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National & State Parks

Utah’s Best State & National Parks

Photo: Glen Canyon Dam, Glen Canyon National Park/Lake Powell, Utah/Arizona, April 13th —UtahAgenda

*Distance from Salt Lake City Center

Salt Lake Area

Great Salt Lake State Park  Magna 19 miles

East Canyon State Park  Morgan 36 miles

Rockport State Park  Peoa 37 miles

Jordanelle State Park  Heber 37 miles
Rock Cliff Nature Center

Antelope Island State Park  Syracuse 43 miles

Wasatch Mountain State Park  Midway 46 miles

Utah Lake State Park  Provo 46 miles

Echo State Park  Coalville 48 miles

Willard Bay State Park  51 miles Best

Deer Creek State Park  Heber 54 miles

Northern Utah Area

Hyrum Lake State Park  77 miles

Bear River State Park  Garden City 122 miles Best

Southern Utah Area

Little Sahara Recreation Area 109 miles Local Favorite

Starvation State Park  Duchesne 116 miles

Fremont Indian State Park & Museum  Sevier 183 miles

Arches National Park  Moab 230 miles Best

Dead Horse Point State Park  245 miles Best

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 267 miles Best

Bryce Canyon National Park  268 miles Best

Sand Hollow State Park 304 miles Best
Most visited State Park in Utah 2022

Zion National Park  308 miles Best

Related Resources

Utah State Parks

Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation

Theatre & Dance

Utah Theatre & Dance Performances

Live Stage Acts, Ballet, Dance, Theatre, Musicals, Improv Comedy, Stand-Up, Ghost Tours

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Music Performances/Concerts
Utah Music Concert Calendar

March 2023

Continuum Dance Concert
Continuum Dance Company
March 28-29, 2023, 7 pm
Mid Valley Performing Arts Center, Taylorsville

Matilda, The Musical
March 28–April 15, 2023, M-S, Multiple Times
Centerpointe Legacy Theatre, Centerville

Godspell
March 28-31, 2023, T-S, 7:30 pm
West Campus Mainstage Theatre, BYU, Provo

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
March 28–April 8, 2023, M-S, Multiple Times
Hale Center Theater Orem

See How They Run
Hilarious Comedy
March 28–April 22, 2023, M-S, Multiple Times
Hale Centre Theatre, Sandy

Titanic The Musical
March 28–April 8, 2023, M-S, Multiple Times
Hale Centre Theatre, Sandy

Sugar Factory Playhouse: Beau Jest
March 28–April 1, 2023, M-S, 7 pm
Pioneer Hall, West Jordan

Back From The Future
88 Miles of Laughter
March 29–June 3, 2023, M, W-S, Multiple Times
Desert Star Playhouse, Murray

Harvey
March 29–April 15, 2023, Th-S, Multiple Times
Grand Theatre, SLCC, Salt Lake

Light – A Ballet/Creative Showcase
Illume Dance Company
March 29, 2023, 6 pm
Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden

A Little Princess
Lifehouse Performing Arts Academy Dance
March 29-30, 2023, 4:30 & 7:30 pm
Covey Center for the Arts, Provo

Ellen Eccles Theatre Centennial Celebration
March 29, 2023, 7:30 pm
Cache Valley Center for the Arts, Logan

Orchesis Dance Theatre Presents Primavera
Weber State University Dance Company
March 30–April 1, 2023, 7:30 pm
Allred Theatre, Browning Center, WSU, Ogden

An Evening of Stars Gala
Celebrating The Arts
March 30, 2023, 5:30 pm
SCERA Center for the Arts, Orem

The Scarlet Pimpernel
March 30–April 2, 2023, Th-Sn, 8 pm Sunday 6 pm
Egyptian Theatre, Park City

Robin Hood The Musical
March 30–April 1, 2023, M, Th-S, 7:30 pm
Angelus Theatre, Spanish Fork

Migguel Anggelo LatinXoxo
Theater, Queer Comedy, Dance & Song
March 31, 2023, 7:30 pm
Kingsbury Hall, UoU, Salt Lake

Shane Gillis Live
Stand-Up Comedy
March 31, 2023, 8 pm
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake

