| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Tooele Social ButterfliesPresented by Lupis Foundation March 22, 2011 - Ongoing Social support group for people living with lupus and the family & friends who support them.
| Lupis Foundation | 03/22/11- Ongoing | Tooele |
Dine at Dusk Benefit ConcertPresented by Wasatch Youth Ensemble June 1, 2012 Support Utah’s young and talented musicians and attend the Wasatch Youth Ensemble’s Dine at Dusk Benefit Concert presented by Flava Entertainment and supported by Utah Events by Design.
Come enjoy the music of three amazing, local groups: Utah’s String Quartet, the Wasatch Youth Ensemble, and famous classical guitarist Michael Lucarelli. In addition to musical entertainment, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner provided by Goodwood BBQ and have a chance to... | Wasatch Youth Ensemble | 06/01/12 | Sandy |
Experience the "Magic" of Stories! - Lunch Brunch Concert Series Presented by Utah Storytelling Guild and The Gallivan Center June 26, 2012
Carol Esterreicher, a member of the Utah Storytelling Guild and national award-winning Storyteller, has performed for the Lunch Bunch Concert Series for 7 seasons! She invites you to find out what fun it is to hear the hilariously revengeful Urban Legends and learn some surprising superstitions too. Why does the groom carry the bride over the threshold? Which foot on the rabbit is the lucky one? You’ll learn why people anticipate Friday the 13th and you’ll get... | Utah Storytelling Guild | 06/26/12 | |
Bad Dog Arts • Summer Camps • Puppets • Ages 7-10Presented by Bad Dog Arts June 25-June 29, 2012
There are so many kinds of puppets!! Explore the wonderful world of puppetry by creating finger puppets, sock puppets, shadow puppets and hand puppets. You will also have fun inventing personalities of your new puppet friends and creating stories to put on puppet shows. | Bad Dog Arts | 06/25/12- 06/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
Summer Camps • Heroes and Villians • Ages 7-10Presented by Bad Dog Arts July 9-July 13, 2012
Discover the world of brave crime fighters who protect the public from evil threats against humanity. We will explore known superheroes and villains as well as invent new ones. Some activities this week include creating comic book inspired stories and a mask-making project. | Bad Dog Arts | 07/09/12- 07/13/12 | Salt Lake City |
Summer Camps • Dragons • Ages 9-12Presented by Bad Dog Arts July 16-July 20, 2012
Explore the magnificent world of dragons through myth, legend and lore. From ancient to modern we are going to create a variety of dragon inspired artwork using collage, painting, and mixed media techniques. | Bad Dog Arts | 07/16/12- 07/20/12 | |
Summer Camps • Jungle Mania • Ages 7-10Presented by Bad Dog Arts July 25-July 27, 2012
Get ready to roar, squawk, and howl with excitement for this Bad Dog summer camp. Be inspired by the sounds, animals, plants, and sights of the jungle world. Some activities include a 3-D jungle scene and paintings inspired by the art of Henri Rousseau.
Check for Discount Ticket | Bad Dog Arts | 07/25/12- 07/27/12 | Salt Lake City |
Boulder Heritage FestivalPresented by Boulder Heritage at Anasazi Indian Village State Park July 12-July 14, 2012 Festival celebrating the local history and includes presentations around our theme "Roads, Trails and Cow Paths" and ongoing music from local musicians along with musicians from Salt Lake City, St. George and other Southern Utah communities. | Boulder Heritage | 07/12/12- 07/14/12 | Boulder |
14th Annual Great Salt Lake Bird FestivalPresented by Davis County Community and Economic Development at Davis County Legacy Events Center May 17-May 21, 2012 The 14th annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival announces its 2012 Student Art Contest, sponsored in part by a grant from the Davis County Commissioners' Cup Golf Tournament and Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper. All Utah students from kindergarten to 12th grade are invited to submit an original drawing or painting in color of a Black-crowned Night Heron using personal observation, field guides, or Internet resources to research their artwork. | Davis County Community and Economic Development | 05/17/12- 05/21/12 | Farmington |
Day Out With ThomasPresented by Heber Valley Railroad at Heber Valley Railroad May 25-May 28, 2012 Bring your family to ride Thomas the Tank Engine this Memorial Day weekend! Day Out With Thomas offers an opportunity for children and their families to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and to meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway. | Heber Valley Railroad | 05/25/12- 05/28/12 | Heber City |
Notion of MotionPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point July 1, 2011-June 1, 2012 Thanksgiving Point's Museum of Ancient Life will open a new interactive science exhibit, "Notion of Motion". The exhibit will feature a variety of fun, hands-on activities relating to the principle of motion through June 2012 as part of Thanksgiving Point exclusive five-year agreement with the Exploratorium Network, a prestigious national partnership that provides traveling hands-on exhibits to engage children and adults in the areas of science, art and human perception. | Thanksgiving Point | 07/01/11- 06/01/12 | Lehi |
