Salt Lake City Weekender : Weekend of August 31st

🎉 Hello Weekend Explorers! 🎉

As the summer days wind down, we're gearing up for an exciting Labor Day weekend ahead! 🚀 Get ready to make the most of your time with a lineup of fantastic events that'll add that extra spark to your holiday plans. From outdoor concerts to markets and festivals, we've got you covered.

So grab your calendar, gather your friends, and let's dive into this week's incredible happenings. Stay tuned for an action-packed Labor Day edition! 🎈🌟

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Thursday, August 31st:

• Trail Sisters Thursday: Explore the Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Highlands of Hidden Valley in Draper. All skill levels welcome for a 3-mile round trip. Meet at 5:30pm at the trailhead. Free.

• WomenMTB: Join the Intermediate Gorgoza Park to Arcylon mountain bike ride from 6pm to 8pm. Experience Utah's classic Arcylon trail with jumps, drops, and optional challenges. Free.

• Goo Goo Dolls: Rock out at the Sandy Amphitheater with the iconic Goo Goo Dolls at 6:30pm. Hurry, tickets are selling fast at $97.

• Sammy Obeid at Wiseguys Comedy: Enjoy laughter with Sammy Obeid, the host of Netflix's "100 Humans" and a comedy record holder. 7pm. Tickets are $30.

• Luke Bryan: Catch the rescheduled Luke Bryan performance at 7pm at the Usana Amphitheater. Score last-minute tickets starting at $95+.

• Yoga & Boba Nights at Valley Fair Mall: Free outdoor yoga every Thursday with a yoga instructor and live music with a DJ. Held outside in the Splash Pad area and registered attendees receive a free drink from Blue Boba! 7pm. Free.

• Birds and Brew: Fall Migration: Enjoy food and drinks while learning about bird-building collisions and how you can help our feathered friends fly safely through our area. Tracy Aviary. 7pm. Tickets are $25 and include a drink.

Friday, September 1st:

• Evermore Park Oktoberfest: Celebrate in traditional German style this August and September with Evermore's Oktoberfest event. Dine on authentic food, dance to traditional music performed by a live Oompah band, and most importantly enjoy drinks with those you love. 6pm-11pm. Tickets are $21.

• Hot Summer Nights Train: Fun and family friendly 90-minute evening train ride through the Heber Valley and along the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir. This ride includes sing-a-longs, fiddlers, and other fun! A great date night or family group activity. Starts at 6:30pm in Heber. Tickets are $10.

• Milk & Cookies Paint Nite: No prior painting experience? No problem! Jeff Olson will guide you step by step, providing expert tips and techniques to bring your artistic vision to life. Location: Jade Bloom in Draper. Starts at 6:30pm. Tickets are $30.

• Tash Sultana at Sandy Amphitheater: Sandy Amphitheater hosts Tash Sultana at 7pm. Tickets start at $54.

• Bryan Callen at Wiseguys Comedy: Enjoy comedy from actor and comedian Bryan Callen. Known for roles on "Schooled" and "MadTV.". Multiple shows starting at 7pm. Tickets start at $35.

• Take Five Jazz Trio: at the Silver Star Cafe in Park City. Acoustic music dinner shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, from 7:30 to 10:00 pm. Reservations are necessary. There is no charge for the music, but guests must dine in.

• Dusk to Dawn Relay + Ultra at Bonneville Salt Flats: Join the epic overnight race at Bonneville Salt Flats. Solo ultra runners and teams compete around a 2-mile loop from sunset to sunrise. Activities for non-runners too!

• Half-Off Tune Month at Utah Ski Gear: 50% off tuning services all September long! Tunes will be accepted at the Sandy location as well, but they encourage Midvale drop-offs for the fastest turnaround.

• Louyah: ‘You' by Keansburg up-and-coming music man Louyah is a viral hit for romantics everywhere. At Soundwell. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets are $20.

• Real Monarchs SLC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC: Zions Bank Stadium, Herriman, UT. Game starts at 8pm. Tickets are $12.

Saturday, September 2nd:

• Free Yoga Saturdays: Join a beginner-friendly, all-ability yoga class at Jade Bloom Essential Oils (Draper, Utah). No experience needed! Starts at 9:30AM.

• Midway Swiss Days: Includes the Swiss Days Parade which will be held on Saturday morning, of Labor Day weekend at 10:00am in historic downtown Midway and vendors all weekend long. Free.

• Honey Harvest Market at Tooele Marketplace: Discover over 30 small businesses and vendors at Tooele Marketplace from 11am to 4pm.

• Utah’s Sunflower Festival: Enjoy taking beautiful pictures while exploring our vast varieties of sunflowers. Each ticket includes one stem or live cut sunflower! Vendors and food onsite as well. All day Friday & Saturday. Tickets are $15.

• The Utah Highland Games State Championship: Watch Utah's top 10 male and female Highland Games athletes battle it out in a winner-take-all championship over two days in nine classic events. 11am-5pm at Solitude. Free.

• End of Summer Party: Enjoy live music, cocktails, cornhole and tie-dye (bring your own item to tie-dye, dye and other supplies will be provided). Starting at 5pm at HandleBar SLC.

• Moon Market: Nighttime farmers market at L Street & 6th Ave for those who prefer later hours. 6pm-10pm.

• Dance Gavin Dance at The Union Event Center: Show starts at 6:30pm. Tickets starting at $39.

• Jelly Roll at USANA Amphitheatre: Show starts at 7pm. Tickets starting at $104.

• Theoretical Blonde at Second Summit Hard Cider Co: Theoretical Blonde is a 5-Piece Band from Salt Lake City, UT with its roots in Bluegrass, Americana, Folk, and Jam band music. Starts at 8pm.

Sunday, September 3rd:

• Alta Lodge Sunday Brunch: Indulge in a delicious brunch at Alta Mountain Resort from 9:30am to 2pm. Features over 40 buffet selections including traditional breakfast fare, house-baked goods, fresh salads, savory entrees, desserts, and cooked-to-order specials for $40.

• Wheeler Sunday Market: Discover a variety of vendors at Wheeler Farm from 9am to 1pm. Free.

• Outdoor Summer Urban Flea Market: Explore the market at The Gateway from 10am to 4pm. Free.

• Athena’s Car & Bike Show: Check out classic vehicles at Athena Beans Coffee House & Bistro from 11am to 3pm. Free.

• Solitude Live Music: This week’s artist is Megan Blue. Held at the Village Green at Solitude from 5pm-7pm. Free

• Shane Mauss at Wiseguys Comedy: Journey into the mind of a psychedelic astronaut with a consciousness-expanding comedy show that will leave you mesmerized. At the intersection of science and psychedelics comes "A Better Trip". Show starts at 6pm. Tickets are $25.

• The Lumineers: at USANA Amphitheater in West Valley City. Starts at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $60.

• Sundance Bluebird Cafe Concert Series: Enjoy the Stephen Kellogg Band at Sundance Resort at 8pm. Tickets are $60.

That’s all for now folks! Have a fantastic weekend!