Events

You're probably familiar with the Granary District not by name, but because it's home to businesses like Frida Bistro and Kilby Court. This Saturday, May 21 from 3-9pm, the Granary District is hosting its First Annual Block Party. Come down to the corner of 800 S and 400 W—in front of the famous Pickle Co warehouse—for an afternoon of food, live music, and local artists. Continue reading...

When: 5/21/2011 3:00 PM to 5/21/2011 9:00 PM
Where: 800 S and 400 W

Every year the Rose Park Lions Club hosts a fund-raising chuck wagon breakfast. This year they're celebrating their 60 year with all-you-can-eat eggs, hashbrowns, ham and pancakes for just $3.00! A great way to way to fill up, meet your neighbors, and support the Lions Club.

When: 5/29/2010 11:00 AM to 5/29/2010 1:00 PM
Where: Riverside Park 708 N 1400 W

Saturday, May 1, Utah Heritage Foundation will hold its annual Historic Homes Tour. This year's tour will feature homes from Salt Lake's historic Federal Heights neighborhood. The eight homes that make up the tour are located on Second Avenue, Laurel and So. Temple Streets, Perry and Sigsbee Avenues, Penrose Drive and Federal Way. Continue reading...

When: 5/1/2010 12:00 AM to 5/1/2010 12:00 PM
Where: 1400 E South Temple

EVE is Salt Lake's new three-day New Year celebration. December 29th, 30th, and 31st, enjoy bands, sports, music, and parties along with the Brain-Freeze Eating Contest, Animal Idol, Yellow Snow Stroll, and the Massive Marshmallow Meltdown. Events will take place at The Gateway, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Pierpont Avenue, Temple Square, and Gallivan Center. For more info and to purchase tickets for just $15, visit www.eveslc.com.

Now is your chance to see the Chateauesque Kearns (Utah Governor's) Mansion at 603 E South Temple, decorated in all its Christmas-time glory. The Utah Heritage Foundation is offering free tours to the public December 10 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Visit www.utahheritagefoundation.com for more details.

If you've never toured the Fisher Mansion at 1206 West 200 South, now's your chance. Join Mayor Becker at the Fisher Mansion on Halloween (10/31/09) from 1:00-3:00 PM. Salt Lake City now owns the 106-year-old mansion built for Albert Fisher, president of the Fisher Brewing Company. The mansion and carriage house were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, and their renovation will be the first Salt Lake Solutions project. Continue reading...

When: 10/31/2009 1:00 PM to 10/31/2009 3:00 PM
Where: Fisher Mansion 1206 W 200 S

"To give people a great place to garden, and the cultivate a stronger sense of community". That's the purpose of the urban gardens that Wasatch Community Gardens has built around Salt Lake City. Wasatch Community Gardens is a community-based non-profit that promotes organic gardening and the merits of community gardening. They operate five community gardens in the Salt Lake Valley: Continue reading...

This Saturday, September 19th, the East Liberty Community Council is hosting their annual street festival. This year the festival promises to be better than ever with an amazing lineup of performers and an eclectic mix of art and food. The festival is free and great for adults and children. For more info go to www.9thand9thstreetfestival.com.

Saturday, September 12, the Utah Solar Energy Association with be holding its annual Utah Solar Tour. This is a great chance for homeowners and business owners to learn how they can use solar energy to lower their energy bills and become part of the solution to the nation's energy problems. The event starts at 9:30 AM at the Salt Lake Community College campus at 4600 S. Redwood Road. Visit www.utsolar.org for more details.

When: 9/12/2009 9:30 AM to 9/12/2009 12:00 PM
Where: Salt Lake Community College campus at 4600 S. Redwood Road

Huge, white tents now cover the usually vacant parking lot on the corner of 300 w and 200 s. Around this time every fall the Greek Orthodox Church prepares the space for 50,000 or so visitors to it's annual Greek Festival. This year, the four day event will be held September 10-13. Every year the church sets aside funds from the festival to support charities within the community, so stop by for some great food and dancing. OPA!

When: 9/10/2009 11:00 AM to 9/13/2009 11:00 PM
Where: Corner of 300 W 200

Fresh-picked produce will now be available mid-week. During the most bountiful time of year, August 4 to October 13, the Salt Lake Downtown Farmers Market is expanding to include Harvest Market. On Tuesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. head down to Pioneer Park (300 W & 300 S) and grab some fresh fruits, veggies and much, much more.

When: 8/4/2009 4:00 PM to 8/4/2009 8:00 PM
Where: Pioneer Park

Salt Lake Valley Health Department is holding a community collection event, making for the perfect opportunity today to clean out your garage, basement, and medicine cabinet. They are collecting hazardous materials for proper disposal at Sugar House Park. You can bring any materials that should not be disposed of in the trash: antifreeze, batteries, flourescent light tubes, fuels, gasoline, oil, paint, pesticides, transmission fluid, yard care chemicals, and other chemicals. Also, Salt Lake City police will be on site to collect unwanted and expired prescription medication or over-the-counter drugs for incineration.

When: 7/23/2009 7:00 AM to 7/23/2009 10:00 AM
Where: Sugar House Park Garden Center (NE corner of the park) 2100 S & 1300 E