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4 Seasons of Adventure
Pack your sense of adventure—you've found the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder (four legendary ski resorts just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families hiking through wildflower meadows before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the national parks with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can discover their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.
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2025 Trees of Diversity Exhibit
This year’s Trees of Diversity exhibit continues a community tradition that began almost 20 years ago. Each tree represents a different country or cultural background as well as…
5th Annual Christkindlmarkt
Join us for our 5th Annual Christkindlmarkt hosted here at the Brewery.We’ve expanded our footprint this year to allow more seating for our guests. A heated tent with a Glühwein +…
A Christmas Carol 2025 at Hale Centre Theatre
Our 41st Nationally Acclaimed Annual Production! ... Ebenezer Scrooge has much to learn and much to teach about listening, giving, repentance, forgiveness and love. Charles…
Ballet West’s The Nutcracker - 2025
Living Historic Landmark! Ballet West's historic Nutcracker production, first staged in 1944 by Ballet West’s founder Willam Christensen, is now designated as a Living Historic…
Elf the Musical
Elf The Musical is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve…
Upcoming Events
Holly-Jolly Mixups: Salt Lake Symphony Family Concert
Titanic The Exhibition
Twas the Night Before...by Cirque du Soleil
Brass and Organ Christmas Concert Featuring the Brass Section of the Utah Symphony
Snowball: Snowflakes to Snowmen
Winter Concert with the Herriman Orchestra
Bobby Lee
Festive Fridays: Wheeler Historic Farm
Holiday Pops Extravaganza 2025
Utah Jazz vs. Orlando Magic
Annual Events
Salt Lake knows how to have a good time all year long. But that doesn’t mean there…
Kids & Families
Families will find a heaping dose of fun in Salt Lake— the city boasts a fair share of…
LGBTQ Events
It’s a well-known fact that gay people throw the best parties. Of course, this includes…
Festivals & Special Events
Salt Lake has no shortage of festivals and special events throughout the year to help make your next…
Concerts & Live Music
Salt Lake is alive with music! From homegrown talent to global acts, you can always find a concert…
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Explore Salt Lake, One Amazing Spot at a Time
Salt Lake isn’t just one destination—it’s a collection of vibrant neighborhoods, stunning outdoor spaces, and must-visit hotspots, each with its own unique vibe. Use this map to click through and explore hidden gems, local favorites, and endless things to see and do. Whether you're craving urban energy, or mountain adventures your unexpected Salt Lake experience starts here!