Name: Fall Orchid Show 2026
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-08

"The elegance of life in the city, set against the rugged, mountainous backdrop of the Wasatch Mountain Range. It tends to cultivate an active lifestyle; whether your activity is social or sporty.[Farmer's markets](https://www.slcfarmersmarket.org/), bike lanes, nightlife, great food, and at least two lifetimes worth of recreation in the vertical feet that overlook the town. Witness the growth of this unique city's environmentally-minded attitude. And be a part of it by riding a [bike](https://saltlakebicycletours.com/bike-tours)! We offer not only Guided Bicycle Rides, but also guided [Walking Tours](https://saltlakebicycletours.com/reserve-bike-tours/walking-tour) of Downtown SLC, and [Hiking Tours](https://saltlakebicycletours.com/reserve-bike-tours/hiking-tours) of the surrounding hills up on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. In early 2023, we will launch our new Food Tour of SLC as well!"

Salt Lake Bicycle Tours

Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine combines excellence in teaching, research, and clinical expertise to train tomorrow's physicians for the rapidly changing world of medicine. With over 1,000 physicians and researchers, and 23 science departments.

Orthopedic Center, University of Utah Health Sports Medicine

The [Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)](http://umfa.utah.edu) is your destination for global visual arts. From ancient objects to the latest contemporary works, the UMFA galleries showcase the breadth and depth of human history and creativity. The Museum’s collection of nearly 20,000 original works of art is the most dynamic in the region. As the fine arts museum for both the state and the University, the UMFA is a vibrant hub for cultural exchange among campus and community audiences.

What's on View?

- *Onishi Yasuaki: Stone on Boundary*
- *For the Future: Collecting at the UMFA 2001–2026*
- North American Art
- West and East Asian Art
- European Art
- Japanese Art
- Ancient Mediterranean Art
- Global Contemporary Art
- South Asian Art

(Please note that the Arts of the Pacific and the Arts of Africa galleries are currently under renovation.)

What’s in it for you? A wake-up call for your senses, a conversation starter, a fresh take on the world—through ongoing exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions from around the world, talks and panel discussions by renowned artists and thinkers, gallery tours, art making and other creative activities for families and adults, U of U students and faculty and outreach for K–12 teachers and schools around the state.

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Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Utah's Hogle Zoo creates champions for wildlife. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy hundreds of resident animals in the [African Savanna](https://www.hoglezoo.org/african-savanna/), [Great Apes](https://www.hoglezoo.org/great-apes/), [Primate Forest](https://www.hoglezoo.org/primate-forest/), [Small Animal Building](https://www.hoglezoo.org/small-animal-building/), [Rocky Shores](https://www.hoglezoo.org/rocky-shores/), [Asian Highlands,](https://www.hoglezoo.org/asian-highlands/) and the new [Aline W. Skaggs Wild Utah exhibit](https://www.hoglezoo.org/wildutah/). Your visit helps support conservation efforts worldwide.

Since 1974, Hogle Zoo has been a proud member of the [Association of Zoos and Aquariums](https://www.aza.org/), meeting and exceeding the highest animal care, [wellbeing](https://www.hoglezoo.org/wellbeing/), and facilities standards.

- [Plan your visit to Utah's Hogle Zoo](https://www.hoglezoo.org/plan-your-visit/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/plan-your-visit/)
- [See upcoming events](https://www.hoglezoo.org/events/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/events/)
- [Become a member](https://www.hoglezoo.org/become-a-member/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/become-a-member/)
- [See education classes and programs](https://www.hoglezoo.org/education-programs/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/education-programs/)
- [Work at Utah's Hogle Zoo](https://www.hoglezoo.org/jobs/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/become-a-member/)
- [Read Hogle Zoo stories and announcements](https://www.hoglezoo.org/zoo-stories/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/become-a-member/)[](https://www.hoglezoo.org/zoo-stories/)

**MORE TO DO. MORE TO ZOO.  
Swing by Hogle Zoo to see the newest residents**

- Meet Weila: Weila, a female Bornean orangutan born on June 21, 2025, is thriving under the care of her foster mom, Acara. Guests may now spot them in the Great Apes lobby or outdoor habitat; look closely, as Weila’s hair blends in with Acara. Their favorite resting spots include high shelves and hammocks. [Learn more about Weila's journey →](https://www.hoglezoo.org/orangutan-weila/)
- Meet Basil: Basil, born on March 30, 2025, is growing up quickly and changing right before our eyes. Basil is now one of the most active members of the troop, often seen leaping across branches and swinging from ropes. [See Basil →](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOD3XZllMZD/)
- Meet Addo: Born May 30, 2024, Addo is a western lowland gorilla who’s quickly becoming a guest favorite. His growing confidence is a joy to watch, and his development offers a unique opportunity to witness the early stages of gorilla life. [Watch Addo play →](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPAFZFYCvbh/)

Check out the zoo's [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hoglezoo/) (@HogleZoo) for [daily programs](https://www.hoglezoo.org/things-to-do/), including keeper chats and animal demonstrations.

