Tag Archives: January

January Events & Activities In Utah

Restaurants

Utah’s Best Restaurants

Dining In Utah, Local Favorites

Salt Lake City Downtown

Oasis Cafe
151 S 500 E, Salt Lake

Spitz
300 S 35 E Broadway, Salt Lake City

Café Niche
300 S 779 E, Salt Lake

Tonyburgers
400 S 613 E, Salt Lake

Laurel Brasserie & Bar
555 S Main St, Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake

Rose Establishment
235 S 400 W, Salt Lake

Blue Iguana
Mexican Restaurant
165 S W Temple, Salt Lake

Tradition
900 S 501 E, Salt Lake

SLC Eatery
1017 S Main St, Salt Lake

Penny Ann’s Cafe
1810 S Main St, Salt Lake

Pat’s BBQ
2929 S State St, South Salt Lake

Gateway District

Chedda Burger
400 W 190 S, Salt Lake

Bruges Belgian Bistro
336 W 300 S, Salt Lake

Trolley Square

Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse
Trolley Square, 602 E 500 S, Salt Lake

Old Spaghetti Factory
Trolley Square, 602 E 500 S, Salt Lake

9th & 9th Area

Pig & a Jelly Jar SLC
401 E 900 S, Salt Lake

Pago 9th & 9th
900 E 878 S, Salt Lake

Park Café
604 E 1300 S, Salt Lake

Hub and Spoke Diner
1100 E 1291 S, Salt Lake

Sugarhouse

Hub and Spoke Diner
1291 S 1100 E, Salt Lake

Finn’s Cafe
1624 S 1100 E, Salt Lake

Original Pancake House
2100 S 790 E, Salt Lake

Spitz
2200 S 1201 E Wilmington Ave, Salt Lake City

Bruges Belgian Bistro
2314 S Highland Dr, Salt Lake

Stratford Proper
2700 S 1588 E Stratford Ave, Salt Lake

Millcreek

Log Haven
Millcreek Canyon, Salt Lake

Eggs In the City
2795 S 2300 E, Millcreek

Lazy Day Cafe
2020 E 3300 S, Salt Lake

Over the Counter Cafe
2343 E 3300 S, Salt Lake

Provisions
3364 S 2300 E, Millcreek

Murray

Mimi’s Cafe
5223 S State St, Murray

Holladay

Tonyburgers
4760 Holladay Village Plaza, Holladay

Cottonwood

Spitz
6200 S 3158 E, Holladay

Sandy

La Caille
Fine Dining with Ambiance
9565 Wasatch Blvd, Sandy

Prohibition
151 E 6100 S, Murray

Brunch Me Hard
10672 State St, Sandy

Draper

Ridge Cafe
14886 Traverse Ridge Rd, Draper

Spitz
12300 S 62 E, Draper

South Jordan

Biscotts Bakery & Café
1098 W South Jordan Pkwy, South Jordan

Tonyburgers
1685 Towne Center Drive, South Jordan

Taylorsville

Old Spaghetti Factory
5718 S 1900 W,  Taylorsville

Penny Ann’s Cafe
Award-Winning Breakfasts
Senior Lunch Bunch
Draper, Taylorsville, Salt Lake

Jim’s Family Restaurant
Local Favorite
New Quarry Bend Sandy Location
West Valley, Riverton, American Fork, WJ

West Valley Area

Tonyburgers
2731 S 5600 W, West Valley City

Spitz
Jordan Landing
7200 S 3763 W Center Park, West Jordan

Pat’s BBQ
155 West 2125 South, Salt Lake

SALT LAKE CITY DOWNTOWN
Blue Iguana
Bruges Belgian Bistro
Café Niche
Laurel Brasserie & Bar
Oasis Cafe
Old Spaghetti Factory
Pago 9th & 9th
Park Café
Penny Ann’s Cafe
Pig & a Jelly Jar SLC
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse
Rose Establishment
SLC Eatery
Tradition

