May 01 Friday
Applications are open for the 32nd Durango Autumn Arts Festival presented by the Durango Arts Center, on September 19 & 20, 2026. This fine arts and crafts juried show serves as the DAC’s signature fundraising event, and there is a $50 nonrefundable application fee. The application deadline is May 1, and forms are available online at www.durangoarts.org.
The 2026 Kayenta pissed grumpy mumbling native Arts market will take place May 1st through 3rd at Kayenta Art village in ivins.
Friday, May 1st from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This event will feature a range of traditional and contemporary Native American art, including jewelry, pottery textiles, paintings, and sculptures from dozens of artists located throughout the Southwest. Participants can enjoy art, desert vistas, food trucks, and a lineup of indigenous performers throughout the weekend.
The event will also include fundraising events for the Shivwitz band of the Paiute tribe of Southern Utah. Shopping with silent auction allows participants to support their scholarship fund.
As thousands of Utah State University graduates prepare to toss their caps this week, the City of Logan and Logan Parks & Recreation are inviting the community to keep the celebration going. On Friday, May 1st, the Carol and Jim Laub Plaza will transform into a high-energy, open-air dance floor for a Free Silent Disco Party.
The event, which runs from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, is perfectly timed to serve as the ultimate after-party for USU’s 139th Commencement and college convocations. Graduates, their families, and friends are encouraged to head downtown to 55 N. Main Street for a night of music, dancing, and local celebration.
A silent disco allows participants to listen to live DJ sets through wireless, LED-lit headphones. With multiple channels to choose from, guests can switch between different musical genres, ensuring everyone from recent grads to visiting grandparents finds their groove.
Event Highlights:
Graduation is a monumental milestone for our students and our city. The Silent Disco at Laub Plaza congratulates the Aggies and provides a fun, safe, and memorable space for families to celebrate together in the heart of the community they've called home.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, as headphone quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, follow @laubplazalogan or @loganparksandrec on Instagram.
May 02 Saturday
Frog Bench Farms is holding the annual spring plant sale on Saturday May 2nd from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Liberty Heights Fresh in Salt Lake City.
Announcing our 4th Annual Spring Plant Sale! We're thrilled to partner again with @libertyheightsfresh to host this event.
Expect a variety of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, eggplant, flowers, herbs, fig and pomegranate starts plus more! We'll be available to answer your gardening and planting questions, and can't wait to help you grow delicious food this season.
Come get your garden started with us and be sure to grab a cup of coffee, fresh groceries, or a lovely snack inside while you're at it!
WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 2ND from 8:30-1PMPARKING: Please park in the Liberty Heights Fresh parking lot, street parking, or parking available at the Emerson Elementary's parking lot on McClelland Street.
Keep your eye out for when pre-orders open - We can't wait to see you there!
The Cache Valley Swap Meet is a flea market style swap meet with food trucks and vendors at the Cache County Fairgrounds on Saturday May 2nd 10 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Located in the outside cow and pig barns behind the inside horse Arena, on the south end of the fairgrounds. Currently accepting vendors, small businesses, and collectors of antiques, cars, motorcycles, guy stuff. Vendors may apply at https://cachevalleycoop.wordpress.com/event-signups/
Artists of all ages are invited to transform the sidewalks around the Smithfield Public Library into vibrant works of art on Saturday May 9th outside the Smithfield Public Library.
Let your creativity shine at the Smithfield City Chalk Art Festival, presented by the Smithfield City Arts Council! Artists of all ages are invited to transform the sidewalks around the Smithfield Public Library into vibrant works of art. Cash prizes of up to $100 will be available, and there are two age categories this year! Sign up is $10 and includes a Smithfield t-shirt and a pack of sidewalk chalk.
Register today at https://smithfieldrecreation.com/city-events/
May 03 Sunday
Jubilate Presents: An Interfaith Choral Festival on Sunday May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Big Cottonwood LDS stake Center.
It is a powerful celebration of unity, bringing together three premier ensembles to explore the rich tapestry of American music. Through the artistry of Jubilate, the community-driven spirit of the Utah Valley Interfaith Choir, and the harmonious collaboration of the Cache Valley Interfaith Choir, this event transcends traditional boundaries. It is an evening dedicated to fostering peace and understanding, where diverse voices blend to create a shared expression of hope and artistic excellence.
Jubilate concerts are supported in part by the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) program, offering enchanting performances for all to enjoy.
May 04 Monday
On Monday May 4th at the Ogden Airport, Breeze Airways hosts a celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Expect Star Wars–themed activities, photo ops, and a few surprises from a galaxy not so far away. Bring your droids, your crew, and your best May the 4th spirit.May the 4th be with you—and may your travels be a Breeze.Please visit us and be part of this special moment for our airport and our community. Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character and join the group photo at 10:30 am. There will be a Ribbon Cutting for the New Baggage Carousel at 11:00 AM as we celebrate Breeze Airways flights from California and to California, and unveil our brand‑new baggage carousel—a milestone for the future of travel in Northern Utah.
May 06 Wednesday
The Natural History Museum of Utah hosts a 1 hour guided nature walk on Wednesday May 6th at 5:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered what kinds of plants you see along a trail? Or snapped a picture of a bug to identify it later? If so, then our Foothill Nature Walks are just for you!
Join us for a series of free 1-hour guided hikes starting at the Museum and leading up the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Come and enjoy a spectacular view of the Salt Lake Valley with local experts who will help you learn more about the flora and fauna you can see.
May 07 Thursday
The Brigham City Library Humanities Book Group will meet to discuss “River of Doubt” by Candice Millard on Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 7 p.m. Jay Hart, PhD, Professor of History at Weber State University, will lead the discussion. Copies of the book may be picked up at the circulation desk of the Brigham City Library, 26 E. Forest Street, while supplies last. The discussion will take place live at the Brigham City Library. A Zoom link to the event is available upon request; please contact the library at least 24 hours before the discussion. For more information on this event, or other discussions in the Library’s “Wild About Nature” book discussion series please contact Elizabeth or Nan, 435-723-5850.