Below are a collection of community events upcoming as of Sept. 4, 2024. For ongoing events, see our ongoing-events article. For more event listings, see our online calendar.
Featured events
Bike Back to School
- Park City School District
- Fri., Sept. 6
- Various times and locations
Get ready for Park City’s Bike to School event with McPolin Elementary. The meetup locations: 7:20 a.m. — Park City Heights (Ledger Way and Richardson Flat Road), 7:30 a.m. — PC MARC (1200 Little Kate Road), 7:40 a.m. — Aspen Villas and 7:40 a.m. — Prospector Park (end of Comstock Drive). Remember to bring your bike and helmet. Need a helmet? No worries! Free helmets will be given away at each location to ensure everyone can ride safely all year. Email Juan Cardona (juan.cardona@parkcity.org) with questions. Please note: Utah law prohibits children under the age of 8 from riding e-bikes.
WANDER: mindful hike + boxing class + lunch + “alignment” workshop
- Wild Women Tribe
- 2720 Rasmussen Rd. Ste. A4
- Sat., Sep. 28
- 9 a.m.-2 p..m.
Join us for a day designed to reignite your inner strength, align with your true path and empower your spirit. This exclusive women’s empowerment event features mindful hiking, a dynamic boxing class with championship boxer MG Vellinga at her gym, RISE Boxing, a light nourishing lunch, and a transformative workshop. Start with a guided mindful hike through beautiful landscapes to clear your mind and set positive intentions. Next, energize yourself with a boxing class that builds confidence and connects you with your physical power.
Firewood Garden Party
- Summit Community Gardens and EATS
- 4056 Shadow Mountain Dr.
- Sun., Sept. 22
- 5:15-7:30 p.m.
Experience the locally sourced, seasonal food prepared by renowned Chef John Murko of Firewood on Main in our incomparable Garden setting. With decades of passion and innovation, Chef Murko and his team will create a five-course meal and a memorable evening. This event is for 21 and older and is $250 with wine pairing, $175 without wine pairing.
Snow Park Base Village Project Open House
- Deer Valley Resort
- Snow Park Lodge
- 2250 Deer Valley Dr. South
- Thurs., Sept.. 12
- 4-6 p.m.
This event will provide detailed information about the upcoming developments and enhancements planned for the Snow Park Base Village and information on new expanded terrain. Attendees will have the opportunity to view project plans, ask questions and provide input on the future of this area. RSVP at expandedexcellence.deervalley.com.
Other upcoming events
Park City Business University: Power Growth for Business — A Four Part Series
- Park City Chamber/Bureau
- 900 Round Valley Dr.
- Sept. 4
Immerse yourself in the Power Growth Series for Business, a transformative four-part journey designed exclusively for ambitious business owners ready to catapult their enterprises into new realms of success. August 14 will cover “Marketing for Massive Influence,” and Sept. 11 will cover “Operational Excellence for Sustainable Success.”
2024 Annual Meeting
- Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau
- Pendry Park City
- 2417 W High Mountain Rd.
- Wed., Sept. 4
- 9-11 a.m.
Members are invited for breakfast and a look at our marketing plans for the upcoming fiscal year. The group will also recognize outgoing board members and officers and award the prestigious Myles Rademan Spirit of Hospitality Award to an outstanding community member. Event check-in and breakfast will open at 8:15 a.m. with the program starting promptly at 9 a.m. Admission is $55 or $440 for a table of eight. Register at uk.eventsforce.net/parkcity/71/register.
Youth Well-Being Night and Ice Cream Sundae Bar
- Live Like Sam
- Blair Education Center
- Wed., Sept. 4
- 5:45-8 p.m.
Join Live Like Sam and the Utah School Mental Health Collaborative for a free community event focused on youth well-being and mental health resources in Summit and Wasatch Counties. While parents gain valuable insights from our expert panel, kids can enjoy fun-filled activities with Live Like Sam.
Community Noxious Weeds Tour
- Summit County
- Richardson Flat Park and Ride
- 3777 E Richardson Flats Rd.
