Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Salt Lake City South Towne, UT

Friday Night Flicks is a summer movie series featuring free movies for eight straight Friday nights, beginning in June....

Friday Night Flicks is a summer movie series featuring free movies for eight straight Friday nights, beginning in June. Films are shown at a different city park each week on a large, inflatable screen, and free popcorn is served each night. Venues include the Utah State Fairgrounds, Reservoir Park, Fairmont Park, Jordan Park, Liberty Park, Rotary Glen Park and Lindsey Gardens.

Hours: Fri, Jun 1, 2012: 9pm Fri, Jun 8, 2012: 9pm Fri, Jun 15, 2012: 9pm Fri, Jun 22, 2012: 9pm Fri, Jun 29, 2012: 9pm Fri, Jul 6, 2012: 9pm Fri, Jul 13, 2012: 9pm

This festival celebrates a wide spectrum of artists and artwork. Food, dancing, music, and exhibits provide plenty of...

This festival celebrates a wide spectrum of artists and artwork. Food, dancing, music, and exhibits provide plenty of distraction, and evening performances feature well-known artists and their works. The event allows all visitors to learn and explore the world of fine art but folks who are knowledgeable are particularly entranced by the mesmerizing works on display.

Hours: Thu, Jun 21, 2012 Fri, Jun 22, 2012 Sat, Jun 23, 2012 Sun, Jun 24, 2012

Celebrate America's birthday with live music, food, games and fireworks in beautiful Jordan Park on Salt Lake City's...

Celebrate America's birthday with live music, food, games and fireworks in beautiful Jordan Park on Salt Lake City's west side. This free, family friendly event offers a festival atmosphere, with carnival games, pie-eating contests, three-legged races, activity booths and numerous food vendors, so bring a blanket and enjoy a warm July evening with family and friends.

Hours: Wed, Jul 4, 2012: 3pm - 10:30pm

Numerous venues in and around Salt Lake City host events throughout July to commemorate the arrival of pioneers in 1847....

Numerous venues in and around Salt Lake City host events throughout July to commemorate the arrival of pioneers in 1847. Among the festivities are the All Horse Parade, Pioneer Festival, a rodeo, and the incredible Days of '47 Parade. An art show, concerts, a marathon, and many other events round out the offerings. Most events are free, but call ahead.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, Jul 7, 2012 Tue, Jul 10, 2012 Fri, Jul 13, 2012 Sat, Jul 14, 2012 Mon, Jul 16, 2012 Tue, Jul 17, 2012 Thu, Jul 19, 2012 Fri, Jul 20, 2012 Sat, Jul 21, 2012 Mon, Jul 23, 2012 Tue, Jul 24, 2012

Ghosts and goblins of all ages are welcome at the Monster Block Party, a free, family friendly Halloween event held at...

Ghosts and goblins of all ages are welcome at the Monster Block Party, a free, family friendly Halloween event held at Salt Lake City's Gallivan Center. The festival features trick-or-treating booths, a pumpkin-decorating contest, arts and crafts, storytelling, pinatas, a photo booth and a costume parade and contest with prizes for Kid, Teen and Adult divisions.

Hours: Sat, Oct 27, 2012: Noon - 4pm

Ring in the new year with First Night Salt Lake City, a popular celebration of cultural, ethnic and artistic diversity...

Ring in the new year with First Night Salt Lake City, a popular celebration of cultural, ethnic and artistic diversity in downtown. First Night features three stages for entertainment ranging from music and theater to spoken word artists and a circus of fire performers. You can also enjoy ice skating, warming tents and a fantastic fireworks extravaganza at this community celebration.

Hours: Mon, Dec 31, 2012: 3pm - 3am

Each year, thousands of attendees participate in this annual festival that honors Asian/Pacific American culture....

Each year, thousands of attendees participate in this annual festival that honors Asian/Pacific American culture. Festivities include dancing, eating, musical entertainment, and other traditional shows. The event has been celebrated since 1977.

Hours: Sat, Jun 9, 2012: 10am - 7pm

The Living Traditions festival is entering its 24th year of celebrating the diverse ethnic heritage of the Salt Lake...

The Living Traditions festival is entering its 24th year of celebrating the diverse ethnic heritage of the Salt Lake City area. Each year, the event attracts tens of thousands of visitors who come to enjoy attractions such as music, dance, food, and craft demonstrations and sales. Approximately 600 area artists gather to share their works and heritage, and more than 20 food booths sell a wide variety of reasonably priced ethnic dishes.

Hours: Fri, May 18, 2012 Sat, May 19, 2012 Sun, May 20, 2012

For a taste of Greek culture, complete with authentic Mediterranean foods and exciting entertainment, make plans to...

For a taste of Greek culture, complete with authentic Mediterranean foods and exciting entertainment, make plans to attend this annual festival. The lively event often attracts up to 50,000 attendees and also features art displays and both 5K and 10K runs.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details September 2012

Enjoy great music and food at Rock 'N' Ribs, an annual event held at Salt Lake City's Gallivan Center. The festival...

Enjoy great music and food at Rock 'N' Ribs, an annual event held at Salt Lake City's Gallivan Center. The festival features Utah's first official Barbeque Championship Cookoff, a cash-prize event sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque society. The winner receives an invitation to the Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational and the American Royal Barbeque, which is the largest barbeque contest in the world.

Hours: Sat, Aug 18, 2012