Spring Around The World Free
Eastern Arts Dance Company
March 31, 2023, 7 pm
The Rose – Leona Wagner Black Box, Salt Lake

Hypnopompic
Junction Dance Co
March 31–April 2, 2023, 7:30 pm
Mid Valley Performing Arts Center, Taylorsville

Weekly

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Saturday Nights, Downtown Hilton
255 S W Temple, Salt Lake City

Laughing Stock Improv Comedy
Saturday Nights 10 pm
Off-Broadway Theatre (OBT)
Draper Historic Theatre

ComedySportz
The Interactive Improv Experience
Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 & 9:30 pm
36 West Center Street,  Provo

April 2023

India Night – Samagam
Indian Students Association
April 1, 2023, 6 pm
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Salt Lake

Covey Hafla Middle Eastern Dance
April 1, 2023, 7:30 pm
Covey Center for the Arts, Provo

Paranormal Investigation Old Town Tour
Grimm Ghost Tours
April 1, 2023, 7 pm
Downtown, Salt Lake City

Tribute
Utah Metropolitan Ballet
April 6-7, 2023, 7:30 pm
Covey Center for the Arts, Provo

Epilogue: Department of Dance Capstone Concert
April 6-8, 2023, Multiple Times
Noorda Center Performing Arts, UVU, Orem

Salt
Tanner Children’s Dance Theatre Free
April 6, 2023, 7 pm
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, Taylorsville

Ballet West presents Snow White
April 7-8, 2023, 2 & 7 pm
Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake

What the Constitution Means to Me
Pulitzer Prize for Drama Nominee for Best Play
April 7-22, 2023, M-S, Multiple Times
Pioneer Theatre Company, UoU, Salt Lake

USU Dance Company
April 7-8, 2023, 7 pm
Cache Valley Center for the Arts, Logan

Cabaret
University of Utah Department of Theatre
April 7-8, 13-16, 2023, 2 & 7:30 pm
Performing Arts Building, UoU, Salt Lake

Company
April 7-22, 2023, Th-S, Multiple Times
Empress Theatre, Magna

Fran Lebowitz
April 8, 2023, 7:30 pm
Eccles Center, Park City

Pirates of Penzance
April 8–May 13, 2023, F-S, 3:30 & 7:30 pm
Parker Theatre, South Salt Lake

Reflections In Dance Concert
Holladay Local Dance Companies
April 10, 2023, 7 pm
Olympus Junior High, Holladay

Into The Woods
Musical Fantasy
April 13–May 6, 2023, Th-S, 7:30 pm
West Valley Performing Arts Center, West Valley

Misalliance
Utah State Theatre
April 14, 15, 19, 2023, Multiple Times
Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center, USU, Logan

The Play That Goes Wrong
April 14–May 6, 2023, M, Th-S, 7:30 pm
SCERA Center for the Arts, Orem

Parsons Dance
Classical Dance Company
April 15, 2023, 7:30 pm
Eccles Center, Park City

Valhalla | Viking Rock Opera
April 17-29, 2023, M, Th-S, 7:30 pm
Angelus Theatre, Spanish Fork

Park City Follies
Lavishly-Produced Theatrical Revue
April 28–May 7, 2023, T-Sn, 8 pm Sunday 6 pm
Egyptian Theatre, Park City

June 2023

Wait Until Dark
June 10–July 1, 2023, M, W, F, S, 7:30 pm
Hopebox Theatre, Kaysville

Les Misérables
June 20–July 2, 2023, M-S, Multiple Times
Dolores Doré Eccles Theater, Salt Lake

Sandy Musical Theatre Youth Showcase
June 23, 2023, 7 pm
Mount Jordan Theater, Sandy

Summer City Festivals

Utah Pioneer Day · Harvest Days · Fairs

Listing of Utah City Sponsered Summer Festivals, Fairs & Community Gatherings, Carnivals, Parades, Car Shows, Fireworks, Food Trucks, Movies In The Park, Concerts. Free City Sponsered Events Unless Noted

April 2023

Price City Renaissance Festival
April 28-29, 2023, Multiple Times
Washington Park, Price

May

Festival Of The Americas
Native American Activities, Music & Dance
May (Week 2) Annually
Kayenta Art Village & Center, St. George

