16 Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Week · July 2–5, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Monster Jam World Finals

Three days of massive trucks, freestyle runs, and pit party action featuring fan favorites like Grave Digger and Megalodon at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City

Outdoors & Active

Sunset Sculpt Yoga & Social

An outdoor sunset yoga session followed by socializing at Silo Park.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Silo Park, Salt Lake City

Fourth of July 5K Fun Run at 2 Row Brewing

Celebrate Independence Day with a 5K fun run followed by cold beers at 2 Row Brewing as part of the Utah Brewery Running Series.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 11:00 AM · 2 Row Brewing, Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City Track Club Wednesday Social Run

Weekly Wednesday evening social run from TF Brewing with the Salt Lake City Track Club, followed by drinks and socializing.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · TF Brewing, Salt Lake City

Hoka x Not That Serious Demo Run

Morning group demo run with SLRC, Hoka, and Not That Serious Run Club to try out the new Hoka Clifton Pro shoes, followed by coffee and donuts.

Friday, July 10, 2026 6:45 AM · Hill's Kitchen, Salt Lake City

Free Events

Coca-Cola Sunset Cinema: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Outdoor film screening of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at Solitude Mountain Resort under the summer sky.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Solitude Mountain Resort

Showroom Open Mic at Wiseguys

Weekly comedy open mic night at Wiseguys Comedy Club's Showroom at The Gateway.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy Club – The Gateway, Salt Lake City

Music & Nightlife

Afro Caribbean Link Up

A big cultural celebration night featuring Afrobeats, Dancehall, Reggae, and more with DJ ZJ Flash from Las Vegas at EVE SLC.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 9:00 PM · EVE SLC, Salt Lake City

The Aquabats! at The Depot

The beloved ska-punk band The Aquabats! bring their energetic live show to The Depot.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · The Depot, Salt Lake City

Joe Machi at Wiseguys

Comedian Joe Machi performs at Wiseguys Comedy Club's main Showroom at The Gateway.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy Club – The Gateway, Salt Lake City

Rainbow Kitten Surprise at The Complex

Indie folk-pop act Rainbow Kitten Surprise brings their dreamy live show to The Complex in Salt Lake City.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · The Complex, Salt Lake City

Sports

URCA 27th Annual Golf Tournament

The Utah Restaurant & Catering Association's 27th annual golf tournament at Eaglewood Golf Course.

Friday, July 10, 2026 6:30 AM · Eaglewood Golf Course, Salt Lake City area

Arts & Culture

Rose Torres Art Exhibit at Red Butte Garden

Rose Torres' art exhibit opens at Red Butte Garden with an artist reception on July 11, running through July 27.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City

Open Studio: Adorned Frames

Drop-in open studio session at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts to create adorned frames.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 10:00 AM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City

Chuck Tingle: Fabulous Bodies

Author Chuck Tingle presents Fabulous Bodies at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in an evening literary event.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7:00 PM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City

Family-Friendly

Open Studio: Rubber and Felt Sculpture

Drop-in open studio at UMFA where participants create rubber and felt sculptures.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 PM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City