Name: Salt Lake Book Festival
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17

The Gateway is thriving as the vibrant centerpiece to Downtown Salt Lake City. Home to more than a million square feet of shopping and dining, modern living and office space, and the emerging arts and culture district, The Gateway also hosts a dynamic calendar of community-driven events—and the best entertainment destinations Salt Lake City has to offer.

The Gateway’s growing roster includes Utah’s first [Dave & Buster’s](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/dining/dave-busters/), [Megaplex Theatres](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/entertainment/larry-h-miller-megaplex-theatres/), [La Barba Coffee](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/dining/la-barba-coffee/), [The Depot by Live Nation](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/entertainment/the-depot/), [Clark Planetarium](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/entertainment/clark-planetarium/), [Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/entertainment/discovery-gateway/), and [Wiseguys Comedy Club](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/entertainment/wiseguys-comedy-club/). At the center of establishing Salt Lake City’s emerging startup and technology scene, The Gateway also introduced [Recursion Pharmaceuticals](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/office-living/recursion-pharmaceuticals/) and [Kiln. Co-Working Space](https://atthegateway.comdirectory/specialty/kiln/) to the Downtown tech and cultural hub.

[Getting here](https://goo.gl/maps/WWZ4gnHZr6t) couldn’t be easier! Find us by car, bus, train, or bike.

Open seven days a week – free parking every Sunday.

The Gateway

Flanker Kitchen & Sporting Club is an adults-only venue (21+) that spans over 17,500 square feet and features a variety of unique spaces including a polished casual restaurant, three distinctive bars, and 40+ TVs and 2 jumbo LED screens. The venue offers a lively atmosphere with private karaoke and sports simulator rooms, a central sporting club/nightclub, and an exclusive cocktail lounge known as The Parlor. The restaurant serves up elevated American cuisine made from scratch, paired with a selection of spirits and local craft beers. Special weekend brunches offer indulgent breakfast dishes and shared plates. The Sporting Club is the go-to spot for viewing major sporting events on weekends, complete with special food and drink options. On Friday and Saturday nights, the venue transforms into a vibrant social hub featuring top DJs and live music. The newest edition of the parlor, The Hidden Boot Saloon, offers a sophisticated cocktail experience curated by cocktail expert Francesco Lafranconi, and a western country theme built into a speakeasy setting.

Flanker Kitchen & Sporting Club

**Opened Feb 14, 2025 at the Gateway in Downtown Salt Lake.**

A project of the nonprofit Utah Arts Alliance, Dreamscapes is born from the imaginations of more than 100 artists, builders and audio-visual wizards. Perhaps most incredible, Dreamscapes is built using upcycled and reclaimed materials, making this Utah’s first environmentally- sustainable attraction. With partnerships from amazing organizations like 3 Form, Salt Palace Convention Center, Habitat for Humanity’s Restore and others, Dreamscapes diverts tons of waste from the landfill. The end result is a vision of beauty that knows no bounds, a manifestation all dreamers can embrace.

The immersive experience follows a dream-inspired storyline to be followed through a polychromatic labyrinth designed by artists, volunteers and audio-visual wizards. The new location is five times bigger and infinitely dreamier. Dreamscapes is appropriate for all ages!

Annual memberships are available for individuals, duos and families. Memberships include free admission to Dreamscapes for one year, presale access to Dreamscapes live performances, invitations to new exhibit preview parties and custom Dreamscapes swag. Memberships are a wonderful way to engage with this ever-evolving attraction.

Additional information at Dreamscapes.Art

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Dreamscapes

The Depot is home to Utah's best indoor concert scene. In addition to live music, The Depot has also become a favorite location for corporate events, meetings, weddings and more. Redefining live music with an unparalleled sound system, unique historical location, and world-class talent. The premier setting for music, shows, and special events.

The Depot

**Step into Gigi Pip’s Custom Hat Bar and design a hat that’s as unique as you are.** Whether you’re shopping solo, with friends, or planning a special event, our hat experts will guide you through every step — from perfect fit to unforgettable finishing touches.

