Name: Public Star Party
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10

Antelope Island, the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, is accessed via a 7.2-mile causeway. Its 28,022 acres are home to a unique variety of wildlife. Also featured are 25 miles of back country trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, a visitor center that's open year-round, and tours of the Fielding Garr Historic Ranch House. Facilities include RV and primitive camping, a beach picnic area, and marina. The causeway is 7 miles west of I-15 Exit #332 near Layton. Island Buffalo Grill provides food services at the Bridger Bay Beach indoor pavilion building. Open daily at 11 a.m., beginning March 9.

Antelope Island State Park

A new way to see Great Salt Lake. Opening in 2026! The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Theater at Antelope Island. Expanded visitor and state-of-the-art learning center will feature a 3D Giant Screen Theater. Secrets of Great Salt Lake Premiering at the new 3D Giant Screen Theater in 2026. Journey back to a time when mammoths and saber-toothed cats roamed the shores of ancient Lake Bonneville, and witness its dramatic transformation into today’s Great Salt Lake—formed by one of the largest floods in history. From snow-capped Rocky Mountains to the salt-rich waters of the Lake, this 3D documentary explores a rare and vibrant ecosystem where wildlife thrives and water connects everything. Along the way, meet the scientists, indigenous leaders, farmers, and youth working together to protect this vital watershed for future generations.

Antelope Island 3D Theater

One of the finest collections of historic and modern United States Air Force aircraft, missiles, munitions, and artifacts in America. Visit the Flight Line Gift Shop for aviation books, models, clothing and much, much more. The Reynolds Aerospace Center for Education is a state-of-the-art STEM Education center. Bring your school class, youth group or just members of your family to learn and get up close and personal with a myriad of STEM subjects. Check out the Museum's Web site (www.aerospaceutah.org). The Hill Aerospace Museum is also the site of the Utah Aviation Hall of Fame.

**FREE ADMISSION !!** No Hill AFB gate pass required.

Hill Aerospace Museum

1.0 mi/1.6 km loop — From northbound I-15 take exit 332. Follow the frontage road to the intersection of Main and Gentile Street. Turn west on Gentile street, then south on 3200 West which turns into a dirt road. The visitors center is at the end of the dirt road.The hike follows the handicapped-accessible boardwalk at a 4,000-acre nature preserve. 34 interpretive exhibits along the boardwalk and a 30-foot viewing tower help visitors understand the unique ecosystem of the preserve and its importance along the north/south migration route. Visitors are asked to stay on the boardwalk to preserve the integrity of the wetlands for nesting and migrating birds.

Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve

Join us for a day of adventure, education, and exploration of the unique and timeless landscape of the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island State Park. Experience spectacular views of the Great Salt Lake, step back in time with a visit to the historic Fielding Garr Ranch, enjoy viewing opportunities of free-ranging bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorns, and millions of birds who congregate along the shores of the Great Salt Lake.

$5 from each tour will be donated to help preserve the Great Salt Lake

Great Salt Lake & Antelope Island 1-Day Tour

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

October 10, Starting at 6:30pmJoin members of Ogden Astronomical Society in White Rock Bay for an evening of stargazing with telescopes. We’ll start the evening by looking at our star, the sun, through solar-filtered telescopes. After dark, volunteers will switch to equipment to view distant planets and other deep-space objects.There is no fee for this activity – regular park entry fees apply. Answers to common questions can be found at OAS’s website. You’re welcome to contact dpittz@utah.gov with any questions as well.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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2026 Development Player League (DPL)

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2026 Great Western Fall Classic

**Salt Lake City**

**Columbus Day Tournament**

**October 9-12, 2026**

**AA, A, BB, B | 10U-14U**

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**Top Competition**
Play a guaranteed 4 games against top U.S. and Canadian youth hockey teams.

**Olympic-Level Venues**
Hit the ice at the Utah Olympic Oval and Peaks Ice Arena, both iconic sites from the 2002 Winter Olympics.

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On-site photography, on-time games, and on-site staff, including sports medical trainers. Plus, no gate fees!

**Off-Ice Fun**
Enjoy vibrant Salt Lake City and stunning natural scenery between games. Arrive early or stay late and catch a Utah Hockey Club game.

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