman Food Truck
May 26–September 29, 2025, Mondays, 5-8 pm
Craine Plaza, Herriman

North Salt Lake Food Trucks
May 26–September 2025, Mondays, 5-8 pm
Legacy Park, North Salt Lake

West Jordan Food Truck Night
May 27, 2025, Tuesdays 5-8 pm
Ron Wood Park, West Jordan

Gallivan Center Food Truck Day
May 27, 2025, T, Th, 11 am–2 pm
Gallivan Center, Salt Lake

Millcreek Food Truck Fridays
Skating, Food & Fun
May 30, 2025, Fridays, 5:30-8:30 pm
Millcreek Common, Millcreek

June

Murray Park Food Truck Night
June 24, 2025, Tuesdays, 5–8 pm
Murray Park, Murray

West Jordan Food Truck Night
June 24, 2025, Tuesdays 5-8 pm
Ron Wood Park, West Jordan

Gallivan Center Food Truck Day
June 26, 2025, T, Th, 11 am–2 pm
Gallivan Center, Salt Lake

Millcreek Food Truck Fridays
Skating, Food & Fun
June 27, 2025, Fridays, 5:30-8:30 pm
Millcreek Common, Millcreek

Sandy Food Truck Night New Season
Sandy City Social
June 30, 2025, Mondays, 5-8:30 pm
Sandy Amphitheater Park, Sandy

Hungry Herriman Food Truck
June 30–September 29, 2025, Mondays, 5-8 pm
Craine Plaza, Herriman

North Salt Lake Food Trucks
June 30–September 2025, Mondays, 5-8 pm
Legacy Park, North Salt Lake

July

Millcreek Food Truck Fridays
Skating, Food & Fun
July 25, 2025, Fridays, 5:30-8:30 pm
Millcreek Common, Millcreek

August

Murray Park Food Truck Night
August 12, 2025, Tuesdays, 5–8 pm
Murray Park, Murray

North Salt Lake Food Trucks
August 25–September 2025, Mondays, 5-8 pm
Legacy Park, North Salt Lake

Draper Food Truck Night
Farmers Market
August 26–September 23, 2025, Tuesdays, 5 pm
Smith Fields Park, Draper

West Jordan Food Truck Night
August 26–September 30, 2025, Tuesdays 5-8 pm
Ron Wood Park, West Jordan

Gallivan Center Food Truck Day
August 26, 2025, T, Th, 11 am–2 pm
Gallivan Center, Salt Lake

Sandy Food Truck Night
Sandy City Social
September 29–October 13, 2025, Mondays, 5-8:30 pm
Sandy Amphitheater Park, Sandy

Hungry Herriman Food Truck
September 29, 2025, Mondays, 5-8 pm
Craine Plaza, Herriman

Draper Food Truck Night
Farmers Market
September 30, 2025, Tuesdays, 5 pm
Smith Fields Park, Draper

West Jordan Food Truck Night
September 30, 2025, Tuesdays 5-8 pm
Ron Wood Park, West Jordan

Gallivan Center Food Truck Day
September 30, 2025, T, Th, 11 am–2 pm
Gallivan Center, Salt Lake


Animals, Outdoors, Summer, Utah Best

Tracy Aviary

Salt Lake Cultural Landmark

A Utah Top Pick destination, Tracy Aviary is one of the largest and oldest of only two free-standing aviaries in the nation and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.  It has grown and evolved over its more than 80-year history to become a cultural landmark, public garden, and environmental education and conservation leader.

Tracy Aviary Bird Shows
Daily- 9 am–5 pm

Tracy Aviary
Liberty Park, Salt Lake

Outdoors, Utah Best

Hogle Zoo

Utah Top Pick Destination

Hogle Zoo is one of the most visited attractions in Utah and the top paid-for tourist attraction in Salt Lake City. Founded in 1931, it is located at the mouth of Emigration Canyon. Its natural terrain covers 42 acres of tree-lined pathways, where visitors can view over 800 animals.