- Sat., Sept. 7
- 9 a.m.-noon
Summit County’s Weeds Division is hosting a Community Noxious Weeds Tour to educate residents on the “most-wanted” weeds here in Summit County. Residents will meet Dave Bingham, Weed Superintendent, Dan Pena, Weed Enforcement Officer, and some other special guests to learn to identify and control noxious weeds on their own properties. Please RSVP (for free!) at summitcounty.info/falltour24 to let us know you’re coming. Gloves are suggested but not required.
Try Hockey For Free
- Park City Ice Arena
- 600 Gillmor Way
- Wed., Sep. 4
- 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The Park City Ice Arena is offering kids ages 4-12 a chance to try ice hockey for free on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The top Park City coaches will be on the ice to assist your athlete in learning the basics of ice hockey.
Brewer’s Dinner featuring Ogden Beer Company
- Hwy. 210 Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird
- Fri., Sep. 6
Take your Friday evenings to 11,000 feet with Brewer’s Dinners. Held on select Fridays during Oktoberfest, each dinner includes an Aerial Tram ride to Hidden Peak and showcases a local brewer, offering a handpicked selection of unique beers paired with a delectable meal at The Summit.
Creekside Bike Park Ribbon Cutting
- 2392 Holiday Ranch Loop Road
- Sat., Sept. 7
- 12 p.m.
Save the date and join us and Park City Recreation on Saturday, September 7 at 12:00 p.m. for a ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the newly updated Creekside Bike Park. Light refreshments will follow the cutting and remarks. Please consider walking, biking or taking Park City Transit to the event. For more information, contact Tate Shaw via email at tshaw@parkcity.org.
Tour Des Suds
- Mountain Trails Foundation
- City Park
- Sun., Sept. 8
- 10 a.m.
Get ready for a day filled with fun and excitement! The ride/race/costume contest/party kicks off at City Park at 10 a.m. on Sept 8. We’ll ride up Main Street to the trails, covering 7 miles and 2,200ft, to the finish at Empire Pass. Then, it’s a thrilling ride back down to City Park for a delightful lunch, beer (21+ w/ID), costume contests and great company. Pre-registration runs through Sept. 6. Learn more at mountaintrails.org.
Grant Writing with AI Workshop
- Park City Community Foundation
- Blair Education Center
- Park City Hospital
- Tue., Sept. 10
- 9-10:30 a.m.
Join Matt Leighty, founder and chief strategy officer of GrantFlow, to explore how AI can revolutionize your grant writing process. Learn to turn data into compelling narratives and create proposals that resonate with funders. Perfect for nonprofit professionals! Coffee and light breakfast provided. RSVPs appreciated at parkcitycf.org.
Nonprofit Roundtable
- Park City Community Foundation
- Blair Education Center at Park City Hospital
- 900 Round Valley Dr.
- Tue., Sept. 10
- 9-10:30 a.m.
In this course, participants will unpack the not-so-secret world of successful grant systems. This workshop will cover how to turn data into compelling narratives and budgets into stories about your future success, and how to leverage AI, like ChatGPT, to customize and craft proposals that speak directly to funders’ hearts and minds. By the time we’re done, you’ll have a toolkit that takes the dread out of the process, leaving more room for what you all do best — creating positive change.
Cocktails with The Friends
- Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History
- Lookout Cabin, Canyons Village
- Tue., Sept. 10
- 5-7:30 p.m.
This cocktail fundraiser will support the Silver King Mining Structure Preservation project at Park City Resort. The Friends are a group of enthusiastic people committed to preserving, stabilizing and restoring the mining structures in Park City and Deer Valley. Register online at parkcityhistory.org/event/cocktails-with-friends.
Park City Green Drinks
- Recycle Utah
- Este Pizza Park City
- 1781 Sidewinder Dr. #Ste 1
- Tue., Sept. 10
- 6-8 p.m.
Join Recycle Utah for September Green Drinks! We will be learning about the landfill, food waste, and composting. Speakers include Tim Loveday, Summit County landfill manager, Andy Hecht, Park City Community Foundation climate fund manager, and Wasatch Resource Recovery. Drinks will be available for purchase. Light snacks will be provided. Please carpool if possible!
Planning Commission Meeting
- Park City
- Wed., Sep. 11
- 5:30 p.m.
31st Annual Backcountry Benefit
- Utah Avalanche Center
- Black Diamond
- 2084 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City
- Thurs., Sept. 12
- 6-10 p.m.