SUGAR HOUSE
Bruges Belgian Bistro
Finn’s Cafe
Original Pancake House
Stratford Proper

MILLCREEK
Eggs In the City
Lazy Day Cafe
Over the Counter Cafe
Provisions

SANDY
Brunch Me Hard
Jim’s Family Restaurant
La Caille
Prohibition

SOUTH JORDAN
Biscotts Bakery & Café

Provo Utah Valley Area

TRUreligion Pancake & Steakhouse
360 S State St Suite 158, Orem

Spitz
3601 Digital Dr, Lehi

Ogden North Salt Lake

Tonyburgers
100 W Parrish Lane, Centerville

Tonyburgers
1917 W 1800 N, Clinton



Senior Citizen Centers

Utah Senior Citizen Centers

Senior Lunches, Holiday Events, Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Social Dances, Classes, Workshops, Painting, Computers, Photography, Yoga, Tai Chi, Music Lessons, Live Performances, Geneology, Card & Board Games

Sandy Senior Citizens Center
Activity Calendar
9310 S 1300 E, Sandy

West Valley Senior Citizens Center
Activity Calendar
Harman Senior Recreation Center
4090 3600 W, West Valley City

Utah Event Venues

Event Calendars For Utah Venues

A-Z Listing of Utah’s Best Event Venues

a work in progress…8/22/2022

Animals Zoos & Farms

Salt Lake City Area

Hogle Zoo  Salt Lake

Tracy Aviary  Liberty Park, Salt Lake

Wheeler Farm  Murray

The Living Planet Aquarium  Draper

Gardner Village Petting Zoo
Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Photo Op
Saturdays, Noon–5 pm
Gardner Village, West Jordan

Clark Historic Farm
378 W Clark St, Grantsville

Provo Utah Valley Area

Hee Haw Farms  Pleasant Grove

Cherry Hills Farm
6442 Lark Rd, Santaquin

Rowley’s Red Barn
Fresh Fruit, Icecream, Orchards
901 S 300 W St, Santaquin

Ogden North Salt Lake Area

Ogden Nature Center

Logan Cache Valley

American West Heritage Center

Southern Utah Area

Hole N” The Rock  Moab

Free Things To Do

Utah Free Venues, Bargain Entertainment, Events & Activities

Salt Lake City Area

Taylorsville Starry Nights Free
Live Music & Food Trucks
May 12, 2023, 5–8:30 pm
Centennial Plaza, Taylorsville City Hall

Mountain Time Music Concert Series Free 2023
Multiple Shows Weekly
Park City & Surrounding Areas

Excellence Concert Series Free 2023
Free Music Concerts Along The Wasatch Front

Acoustic Music Stroll Free
Jordan River above Jordan Park
May 18, 2023, 6-8 pm
Jordan River Parkway, Salt Lake

UoU Star Party  Free
Wednesdays (Clear Ones) Dusk
University of Utah, Salt Lake

Murray Family Night Music Concerts 2023
Monthly 7 pm
Senior Recreation Center, Murray

Tabernacle Organ Recitals  Free
Monday – Saturday, 12 noon, 2023
Temple Square, Salt Lake

High School Event Calendars
Sporting Events, Theatre & Dance

Free Venues

Free Winter Activities

Daily

Walk Indoor Malls Prior To Open

Free Skiing
Ice Skating
Tubing & Sledding

Saturday’s

Snowshoeing with Sheryl’s Utah Outdoor Adventure Group
Cross Country Skiing with Utah Outdoor Adventure Group

Free Summer Activities

Daily

Outdoor City Concert Series

Gateway Waterpark
Hike the  Wasatch Mountains
Play Tennis
Rollerblading/Rollerskating
Skate Parks – Skate Boarding

Free Year-Round Activities

Saturdays

Utah Museum of Fine Arts – (third Saturday of each month)