  • Daily Shows
  • Zoofari Express Train Ride
  • Conservation Carousel
  • Lighthouse Point Splash Zone
  • Creekside Playground
  • Animal Exhibits
  • Dining

Daily 9 am–6 pm

Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City

Night Life, Outdoors, Summer, Utah Best

Full Moon Lift Ride

Sundance Mountain Resort

For a truly unique experience, enjoy a Sundance mountain lift ride by the light of the full moon. Be sure to bundle up as temperatures may become chilly at night.

October 3-4, 2025

Full Moon Lift Rides Romantic
June-September, Full Moons
Sundance Mountain Resort, Provo Canyon
Alpine Loop Scenic Byway Roadtrip

Halloween Lift Rides
October, Multiple Times

Halloween Events & Festivities
Utah Halloween Activities
Mid-September–October

Night Life, Outdoors

UoU Star Party

The U of U Department of Physics and Astronomy conducts free public Star Parties every CLEAR Wednesday night on the roof of the South Physics Building at the University of Utah.

Spring and fall hours begin at 8:00 pm. During winter, star parties will begin at 7:00 pm. In the summer, the observatory will be open at 9:00 pm.

Wednesday Nights (Clear Ones) Free

University of Utah South Physics Observatory
University of Utah
115 South 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Department of Physics & Astronomy
University of Utah

Animals, Open Air Market, Outdoors, Summer, Utah Best, Utah Photography

Wheeler Sunday Market

Top Utah Open Air Farmers Market

  • Free Admission
  • Fresh Local Produce Summer
  • Living Farm
  • Wagon Rides
  • Farm House Tours
  • Food Vendors
  • Animals
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Homemade Goods
  • Beautiful Park

Sunday’s 9 am–1 pm
May 18–October 2025

Wheeler Sunday Market Free
Wheeler Historic Farm, Murray

Utah Open-Air Markets

Dating Ideas, Health & Wellness, Outdoors, Sports, Summer

Swimming Pools

Utah Swimming Pool Locations

Salt Lake Area

Liberty Park Outdoor Pool
Liberty Park
650 E 900 S, Salt Lake City
385-468-1564

Salt Lake City Sports Complex
Indoor Outdoor Olympic Size
University of Utah
645 S, Guardsman Way, Salt Lake City
385-468-1925

South Davis Recreational Center
550 N 200 W, Bountiful
801-298-6220

Cottonwood Heights Rec Center
Indoor & Outdoor Pools
7500 S 2700 E, Cottonwood Heights
801-943-3190

Crestwood Outdoor Pool
1700 Siesta Dr, Sandy
385-468-1683

White Towers Swimming
998 Larkspur Dr, Sandy
801-572-3865

Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center
5624 Cougar Ln, Kearns
801-966-5555

West Jordan Outdoor Pool
8125 2200 W, West Jordan
385-468-1941

Eastlake Outdoor Pool
10761 Indigo Sky Way, South Jordan
801-254-2008

South Jordan Aquatics Fitness Center
10866 S Redwood Rd, South Jordan
385-468-1630

South County Outdoor Pool
12765 S 1125 W #6632, Riverton
385-468-1362

Utah Hot Springs

Ogden North Salt Lake Area

New Pond at Willard Bay Officially Open
Outdoor Inflatable Trampolines & Waterslides
June–Summer
Willard Bay, Willard, Ogden Area

Outdoors, Sports, Summer, Utah Best, Utah Parks, Utah Venue

Liberty Park

Salt Lake City, Utah

Photo: Aerial View of Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT

  • 110 Acres
  • Aviary
  • Swimming Pools
  • Fitness Track
  • Tennis Courts
  • Kids Playground
  • Duck Pond
  • Paddle Boats

Liberty Park
600 Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Tracy Aviary

Utah City Parks