**ZOOBREW - EVERY POUR PROTECTS**  
Your favorite night out just got wilder! ZooBrew brings adults-only (21+) evenings to life with local craft beverages, bites, and wildlife at Hogle Zoo. Sip, stroll, and snack as you explore the zoo after hours, where every experience supports wildlife and wild places. It’s a night out for the big kids, with purpose behind every pour.

[2026 ZooBrews](https://www.hoglezoo.org/zoobrew/) run from 6:30–9:30 p.m. on select evenings:

- [Thursday, May 21](https://hoglezoo.org/upcoming-events/may-zoobrew/)
- [Wednesday, June 17](https://hoglezoo.org/upcoming-events/june-zoobrew/)
- [Wednesday, July 15](https://hoglezoo.org/upcoming-events/july-zoobrew/)
- [Wednesday, August 12](https://hoglezoo.org/upcoming-events/august-zoobrew/)
- [Wednesday, October 14](https://hoglezoo.org/upcoming-events/october-zoobrew/)

ZooBrew is where great taste meets a greater purpose. Every visit to Hogle Zoo supports wildlife conservation efforts in Utah and around the world. From constructing ranger stations in Nigeria to outfitting orangutan research teams in Borneo and monitoring western toad populations in Utah, Hogle Zoo and its partners are inspiring action by connecting people and animals. By attending ZooBrew, you’re taking meaningful action for wildlife worldwide.  
  
**EXCLUSIVE TOURS AT HOGLE ZOO**  
Book an exclusive zoo tour with your family and friends and get the most out of your zoo visit. You can even book multiple tours daily, and our Education team will create a whole itinerary for you! [Learn more about exclusive tours at Hogle Zoo →](https://www.hoglezoo.org/tours/)

- Pull out your stethoscope and discover what it's like to be a veterinarian during our [L.S. Skaggs Animal Health Center Tour](https://www.hoglezoo.org/tours/). You'll tour an off-exhibit space not regularly open to visitors. Look at x-rays and blood samples, and meet an ambassador animal as you learn how veterinarians help to maintain the health of the zoo's animals.
- Book a [VIP Cart Tour](https://www.hoglezoo.org/tours/) and see Hogle Zoo before opening! This 2-hour VIP cart tour of the zoo is catered to your group's interests and is led by one of our expert tour guides in a 7-passenger, open-air golf cart.

**HOGLE ZOO ACHIEVED ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS ACCREDITATION WITH A PERFECT INSPECTION**  
Hogle Zoo is celebrating a milestone achievement—a perfect score during our accreditation inspection from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). In September 2025, AZA granted accreditation to Hogle Zoo with a rare perfect score, indicating there were no lesser or major concerns throughout the zoo. In AZA’s 51 years of granting accreditations, Hogle Zoo is only the 10th organization to achieve a perfect score and a clean evaluation. [Learn more about Hogle Zoo's accreditation →](https://www.hoglezoo.org/aza-accreditation/)[](https://www.hoglezoo.org/aza-accreditation/)  
  
*“At Hogle Zoo, we're more than just a fun place to experience. Our team and the community can take pride in knowing their support helps us create champions for wildlife. Through our team's dedication to professional excellence, we're making a lasting impact on the animals under our care, the guests we inspire, and wildlife conservation efforts around the world. A perfect score reflects the dedication of our entire zoo team, including animal care, veterinary services, administrative leadership, facilities, finance, operations, education, conservation, guest services, volunteers, advancement, and human resources. Everyone played a role in reaching this milestone."* -Liz Larsen, Chief Mission Officer of Hogle Zoo.  
  