The Annual Backcountry Benefit is the Utah Avalanche Center’s largest community party of the year! Join the center for prizes, drinks and music. This year’s theme is retro, so come dressed as your favorite decade and get ready to party. Dust off your bell-bottoms, tease up your hair and prepare for a night of timeless fun! All attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Farm to Fork 2024
- Summit Community Gardens and EATS
- 4056 Shadow Mountain Dr.
- Thurs., Sept. 12
- 6-9 p.m.
Join us for a fun and festive evening to benefit Summit Community Gardens and EATS! Event features great music, fabulous food and delicious cocktails, including a special mojito with mint from our garden. With your support and our excitement to get our hands dirty, we provide families with access to healthy food and share with kids the magic of growing, harvesting, and cooking food, leading to lifelong healthy eating habits. Garden party attire and wearing green are encouraged!
15th Annual Fall Regatta
- Sail Park City
- 3021 Jordanelle Way
- Sept. 14-15
The Fall Regatta is open to all sailors! We encourage all that register to be experienced sailors and know how to race. You do not need to be a member of Park City Sailing to race. Register online at store.sailpc.org.
Wilderness First Aid Certification Course
- Park City Recreation
- City Park Recreation Building
- 1200 Little Kate Rd.
- Sept. 14-15
- 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Courtney Lewallen from Traverse Beyond guides students through this 16-hour course over two days that focuses on the basic skills of response and assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies, survival skills, soft tissue injuries and medical emergencies. Successful particpants will receive a two-year Wilderness First Aid certification from SOLO.
Serve Park City
- Park City Humanitarians
- City Park
- Sat., Sept. 14
- 8 a.m.-noon
Park City’s 9/11 national day of service and remembrance. Volunteers can sign up for a project on JustServe.org from over 25 Serve Park City projects. The day will begin with an 8 a.m. breakfast in City Park on Park Avenue. A moment of remembrance will be observed for those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11/01. Most service projects will then run from 9:30 a.m. to noon. When signing up on JustServe.org, enter keywords “Serve Park City” in the search bar with zip code 84060.
McPolin Barn and Farmhouse Tour
- Park City Municipal
- 3000 S.R. 224
- Sat., Sept. 14
- 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
This educational tour of the McPolin Barn and Farmhouse is led by volunteer docents who will take participants on a journey through the history of the Farm from homesteading and dairy farming to open space. Free shuttle service offered from the PC MARC as there is no parking at the Farm. Tickets for July 13 are on sale via Eventbrite for $10 per person, and tours are approximately one hour. Kids are welcome; however, tours are tailored toward an adult audience. Tickets go on sale two weeks in advance of tour date or day of tour if space available. Enjoy live music courtesy of Iron Canyon Echoes. Tickets available via Eventbrite.com.
Monster Drawing Rally
- Arts Council & Kimball Art Center
- 1251 Kearns Blvd.
- Sat., Sept. 14
Building on a model developed by Southern Exposure in San Francisco, the sixth annual Park City Monster Drawing Rally is a live drawing event and party that allows spectators to spy on the creative process, build relationships with local artists and grow their art collections. Register and get tickets online.
Mountain Beer Festival
- Deer Valley Resort
- Silver Lake Lodge, 7600 Royal St.
- Sept. 14-15
- Noon-5 p.m.
This beer festival includes chairlift access throughout the resort, outdoor dining, live music, and family-friendly activities. Please note that the venue can only be accessed by a chairlift ride on Silver Lake Express and all parking and check in will be at Snow Park Lodge. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample beer flavors and styles, including full-strength selections. Don’t miss this celebration of Utah’s brewing culture amidst Deer Valley’s mountains! Tickets are available at deervalley.com.
Mountain Biking Guided Epic Rides
- Park City Recreation
- Meet at Matt Knoop park
- Wed., Sept. 18
- 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Grab your bike and helmet and join for some of the most scenic mountain bike rides in utah. Park City Recreation will provide the shuttle, post-ride BBQ and guide the ride. Activity is intended for intermediate and better riders. Register at parkcityrecreation.org for $50.
Fall City Projects Open House
- Miners Hospital/City Park
- Wed., Sept. 18
- 5-7 p.m.