Sundays

Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

Wednesdays

Star Parties

Daily

Children’s Storytime – Barnes & Nobel Bookstores
Watch Hang Gliders/Para-gliders at Point of the Mountain
Gardner Village – West Jordan
Visit a City Park
Photography Walk
Skate Parks
Stroll Downtown
Open Mic’s at Coffee Houses
Visit Temple Square
Drive the Alpine Loop
Great Salt Lake
Play Basketball
Saltair Pavilion
Utah Radio Stations
Webcams

Google Street Map Interesting Captures

.Acoustic Music Playlist A Free Collection of Music for your listening pleasure!

Bargain/Value Entertainment

Past Free Events

Fish For Free In Utah
June 11, 2022, All Day
Any public waterbody in Utah

Art Show Free
Alpine School District High School
March 31, 2023, M-S, 10 am–9 pm
University Place, Orem

BYU Singers: Bon Voyage Free
BYU School of Music
April 18, 2023, 5 pm
Concert Hall, BYU, Provo

SpringFest 2023 Free
Earth Day Celebration
April 21, 2023, 5–8 pm
Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley

Adult LEGO Night Free
April 27, 2023, 7-8 pm
Brigham City Public Library, Brigham City

Date Night at the Museum Free
April 28, 2023, 5:30-8:30 pm
Brigham City Museum of Art & History, Brigham City

Sleigh Rides

Utah Horse-Drawn Rides

Carriage, Sleighs, Wagon Rides, Scenic Country, Horses & Cowboys

Winter Sleigh Rides 2024

Sleigh Ride, Dining & Live Music
December 26–March 2024, Select Days, Multiple Times
Snowed Inn Sleigh Company, Park City

Updating… January 14, 2024
Adding New Events & Moving Forward

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

CL Ranch Carriage Rides
CL Ranch, Grantsville

Soldier Hollow Buggy Rides
Mid-November–February
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
2002 Soldier Hollow Ln, Midway

Wheeler Historic Farm
Daily Rides 10 am–6 pm
6351 S 900 E, Murray

Mother’s Day Carriage Rides
May, Mother’s Day, 10 am–2 pm
Gardner Village, West Jordan

Past Events

Wheeler Farm Festive Fridays
Wagon Rides, Santa, Holiday Lights
December 15, 2023, 5-7 pm
Wheeler Farm, Murray

Holiday Lights Wagon Ride
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
December 8-31, 2022, Th-S, Multiple Times
515 State Road 319 Heber City, UT

CL Ranch Carriage Rides
Christmas Carriage Rides 2022
CL Ranch, Grantsville

Buggy Rides With Cowboy Santa
November 26-December 24, 2021
Gardner Village, West Jordan

Horse Drawn Vintage Carriage Valentine Ride
February 1-14, 2023, M-S, Select Dates
Gardner Village, West Jordan

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
2002 Soldier Hollow Ln, Midway

Holiday Sleigh Rides On The Farm Romantic
Beautiful Cache Valley
December 26, 29, 30, 2023, 10 am–5 pm
American West Heritage Center

Holiday Lights Wagon Ride
Holiday Lights Wagon Ride at Jordanelle
December 27-31, 2023, Th-Sn, Multiple Times
Jordanelle, Park City Area

Universities

Utah Universities

Utah University Event Calendars, Sporting Events, Music Concerts, Live Performances, Theatre, Plays, Workshops

Salt Lake City Area

University of Utah Salt Lake

Provo Utah Valley Area

Brigham Young University Provo

Utah Valley University Orem

Ogden North Salt Lake

Weber State University

Logan Cache Valley Area

Utah State University

Cedar City

Southern Utah University

Sphinxes and Sweethearts

Sphinx

MPC Date Nights

The Museum of Peoples and Cultures offers a variety of date nights throughout the semester. Each date night is themed and includes relevant activities and refreshments

Take a step into the past and bring a date to BYU’s Museum of Peoples and Cultures (MPC) to experience a night of Egyptian culture and cuisine.