Davis Heritage Festival
May (Week 3) Annually
USU Botanical Center, Kaysville

Living Traditions Festival Free
May (Week 3) Annually
Washington and Library Square, Salt Lake

Utah Renaissance Festival
May (Week 3) Annually
Themed Weekends, 10 am–7 pm
990 West 17th Street
Marriott-Slaterville City, Utah

June

Utah Pride Festival
Parade, March, & Festival
June (Week 1) Annually
Salt Lake City, Downtown

Chalk Art Festival
June (Week 1) Annually
Downtown Historic Bountiful

America’s Freedom Festival Best
June 1-30, 2022, Multiple Events
Variety of Locations, Provo

SoJo Summerfest
June 2-4, 2022, 7 am–11 pm
South Jordan City Park, South Jordan

Acoustic Music Festival Best
Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music Festival
June 3-5, 2022, Noon-Midnight
Fort Buenaventura Park, Ogden

Utah Blues Festival
June 11, 2022, Noon–10 pm
Gallivan Center, Salt Lake

Cedar Hills Family Festival
Car Show, Parade, Fireworks
June 11, 2022, Variety of Times
Heritage Park, Cedar Hills

Orem Summerfest
Parade, Fireworks, Car Show, Breakfast
June 11, 2022, Various Times
City Center Park, Orem

Springville Art City Days
Fireworks, Parade, Car Show, Rodeo
June 11, 2022, Various Times
Civic Center, Springville

Scottish Festival & Highland Games Bagpipes
June 12, 2022, 9 am–10 pm
Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake

Millcreek Venture Out Festival
June 17, 2022, Fridays 6–11 pm
Millcreek Elementary, Millcreek

Lehi Fairy Tale Festival New
June 17-18, 2022, 10 am–8 pm
Thanksgiving Point, Lehi

West Valley City’s Westfest
June 19, 2022, 11 am–11 pm
Centennial Park, West Valley City

Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days
June 19, 2022, Multiple Times
PRCA Rodeo Grounds, Pleasant Grove

Taylorsville Dayzz
June 25, 2022, 7 am-Midnight
Valley Regional Park, Taylorsville

Provo America’s Freedom Festival Best
June 25-30, 2022, Multiple Times & Events
Variety of Locations, Provo

Fort Herriman Towne Days
June 25, 2022, Various Times
Butterfield Park, Herriman

Salt Lake Busker Fest
Downtown SLC Local Street Performers
June 25, 2022, 4–10 pm
Main Street, Regent Street, and Gallivan Ave

Provo’s Children’s Parade
America’s Freedom Festival Event
June 25, 2022, 10:30 am
800 East Center Street, Provo

Daybreak Festival Latino
June 25, 2022, 5–9 pm
SoDa Row, Daybreak, South Jordan

Stars and Stripes Beach Party at Riverwoods
June 25, 2022, 4–10:30 pm
The Shops at Riverwoods, Provo

Salt Lake Utah Arts Festival Best
June 26, 2022, Noon-Midnight
Library Square in Downtown Salt Lake

Lehi Roundup Festivities
June 26, 2022, Multiple Times/Events
Wines Park & Various Lehi Locations

Bountiful Davis Art Center Summerfest
June 27, 2022, Mondays, 6:30–9 pm
Bountiful Town Square, Bountiful

July

North Salt Lake Eaglewood Auto Fest
July 1, 2022, 6 pm
Eaglewood Golf Course, North Salt Lake

Open Streets at the Eccles Free
Local Music & Dancing
July 2, 2022, 7:45–10 pm
McCarthey Plaza at Eccles Theater

Park City 3rd of July Celebration
July 3, 2022, Multiple Times
Canyons Village Stage, Park City

West Jordan Western Stampede
July 4, 2022, 9 am–11 pm
Veterans Memorial Park, West Jordan

Riverton Town Days
July 4, 2022, Various Times
Riverton City Park, Riverton

Provo America’s Freedom Festival Best
July 4, 2022, Multiple Times/Events
Main Street, Lavell Edwards Stadium, Provo

Salt Lake Liberty Days
July 4, 2022, 10 am–5 pm
This Is The Place Heritage Park, Salt Lake

