Name: Third Saturday for Families: Calaveras Paper Skulls
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17

"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

The Libby Gardner Concert Hall at the University of Utah is equipped with 680 seats plus choir seating for 200 performers, a stage for over 80 musicians, matched pair of Hamburg Steinway D concert grand pianos, Lively-Fulcher pipe organ, and a moveable acoustic curtain for adjustment of hall reverberation time.

Libby Gardner Hall

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

Experience living history at [This Is The Place Heritage Park.](https://www.thisistheplace.org)

Located at the historic location of the Mormon pioneers’ entry to what was then the Republic of Mexico, this Utah state park celebrates the heritage of the many cultures and people that have called the valley of the Great Salt Lake home.

The Park offers experiences crafted to awaken the pioneer within every historian, ponderer, adventurer, artist, or naturalist. Connect to the story and spirit of the American west with [monuments](https://www.thisistheplace.org/general-info/pioneers-of-1847-monument/), [exhibits](https://www.thisistheplace.org/todays-fun/pioneer-childrens-memorial/), and [interactive events](https://www.thisistheplace.org/heritage-village/) that blend past with present to commemorate unique traditions and legacies. Discover immersive theater, engaging historical interactions, an [exceptional general store](https://www.thisistheplace.org/shopping/gift-shop/), and [food](https://www.thisistheplace.org/food/heritage-grill/) created by our award-winning chef. For a more intimate visit, try a curated tour with our park historian, a trail ride guided by experienced wranglers, or a quiet nature walk.

With 415 acres of beauty nestled into the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains and a full complement of seasonal events to explore, This Is The Place Heritage Park offers a literal and figurative view of history that inspires. Connect to your inner pioneer with an unforgettable visit today.

This Is The Place Heritage Park

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

SAME AMAZING COFFEE. EVEN MORE TOAST. We took our already too good to be true toast to the next level. Our kitchen location brings the 9th and 9th neighborhood THE brunch spot with Toast and Gravy, French Toast and Hash to appease those mid-morning hunger. We also have your favorite B.L.T. and Chicken Salad Melt to make any lunch better and tastier. With all our local partners, we bring you the freshest food to one of your favorite Salt Lake neighborhoods.

Publik Kitchen

The Living Room trail is a must-do hike located right in the heart of downtown with a beautiful overlook of Salt Lake City.

This popular, well-trafficked hike is perfect for anyone looking to get outdoors but that still wants to remain close to the city. Its infamous name comes from the red rock "couches" & "chairs" that can be found at the end of the hike, where you can sit and enjoy a snack or beverage while overlooking the city. Located in the foothills of Salt Lake, right above The Natural History Museum of Utah, The Living Room Hike is a must-try hike for anyone visiting! It is an out-and-back trail that will take you approximately 1.5-3 hours hiking time, and is doable for any level hiker.

**Author’s recommendation**  
If you're feeling adventurous, bring a headlight and head up to watch sunset from the best living room in town!

**Tips and suggestions**  
It can be incredibly hot in the summer months to hike this trail as there is direct sunlight and no cool canyon air. Be on the lookout for rattlesnakes and other wildlife, and always keep your distance from the animals. Ideal times to hike are spring or fall. If you enjoy winter hiking, it is a great trail to experience (you may even get lucky and see moose during less crowded winter months)

The Living Room Hike

An incredible, moderately steep hike to the top of a beautiful peak overlooking the Salt Lake valley.

The first half of the upwards trail follows the same route as the Living Room Hike, and then branches off to higher elevations. It is a well-trafficked cardio workout with a good mix of shaded areas and exposed mountainside trail with amazing views. A moderately difficult trail, it has a relatively short distance to a great payoff at the top. Also known as the Big Beacon Mount Wire Trail, the top has an old airway beacon that affords another 25 feet of elevation.

**Local's recommendation:** An excellent spring, summer, or fall hike. Can be hiked in the winter with proper weather gear.

**Details**

**Difficulty:** Moderate - steep sections, no technically difficult parts

**Highest point:** 7126 ft

**Lowest point:** 4977 ft

**Best time of year:** Year round

**Safety information:** As with any trail in the foothills, watch for rattlesnakes, especially in summer months. Wear closed-toed shoes when hiking, be aware of your surroundings, and always look carefully before placing hands or feet. Be sure to stay hydrated.

