It's almost impossible not to to have fun in Utah during July, with two big holidays, summer concerts, sporting events, outdoor recreation and more! Here's a list of selected July events in the Salt Lake City area.
Note: While we do our best to make sure all information is accurate, please call or check the website to verify details for events you are attending.
1. 4th of July Events
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Celebrate the 4th in SLC, with parades, fireworks, concerts, community festivals, rodeos, sporting events and more.
2. Summer Concerts
Music and a summer evening go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Here's a list of the Salt Lake area's popular summer concert series, including the Twilight Concert Series, Red Butte Garden Concerts and music events at Salt Lake area resorts.
3. Farmers Markets
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Many Salt Lake area farmer's markets start their seasons in July, making it one of the yummiest months of the year in Utah.
4. Free Summer Movies
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There's plenty of free entertainment in the Salt Lake area during the summer, including free movie nights sponsored by community organizations throughout the Salt Lake Valley. Most are outdoors, so bring a blanket and a few of your best friends to enjoy a great movie and a beautiful summer evening!
5. Summer Day Camps for Kids
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Prevent summer boredom with this list of Salt Lake area summer day camps for kids, including fun programs at Bad Dog Arts, Miss Kaye's Performing Arts Camp, the Utah Children's Theatre and more.
6. Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City
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The summer season of the Utah Shakespeare Festival features The Merry Wives of Windsor, Mary Stuart, Titus Andronicus, Scapin, To Kill a Mockingbird, Les Miserables and selections from the New American Playwrights Project. The fall season includes Hamlet, Les Miserables and Stones in His Pockets. Hosted by Southern Utah University in its replica Globe Theatre and two other theaters, the Utah Shakespeare Festival is a great event that's definitely worth the trip to Cedar City.
Thursday, June 21-Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
300 W. Center Street in Cedar City
800-PLAYTIX
435-586-7878
Tickets $26-$73
7. Hale Centre Theatre: 'The Sound of Music'
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Based on a true story, The Sound of Music is the masterful retelling of the Family von Trapp singers by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Nightly except Sundays, June 6-Aug. 4, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees 12:30 and 4 p.m.
3333 S. Decker Lake Dr. (2200 W.)
801-984-9000
Adults $24-$26
Children $15-$16
No children under five permitted
8. Desert Star Playhouse: 'The Addams Family Home Evening'
Desert Star Playhouse
The Addams Family is not your typical American household. They're creepy; they're kooky; they're altogether ooky!
June 14-Aug. 26
See website for show dates and times
4861 S. State St.
801-266-2600
Tickets $9.95-$17.95
Pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, soft drinks and desserts available during the show.
9. $5 after 5 at Tracy Aviary
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Tracy Aviary will be open to the general public until 8 p.m. Monday nights throughout the summer, and adult admission is only $5.
Mondays June-August, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
589 East 1300 S.
801-596-8500
Regular admission: adults $7, students and seniors $6, children $5. Ages 3 and under free.
10. Gallivan Center Weekday Workouts
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Weekday Workouts are designed to move, tone and shape those muscles that have been stuck behind your desk all day! The free classes begin right after work at 5:15 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, June 4-Aug. 16, 2012, 5:15-6 p.m., except holidays and special events
Free
