Utah Fun Activies

21st Annual Nihon Matsuri Japan Festival Salt Lake City
2026-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
Nihon Matsuri – Japan Festival 2026 Join us for a day of culture, food, music, and celebration! Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: 100 South Japan Town Street (between 200 West & 300 West), Salt Lake City Admission: Free!

Celebrate National Train Day! Golden Spike National Historical Park
2026-05-09 09:00 - 17:00
May 9th 2026
National Train Day
Join us at Golden Spike National Historical Park to celebrate National Train Day! Scroll further down for the May 10th schedule of events.
Schedule of Events
9:00 am Visitor Center Opens
9:30 am Locomotive Demonstration – Ranger safety introduction and arrival of he Locomotives

9:45 am Chinese Lion Dance
10:05 am Hibernian Society of Utah: Speaker is Sophia Brophy, Irish Dancers by Rise Academy
10:45 am Northern Utah Youth Ensembles: America 250 Celebration Music
11:30 am Locomotive Demonstration & Reenactment: followed by Champagne Photo at Last Spike Site – Everyone Invited to Participate

12:30 pm Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation: Scout Society Drum Circle
1:30 pm Northern Utah Youth Ensembles: America 250 Celebration Music

2:30 pm Locomotive Demonstration & Reenactment: followed by Champagne Photo at Last Spike Site – Everyone Invited to Participate
3:30 pm Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation: Scout Society Drum Circle

4:30 pm Locomotive Demonstration – Ranger Program & departure of the locomotives
5:00 pm Visitor Center Closes

World Migratory Bird Day North Lake Park
2026-05-09 11:00 - 17:00
George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education CenterFarmington, UT
Saturday, May 9 • 11 AM – 3 PM

Overview

World Migratory Bird Day is an international event that brings people together from all over the world.

World Migratory Bird Day at Eccles Wildlife Education Center
To celebrate this year’s World Migratory Bird Day, we want to connect you with Utah’s vibrant outdoor social organizations that are dedicated to helping people enjoy the outdoors in settings that foster safety, friendship and belonging.
Stop by and learn how you can get involved with a community organization. We are also offering mini-workshops on how to use the popular birding app, eBird. Birding apps, like eBird, can help you take your bird-watching to the next level. Plus, you can participate in Utah’s new Birding Slam. Workshops will begin at 11 a.m. and start at the top of each hour, with the final session at 2 p.m.
What to expect:

Meet outdoor-focused organizations you can get involved with.
Attend an eBird workshop to learn how to use the popular birding app.
Learn about the Utah Birding Slam challenge.
Learn about seasonal bird migration in a friendly setting while enjoying time outdoors.

Learn more about the Utah Birding Slam here.
This free event will be held at the education center on May 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Although the event is free, we encourage attendees to bring a nonperishable canned food item to donate to the Bountiful Food Pantry to help support our local community. Please visit our Eventbrite page for more details and register today!

Ogden's Living Heritage Festival 2026
2026-05-09 11:00 - 20:00
LIVING HERITAGE FESTIVAL
WHEN:

Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:00 – 8:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Ogden Union Station
2501 Wall Ave
Ogden, Utah 84401
COST:
FREE

Produced by the Museums at Union Station, the Heritage Festival is a FREE cultural celebration that presents the music, dance, foods, and crafts of the people who make Ogden their home.
More than 20 cultural groups are represented each year through dance and music performances, craft sales and demonstrations, food booths, and youth crafts —the sights and flavors of the Festival cannot be found at any other cultural event in Ogden.
This event is funded by Weber County RAMP, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, and Ogden City.

The Utah Festival Latino - Orem City Park
2026-05-09 13:00 - 22:00
The Utah Festival Latino transforms into a wonderful celebration with live music and dance performances, The Festival’s diverse programming provides a platform for both emerging and established artists to share their talents with our community. FREE ADMISSION!!!!

Enjoy Latin America Culture through art, music, dance, and amazing, delicious food! This year’s festival is bigger than ever.

The best handcraft artists and vendors, a lively marketplace filled with handcrafted goods, clothing, jewelry, and creative wares.

Enjoy new food vendors, traditional folklore, family activities and all-day long Fiesta with live Latino bands!!!

The Festival Latino is all about culture, creativity, and community. Bring your friends and family, there’s something for everyone.

El Festival Latino es una maravillosa celebración con Música en Vivo y baile, La diversidad del programa provee una plataforma para nuevos y artistas ya establecidos y así compartir su talento con toda la Comunidad.
INGRESO LIBRE PARA TODA LA FAMILIA!

Disfruta la Cultura Latina con Arte, Música en Vivo y deliciosa comida!!! Este año el Festival esta mucho mas grande.

VENDORS WANTED
Vendors must register in this link: https://forms.gle/QzpgnmGnNvhJTi927

Date: Saturday May 9th, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm until 10:00 pm
Place: Orem City Park
300 E Center Street, Orem, Utah

VENDORS WANTED
Vendors must register in this link: https://forms.gle/QzpgnmGnNvhJTi927

14th annual NSL Kite Festival
2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for the 14th annual NSL Kite Festival on Saturday, May 16 at Tunnel Springs Park as we Let Freedom Fly with colorful kites, family fun, and patriotic spirit. This year’s celebration is part of America250 and falls on Armed Forces Day, making it an even more meaningful way to honor our country and those who serve.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a morning filled with activities, including:
• Live music with our festival DJ
• Delicious local food trucks
• Face painters and family activities
• Fun photo opportunities
• Patriotic characters and surprises
• And of course… lots of kites flying high over the park
A limited number of free kites will be available for kids to decorate and fly. Be sure to come early while supplies last!
Pack a blanket, bring your friends, and join us for one of North Salt Lake’s most colorful and uplifting traditions as we celebrate community, creativity, and 250 years of American spirit.
Tunnel Springs Park
North Salt Lake City