What’s Included:

**Your Hat**

Choose any style from our collection to start your custom journey.

**Tailored Fitting + Expert Guidance**

Enjoy a 45-minute, one-on-one session with a Gigi Pip hat expert.

Get confident guidance on selecting your base hat, the best size for your head shape, and the perfect brim style.

**Customization**

Create a truly one-of-a-kind hat with trims and details like hat bands, feathers, beads, or custom hat burning.

Each accessory is sold separately, giving you endless options to design your signature look.

**Complimentary Beverage**

Sip on a handcrafted mocktail while you design — the perfect way to enjoy the moment.

**Booking Details**

**Pricing is per person.** If booking for a group, reserve with a quantity of 1 and note the group size on the booking form (shown after selecting a time). Each participant can complete their purchase at the appointment.

**Groups of 8+?** We’re happy to accommodate. Email **kev@gigipip.com** or text **(385) 955-4150** to arrange.

**Corporate + Private Events**

Want to host something unforgettable? We’ll bring the Gigi Pip experience to you with our mobile showroom — complete with hats, trims, fittings, and custom burning. Perfect for corporate groups, team building, or private celebrations.

**Why Choose Gigi Pip?**

Every detail of your appointment is designed to celebrate your personal style. From a perfect fit to custom finishing touches, our team helps you create a hat that’s truly yours. Walk away with more than a hat — leave with a memory, a vibe, and a look that turns heads.

**Book your appointment today and discover the hat you were made to wear.**

Gigi Pip - Hat Bar

Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, located within the vibrant shopping and entertainment district of downtown Salt Lake City, offers over 60,000 square feet of interactive, one-of-a-kind, hands-on exhibits designed to inspire children of all ages to imagine, explore, and discover. From daily science and art programming to imaginative play, the museum provides a dynamic environment where kids can learn life-long skills, and families can learn and grow together. [Learn more here](http://discoverygateway.org)  
  
**Enjoy Interactive Exhibits For All Ages:**  
  
**Stillson River Railroad**

- All aboard for an unforgettable journey through Discovery Gateway’s *Stillson River Railroad*, the largest model train exhibit in the Intermountain West! Spanning 3,000 square feet and built to a precise O-scale (1:48), this miniature world features over 1,200 feet of track winding through handcrafted landscapes, more than 4,500 trees, 200 buildings, 200 cars, and 1,000 figurines—each detail telling a story of a bustling Virginia port city. Children and families can enjoy hands-on interactive elements, dive into a scavenger hunt, and explore the creative intersection of history, engineering, and imagination in this immersive experience.

  
**I Dig Dinos**

- Step into the shoes of a paleontologist at *I Dig Dinos*, an immersive, one-of-a-kind, hands-on dinosaur exhibit in downtown Salt Lake City! Kids can suit up with lab coats and goggles, then use tools (kid-safe versions) to dig for fossilized bones in the Dig Pit—featuring life sized dinosaur remains. Get up close with over 600 fossil and geologic specimens, examine fossils under microscopes, and explore mounted replicas of a life-size Utahraptor (the most accurate in the world!), a half-scale Pteranodon, and a mini Tyrannosaurus rex. With interactive stations, authentic tools and a vast collection of real specimens donated by renowned paleontologist Joe Dabelko, this exhibit brings science, adventure, and prehistoric discovery to life!

  
**Mark Miller Subaru Express Service**

- Get under the hood and discover the science and engineering that make cars move! In this hands-on exhibit, kids can explore how vehicles work by changing the oil, making repairs, charging the car, and even learning how solar power can help fuel the future. Supported by Mark Miller Subaru, this interactive space sparks curiosity and inspires the next generation of innovators through playful, real-world learning.

  
**Staker Parson Construction Zone**

- Grab your hard hat and get to work in the *Staker Parson Construction Zone*! This dynamic, hands-on exhibit lets kids explore the science behind building roads, moving materials, and shaping our world. Operate kid-friendly cranes, sort rocks on a working conveyor belt, climb through an underground tunnel, and build towering structures with foam blocks. With features like an upper-level deck, light-up control panels, and real construction concepts—like how recycled materials help build roads—this exhibit sparks problem-solving, teamwork, and big dreams in every young builder.