Late Night With Rex!Presented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point June 8, 2012 Join them for a Late Night With Rex! Explore the museum on a guided tour and test your Dino knowledge on their scavenger hunt, see a 3D Mammoth Screen Movie with drinks and popcorn, paleo fossil talk, and participate in four fun paleontology classes. | Thanksgiving Point | 06/08/12 | Lehi |
Lamb and Wool FestivalPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 19, 2012 Lamb and Wool Festival is an annual event to entertain and enlighten families. Wool sheering, storytelling, wool crafts and activities, entertainment, pony and wagon rides, food, and more! | Thanksgiving Point | 05/19/12 | Lehi |
Running With Angels 5KPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 19, 2012 A rare opportunity to enjoy a run through the beauty of the Thanksgiving Point Gardens. Inspired and hosted by Pamela Hansen, author of the popular book "Running with Angels". Proceeds benefiting Women's and Children's services in Utah. Registration includes t-shirt, water bottle. food, drinks, and giveaways at finish line. | Thanksgiving Point | 05/19/12 | Lehi |
Healing and Wholeness ExpoPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 26, 2012 The 3rd annual Healing and Wholeness Expo will include healthy cooking classes, yoga, Thai Chi classes, massages, chiropractic, makeovers with mineral make-up, nutrition screenings, delicious and healthy food samples and nutrition screenings from local alternative health practitioners. In addition, there will be tons of product giveaways including gift baskets from Whole Foods Market. | Thanksgiving Point | 05/26/12 | Lehi |
Family Night on the Farm: Day in the Life of a FarmerPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 28, 2012 Do you have what it takes to be a farmer? Start with a race to see how fast you can get into Farmer Joe's clothes, create your own Hat of a Farmer and head out onto the Farm to see how many chores Famer Joe does everyday and see if you think you got what it takes. | Thanksgiving Point | 05/28/12 | Lehi |
Family Night on the Farm: Horsing AroundPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point May 21, 2012 Horses play, and so should you. Ride on down to the Farm for a night of horsing around where you can groom a pony and play Animal Horse Round-up. While you are here take a ride on their ponies or a ride around the Farm on their wagon. Giddy up. | Thanksgiving Point | 05/21/12 | Lehi |
Family Night on the Farm: Cheese PleasePresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point June 4, 2012 It's National Cheese Day and the Farm is celebrating! Join them as they discover how milk can be turned into cheese. Try milking a cow at 5 o'clock, make a cheesy craft and go on a Who Stole the Cheese hunt that will leave you saying "Cheese please". | Thanksgiving Point | 06/04/12 | Lehi |
Family Night on the Farm: Fathers on the FarmPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point June 11, 2012 Bring your dad to the farm to learn about the Farm's fabulous fathers. Come see all our animal fathers and make something special for your dad. Spend this special night devoted to fathers and show your dad how much you love and appreciate him. | Thanksgiving Point | 06/11/12 | Lehi |
Family Night on the Farm: International Picnic DayPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point June 18, 2012 Participate in International Picnic Day with them. Bring your own picnic to the Farm and enjoy a night of yummy food and summertime activities. | Thanksgiving Point | 06/18/12 | Lehi |
Family Night on the Farm: Gobble, GobblePresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point June 25, 2012 The turkey is a funny bird as its head goes Bobble, Bobble. All he knows is just one word, and that is GOBBLE, GOBBLE! June is Turkey Lovers Month so come to the Farm for a night all about turkeys with turkey trivia and turkey fun! | Thanksgiving Point | 06/25/12 | Lehi |
Utah Scottish Festival and Highland GamesPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point June 8-June 9, 2012 Experience the rich culture and traditions of Scotland with the 38th Annual Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Free kids and Member discounts make this Festival a bargain thrifty Scots can't resist. Scotland's rich heritage of dance with all its energetic flair and precise movement is a major focus this year. Another centerpiece is competition in three major areas, Highland dancing, piping and drumming, and traditional Highland athletics. | Thanksgiving Point | 06/08/12- 06/09/12 | Lehi |
Dairy Days at Farm CountryPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point June 15-June 16, 2012 Come to Farm Country to celebrate all things dairy as Farm Country presents 2012 Dairy Days with the help of Thanksgiving Point's partner, Meadow Gold. Discover the wonders of dairy by making homemade butter, creating ice cream in a bag, and playing in a variety of milky, buttery and creamy activities. | Thanksgiving Point | 06/15/12- 06/16/12 | Lehi |
