Hopefully you had a great 4th of July and were able to spend it with family and friends. July is a busy month in Salt Lake City, there are so many family friendly events taking place. From Pioneer Days, Draper Days and Days of 47, there’s something for everyone. Get out and enjoy all that Salt Lake City has to offer!
Events in Salt Lake City this July
Draper Days Rodeo
When: July 6th, 2017
Where: Andy Ballard Equestrian Center
1600 E. Highland Drive
Draper, UT
Come and Watch or Join Draper Days Rodeo. Child must weigh less than 50 pounds. Signed waiver, bike helmet and pre-registration is required. Only those pre-registered will be allowed to compete. To participate in the main rodeo events (bareback, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding, contact Circle “J” Rodeo.
Encore’s Bubble & Lunch
When: July 8th, 2017
Where: The Eccles Theater
131 S. Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT
Experience Salt Lake’s newest downtown Bistro with a spectacular lunch and beverages, while enjoying a live musical performance at the beautiful Eccles Theater. Libations include: Prosseco and Bloody Mary’s. Enjoy relaxing music, perfect for the event, by DJ Christopher Gawel.
Millcreek Arts Festival
When: July 8th, 2017
Where: Baldwin Radio Factory
3474 South 2300 East
Salt Lake City, UT
This is our 3rd annual arts festival featuring visual arts, live music, demos and much more. Free for the whole family. Ride your bicycles. Enjoy the day.
Ski Area Clean-up
When: July 8th, 2017
Where: Alta Ski Area
East State Highway 201
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Alta, UT
CLEANIN UP THE MOUNTAIN!
Join us for a fun day of all over the mountain. It’s not just a trash clean up, but a treasure hunt sometimes. After a lovely lift ride to the top of Collins, we will leisurely take our routes downhill. It’s a stewardship exploration.
Draper Day Fireworks
When: July 15th, 2017
Where: Draper City Park
12500 South 1300 East
Draper, UT
The finale to Draper Days is the spectacular fireworks shows, one of the very best in the entire state. The fireworks show will start after the main stage concert finishes, so come early to enjoy the concert and dinner in the park.
Float Preview Party
When: July 17th – 18th, 2017
Where: South Towne Expo Center
9575 S State Street
Sandy, UT
Meet the creators and technicians behind the 2017 Days of ’47 Parade floats and see how it all comes together — even before the Parade rolls! Vote for your favorite float and, after the Preview Party ballots are counted, watch the banners on July 24th to see if your favorite float won the “People’s Choice” or the “Children’s Choice” award. Here’s another highlight — the Youth Parade’s winning float will be included in the Parade on July 24th AND all Youth Parade floats are invited to participate in the Float Preview Party.
Yappy Hour
When: July 20th, 2017
Where: Fairmont Park
1040 East Sugarmont Drive
Salt Lake City, UT
Join us for our 4th annual “Yappy Hour” series of events this summer! Bring yourself and your pooch to the park for a fun evening after a long day at the office! Admission is FREE! We will have off-leash areas for your dogs to play and live music! Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site, provided by The Food Truck League, snow cones for pups and their humans by Kona Ice of South Orem/Provo, The Daily Rise Expresso, 7UP, and beer from Proper Burger Co. ID is required with purchase of alcohol. Outside food, alcohol, and coolers are prohibited. Rescue Rovers Dog Adoptions will be on site with adorable and adoptable dogs! Spread the word and come on down to the event in search of your new best friend!
2017 Pioneer Days
When: July 22nd – 24th, 2017
Where: This is the Place Heritage Park
2601 East Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT
Utah’s celebration of Pioneer Day won’t be complete without a visit to This Is The Place Heritage Park! In addition of our everyday line-up of FUN, we add even more on this special day we celebrate the founding of UTAH!
Your entire family will have a blast! Really?.our Candy Cannon heralds the day with a BANG! It’s raining old-fashioned taffy down Main Street when the Candy Cannon fires away.
Native American dancing is a crowd favorite all summer long, but on Pioneer Day we have an extra spectacular show planned in the Bowery.
Skymasters Wildlife will entertain you again this year with their fantastic bird show. These beautiful birds are amazing and will be up close so don’t miss this photo opportunity.
There will be games galore! Can you remember the last time you won a stick horse race or beat your cousins in a game of tug-of-war? Come prepared to play with us and take home some new family memories!
The celebration wouldn’t be complete without enjoying the everyday activities: panning for gold, riding ponies and trains, enjoying art and craft projects, digging in Prospectors Pit, and much more.