Community Calendar

The first-ever Save Our Canyons Wasatch Trivia Night at Fisher Brewing in Salt Lake City is on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

We’ve spent years exploring, protecting, and celebrating the Wasatch. Now it’s time to put that passion to the test. Whether you can name every canyon peak, know the story behind Utah’s mining towns, or just love spending time in the mountains, this night is for you. Bring your friends, build a team, enjoy a pint, and settle in for an evening of laughter, friendly competition, and all things Wasatch.

Along the way, you’ll have chances to win prizes, meet fellow canyon enthusiasts, and support the work of protecting the mountains we all love. We hope this becomes a new Save Our Canyons tradition, and we’d love for you to be part of the very first one. Grab your tickets, invite your smartest (or funniest) friends, and join us for a night that celebrates the Wasatch.

On Thursday, August 27 Cafe Rio in Salt Lake City is holding an all-day fundraiser for the Rape Recovery center.

When you participate in this event, 20% of eligible pre-tax food and beverage purchases will be donated to the Rape Recovery Center to support free services for survivors of sexual violence.
How to participate:
Dine In: Show the fundraiser voucher to the cashier before paying.
Online: Scan the fundraiser QR code to access the special online ordering page and place your order. Only orders placed through the fundraiser link will count toward the donation.

National Ability Center’s Summit Challenge,
Utah’s Largest Cycling Event for People of All Abilities is on August 29th. Registration closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 24th. For more information or to register for the NAC’s Summit Challenge, visit summitchallenge100.org. 

Date: August 29th, 2026!

Cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to ride through Northern Utah's scenic mountains and raise money for the National Ability Center's adaptive recreation programs. All adaptive riders ride free but must register in advance.

Participants can choose from multiple distance options, including a 1 mile Discovery Loop, 16, 25, 50, 80 or 100-mile routes; all routes are fully supported. There are also adaptive rider only routes of 4 and 7 miles. Additionally, NAC will be hosting a “Vendor Village” from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Vendor tents, music and food will be available for all riders and spectators.  Entry to the Vendor Village is free and all spectators and community members are invited to stop by and enjoy the fun.

For more information or to register for the NAC’s Summit Challenge, visit summitchallenge100.org. 

Registration now open!
Note: Registration closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 24th, or as soon as our cap is reached. 

Access2Advemture is holding a summer concert fundraiser at Ogden Botanical Gardens on Saturday August 29th from 5-7:00 p.m. with music by The Proper Way. Carpooling and cycling are encouraged, and the event includes a bike valet service.
Join us for our inaugural summer fundraiser and help us achieve our mission of creating transformative outdoor experiences that empower people with disabilities to discover strength, confidence, and belonging.

Pre-registration includes ONE complimentary ticket for the opportunity drawing. General Admission tickets are FREE, or $20 tickets include a boxed picnic and $45 VIP tickets include boxed picnic + one drink ticket and access to the VIP area with elevated snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Parking is limited so we encourage carpooling, ridesharing, or cycling to the gardens. We will have a bike valet provided by The Bicycle Collective!

📍Ogden Botanical Gardens, 1750 Monroe Blvd

⌚ Saturday August 29, 2026 5 PM - 7 PM

🍴 Pre-purchase a boxed dinner from Apple Spice Junction or bring a picnic! UTOG Beer Garden will also be available with beer and wine for purchase. *No outside alcohol may be brought in*

🌴 Enjoy music by The Proper Way

🎟️ Opportunity drawing throughout the night (must be present to win)

Buy your tickets today!

*Online auction opens on August 14, so be sure to check it out, even if you can't make it to the concert. Lots of great items to bid on and all proceeds support Ogden Valley Adaptive!

The Utah Avalanche Center invites the public on September 10th to the 33rd Annual Backcountry Benefit at Black Diamond HQ. This annual fundraising party starts at 6:00 p.m. and includes food, drinks, prizes, and live music.

Build up your good karma for the Super El Niño with the Utah Avalanche Center on September 10th at the 33rd Annual Backcountry Benefit! This annual fundraising party is our chance to celebrate the people who make this community special and support the avalanche forecasting that keeps Utah’s mountains safer for everyone. Join us for an evening of food, drinks, live music, and incredible prizes, all in support of forecasting, awareness, and education!

The Backcountry Benefit started as a response to a tragic avalanche accident in 1993. That same year, the government cut funding to the avalanche center, and the community responded by showing up for the UAC. They rallied together to ensure lasting years of forecasting, awareness, and education. We've continued that tradition for 33 years now, and we can't wait to party with you again this year.

*All attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and pets are not allowed in the venue.