Princess FestivalPresented by Thanksgiving Point at Thanksgiving Point June 19-June 30, 2012 Now entering its fifth year the Princess Festival moves to Thanksgiving Point. The Children's Discovery Gardens are transformed into a princess playland where pre-registered girls may visit princess stations throughout the Garden for photo ops, mini-performances, glass slipper fittings and more! This year the Princess Festival is going to be slightly different than seasons past. | Thanksgiving Point | 06/19/12- 06/30/12 | Lehi |
Beauty and the Beast Jr.Presented by Empress Theatre at Empress Theatre August 17-September 15, 2012
Empress Youth Theater production. The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast's enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love. | Empress Theatre | 08/17/12- 09/15/12 | Magna |
Sheri Griffith ExpeditionsPresented by Sheri Griffith Expeditions Incorporated at Sheri Griffith Expeditions Incorporated June 28, 2011 - Ongoing Sheri Griffith River Expeditions is the premier outfitter offering "A Touch of Class" to all of their whitewater rafting adventures on the Green and Colorado Rivers since 1971. Join them for a Colorado River rafting adventure that will recharge your life, strengthen bonds of friendship and create memories to last a lifetime.
Event Location: Rafting tours take place at different locations in Colorado, call for details.
| Sheri Griffith Expeditions Incorporated | 06/28/11- Ongoing | Moab |
| Utah Princess Pageant | Princess of America | 06/29/12- 06/30/12 | Murray |
The Illustrated StoryPresented by Treehouse Children's Museum at Treehouse Children's Museum February 29-May 31, 2012 Over the past 20 years Treehouse Museum has hosted numerous artists and authors of children's literature and picture books. More than 30 have visited the Museum for residencies or special projects and programs, resulting in valued friendships and partnerships. In celebration of Treehouse Museum's 20th Birthday, Treehouse will be hosting a special exhibition of original illustrations and prints from many of those published children's book illustrators including Ashley Wolff, Jone Paley, Giles... | Treehouse Children's Museum | 02/29/12- 05/31/12 | Ogden |
Eccles Community Art Center EventsPresented by Eccles Community Art Center at Eccles Community Art Center April 5-July 30, 2012 Calendar of Events:Friday, April 6, 2012
The Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden will exhibit selected works from the Weber County School District Secondary Student Competition and in the Carriage House Gallery the watercolor paintings of Terrece Beesley April 6 through 28, 2012. A reception for the artists and community will be held in association with Ogden’s Art Stroll Friday, April 6th from 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Lori Parrish... | Eccles Community Art Center | 04/05/12- 07/30/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesday: Our National Symbol - A Memorial Day Program Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center May 23, 2012 Did you know the Bald Eagle had to compete with the turkey to become our national symbol? It's true! Join them for a special Memorial Day program with the Ogden Nature Center's own Bald Eagle, Des Ta Te. Come learn about these special birds and hear how they finally became our national symbol. | Ogden Nature Center | 05/23/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesday: Accipiters - Aces of the ForestPresented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center May 30, 2012 Sharpies! Coops! Goshawks! Utah is home to these three types of Accipiters, also known as the true hawks. Meet the Ogden Nature Center's own goshawk and discover how Accipiters survive in the forests. | Ogden Nature Center | 05/30/12 | Ogden |
Venomous ReptilesPresented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center May 19, 2012 Learn how to identify the difference between a venomous and non-venomous species with an up-close encounter with a snake. Pre-registration is required for all participants. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for anyone registering a group of five or more students. | Ogden Nature Center | 05/19/12 | Ogden |
Stirrin' Dirt Racing - May Mania Demolition DerbyPresented by Golden Spike Event Center at Golden Spike Event Center May 19, 2012 Don't miss Stirrin' Dirt Racing's annual May Mania Demolition Derby at the Golden Spike Outdoor Stadium, featuring a car and truck derby with drivers competing for $15,000 in cash! | Golden Spike Event Center | 05/19/12 | Ogden |
