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There are some terrific things to do around town, we'll share some of them here and remember you can add events to our calendar.

Last Updated: Oct 02, 2024 02:54PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Exploring Utah’s ghost towns: Seven abandoned settlements with fascinating histories

Oct 02, 2024 02:54PM ● By Bailey Chism

Utah’s rich history has much to offer. Learn about the many towns that used to stretch across Utah’s land.

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The evolution of Halloween: from ancient Celtic rituals to modern-day festivities

Oct 02, 2024 01:21PM ● By Bailey Chism

Halloween originated from ancient Celtic traditions and evolved through history, blending with Roman and Christian practices, eventually becoming a popular holiday in the U.S. known for costumes, pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating.

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Draper’s Kuwahara’s Pumpkin Patch and Thriller Park open for the season

Oct 02, 2024 01:05PM ● By Rebecca Olds

Kuwahara’s Pumpkin Patch and Thriller Park opened for the season on Sept. 20, offering a variety of attractions such as the pumpkin patch, haunted house, Halloween Main Street, Once Upon a Time land, corn maze, Grand Bizarre, a magician and more.

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Hale Centre Theatre shows the regional premier of ‘The Magician’s Elephant’

Sep 23, 2024 01:11PM ● By Tom Haraldsen

New production takes on the popular Kate DiCamillo novel.

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“Am I Different” book by Jonathan Aubrey

Sep 16, 2024 02:30PM ● By Linda Steele

The book "Am I Different" is about Johnathan Aubrey's journey of overcoming obstacles due to his cerebral palsy.

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‘Get to the River’ and join in the festivities—month-long scavenger hunt to be hosted by West Jordan

Sep 16, 2024 02:13PM ● By Rebecca Olds

"Get to the River Festival" features a 30-day photo scavenger hunt along the Jordan River Trail hosted by West Jordan. Other events include community activities and conservation projects.

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Westside CultureFest draws thousands of art lovers, music fans and car enthusiasts

Sep 13, 2024 10:46AM ● By Carl Fauver

Dancing, close-up magic, singing, arts and crafts, “tricked out” cars and even performers swinging from a hoop were all part of the second annual Westside CultureFest, at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center in Taylorsville.

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5 cozy fall activities to celebrate the season

Sep 04, 2024 02:28PM ● By Peri Kinder

Enjoy a fall tradition or create new ones at these five cozy fall activities in Salt Lake County.

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Old friends unite for great concert at Utah First Amp

Aug 26, 2024 01:28PM ● By Tom Haraldsen

Blue October, Switchfoot and more rock the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

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‘Hamilton’ is still a Revolutionary masterpiece

Aug 02, 2024 01:33PM ● By Peri Kinder

Run, don’t walk, to see “Hamilton” before it leaves Eccles. The show runs through Sept. 1.

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