Oakley Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2022, Various Times
Oakley Outdoor Arena, Oakley

Utah 4th of July Celebrations

American Fork Steel Days
July 9, 2022, Multiple Times
Art Dye Park, American Fork

Farmington Festival Days
July 9, 2022, Multiple Times
Forbush Park, Farmington

Draper Days
Rodeo, Fireworks, Concerts, Car Show
July 15-16, 2022, Multiple Times/Locations
Draper City Park, Draper

Bountiful Handcart Days
Parade, Concert & Fireworks
July 15-16, 2022, 8 am–9 pm
Bountiful City Park, Bountiful

Days of ’47 Parade Free Best
Utah Local Favorite
July 23, 2022, 9 am
Salt Lake, Downtown

Native American PowWow Best
Liberty Park After Parade Festivities
July 23, 2022,  12 Noon to Moon
Liberty Park, Salt Lake

Kamas Valley Fiesta Days
Rodeo, Parade, Car Show
July 23, 2022, Various Times
Demolition Derby
July 23, 2022, 7 pm
Kamas, Utah

University Place Pioneer Day Celebration
Madilyn Paige Concert & Fireworks
July 23, 2022, 5–10 pm
The Orchard, University Place, Orem

Spanish Fork Fiesta Days
Rodeo, Carnival, Parade, Fireworks
July 25, 2022, Various Times/Locations
City Park, Spanish Fork

Days of ’47 Rodeo Best
Carnival, Live Music, Fireworks
July 25, 2022, 7:30 pm
Utah State Fair Park, Salt Lake

Ogden Pioneer Day Rodeo
Top 5 Rodeo In The Nation
July 25, 2022, 7:30 pm
Pioneer Stadium, Ogden

Ogden Pioneer Day Celebration
Parade, Concert, Rodeo & Live Entertainment
July 25, 2022, Multiple Events/Times
Pioneer Stadium, Ogden

Butlerville Days
Carnival, Inflatables, Parade, Fireworks
July 30, 2022, Various Times
Butler Park, Cottonwood Heights

Eagle Mountain Summer Bash and Laser Show
July 30, 2022, 4–10 pm
Cory Wride Memorial Park, Eagle Mountain

Lindon Days
Parade, Free Swim, Concerts, Games, Fireworks
July 30–August 6, 2022
City Center Park, Lindon

Payson Utah Valley Western Heritage Festival
Live Entertainment, Pan for Gold, Milk a Cow
July 30, 2022, 5–9 pm
Memorial Park, Payson

Santaquin Orchard Days
Rodeo, Parade, Car Show, Fun Zone
July 30–August 6, 2022
Centennial Park, Santaquin

Utah City Event Calendars
Find Your Favorite City…
So Many 2022 City Summer Festivals
I Can’t Keep Up HaHa (Good Problem)

July Utah Event Calendar

August

Midvale Harvest Days
Parade, Festival, Concerts & Fireworks
August 6, 2022
City Park, Midvale

Lindon Days
Parade, Free Swim, Concerts, Games, Fireworks
August 6, 2022
City Center Park, Lindon

Santaquin Orchard Days
Rodeo, Parade, Car Show, Fun Zone
August 6, 2022
Centennial Park, Santaquin

Alpine Days
Rodeo, Parade, Carnival, Concert, Fireworks
August 6-13, 2022
Creekside Park, Alpine

Highland Fling
Highland Games, Parade, Irish Dancers, Fireworks
August 6, 2022
Highland, Utah

Bear Lake Raspberry Days
Rodeo, Parade, Concert & Fireworks
August 6, 2022
Heritage Park, Garden City

Price Utah International Days
Parade, Concert, Carnival, Car Show
August 6, 2022
Washington Park, Price Utah

African Heritage Festival Free
Live Music, Dance & Drumming, Arts & Crafts
August 6, 2022, 2–8 pm
The Orchard, University Place, Orem

Sandy’s Balloon Festival  Free
August 13, 2022, Sunrise
Storm Mountain Park, Sandy

Salem Days
Parade, Dutch Oven Cookoff, Concert
August 13, 2022
Veterans Memorial Ball Park, Salem

Kanab Western Legends Festival
Rodeo, Country Music, Western Movie Stars
August 19-20, 2022
Kanab, Utah