| Weber County Fair Demolition Derby | Golden Spike Event Center | 08/11/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Endangered in Utah"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center June 6, 2012 With the help of Des Ta Te our bald eagle and Laser our desert tortoise discover what it means to be an endangered species. Learn what causes animals and plants to become endangered and what you can do to help. | Ogden Nature Center | 06/06/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Wild Autographs"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center June 13, 2012 Can you walk like a bear? Are your feet larger than a skunk's? Get the answers to these questions while learning how to identify the amazing autographs that animals leave behind. | Ogden Nature Center | 06/13/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Summer Celebration"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center June 20, 2012 Come celebrate the summer solstice at the Ogden Nature Center. Find out why some days are longer than others. With the help of a few live animals discover how animals and plants, including them, adjust to the long days of summer. | Ogden Nature Center | 06/20/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Owl Tales"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center June 27, 2012 Are owls really wise? Get the answer to that question and many others as they meet three different owls and decode the mysteries that surround these amazing birds. | Ogden Nature Center | 06/27/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Shorebirds 101"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center July 11, 2012 Get up close and personal with Einstein our resident American White Pelican and Gonzo our Double-crested Cormorant. Learn about the special adaptations that shorebirds have. | Ogden Nature Center | 07/11/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Dip Into Summer"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center July 18, 2012 The dog days of summer are finally here! There's no better time to grab a net and explore what lives within our ponds. You never know what or who you might find. | Ogden Nature Center | 07/18/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Utah's Stories"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center July 25, 2012 Join them in celebrating Utah's unique history. Travel back in time with one of our naturalists as we share stories and folktales from their past. Then take a short hike and learn about Utah's special geologic history. | Ogden Nature Center | 07/25/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Fantastic Falcons"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center August 1, 2012 What can dive at over 200 miles per hour? What has a beak that acts like a can opener? Falcons! Spend time observing two live falcons and watch one of them take flight. Meet a falconer and learn about the art of falconry while discovering what makes these birds so fast and so fascinating. | Ogden Nature Center | 08/01/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Excellent Eagles"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center August 8, 2012 Join them as their golden eagle and our bald eagle make a special Wild Wednesday appearance! Their two resident eagles will be on hand as they learn about eagle ecology, why we must protect these special birds, and their important place in the history of their country. | Ogden Nature Center | 08/08/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Crazy and Curious Corvids"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center August 15, 2012 Join them for one of their favorite Wild Wednesday program focused on some of the smartest groups of birds in their world - the corvids. Listen to a true tale about a special raven and then meet the Ogden Nature Center's most curious and playful raven Cronk. | Ogden Nature Center | 08/15/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Accipiters: Aces of the Forest"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center August 22, 2012 Sharpies! Coops! Goshawks! Utah is home to these three types of Accipiters, also known as the true hawks. Meet the Nature Center's own goshawk and discover how Accipiters survive in the forests. | Ogden Nature Center | 08/22/12 | Ogden |
Wild Wednesdays Presents "Who's a Buteo?"Presented by Ogden Nature Center at Ogden Nature Center August 29, 2012 Meet Sampson our Red Tail Hawk while discovering what makes a buteo a buteo. Then watch as Sampson takes flight and observe first hand how buteos differ from all other raptors. | Ogden Nature Center | 08/29/12 | Ogden |
Noorda Theatre Summer CampPresented by Utah Valley University School of the Arts at UVU Noorda Theatre June 6-June 29, 2012 The Noorda Theatre Center for Children and Youth will be hosting its annual month long Theatre Summer Camp for kids June 4-29 in the Noorda Theatre complex on the Utah Valley University campus. The camp is for students from pre-school thru high school. Class subjects include acting, production, puppetry, public speaking, Shakespeare, and playwriting. Students can also participate in a month rehearsal process to perform the world stage premiere of Shannon Hale’s Newberry Honor Book,... | Utah Valley University School of the Arts | 06/06/12- 06/29/12 | Orem |
| Family History Series: World Vital Records | Orem Public Library | 05/23/12 | Orem |
GEORGE ECCLES 2002 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES MUSEUM AT UTAH OLYMPIC PARK at Utah Olympic Park January 29-December 31, 2012
Joe Quinney Winter Sport Center, Utah Olympic Park
Daily 10am-6pm New exhibit featuring 2002 Olympic Winter Games Photographs and Memorabilia.
| | 01/29/12- 12/31/12 | Park City |
| Castle Country Rock Fossil and Mineral Show | Castle Country Rock Fossil and Mineral Show | 06/01/12 | Price |