MPC Date Nights
November–May School Year

BYU’s Museum of Peoples and Cultures
Brigham Young University, Provo

Jordan River Parkway Trail – Germania Park, Murray, Utah

Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Germania Park, 5400 South Murray Pkwy Ave (about 1100 W).  It’s a sunny January Saturday, 37 degrees with snow still on the ground. I’m going to first cross the river to take a look at the leash-free dog park, then I’ll head north
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Google Earth Map of my walk, how cool is that!
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Bridge to cross the Jordan River to Millrace Park in Taylorsville
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Off-leash Dog Park, Millrace Park, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Kids playground at Millrace Park in Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Equestrian Trail for riding horses at this section of Jordan River Parkway
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Restrooms are not open here in winter like they were at Winchester Park in Murray, Utah. Picnic pavilion, children’s playground, and grass sports field here.
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Large Sports Field with Wasatch Mountains in background
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Biking along the Jordan River Parkway Trail
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Trail Runners enjoying the January Utah Sun
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Murray City plows the snow on the trail in winter. Can you believe it!
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Overlook Point to view the Marshlands
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Outdoor Amphitheater for summer performances
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Marshlands
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River: Ribbon of Life
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Beautiful frozen ponds in Marshlands
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Early Utah Pioneers
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Beautiful view of the Jordan River
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Walkway to protect the Marshlands
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
4800 S Murray Taylorsville Rd. Just shy of 2 miles
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
On my return headed south. Capturing a few new light photos
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Magical Trees! There’s something special about a leafless winter tree.
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Another one of those birdhouses in a wickedly awesome tree
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Creekside Petroglyph Mural to reduce graffiti
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
River Reflection Time
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Boat loading dock for floating the Jordan River
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
January Horse Riding on the Jordan Parkway Trail

Jordan River Parkway Trail

Taylorsville 4800 S–3900 S

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Today I continue my Jordan River Parkway walking tour at 4800 South in Taylorsville, Utah by heading north along the river and walking to my day’s turnaround point at 3900 S in South Salt Lake. Murray, Utah is south across the street from here.

It’s January 19th, the temperature has been maxing out at freezing until this week of sun where it’s been approaching 40 degrees. It’s an enjoyable time to walk because there are few people and the air is refreshingly chilled with a relaxing sense of quiet.

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Still snow on the ground. We’ve had snow cover since November this year due to the temperature hovering below freezing for two months.

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Tunnel looking south beneath 4800 South headed to Murray, Utah

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Trail is not quite as well maintained as in Murray. Snow and ice patches were common.

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Good view of the Jordan River from this section of the path as well as a good view of Apartments.

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Bird House again, they are all along the trail. Who’s placing these? Great winter trees!

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Some Industry Views

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

A dam here diverts water into a canal that runs all the way to the Great Salt Lake.

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Some Geese enjoying the Sun

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Veterans Memorial Park

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Trail tunnel beneath 4500 S

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

The local school has tried to combat Graffiti by painting the walls of the tunnel beneath 4500 S in Taylorsville, Utah

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

The trail follows along 4500 S before turning into Apartment Complex Area, moving away from the river for a while.

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Jesus appearing in a tree?!

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Trail winds through Apartments, making me wonder if I’m still on the Jordan River Parkway Trail

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Once out of the apartments you enter the South Salt Lake wooded area. This section is quite nice with some good views of the river.

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Winter Tree Beauty

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

View of the Jordan River

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Jordan River with Wasatch Mountains in the background.

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

The bridge crosses the river to 3900 S Street Bridge.

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Graffiti Bridge

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

Jordan River Parkway Trail 3900 S Street Bridge in South Salt Lake, Utah

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah

General Holm Park, 3900 South South Salt Lake, Utah. I turn around here and head back. Goodbye til another day.