  
**Associated Food Stores Semi Truck**

- Climb into the driver’s seat of a 17-foot-long semi-truck and discover how fresh food gets from farm to table! In this interactive exhibit kids can take the wheel, turn on the lights, talk on the radio, and then get to work unloading fruits and veggies at the loading dock. Sort produce by color, push carts along conveyor belts, and deliver food straight into the popular Macey’s Grocery Store exhibit. Along the way, children learn how farmers, drivers, and grocery teams work together in a fast-paced supply chain that keeps communities fed—and how trucks play a vital role in the journey.

**See a map of the museum [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/exhibit-maps/).**  
  
**See the calendar for daily programming and special events [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/calendar/).**

**Have questions about parking?** **Get detailed parking information [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/parking/).  
  
  
Enjoy Unique Events Happening in October:**

- [**Reading With Raptors**](https://www.discoverygateway.org/event/reading-with-raptors-4/)
- [**Witches & Wizards Tea Party**](https://www.discoverygateway.org/event/witches-wizards-tea-party/)

  
**Keep The Learning & Fun Going All Summer Long With Summer Camps**

Looking for the perfect place for your kids to learn, play, and explore this summer? Whether you're a working parent or you just need a mental break & some personal time, Summer Camps are perfect for your family! Camps are perfect for ages 5-10 years old, and each week is packed with hands-on STEAM activities, creative experiments, exciting themes, and more — all in a **safe, supervised environment** led by trained educators who know how to keep kids engaged and having a blast!

Sign your kids up for unforgettable summer camps [here.](https://www.discoverygateway.org/summercamps/)

**Make The Next Birthday Or Company Party One To Remember**

With 60,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on exhibits, Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum offers a one-of-a-kind venue for birthday parties, family gatherings, and large group events. Whether you're planning your child’s next unforgettable birthday celebration or organizing a corporate event for your team and their families, our flexible rental options can accommodate groups of all sizes.

The museum can host up to 600 guests, with options to rent the entire facility or reserve specific areas for smaller groups.  
  
Birthday rentals come with your choice of 7 different birthday themes, your own private birthday room, a dedicated Birthday Coordinator to handle everything from start to finish, and all day access to hands-on fun throughout the museum.  
  
**Book a Birthday Party [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/birthday-rentals/).**  
**Book a facility rental [here](https://www.discoverygateway.org/facility-rentals2/).**

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Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

Museum of Illusions is a visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and shift your perspective through the science behind optical illusions. Museum of Illusions is the largest and fastest-growing chain of privately held museums in the world. The global success of our brand is not an illusion. In each city it settled in, it has become an instant attraction, drawing in millions of happy visitors of all ages. But don’t just take our word for it — find social proof throughout our reviews and social networks. Hear it from those who entered our world of possibilities and experienced defying gravity, walking into a kaleidoscope, or swapping faces with their partner!

Museum of Illusions

Located in downtown Salt Lake City and the home court of the NBA Utah Jazz. The building originally opened as the Delta Center on Oct. 7, 1991. With seating capacity of about 20,000, the facility is the largest, most high-tech arena within a five-state radius and was built faster than any other arena at the time of its construction in 15 months and 24 days. The basketball court is named in honor of Larry H. Miller who spearheaded the construction of the building.

The building has played host to the 1993 NBA All-Star Weekend, two NBA Finals, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the 1999 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, as well as figure skating and short track speed skating events at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. The arena has featured some of the biggest names in the music world with Garth Brooks, U2, Taylor Swift and The Rolling Stones among the largest concert draws in the arena’s history. Family-friendly events such as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice and Days of ’47 Rodeo also make annual appearances. The arena hosts about 1.8 million guests and more than 100 sports and entertainment events each year.