Multiple City departments will be on hand at Miners Hospital to discuss the City’s current, ongoing and future projects. Residents can expect updates on City planning initiatives including Park City’s General Plan, the ongoing effort to update Park City’s bus stops from the Transportation Planning team, and more.
September Works in Process
- BalletNEXT
- Park City Library
- 1255 Park Ave.
- Wed., Sept. 18
- 6:30-8 p.m.
This is a rare opportunity to experience exciting new dance as it is emerging and get to know the BalletNEXT company. The program will be followed by a question and answer session with Michele, the dancers, and the musicians. All tickets to this performance are available on a donation basis thanks to support from the Park City RAP Tax and the Park City Community Foundation. Register online via Eventbrite.
Business After Hours Mixer
- Create PC
- 1500 Kearns Blvd. F110
- Thurs., Sept. 19
- 5-7 p.m.
Join the Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau at our Business After Hours Mixer at Create PC. Enjoy refreshments while browsing local art and networking with your fellow Chamber partners! Register online at uk.eventsforce.net/parkcity/72/register.
Extreme Weather + Drought: Adapting Agricultural Practices
- Summit County Health Department
- DeJoria Center
- 268 Spring Dr., Kamas
- Thurs., Sept. 19
- 6-8 p.m.
Those working in the livestock and agricultural industries are intimately familiar with how to be successful in their operations with extreme weather and drought. Our region has dealt with and will continue to experience more frequent and intense drought, heat and other weather events. At this free event, you will learn from experts in our area about new and existing strategies to make sure farmers and ranchers continue to have success even in times of extreme weather and drought. Register online via eventbrite.com.
Beauty and the Beaks: Meet the Artists
- Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter
- 1258 Center Dr.
- Tue., Sept. 24
- 5-7 p.m.
Local photographers and neighbors of the Preserve, Jodi Buren and Steve Krongard have been drawn to photograph Swaner Preserve, each with similar passion but differing visions. Their photographs are a love letter to grand and timeless beauty; to fog, snow, wind and rain; to mountains and grasses; to big skies and the creatures who live beneath them. 21-plus event. Register via Eventbrite for free.
Raising a Reader with Margie Gillis, Ed.D., CALT
- PC Reads
- Blair Education Center
- Tues., Sept. 24
- 6-7:30 p.m.
This presentation focuses on why reading is important and how to motivate your child to read. A panel of Dr. Gillis, Dr. Louisa Moats and local educators will follow the presentation. Light refreshments will be provided, and the first 50 registrants will receive a related book. Register online at parkcityreads.org.
A Parent’s Guide to Utah Drug Trends
- Park City Police Department
- Wed., Sept. 25
- 6 p.m.
Join for an informative evening of practical advice for parents. Learn about local drug trends from Senior Park City Police Officer Kacey Comer. He will discuss the effects of different drugs and how to know if someone is using them.
Mindfulness Meditation for Adults
- Park City Library
- 1255 Park Ave.
- Wed., Sep. 25
- 6-7 p.m.
Join us as we create a strong community connection through mindfulness education and practice.No experience is necessary.This one-hour class is facilitated by Randi Jo Greenberg and Rebecca Brenner with Mindful Summit County. More information at MindfulSummitCounty.org.
La Milpa Harvest
- Summit Community Gardens and EATS
- 4056 Shadow Mountain Dr.
- Thurs., Sept. 26
Es tiempo de cosechar lo que juntos sembramos durante la siembra de La Milpa! Acompañanos y celebra con nosotros la bendición de la cosecha honrando y compartiendo lo que la tierra nos ha dado como alimento. Registrate gratis en ligne.
It is time to harvest La Milpa! Join us and celebrate with us the blessing of the harvest by honoring and sharing what mother earth has given us as food. This workshop will be available in English and in Spanish. Register for free online.
Military Appreciation Day
- Snowbird
- Fri., Sep. 27
Active and retired Military and their immediate family will receive 1 free Summer Scenic Tram Ride ticket to the top of Hidden Peak. Tickets are available at all ticket sales windows on the Plaza Deck. Valid military ID required.
Last Friday Gallery Stroll
- Park City
- Fri., Sep. 27
- 6-9 p.m.
As you wander along the picturesque Main Street in Park City, immerse yourself in a delightful blend of art, refreshments, occasional live music and warm company.
