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Special Events in Salt Lake City
January
First Night Salt Lake City
Location: Downtown
Held December 31st from 6pm to midnight
801-359-5118
First Night is a New Year's Eve Celebration of the Arts, with music, art, theatre, dance, fireworks, and kid's activities held in indoor and outdoor venues. There are two fireworks shows; the early bird's Children's Fireworks at 9:00 PM, and the classic midnight Fireworks Finale.
April
Salt Lake City Marathon & 5K- Run, Bump and Boogie
Location: Starting line is at the Olympic Legacy Bridge at the University of Utah, the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Athlete Village
801-412-6060
The Salt Lake City Marathon & 5K is certified and sanctioned through USATF, and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. The 26.2 mile scenic downhill course makes it an appealing run for a wide range of entrants. Entry classes will include open, masters and wheelchair divisions and will have 17 age divisions. Top runners from around the world will enjoy crisp, cool running weather in April, in a setting that surrounds them with snow-capped peaks contrasting with spring blossoms, all along a flat and slightly downhill 26.2 mile course. The gentle course skirts the base of the towering Wasatch Mountains, passes by cozy neighborhoods and elegant estates, and winds through Salt Lake's legendary wide streets, into the city center. The music rocks and crowds of enthusiastic spectators cheer participants on, all the way to the electric finish at the Olympic Legacy Plaza at The Gateway, in downtown Salt Lake.
May
Iris (flower) Show
Location: Sugarhouse Garden Center
1602 East 2100 South
The iris has sometimes been called the poor man's orchid; however, people from all walks of life enjoy these beautiful flowers. The newer irises that have been developed in recent years are quite different in texture, form and color than the irises that were developed years ago. The first show features early blooming iris and the second show features later blooming iris. Both shows are judged.
June
Salute Our Military Day
Location: Hogle Zoo
801-584-1729
As a thank you to all who serve in the United States military, Utah's Hogle Zoo hosts "Military Appreciation Week". All military personnel and their immediate family (spouse and dependent children) receive free admission to Utah's Hogle Zoo.
November
Special Olympics Utah Fall Sports Classic
Location: Utah State University
801-363-1111
More than 700 Special Olympics athletes participate in basketball, bocce, aquatics, gymnastics and power lifting.
December
Festival of Trees
Location: South Towne Expo Center
801-588-3674.
The Festival of Trees is magic! With over 700 uniquely decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, playhouses, centerpieces, and gingerbread houses, the South Towne Expo center becomes a magical wonderland.
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