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
Tuesdays-Sundays, Multiple Times
June–September
Tracy Aviary
Liberty Park, Salt Lake
The Utah Bonneville Salt Flats is a densely packed salt pan in northwestern Utah that is a remnant of the Pleistocene Lake Bonneville. It is the largest of many salt flats located west of the Great Salt Lake, is public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and is known for land speed records at the “Bonneville Speedway”. Photo: Bonneville Salt Flats __Utah Agenda
The area was named after Benjamin Bonneville, a U.S. Army officer who explored the Intermountain West in the 1830s. In 1907 Bill Rishel and two local businessmen tested the suitability of the salt for driving on by taking a Pierce-Arrow onto the surface of the flats. A railway line across the Bonneville Salt Flats was completed in 1910, marking the first permanent crossing. The first land speed record was in 1914 by Teddy Tetzlaff.
Movies filmed at the salt flats include portions of Warlock, Independence Day, SLC Punk, Cremaster 2 from Cremaster Cycle, The Brown Bunny, The World’s Fastest Indian, Gerry, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. In addition, the Pontiac Bonneville, the former flagship sedan of the Pontiac motor division, the Triumph Bonneville motorcycle, and the Bonneville International media company, are named after the salt flats.*
Bonneville Speedway is an area of the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah, that is marked out for motorsports. It is particularly noted as the venue for numerous land speed records. The salt flats were first used for motorsports in 1912 but didn’t become truly popular until the 1930s when Ab Jenkins and Sir Malcolm Campbell competed to set land speed records.*
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In August, the Southern California Timing Association and Bonneville Nationals Inc. organize SpeedWeek, the largest meet of the year, which attracts several hundred drivers who compete to set the highest speed in a range of categories.
In late August, the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials are held.
In September each year is the World of Speed, (similar to Speedweek) organized by the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association. The USFRA also meets on the first Wednesday of each month throughout the summer.
In October, the Southern California Timing Association puts on World Finals, a scaled-down version of SpeedWeek.
Each year, there are usually a few private meets that are not publicized and scattered between the larger public meets.*
Murray Park offers five pavilions for rental, including an equipment bag and BBQ grills. Other amenities include The Park Center, Amphitheater, Outdoor Aquatic Center, Gazebo, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Arboretum, Multipurpose Fields, Soccer Fields, and Softball Fields.
Murray Park, Little Cottonwood Creek, May 18, 2023, 9:30 am Flood Watch
Winter Activities include free Snow Tubing & Sledding.
MURRAY PARK WEBSITE
296 E. Murray Park Ave
Murray City, UT 84107
(801) 264-2614
Mehraban Wetland Park Trail
11800 S 880 E, Draper, UT 84020
Wheeler Historic Farm is a Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation facility open to the public 365 days a year from dusk to dawn. There is NO ADMISSION FEE to enter the grounds and nominal fees for activities such as wagon rides, milking the cow, and special events.
Photo: Walking Path at Wheeler Farm in June —UtahAgenda
A living working farm where guests can visit animals & milk a cow, take wagon rides or tour a Historic Pioneer Victorian home. They have cows, horses, chickens, pigs, sheep, turkeys, goats, and rabbits.
Wheeler Historic Farm
6351 S 900 E, Murray
Utah City Community Event Calendars, Holiday Activities, Theatre Acts, Parades, Rodeos, Fireworks, Car Shows, Music Concerts, Festivals, Markets, Art Shows, Dance Performances, Live Entertainment Photo: Comic-Con, Salt Palace Convention Center —UtahAgenda
Check Out Your Favorite Cities Summer Festivals
*Best designates cities with the most events/best calendars/websites
Park City | Provo | Ogden | Logan | St. George | Moab
Off-Leash Utah Dog Parks, Pet Events & Activities, Dogs
Pet Photos With Santa
December 9, 2023, 11 am–3 pm
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, Salt Lake
Paws & Claus
Pet Photos with Santa
December 11-18, 2023, Mondays, 1–8 pm
Station Park, Farmington
Pet Photos With Santa
Holiday Photo With Your Furry Friend
December 12, 19, 2023, 4–8 pm
The Shops at Southtown, Sandy
Cookies With Canines
Wagon Rides & Cookies With Your Furry Friends
December 16, 2023, Multiple Times
Wheeler Farm, Murray
Utah Holiday Shopping Centers
Santa, Gift Boutiques, Socials, Fun Dates
Holiday Event Calendars
November–Christmas 2023
Updating… December 6, 2023
Adding New Events & Moving Forward
Bountiful Brickyard Bark Park
250 W 1050 S, Bountiful
Midvale Union Park
7360 S 700 E, Midvale
West Jordan Off-Leash Dog Park