In the last five years, about $25 million has been injected into arena improvements. With an emphasis on enhancing the fan experience, upgrades have included an improved public address system, enlarged concourse entries with retail and food offerings, digital direction and concessions signage, the addition of the Legends Club, Fanzz stores and the expansion of the main team store, and numerous energy efficiency projects. The most significant improvement was a $15 million investment prior to the 2013-14 season for the installation of a new high definition video display system and other building infrastructure.

Fun Facts

The footprint is 3.79 acres 100,000 cubic yards of concrete 80,300 square feet of glass 500,000 concrete blocks 21,000 square yards of carpet 3 million pounds of structural steel 7.6 million pounds of rebar

Delta Center

**Experience Salt Lake City’s Vibrant Art Scene at Urban Arts Gallery**

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City at The Gateway, the **Urban Arts Gallery** is a must-visit destination for art lovers, tourists, and event planners. Operated by the **Utah Arts Alliance**, this nonprofit gallery showcases an ever-evolving collection of contemporary works from both emerging and established Utah artists—ranging from bold street art to refined modern masterpieces.

Visitors can explore a dynamic cultural space that celebrates creativity, city life, and artistic diversity. The gallery also features a boutique where guests can find one-of-a-kind, locally crafted jewelry, t-shirts, prints, and more—perfect for unique souvenirs or gifts.

Looking for a memorable event venue? The **Urban Arts Gallery** is available for private gatherings, corporate receptions, and community events, offering a distinctive and inspiring backdrop. Additionally, the **SLC Arts Hub**, located at 663 West 100 South, provides a versatile event and meeting space for larger groups.

Make your visit to Salt Lake City unforgettable with a stop at the Urban Arts Gallery—where art, culture, and community come together.

Urban Arts Gallery

Ending hunger is within our grasp. Investments in education and infrastructure are integral for organizations doing critical work on the ground. A physical kitchen space dedicated to our work will allow us to bring in more volunteers, host large groups in learning sessions, offer job training, host our after school program on site, and grow our impact exponentially.” Jeanette Padilla, President & CEO Donate to help build our kitchen.

Food Justice Coalition

Explore 10,000 square feet of free exhibits and experience incredible films in the Northrop Grumman 3D [IMAX® Theatre](https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/shows/?th=imax) or Hansen [Dome Theatre](https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/shows/?th=hansen) and shop the [Planet Fun Store](https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/planet-fun-store-2021/).

Connect Pass Attraction includes one Dome Theatre admission AND one IMAX® Theatre documentary admission.

A unique twist to the standard [party venue](https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/facility-rentals/), the Northrop Grumman IMAX® 3D Theatre, Hansen Dome Theatre and exhibit spaces are perfect for groups of 20-500 people.

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Clark Planetarium

Experience Jazz basketball - Utah's most exciting night out.

Get in the action at The Delta Center, which is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Join 20,000 other fans as you take in the energy of NBA basketball.

The regular season runs from late October through early April, and most home games begin at 7 p.m. mountain time.

Tickets are available to fit any budget or group size. Call 801.355.DUNK or visit utahjazz.com to view the schedule and reserve your seats.

For premium seating and suite options, call Chris Barney at 801.325.2323.

Utah Jazz

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

Every great story starts with a beginning, and the Salt Lake Book Festival is ready to turn the page on its very first chapter. Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City for a full day dedicated to books, storytelling, and the people who love them. From thought-provoking author conversations and lively panel discussions to live music and more than 50 local vendors, the festival is designed to celebrate the many ways stories connect us.It’s a gathering place for readers, writers, publishers, and curious minds—a chance to discover something new, meet the people behind the pages, and be part of a literary community in the making. This festival is for the person who reads a book every week and the person who keeps meaning to start. With a dedicated children’s space featuring programming designed for young readers, there’s something for every age and every kind of book lover. Wherever you are in your reading life, you belong here.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.

Salt Lake Book Festival

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.

**Seamless Experience**
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.

Salt Lake Columbus Day Tournament (Utah Olympic Oval)

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