Holladay Blue Moon Festival
Food Trucks, Artisans, Kid’s Tent, Music
August 27, 2022, 5–10 pm
Holladay Commons, Holladay

September

Payson City Golden Onion Days
Parade, Carnival, Concert, Car Show, Fireworks
September 2-5, 2022
Memorial Park, Payson

Pleasant Grove Heritage Festival
Pioneer Demonstrations, Live Music, Kids Games
September 12, 2022, 4 pm–Dark
Downtown & Pioneer Park, Pleasant Grove

City Views

Best Utah City View Locations

Scenic Landscapes, Viewpoints, Overlooks, Lover’s Lanes, and Photography Locations. Photo: Potato Hill, South to North Wasatch Front, Draper, Utah, September —UtahAgenda

North to South Downtown Views

Utah State Capitol Best
350 State St, Salt Lake City

Lindsey Gardens Park
11th Avenue & M Street, Salt Lake City View

Ensign Peak Trailhead
Ensign Vista Dr, Above Utah State Capitol

Avenues (above Memory Grove Park)
Watch Cute Deer in Snow (If You’re Lucky), as well as view Utah State Capitol and Cityscape from above)
Live Streaming HQ Webcam
Cortez St. & E 700 N Corner, Downtown, Salt Lake

1/16/2023, 8:23 am. Avenues Above Memory Grove & Utah State Capitol. Cortez St. & E 700 N

Midvalley East to West

Mount Olympus Trailhead
East to West City View
5425 Wasatch Blvd, Holladay

South to North

Potato Hill Trail Head
1302 Traverse Ridge Rd, Draper

Flight Park State Recreation Area
South to East City View
121100 N East, N Frontage Rd, Draper

Wasatch Wiggle Contra Dance Weekend

Utah, Dance Lessons

Music by Great Bear Trio (New York), calling Susan Michaels (California). Susan is a teacher and a caller of traditional American dancing, especially contra dancing and square dancing. She has called and taught dances at local evenings, weekend workshops, week-long elementary school programs, week-long family camps, and dance weekends throughout the U.S. and Canada. Susan believes her “calling” in life is to teach people how to hold hands in a circle. She specializes in creating joy, making community, and allowing everyone with whom she comes into contact to experience the pure pleasure of dance.

Weekly Dances | Meetups

Wasatch Contras
E. W. Garbett Center for Choral Studies
700 N 200 W, Salt Lake City

Train Ride Provo Canyon

Heber Valley Railroad up Provo Canyon, Utah, Utah County, Family Train Rides

Climb aboard for breathtaking scenery and a time to unwind during this relaxing, three-hour ride. Capture stunning views of Mt. Timpanogos and the dramatic landscape of the glacier-carved Provo Canyon.

The Provo Canyon Limited departs from The Heber Valley Railroad Station, follows the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir then travels along the banks of the renowned Provo River to Vivian Park. You will have a layover of approximately 20 minutes at the Park, where the little passengers can play at the playground, and the grown-ups can enjoy the riverside views.  The return trip to the Heber Depot is just over an hour aboard the train.

Daily Train Rides
Monday- Saturday

Heber Valley Railroad
450 S 6th W, Heber

Beginning Social Ballroom Dance

Ballroom Dance, Lessons

Utah Salsa, Ballroom, and Hip Hop dance studio. Learn dance from the best! All ages are welcome. No partner is ever required & lots of fun is guaranteed! Argentine Tango, Ballroom, Bachata, Swing, Country, and other dance styles.

Winner of Best of State 2010, Best of Utah 2011 & 2013. DF Dance offers over 20 weekly group lessons and Friday dance parties.

DF Dance Studio 
2978 S State Street,  Salt Lake

Argentine Tango Dance Classes

Informal weekly dance classes where you can learn to Tango with your peers and improve your dancing skills. Partner is not required and you don’t need fancy shoes to start. 

The Wasatch Tango Club is a non-profit organization founded with the sole purpose of bringing great tango to the Salt Lake Valley. For over 20 years, they have been run entirely by volunteers.

Weekly Dance Classes

Wasatch Tango Club
Various Wasatch Front Locations