It’s May in Utah and it’s a wonderful time to get out and enjoy the fresh air. If you’re looking for events in Salt Lake City this May be sure to check out the list below of events. From Cinco de May to Mother’s Day to Memorial Day, there’s so much going on in Salt Lake City this month.
Events in Salt Lake City this May
When: Now through May 26th, 2018
Where: This is the Place Heritage Park
2601 East Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT
It’s springtime and Baby Animal Season is here! Have you ever held a fluffy little chick or nuzzled a tiny bunny? We have a front row seat waiting just for you, where you can see your new furry friends eat and play, while learning more about them from their caretakers. You’ll be able to pet our little Suffolk lambs, little Nubian Kid goats, chicks and more. Ponies are ready to take the first guests of the season for a ride and our trains will let you see the entire Park, with stops for fun and food along the way.
May the Fourth Be with You Celebration
When: May 4th, 2018
Where: Clark Planetarium
110 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT
May the 4th Be With You Celebration! Get Ready for an Out of This WORLD Party! Clark Planetarium is partnering with Alpine Garrison, to bring you a far far away galaxy experience. All movies and dome shows starting at or after 4:00 PM are only $4, including tax. Enjoy our laser shows (with U2 to the mix at 7 PM), photo ops with Alpine Garrison in our lobby, real life-size droids at our first floor exhibits, and a costume and lightsaber behind-the-designs table our 3rd floor exhibits.
When: May 5th, 2018
Where: Crone’s Hollow
2470 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT
The caravan of traveling mystics will return to Crone’s Hollow Saturday, May 5th. This event has been organized by a true gypsy Rom Baro and will feature many of the esoteric arts we’ve come to associate with Rom or gypsy culture. These psychics have years of experience and their abilities have been proven. Many of the services at our fair can’t be found anywhere else in Utah and they include crystal ball scrying, tarot, oracle card and past life readings, pet readings, mediumship, palmistry, energetic clearings and healing. Our readers are so in demand that we’ve added extra time to the fair. Appointments can be scheduled between 11 AM and 12 PM in the hour prior to opening. Appointments must be prepaid and for specific readers.
Salt Lake City Open Streets 2018
When: May 5th, 2018
Where: Pioneer Park
350 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT
Open Streets encourages the use of streets as a public space for the community to interact through the promotion of community pride, local business, air quality, and physical activity! This year, Salt Lake City will be highlighting a route downtown on 200 West, 200 South, West Temple, and 300 South from West Temple west to Pioneer Park. Afterwards, Open Streets will engage the community with a variety of activities including exercise, dance classes, yoga, sports, music performances, outdoor art projects and family-friendly games.
Draper City’s Arts and Crafts Festival
When: May 12th, 2018
Where: Draper City Hall
12500 South 1300 East
Draper, UT
Draper City’s sixth annual Arts & Crafts Festival returns on May 12, 2018. Shoppers will enjoy the distinctive talents of almost 100 artisans and craftsmen showcasing a wide range of unique handcrafted jewelry, pottery, clothing, home décor, fine art, metal work, personal care products and much more. Come out and buy a gift for the mom in your life. Along with shopping, the event features delicious food, a classic car show, and live entertainment. Consider using TRAX to arrive, Blue line to Draper Town Center, only a 4 minute walk from station. The event is held in Draper Park at 12500 S. 1300 E., from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm, admission and parking is free.
Red Butte Garden Annual Spring Plant Sale
When: May 12th, 2018
Where: Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT
In the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre / Free admission to the Plant Sale
- Vegetables & Herbs – including over 60 varieties of heirlooms
- Colorful flowering annuals and hardy perennials
- Huge selection of roses, own-root roses, ornamental grasses, groundcovers, native and water-wise plants
- An assortment of conifers, trees, vines, and shrubs, including edible fruits
- This is our largest fundraiser of the year – proceeds go toward Garden maintenance & education programs
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Gathering Place at Gardner Village
When: May 13th, 2018
Where: Gardner Village
1100 West 7800 South
West Jordan, UT
Perhaps more than any other holiday, Mother’s Day is one best celebrated over brunch. Treat Mom to our delightful brunch with all of its amazing offerings. Our executive chef, Rufo Dina, has planned the ideal spread for you to enjoy. Our breakfast side boasts of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, French Toast Bake with warm buttery syrup, biscuits and gravy, and eggs benedict. On the lunch side you’ll find Chicken Cordon Blue, carved turkey and all of the trimmings you love. Design your own omelet, crepe or make a yummy waffle. Enjoy a variety of salads, breads and desserts. And don’t forget to stop at the Belgian Chocolate Waterfall to dip fresh fruits and other fun treats into the melted cascade!
When: May 18th– 19th, 2018
Where: Mountain America Expo Center
9575 S. State Street
Sandy, UT
PrepperCon is a one of a kind national preparedness and survival expo that showcases: preparation fundamentals and advanced training, self-defense solutions, firearms, survival skills, food storage, first aid, tech-gear, homesteading, alternative energies, archery and hunting supplies, and opportunities for networking with others – all within an electrifying and motivating venue infused with the entertainment energy of a Comic Con. PrepperCon is more than just a one-stop shop for survival preparedness. Enhance your skills with over 80 instructional classes and stage presentations, meet TV and film celebrity speakers, join entertaining panel discussions, experience disaster simulators, see the return of the world’s first prepper fashion show, and win contests with big giveaways! This is the PREMIER prepper event in the nation. Don’t be fooled by imposters, this is the original and only PrepperCon. You don’t want to miss the next PrepperCon coming to Utah May 18-19, 2018!