**SALT LAKE COUNTY'S ZOO, ARTS & PARKS (ZAP) PROGRAM**  
Hogle Zoo is supported by the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) Program. Hogle Zoo thanks the residents and visitors of Salt Lake County for their continued support of arts, culture, and recreation within our community. [Learn more](https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/zap/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/tours/)[](https://www.hoglezoo.org/aza-accreditation/)

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Utah's Hogle Zoo

This exhibition gallery and garden is a tribute to the Jewish people and their miraculous story of survival and rebirth. Panels provide a historical account of the Holocaust, highlighting Salt Lake residents whose lives were changed by these events.

Price Family Holocaust Memorial Garden

The Veterans Hospital vision is to provide veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned - and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.

Veterans Hospital

One of the most popular 18-hole courses in Utah. Bonneville is renowned for its hilly terrain and challenging greens. Just 5 minutes away from the heart of downtown, the course offers awe-inspiring sunsets and views of both the surrounding mountains and the entire Salt Lake Valley.

**Course Amenities:**

Driving Range - irons only, limited flight balls

Retail Proshop

Rental Pull Carts

Cafe

On - Course Snack Facility

Practice Greens, Chipping area

Motorized Rental Cars

Handicap Cart - provide 24 hour notice

**Course Stats:**

| Tee | Par | Rating | Slope | Yardage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Black - Men | 72 | 71.7 | 125 | 6872 |
| Blue - Men | 72 | 69.7 | 123 | 6469 |
| Blue - Women | 74 | 75.0 | 131 | 6469 |
| White - Men | 72 | 71.7 | 125 | 5906 |
| White - Women | 74 | 75.0 | 131 | 5906 |
| Gold - Women | 74 | 64.5 | 105 | 4696 |

[Course Scorecard](http://www.slc-golf.com/sites/www.slc-golf.com/files/BonnevilleScorecard.pdf)

Bonneville Golf Course

Inspiring Tomorrow's Industry Leaders We welcome students and community members to join our growing community at the J.W. Marriott, Jr. Institute at the University of Utah. We are passionate about the hospitality industry, helping students build meaningful careers, and connecting with industry partners. About the Institute The J. W. Marriott, Jr. Institute honors the visionary legacy of Bill Marriott by inspiring students to develop a mindset rooted in hospitality for an experience-driven world. Through diverse, co-curricular programs it connects students with industry, engages disciplines across campus, and cultivates skillsets all students need to lead with care, empathy, and ingenuity.

J.W. Marriott, Jr. Institute

All photos by Outdoor Project Contributor, Kyle Jenkins

| **Pros:** Beautiful autumn color. Steady climb. Smooth Road. **Cons:** Steady stream of auto traffic. **Congestion:** High **Preferable Season(s):** Summer, Fall **Day-Use/Parking Pass Required:** Not Required **Dogs allowed?:** Yes | **Total Distance:** 16.00 mi (25.75 km) **Terrain Difficulty:** GREEN **Trailhead Elev.:** 4,900 ft (1,494 m) **Net Elev. Gain:** 1,350 ft (411 m) **Trail Uses:** Hiking, Biking **Trail type:** There-and-back |
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Emigration Canyon Road is an 8 mile stretch of smooth asphalt from the canyon mouth to Little Mountain summit. Normally this is a road meant to access the many homes that dot the canyon or as a shortcut to from Salt Lake City to Parley's Canyon and Park City beyond. Road bike enthusiasts, however, think of Emigration Canyon as an ideal place to go for a ride. Located near downtown and the University of Utah, it is close enough to begin your ride right from home, work, or school. The road has just a slight but steady incline for the first 6 miles, which is essentially a warm up for the final 2 miles that have a much steeper grade. Most people turn around at the summit of Little Mountain, but you can continue on toward Parley's Canyon, passing by Little Dell and East Dell Reservoirs. People get some serious speed coming down from Little Mountain, so make sure you stay within your skill level and keep and eye out for the steady auto traffic and rocks in the road.

Emigration Canyon Road Cycling

The Utah Talons are one of the four original teams in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) – a professional softball league in the United States. The 2025 and 2026 AUSL Champions play at Dumke Family Softball Stadium on the University of Utah Campus right here in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 2027 season begins in early June. [Enter for a chance to win 2 free tickets to the 2027 home opener.](https://web.witcontests.com/ausl/sweepstakes/win/utah-talons-opening-day-260808)

Utah Talons

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

Join the Utah Orchid Society at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum for one of Utah’s largest orchid displays, featuring a dazzling variety of common and exotic orchids. Society members will be available to answer questions and offer advice on keeping orchids healthy and happy. Free with Garden admission.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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