Where: Black Diamond HQ, 2092 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
When: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Your ticket includes:
Dinner by Utah Food Services
2 drink tickets ($10 value)
1 entry into the opportunity drawing

Guests are invited to explore the night sky at Snowpine Lodge in Alta by moving between various telescopes, each focused on different celestial objects throughout the evening of September 10th. Astronomers will highlight multiple points of interest, and due to the variety of scopes and eyepieces, even viewing the same object through different instruments will offer a unique perspective. We strongly encourage and welcome all questions.

This is an all-ages event, and ladders will be provided to ensure smaller children can comfortably view through the telescopes.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Snowpine Lodge.

Enjoy live music by Aspen Anonda you journey from one viewing station to another.

A 30% discount is available for staying overnight at the event. Promocode and link coming.

Please dress warmly for the evening as temperatures can be cold. We recommend wearing warm clothes, gloves, a hat, and bringing hand warmers.

Please note: This event is contingent upon favorable weather conditions. In the event of a cancellation, participants will be notified.

To preserve your night vision, please ensure your phones are turned off. It takes approximately 30 minutes for eyes to fully adapt to the dark after exposure to bright light. Once accustomed, your night vision will be significantly enhanced. Should you choose to bring a flashlight, only red-light flashlights are permissible, as red light does not impair night vision.

We kindly suggest a donation of $5 per adult. Your contribution will support Friends of Alta in their vital efforts to protect our beloved environment for future generations. By participating, you are supporting a valuable cause and positively impacting the preservation of Little Cottonwood Canyon.

The Seager Memorial Clinic annual Free Health Screening Day is on Saturday, September 19, with two sessions from 9-11 AM or 11-1 PM in Ogden-Weber Technical College’s Health Technology Building.

No appointment or paperwork is required. Community members can simply walk in and access a wide range of completely free health screenings and services.

For more information on everything we offer please check out website.
https://seagerclinic.org/events/

The Sherry Black Foundation presents a one day conference designed to provide families resources and emerging technologies for finding answers and justices on missing and unsolved cases. The conference will be held in the Miller Free Enterprise Center at Salt Lake Community College on Saturday September 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

No victim should be forgotten. No family should wait alone. No case should be limited by resources.

Join the Sherry Black Foundation — a nationally-recognized nonprofit with almost a decade of experience in helping families solve cold cases — and many partners for a one-day-long conference designed to provide families with the expertise, emerging technology, and resources needed to find answers and justice.

The conference will offer:

- Resources for families to take action, file or augment reports, and follow-up on missing and unsolved cases. (Identifying information such as photographs, state-issued IDs, and any available medical and dental records should be brought. DNA can be collected from any close relative to supplement the case file.)
- Time and exclusive assistance on your case from local partners, including: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC); NamUs, a national information clearinghouse and resource center for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases around the nation; Utah Department of Public Safety; Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification; Utah Office of the Medical Examiner and its public information office; Utah Department of Public Safety - Public Information Office; other law enforcement, victim advocacy, forensic, and technology partners

This event is intended to be a caring, family-centered space for those impacted by unresolved cases, along with advocates and organizations that provide direct support. To protect the privacy and purpose of the gathering, we ask that attendees attend only if they are personally connected to a case, supporting someone who is, or representing an organization that serves affected families. This event is not intended for true crime entertainment, hobbyist interest, or general criminology curiosity.

Attendance is free but attendees are encouraged to register prior to the event: https://givebutter.com/utah-unsolved-ndlgem

The ALS United Rocky Mountain Walk in Salt Lake City is on Saturday September 26th at Sugar House Park's Big Field Pavilion starting at 10:00 a.m.

Walk in Honor. Walk in Memory. Walk in Support.

Join our ALS United Rocky Mountain Walk ALS event in Salt Lake City! Our Walk ALS Utah is the largest annual gathering for the ALS community in the area, raising funds and awareness that support our free ALS programs, and the search for treatments and cure to conquer ALS.
Free registration, fundraising encouraged. Gather your family, friends, colleagues, and walk as a team or individual for ALS today!
Saturday, September 26, 2026, Walk ALS Utah, at Sugar House Park, Big Field Pavilion, 10am-noon.

On October 10 Curesearch for Cancer presents HOPEtober Fest, a morning of family-freiendly fun and support for childhood cancer research fundraising at Sugarhouse Part starting at 9:00 a.m.

One in 285 children will receive a cancer diagnosis before age 20, with 47 children diagnosed daily in the US. HOPEtober Fest includes a family fun fair with community organizations and resources, as well as a short walk in Sugarhouse park. Registration required: https://give.curesearch.org/event/2026-salt-lake-city-hopetober-fest/e792966.