Looking for family friendly events in and around Salt Lake City this April? There’s something for everyone this month so grab the kids and head on out to see the spectacular orchids on display at the Orchid Show or bring the whole family to FitCon. There’s even a street painting festival this month! No excuses, get out there and enjoy all that Salt Lake City has to offer this April!
Events in and Around Salt Lake City this April
Orchid Show
When: April 2nd and April 3rd, 2016
Where: Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT
Join the Utah Orchid Society for a dazzling display of both common and exotic orchid varieties. Society members will share methods for keeping plants healthy and happy, and provide troubleshooting advice for budding orchid enthusiasts. A large selection of both plants and pottery will be on sale for those interested in starting their own collection.
Simply Spring
When: April 3rd, 2016 | 4-7pm
Where: Under Current
270 300 East
Salt Lake City, UT
“Simply Spring!” begins at 4:00 p.m. and the cost is $55.00 per person. “We have reserved the entire upstairs mezzanine for our event,” said Branch President Mindy Mason Gautreau. “Come and mingle with current IWFS of SLC members and learn more about membership and upcoming events.” Located at the newly redeveloped 300 South corridor at 279 East in Salt Lake City, Under Current “adds a contemporary, comfortable option for entertainment and conversation in a newly refurbished historic building,” according to their website. Anyone who is interested in attending must book his or her reservation by contacting Mindy Mason Gautreau.To learn more visit www.iwfs.org/americas.
Kayenta Arts Foundation Block Party
When: April, 15th, 2016
Where: Kayenta Arts Village
800 North Kayenta Pkwy
Ivins, UT
Kick-off party for the 2016 Street Painting Festival to be held the following weekend. Dance to music of Prime Time and eat Roadrunner pizza from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Outdoor Thearer area in Kayenta Art Village. Rain date 04/16/16.
What: Alta in April
When: Now through April 17th, 2016
Where: Alta Ski Area
East State Highway 210/Little Cottonwood Canyone
Alta, UT
The Alta Chamber and Visitors Bureau and the Alta, Utah community present Alta in April, non-stop fun and a great reason to visit Alta! Check out parties, lodging deals, and special events and help us celebrate another great year of skiing at Alta Ski Area!
Street Painting Festival
When: April 23rd and 24th
Where: Kayenta Art Village
800 North Kayenta Pky
Ivins, UT
The sixth annual Kayenta Arts Foundation Street Painting Festival will take place April 23 & 24, 2016, 10-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Free and open to the public. It will be held once again on the beautiful streets of the Kayenta Art Village, located in the desert community of Kayenta, Ivins, Utah. This Festival brings students and professional artists together to create a world of magical street art in an amazing explosion of color reflecting the theme Rock, Stars, and Wildlilfe! Using the asphalt as a canvas and pastels and chalk as the medium, large painted murals unfold at the feet of thousands of spectators. Arrive on Saturday morning, the first day, to see the early sketches of the works and watch the student competition. Come back on Sunday to see local professional artists complete their masterpieces.
Second Annual Foodtrepreneur Festival
When: April 27th, 2016
Where: The Leonardo at Library Square
209 E. 500 S
Salt Lake City, UT
The Foodtrepreneur Festival is a celebration of the entrepreneurs who are making Utah more delicious. Come hear the stories behind local food companies, and learn first-hand from the founders. Get ready to eat: sample products from 30 Utah food companies, and talk directly to the founders, who will all be on hand to tell their stories, answer questions, and serve up big entrepreneurial inspiration!
FitCon Utah
When: April 29th and 30th, 2016
Where: South Towne Exposition Center
9575 S. State Street
Sandy, UT
FitCon is the premier sports and fitness event in the state of Utah. We are dedicated to bringing fierce competitions, life changing seminars, and incredible celebrity guests to your back door. If you are able to leave FitCon a better person with a greater desire to be the best you…we have succeeded. FitCon is packed with: Cutting edge seminars Celebrity keynote speakers Exciting live fitness classes Fun cooking demonstrations Thrilling competitions Numerous exhibitor booths.