COMMUNITY EVENTS & OFFERINGS

Public Open House Feedback Forum
Thursday, March 12nd • 6:00–7:30pm • Sorenson Unity Center 1383 S 900 W
Tuesday, March 31st • 6:00–7:30pm • Salt Lake City Main Library 210 E 400 S

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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

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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!
* 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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Call for Businesses!
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If you own a business within Fairpark boundaries and along the Folsom Ave, you could sponsor wall space for the Folsom Trail Hidden Waters mural project. This socio-ecological project will bring attention to your business and promote the future of Fairpark that centers civil art and environmental awareness. If this sounds important to you, please email info@sevencanyonstrust.org with “BUSINESS WALL FOR MURAL” in the subject.

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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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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.

 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)

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