| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Dream Big! Read! | Mad Science of Greater Salt Lake | 06/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
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 |
Life and Time of Lake BonnevillePresented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 21, 2012 Meet with the Park Naturalist at Visitor Center Theater to discover the intriguing past of this ancient granddaddy lake of Great Salt Lake. | Utah State Parks | 06/21/12 | Syracuse |
| The Sword and the Stone | Murray City Cultural Arts | 06/22/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Gorge Blues and Brews Festival | Skamania County Chamber of Commerce | 06/22/12- 06/23/12 | Salt Lake City |
History of Bison LecturePresented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 23, 2012 Come and join them for an informative lecture about the history of Antelope Island's bison at one of Utah's earliest ranches, the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island State Park. | Utah State Parks | 06/23/12 | Syracuse |
Junior Ranger: Feathered FriendsPresented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 23, 2012 What makes a bird a bird? What makes shorebirds unique? Why are there so many birds at Great Salt Lake? Children ages 6-12 are invited to come and discover the answers to these questions during this one hour program designed to get kids excited about nature. | Utah State Parks | 06/23/12 | Syracuse |
Star Party!Presented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 23, 2012 Join park staff and members of the Ogden Astronomical Society for an evening of wonder as we turn our gaze upward. Meet at White Rock Bay Day Use Area just before sunset to look at the sun through a Solar Scope, followed by a 20 minute presentation about space. | Utah State Parks | 06/23/12 | Syracuse |
| Utah Arts Festival | Utah Arts Festival | 06/21/12- 06/24/12 | Salt Lake City |
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 |
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 | |
Creative KidsPresented by Discovery Gateway at Discovery Gateway July 6, 2011-June 27, 2012 Children can explore their inner artist through creative work with a variety of materials, including paint, clay, and glue at Creative Kids, a half-hour class for children ages 2-5 years. | Discovery Gateway | 07/06/11- 06/27/12 | Salt Lake City |
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 |
Little ScientistPresented by Discovery Gateway at Discovery Gateway July 7, 2011-June 28, 2012 At Little Scientist, a half-hour class for children ages 2-5 years, children are encouraged to ask questions about nature and to seek answers by collecting things, counting and measuring, making observations, and experimenting. | Discovery Gateway | 07/07/11- 06/28/12 | Salt Lake City |
Amazing Me! Presented by Discovery Gateway at Discovery Gateway July 1, 2011-June 29, 2012 At Amazing Me!, a half-hour class for children, children will participate in variety of health, safety, and self-esteem building activities. | Discovery Gateway | 07/01/11- 06/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
| The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk | Murray City Cultural Arts | 06/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
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 |
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 |
| Summer Acting Workshop | Theatre Arts Conservatory | 06/25/12- 06/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
Junior Ranger: Sea Monkeys of Great Salt LakePresented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 30, 2012 Not much can live in water as salty as Great Salt Lake so those that do have some pretty cool adaptations. Children ages 6-12 are invited to come and learn all about Brine Shrimp, also known as "Sea Monkeys". | Utah State Parks | 06/30/12 | Syracuse |
Bats! Nature's Do-GoodersPresented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park June 30, 2012 Despite the many myths and superstitions there are about bats, they are one of the most important do-gooders of the natural world. Discover some of the wonders of bats beginning at 6 pm in the Visitor Center. | Utah State Parks | 06/30/12 | Syracuse |
| Meet the Birds! | Natural History Museum of Utah - Rio Tinto Center | 06/30/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Utah Princess Pageant | Princess of America | 06/29/12- 06/30/12 | Murray |
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 |
10th Annual Angel's Hands Motorcycle Ride and Car ShowPresented by Angel's Hands Foundation at Murray City Parks July 1, 2012 The mission of AHF is simple, Improve the quality of life for individuals living with rare diseases. AHF supports families in a variety of ways. Assisting families with medical expenses, educational support about diseases, Emotional, moral, and social support as well as provides social outings for their families monthly. | Angel's Hands Foundation | 07/01/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Lokalgrown and Movie in the Park | Tooele City Arts Council | 07/02/12 | Tooele |
| Liberty Days | This is the Place Heritage Park | 07/04/12 | Salt Lake City |
Life and Time of Lake BonnevillePresented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park July 5, 2012 Meet with the Park Naturalist at Visitor Center Theater to discover the intriguing past of this ancient granddaddy lake of Great Salt Lake. | Utah State Parks | 07/05/12 | Syracuse |
| Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride | Davis County Community and Economic Development | 07/06/12 | Syracuse |
| Eastern Arts | Murray City Cultural Arts | 07/06/12 | Salt Lake City |
Family Fun Day Presented by The Days of '47, Inc. at Utah State Fairpark July 7, 2012 Family Fun Day once again is providing an excellent opportunity to bring families together to celebrate Utah's great heritage. Be sure to visit them at the Utah State Fairpark where we will have a lot of elbow room for cars and all our activities. They will feature large inflatables, educational crafts, games, pioneer demonstrations and live entertainment. | The Days of '47, Inc. | 07/07/12 | Salt Lake City |
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 |
| Dream Big! Read! | Mad Science of Greater Salt Lake | 07/12/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Creative Generation Musical Theater | Murray City Cultural Arts | 07/13/12 | 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 |
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 |
Junior Ranger: Big, Burley BisonPresented by Utah State Parks at Antelope Island State Park July 14, 2012 Join the Park Naturalist at the Visitor Center Amphitheater to learn all about the largest animal on the Island! This program is geared towards children ages 6-12 but anyone is welcome. | Utah State Parks | 07/14/12 | Syracuse |
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 |
| The Magician Harry Shumann | Murray City Cultural Arts | 07/20/12 | 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 | |
| Brother Brigham's Ball | This is the Place Heritage Park | 07/21/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Pioneer Days | This is the Place Heritage Park | 07/24/12 | Salt Lake City |
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 |
Stop in for StoriesPresented by Murray Public Library at Murray Public Library June 19-July 26, 2012 Join them Tuesdays through Fridays in their story circle for Stop in for Stories! This story time is full of books, songs, action rhymes and crafts for kids ages 2-7 and their families. | Murray Public Library | 06/19/12- 07/26/12 | Salt Lake City |
Jammy TimePresented by Murray Public Library at Murray Public Library June 21-July 26, 2012 Time to get on your PJs and head to the library! Join them for Jammy Time, Thursdays in their story circle! This evening story time is full of books, songs, action rhymes and crafts for kids ages 2-7 and their families. Kids are welcome to wear their jammies! | Murray Public Library | 06/21/12- 07/26/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Dog Tails, Brian Jackson Fetzer and the Yarn Weavers | Murray City Cultural Arts | 07/27/12 | Salt Lake City |
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 |
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 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 |
| Brass Tacks | Murray City Cultural Arts | 08/03/12 | Salt Lake City |