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Campus Events, Arts and Culture Free events and holidays Sports, Outdoors and Dining
Important Dates
Last Day of classes: April 26th
Reading Day: April 27th
Final Exams: April 28th - May 4th
Campus Events
Farmers Market
What: Market vendors provide on-campus access to diverse cuisines, as well as produce, baked goods, gifts, and more!
When: Every Thursday, 10am – 2pm
Where: Tanner Plaza (outside the Union building)
More information: https://www.trumba.com/calendars/university-of-utah?eventid=161667298
Make It Activity: Succulent Planters
What: Attend this Make It activity to build succulent planters with one of our student tool mentors
When: Thursday, September 8th, 5 – 7pm
Where: Make Space at Lassonde Studios
More information: https://www.trumba.com/calendars/university-of-utah?eventid=161459038
Women’s Resource Center Pizza and Bowling Night
What: Join the Women’s Resource Center for a night of bowling and pizza at the Union Bowling Alley
When: Friday, September 2nd, 5 – 7pm
Where: Bowling Alley (Union Basement)
More information: https://www.trumba.com/calendars/university-of-utah?eventid=161269982
Make It Activity: Acrylic Neon Sign
What: Attend this Make It activity to create an acrylic neon sign with one of our student tool mentors
When: Saturday, September 17th, 12 – 2pm
Where: Make Space at Lassonde Studios
More information: https://www.trumba.com/calendars/university-of-utah?eventid=161497079
Arts, Culture, Concerts
Utah State Fair
What: Utah’s largest state fair, featuring rollercoaster rides, animal shows, and more!
When: September 8-18
Where: Utah State Fairpark, 155 N 1000 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
More Information: https://www.utahstatefair.com/p/thefair
Downtown Farmers Market
What: Small local farms and businesses sell local fruits and vegetables as well as a wide variety of grass-fed meats, eggs, dairy, honey, and flora.
When: Every Saturday, 8AM - 2 PM
Where: Pioneer Park, 350 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
More Information: https://www.slcfarmersmarket.org/saturday-farmers-market
9th and 9th Street Festival
What: Arts and food festival with food, music, art and more
When: Saturday, September 17th, 10am – 6 PM
Where: 900 South & 900 East, SLC, UT
More Information: https://9thand9thstreetfestival.com/
Twilight Concert Series
What: Performances from Band of Horses, Dad Bod, and Daytime Lover
When: Friday, September 30 @ 6 pm
Where: The Gallivan Center, 239 S Main Street, SLC, UT 84111
More Information: https://www.24tix.com/event/1727127216
Lagoon Amusement Park
What: Utah’s premier amusement park is back open
When: Open weekends, Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM
Where: 375 North Lagoon Dr, Farmington, UT 84025
More Information: http://www.lagoonpark.com/
Sports/Outdoors
What: Utah Football vs. Southern Utah University
Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium 451 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
When: Saturday, September 10, 2021 @ 11:30AM
More information: https://am.ticketmaster.com/utahutes/MUSS/
What: Salt Lake Bees Baseball
Where: Smith’s Ballpark, 77 West 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
When: Games throughout September
More information: https://www.milb.com/salt-lake/schedule/2022-09
What: Utah Football vs. San Diego State
Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium 451 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
When: Saturday, September 17, 2021 @ 8PM
More information: https://am.ticketmaster.com/utahutes/MUSS/
What: Utah Women’s Soccer
Where: Ute Field, 112 S Wasatch Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
When: Games throughout September
More information: https://utahutes.com/calendar
What: Utah Women’s Volleyball
Where: Jon M. Huntsman Center, 1825 S Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
When: Games throughout September
More information: https://utahutes.com/calendar
What: Utah Jazz Basketball
Where: Vivint Arena, 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
When: Games begin in October
More information: https://www.nba.com/jazz/schedule
What: Real Salt Lake Men’s Soccer
Where: Rio Tinto Stadium, 9256 S, State St, Sandy, UT 84070
When: Games throughout October
More information: https://www.rsl.com/
Dining
Afghan Kitchen
What: A slice of Afghani culture and cuisine in Utah with recipes passed down for generations
Where: 1465 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
How much: $$
When: Monday – Saturday, 4 – 9 PM
More information: https://www.afghan-kitchen.com/
Bud's
What: A snug eatery with a laid- back vibe offering creative vegan sandwiches, plus salads and cookies
Where: 509 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111
How much: $
When: Monday – Saturday 11 am – 5 pm; Sunday – Closed
More information: https://budsslc.com/
Caputo’s
What: Casual Italian market/deli chain with salads, sandwiches, and even breakfast
Where: 1516 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
How much: $$
When: Monday – Saturday 7am – 7pm, Sunday 8am – 4pm
More information: https://www.caputos.com/
Saffron Valley
What: A SLC staple serving classic Indian cuisine with a modern spin & a daily lunch buffet
Where: 26 E St E, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
How much: $$
When: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 10 pm, Monday – Closed
More information: https://www.saffronvalley.com/
The Park Café
What: Buzzy Café with breakfast, burgers, and salads with views of Liberty Park
Where: 604 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
How much: $$
When: Monday – Sunday, 7 AM – 3 PM
More information: https://theparkcafeslc.com/
Pie Hole
What: Late-night pizza parlor with unique pizza topping combinations
Where: 344 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
How much: $
When: Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 2 am, Friday – Saturday 11 am – 3 am
More information: http://www.pieholeutah.com/
Bricks Corner
What: Casual pub serving Detroit-style square pan pizza
Where: 1465 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
How much: $$
When: Sunday – Tuesday, 11 AM – 9 PM; Wednesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 10 PM
More information: https://brickscornerslc.com/
Even Stevens Sandwiches
What: Hip local chain sandwich restaurant with unique sandwiches, soups and salads
Where: 414 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
How much: $
When: Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 7 PM; Sunday, 9 AM – 6 PM
More information: https://www.evenstevens.com/location/even-stevens-sandwiches-salt-lake-city/