5982 New Bingham Hwy, West Jordan
Sandy Dog Park
9980 S 300 E, Sandy
Draper Dayland Dog Park
300 E 13400 S, Draper
Draper Galena Hills Dog Park
12452 S Vista Station Blvd, Draper
Magna Regional Park
4042 S 7200 W, Magna
Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club (GSDOC)
Inspire dogs…Train people
Bark & Biscuit
3015 S State Street, Salt Lake
Salt Lake City Pet Expo Free
November 16, 2022, 10 am–6 pm
Legacy Events Center, Farmington
Fashion Place Pet Nights With Santa
December 5, 2022, Mondays, 4–7 pm
Fashion Place Mall, Murray
Cookies with Canines
December 11, 2022, Noon–4 pm
Wheeler Farm, Murray
IABCA International Dog Show
December 11, 2022, 7 am–7 pm
Golden Spike Event Center, Ogden
Pet Night With Santa
December 19, 2022, Mondays, 5–7 pm
Newgate Mall, Ogden
Pet Photos With Santa
December 20, 2022, 5–8 pm
The Shops at South Town, Sandy
Paint Your Adorable Pet
January 14, 2023, 2-5 pm
Painting with a Twist, Murray
AKC Agility Trial
Golden Spike Dog Obedience Club (GSDOC)
January 27-29, 2023, Multiple Times
Scotsman Center, Mountain Green
Paint Your Pet
February 20, 2023, 6:30 pm
Painting with a Twist, Murray
AKC Dog Obedience Trial
March 24-26, 2023, Multiple Times
Versa Dog Sports, Layton
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny Cute Fun
April 1-4, 2023, 4–8 pm
The Shops at South Town, Sandy
Dog Mother’s Day
May 6, 2023, 10 am–1 pm
Wheeler Farm, Murray
Bark At The Moon
Splash Pad for Dogs, Glow In The Dark
May 20, 2023, 5-9 pm
The Gateway, Salt Lake
International Market Free
Dog Days of Summer For You and Your Pooch
Food, Music, Dance, Arts & Crafts
July 8, 2023, Monthly, 2–8 pm
Utah State Fairgrounds, Salt Lake
Reading with Dogs
Improve your child’s reading confidence
August 19, 2023, 1-2 pm
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, Salt Lake
Bark in the Park
Vendors, K9 Obstacle Course, Off-Leash Area, Food
August 26, 2023, 9:30 am–Noon
Mountview Park, Cottonwood Heights
Draper Bark In The Park
August 26, 2023, 9 am–12 pm
Galena Dog Park, Draper
Doggy Paddle Day
September 9, 2023, 9:30 am–1 pm
Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center
Dippin’ Dogs
End-of-Season Dog Pool Party
September 16, 2023, 9 am–12 pm
Alta Canyon Sports Center, Sandy
Dogapoolooza Dog Pool Party
September 16, 2023, 9 am
South Davis Rec Center, Bountiful
Dog Walk Wednesdays
Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point
October 11, 2023, Wednesdays, 9 am–8 pm
Thanksgiving Point, Ashton Gardens, Lehi
Strutt Your Mutt
Best Friends Animal Society of Utah
October 21, 2023, 10 am–2 pm
Liberty Park, Salt Lake
Dog Days In The Maze
Trick or Treat with Your Pet
October 23, 2023, 4 & 6 pm
Wheeler Farm, Murray
Dog Days of Summer
Dinner With Your Dog
October 24, 2023, Tues & Wed, Multiple Times
Log Haven, Millcreek Canyon
Utah Grizzlies Ice Hockey
Bring Your Dog Night
November 10, 2023, 7 pm
Maverik Center, West Valley City
Fashion Place Pet Nights With Santa
December 5, 2023, M-T, 4–7 pm
Fashion Place Mall, Murray
Photo: Jordan River Parkway Trail bridge crossing Jordan River near Winchester Park in Murray, Utah __Scotty Reed
Utah FREE City Community Events, Food Vendors, Local Music, Live Performances & Entertainment, Games & Summer Fun
Sandy
Food Truck Night & Live Entertainment
Mondays, 5–7:30 pm, March–September, 2023
Sandy Amphitheater Park, Sandy
Herriman
Hungry Herriman Food Truck Night
Mondays, 5–8:30 pm, April–October 9, 2023
Craine Park, Herriman
North Salt Lake
Food Trucks & Vendor Fair
Mondays, 5–8 pm, August 28–September 2023,
Legacy Park, North Salt Lake
Draper
Food Truck Night & Free Summer Concert
Mondays 5–8:30 pm, May 15–August 2023
Ballard Arena, Draper
Murray
Murray Park Food Truck Night
Tuesdays, 5–8 pm, May–September 2023
Murray Park, Murray
West Jordan
West Jordan Food Truck Night
Tuesdays, 5–8 pm, May 30–September 2023
Ron Wood Park, West Jordan
West Valley
Live Performances, Prizes, Music & Entertainment
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, May–September
Fairbourne Station Promenade, West Valley
Millcreek
Food Truck Thursday
Thursdays, 5–8 pm, April 13–Sept 4, 2023
Millcreek Commons, Millcreek
Salt Lake City Downtown
Gallivan Center Food Truck Thursday
Thursdays, 11 am–2 pm, April–September 2023
Gallivan Center, Salt Lake
South Jordan
Movies In The Park & Food Trucks
Thursdays, 6–9 pm, June 16, 23, 2023
South Jordan City Park
Midvale
Concert In The Park & Food Trucks
Fridays, 5–8:30 pm, May-August 2023
Midvale City Hall Park, Midvale
Millcreek Venture Out Festival
Live Music, Food Trucks & Movies at Dusk
Fridays, 6–11 pm, June 2023
Millcreek Elementary, Millcreek
Taylorsville
Starry Nights, Live Music & Food Trucks
Fridays, 5–8:30 pm, May-September 15, 2023
Centennial Plaza, Taylorsville City Hall
Utah City Sponsored Event Calendars
Check Out Your Favorite City Summer Events
Current Year Unscheduled
Monitoring… September 8, 2023
Cedar Hills
Food Truck Rally
Wednesdays, 5–8:30 pm, May-August 2022
Harvey Park, Cedar Hills
