COMMUNITY EVENTS & OFFERINGS

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Wake the Great Salt Lake – a live art exhibit outdoors
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Thurs., March 26 to Sat., April 4 7:30PM – 10:30PM
Memory Grove: 300 N Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

A live, temporary, movement-driven, large art display will take place at dusk at the top of Memory Grove, March 26-April 4 (7:30-10:30pm). This is a call to ourselves and neighbors, to Wake the Great Salt Lake, through awakening a realization among ourselves, and to be inspired by a musical composition against a projection display, on a larger-than-life sphere.

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Meet Your Police! – family-focused
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Wed, April 8th, Riverside Park from 1 – 3 PM
Meet real life Police Officers! This is a family-friendly event, but all officers will welcome any feedback, discussion, questions, or concerns from all attendees.
There will also be a Sidewalk Chalk Contest, so bring your best chalk skills!

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New Airport Terminal Open House!
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Sat, APRIL 18 • 5-8pm
(Register before going)
Get a look at the shops, restaurants and art installations in the new terminal before it is open to the public! Discounted pricing will be applied for this event. Prizes will be handed out for various types of participation throughout the evening.

#TheNewSLC is the hashtag they would like visitors to use.

airportinfo@slc.gov is your contact for any questions about or at the time of the event.

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Micro-Grants for Growing Food
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Food Systems Outreach Coordinator

Leesie Clegg • 385-707-7582 • leesie.clegg@slc.gov
These grants are closed, but available for contact with questions!

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Call for Businesses!
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If you own a business within Fairpark boundaries, and you have wallspace you would like to do something with along North Temple in the areas shown below, email FairparkComCouncil@gmail.com with “BUSINESS WALL FOR MURAL” in the subject. There is currently a project underway to put murals along North Temple, and the FCC (Fairpark Community Council) is helping them make sure the murals are good and in-line with what the community wants. As a business owner donating your wall space for the art, your input, as a member of the community and one that is becoming engaged with the city on this level, will be vital for us, and the city, to receive!

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Call for Artists!
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If you have experience painting outdoor murals, the Seven Canyons Trust (a 501c3 for bringing underground waterways to the surface) could use your help painting murals for the Folsom Trail Hidden Waters city art project! The styles for various murals must match Fairpark’s current demographic demands, as well as encapsulate what makes Utah unique, to build UT pride in our capitol city, and show newcomers who arrive from the airport, just what SLC, UT is all about.
* you’ll see the application deadline has closed, but please still email info@sevencanyonstrust.org with “ARTIST SUBMISSION” somewhere prominent in the subject. Thank you!

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Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants
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The Artist-in-the-Classroom Grant provides funding for elementary schools in the Salt Lake City School District to support the placement of professional artists in the classroom during school hours. This residency program is designed to augment existing arts activities during the school-day and cannot be used for after-school programming.

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The Hidden Garden Tour
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Showcase your lawn, or nominate one you’ve seen, to be part of the Hidden Gardens Tour! This longstanding tradition, reminiscent of Parade of Homes, brings out 100+ “tourists” the first week of June to gather ideas and promote DIY landscaping projects.
This is a Utah Water Savers initiative, who also instated a $3-per sq.ft xeriscaping subsidy from the State.
Themes are minimal water use, waterless, drought-resistant, and xeriscaping.
* homeowners will be contacted about their nomination and not added to the showcase list unless they decide to participate.
Hidden Garden Tours Nomination Form (you CAN nominate yourself! go for it!)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiddenGardenTour/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prologuemedia

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Call for Musicians!
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Acoustic Music Strolls along the Jordan River Parkway
Event dates: June 11 and 18, 6 – 8 pm
We are seeking a diverse mix of soloists, duos and groups to perform at the upcoming Acoustic Music Strolls along the Jordan River Parkway. We are especially looking for artists that reside in SLC’s westside neighborhoods.
These are paid performance opportunities for musicians that can perform fully unplugged. If you have a strong acoustic presence and love performing in a beautiful outdoor setting, we’d love to hear from you.
APPLY HERE: https://www.buskerfestslc.com/application-strolls

 ANNUAL EVENTS FOR FAIRPARK

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Folsom Street Festival
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2026 • OCTOBER • FOLSOM AVE
Make Salt Lake is an artist’s workshop space and learning center for all kinds of trades. Along the street in front of the workshop campus in the Fall, this festival of artists, games, food, and fun will take place.  

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U of U Partners in the Park
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2026 • JULY 14 • NORTHWEST REC
Held on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, University of Utah holds Partners in the Park at various locations throughout the westside. This annual event series for west Salt Lake residents includes a free picnic dinner, crafts, raffles, music, face painting and information tables to connect residents with university departments and community organizations.

The program draws upwards of one thousand residents and partners. Past activities have included dance presentations, balloon tying, a magic show, Frisbee contests, kickball, soccer, temporary tattooing, balloon relay races, raffles, hat making, Taekwondo, gardening activities, bingo, Zumba, jump rope, tile painting and face painting. It acquaints west side residents with the University of Utah’s academic, cultural, and research opportunities through shared interests and activities, connecting potential students, raising their awareness of and access to the lifelong value of higher education.

EVENTS OF GREATER SALT LAKE AREA

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Living Traditions Festival
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2026 • May 15 -17 • Downtown Library — Washington Square (451 South, State Street)
This free, 3-day Festival in downtown SLC celebrates the cultural diversity and ethnic traditions of people residing in Utah. Featured live performances, concerts, and artwork showcasing different cultural traditions, foodways, and ethnic experiences.
Friday, May 15 5pm—10:00pm
Saturday, May 16 Noon—10:00pm
Sunday, May 17 Noon—7:00pm
(Volunteer! Apply here by April2)

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Westside CultureFest
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2026 • AUGUST 14 & 15 • 5PM – 10PM
at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center (2525 Taylorsville Blvd, 84129)
Westside CultureFest 2026 is a free two-day festival celebration of arts and community featuring over 25+ performances on-stage and outdoors at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, an artist market featuring local artists and craftspeople, food trucks, a bar area for adults, art activities for kids, and incredible experiences for all ages.

Community events will be frequently posted on the Fairpark Community Council Facebook events page.