2024 Alta Birding Hikes with Tracy Aviary
- Highway 210 Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta
- Thu., Sep. 26
- 9 a.m.–noon
Join the Alta Tracy Aviary Conservation Team on a monthly bird survey at Alta. The event will include updates on this year’s findings and a guided bird walk with a Tracy Aviary expert. Alta Birding Hikes will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month from May to October.
Glenwood Cemetery Event with Ghosts
- Park City Museum
- 401 Silver King Drive, Park City
- Sat., Sep. 28
- 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
- 12:45 p.m.-2 p.m.
Park City history will come alive through reenactors or ghosts in costume standing at various gravesites discussing life and death in the old historic mining town. Immigrants: People Who Made Park City Home will be the overall theme this year. The tours will cost $20 per person and are appropriate for ages 10 years and older. This will be a fundraiser for the historic cemetery. Space is limited and reservations are required. No dogs please. To register for the event, please choose the tour you prefer and call Diane Knispel at 435-574-9554 for tickets.
Sled Hockey Tournament
- Utah Sled Hockey Association
- Park City Ice Arena
- 600 Gillmor Way
- Sept. 27-29
This will be a USA Hockey Sanctioned Tournament open to six teams from the Pacific Mountain Western Region and across the USA. Each team will play four games with two pools including a semi final and championship game. All funds from ticket sales go to defray the cost of the tournament and will support the growth and development of the Utah Team. Tickets available at utahsledhockey.com.
Hazardous Waste Day
- Recycle Utah
- Canyon Cabriolet parking lot
- Sat., Sept. 28
- 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
No businesses — residents only. Accepted items include paints, varnishes, solvents, motor oil, antifreeze, all types of batteries, gasoline, household cleaners, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, pool and spa chemicals, acids, propane and white gas fuel cylinders, compact fluorescent bulbs, electronic waste (computers, monitors, TVs (must be able to carry TVs using one person only) cell phones, laptops, cables), all mercury-containing items, pharmaceuticals, mattresses (for $20/item fee) and bikes.
Vessel Kitchen Day of Eating and Giving
- Summit Community Gardens and EATS
- Vessel Kitchen
- 1784 Uinta Way
- Sat., Sept. 28
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Vessel Kitchen is donating 25% of its revenues to SCG-EATS! Help us support our mission-critical programs helping to create a healthier community by eating healthy, delicious, abundant food from Vessel!
Red Apple Gala
- Park City Education Foundation
- Montage Deer Valley
- Sat., Oct. 5
- 6-11 p.m.
You won’t want to miss Park City’s favorite fall party with an amazing cause to celebrate! Support our students, educators, and schools while enjoying dining and dancing, cocktails and casino, and live and silent auctions.
Harvest Fest
- Recycle Utah
- Cattleman’s Hall, 911 W Center St., Oakley
- Sat., Oct. 5
- 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The festival is free and open to the public. There will be dozens of vendors selling a dazzling array of local goods. You’re bound to admire the character, flavor and creativity of the area! The festival will feature local food and drink, activities for kids, live music, local crafts and more.
Costume Swap
- Park City Library
- 1255 Park Ave.
- Sun., Oct. 6
- 1-5 p.m.
Stop by the Park City Library during regular library hours from Oct. 4-6 to add to or search the Costume Swap! You can donate your kid and adult gently used costumes and find a free “new to you” costume for Halloween or your other costume needs! Come by each day for donating or seeing new costume options!
3Kings Water Treatment Plant Tour
- Recycle Utah
- 1884 Three Kings Dr.
- Thu., Nov. 7
- 10-11:15 a.m.
The new 3Kings Water Treatment Plant was built in 2024 to improve efficiency, increase water treatment capacity, meet regulation requirements, and replace existing aging infrastructure. Come learn about new water treatment technologies!
Live PC Give PC
- Park City Community Foundation
- Fri., Nov. 15
Every November, Live PC Give PC brings Park City and Summit County together for 24 hours of extreme generosity. This giving day has raised millions of dollars for local nonprofits over the past 14 years. Whether you live, work, stay, or play here, you benefit from our nonprofits. Learn how to get involved, see event information, donate, and volunteer at livepcgivepc.org.