20 Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Avenues Street Fair

A neighborhood street fair along the blocks between I and O Streets in the Avenues.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Between I & O Streets (Avenues)

Indigenous Art Market & Festival 2026

A two-day art market and festival at the Natural History Museum of Utah, with a Sunday session on October 11.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Natural History Museum of Utah

Garden After Dark: Adventures in Neverland

Illuminated pathways and fall-night displays transform Red Butte Garden into a glowing evening stroll.

October 15–30, 2026 · Red Butte Garden

Music & Nightlife

Iron & Wine

Iron & Wine performs at The Depot, a concert venue in Salt Lake City.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · The Depot

Sean Tyas Afters

Copenhagen DJ Sean Tyas takes over the afters with two stages of electronic music, joined by a lineup of guest DJs.

Friday, October 9, 2026 Midnight · Downtown Salt Lake City

The Doof & The Doofious

A Friday night show at The Underpass featuring The Doof & The Doofious.

October 10, 2026 · The Underpass

AVANZA LIVE: Music. DJs. Comunidad

A live music and DJ night at Drift Lounge at Woodbine.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 7:00 PM · Drift Lounge at Woodbine

Arts & Culture

The Sagebrush Ocean: A Natural History of the Great Basin

Stephen Trimble presents stories and photos from the newly updated The Sagebrush Ocean, highlighting the Great Basin Desert.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 7:00 - 8:15pm · Natural History Museum of Utah

Drop-in Drawing Disco

A drop-in drawing session at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, featuring Radial Paper Reliefs.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6 pm - 8 pm · Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Eric André: Subtle

Comedian Eric André brings his Subtle show to the Showroom at The Gateway.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 · The Gateway – Showroom

The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Celebrating the Life and Work of Painter John O'Connell

An exhibition at Alvin Gittens Gallery celebrating the life and work of painter John O'Connell, with an artist reception.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 4:30 - 7 p.m. · Alvin Gittins Gallery

Outdoors & Active

Utah Plant Fest

A two-day plant festival at the Conservation Garden Park.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Conservation Garden Park

Art + Wellness: Yoga

A yoga session combining movement with art at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6 pm - 7 pm · Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Food & Drink

Oktoberfest at Snowbird

Snowbird's Oktoberfest offers live music, traditional Bavarian fare and over 50 varieties of beer on weekends.

August 8 – October 11, 2026 · Snowbird

Family-Friendly

Spooky Science Night 10/14

A family-friendly spooky evening at the museum where costumes are encouraged.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 5:00 - 9:00pm · Natural History Museum of Utah

Third Saturday for Families: Calaveras Paper Skulls

A family art-making afternoon at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts centered on making calaveras paper skulls.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 12 pm - 4 pm · Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Date Night

Trap & Paint

A Trap & Paint event at The Boiler Room that is listed as almost full.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 6:00 PM · The Boiler Room

Witches Night Out Women-Only Speed-Friending

A women-only speed-friending afternoon at Second Summit Hard Cider Co. with short, easy conversations; come solo or bring a friend.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 Afternoon · Second Summit Hard Cider Co.

Free Events

Protect Utah Capitol Rallies

Public rallies at the Utah State Capitol in support of protecting sacred lands.

October 20, 21 & 22, 2026 Morning rallies 8-10 am (Oct 20 & 22); evening rally 4:44 pm (Oct 21) · Utah State Capitol

Sports

Mini HYROX

A shortened HYROX-style race mixing running with functional movement stations, with shoe testing and a raffle, hosted by SLRC x F45 Training Sugarhouse.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 11:00 AM · F45 Training Sugarhouse