**Roadbook**

Start at the Living Room Trailhead, which can be accessed from multiple places along Colorow Road. Park at the southmost end of the street where you'll see a sign that reads "trail entrance" covered in a bunch of stickers. There are several trails you can take that will lead you to the same spot. Eventually you'll see a big "174" yellow sign, turn left there. From there, keep heading straight, uphill, and stay to the right. Toward the end of the trail, you will come to a small, unsigned trail split - stay right to reach Mount Wire (left will take you to the Living Room).

- Start point - The Living Room Trailhead, 383 Colorow Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 - 0 mi
- Highest point, 7123 ft - 2.6 mi
- Lowest point, 4977 ft - 5.1 mi
- Mount Wire - Destination - 5.1 mi

**How to Get There**

**Public transport:** You can take Trax + UTA bus routes to Natural History Museum which will get you close to the trailhead. See UTA schedules and maps at https://www.rideuta.com

**Parking:** On the street parking is available for free all along Colorow Road.

Mount Wire Trail

Established in 1983, A Gallery/Allen+Alan Fine Art balances contemporary art and design trends with fine art traditions. Their spacious, award winning art gallery and sculpture garden houses a distinctive collection of paintings, sculpture, photography, prints, glass art, and ceramics by established and select emerging artists. As a full service art gallery, A Gallery offers art consultation to art collectors, designers, architects & businesses and assists with art presentation by offering archival custom picture framing using exceptional picture framing design and quality art framing materials.

Available Art- https://www.agalleryonline.com/art-artists

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A Gallery / Allen + Alan Fine Art

**Alliance Theater and Events** is a virtual and in-person hybrid venue located in Trolley Square. We specialize in live events, private bookings, and broadcast performances. Our venue has a fully equipped stage with lights, sound, and full streaming capabilities. Our staff has over 25 years of experience in the events and entertainment industry and can help make your vision a reality. **Utah Arts Alliance** has created an accessible space where Utah’s arts community can create and share with the world.

We have a main hall, an intimate bar and a blackbox theater space to choose from!

Also available for weddings, parties, corporate events, and banquets.

Alliance Theater

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

Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Look no further than the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Admission to the Museum is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family. This extra special Third Saturday brings paper calaveras making, performances, film screenings, and food trucks to the Museum!  
  
This October marks the one-year anniversary of the two new galleries celebrating art from México, Central, and South America at the UMFA. A three-year collaboration with Artes de México en Utah and the Transformación Cultural work group created these beautiful spaces that reflect the richness of living cultures, identity, and art.  
  
Find inspiration in the Calaveras on view in the galleries and create one yourself out of paper! Calaveras are representations of human skulls and skeletons displayed during Day of the Dead celebrations. A calavera represents the departed soul and can be made of sugar, paper, wood, or other material.  
  
Agenda: 12 pm | Guided tour with Transformación Cultural work group members (RSVP Encouraged) 12–4 pm | Food Trucks in front of the Museum 1–4 pm | Calavaras art-making in the Emma Eccles Jones Education Center 1:30–4 pm | Transformation Cultural film screenings in the Dumke Auditorium 2–3:30 pm | Performances in the G.W. Anderson Family Great Hall RSVP for Transformación Cultural Guided Tour Tercer sábado para familias: calaveras de papel¡Acompaña al UMFA y a Artes de México en Utah en un tercer sábado muy especial!  
  
Cuándo: sábado 17 de octubre de 2026, de 12:00 a 4:00 p. m.Dónde: UMFA  
  
¿Buscas una actividad familiar gratuita en Salt Lake City? ¡Ya no busques más y ven al Museo de Bellas Artes de Utah! La entrada al museo es gratuita cada tercer sábado del mes, y siempre hay una actividad artística para toda la familia. En este tercer sábado tan especial habrá elaboración de calaveras de papel, presentaciones, proyecciones de películas y camiones de comida en el museo.  
  
Este octubre se cumple un año de la apertura de las dos nuevas galerías del UMFA dedicadas al arte de México, Centroamérica y Sudamérica. Estos hermosos espacios, que reflejan la riqueza de las culturas vivas, las identidades y las expresiones artísticas, fueron creados mediante una colaboración de tres años con Artes de México en Utah y el grupo de trabajo Transformación Cultural.  
  
Inspírate en las calaveras expuestas en las galerías y crea la tuya con papel. Las calaveras son representaciones de cráneos y esqueletos humanos que se exhiben durante las celebraciones del Día de Muertos. Una calavera representa el alma de un difunto y puede elaborarse con azúcar, papel, madera u otros materiales.  
  
Programa: 12 pm | Visita guiada con integrantes del grupo de trabajo Transformación Cultural (se recomienda confirmar asistencia) 12–4 pm |Camiones de comida frente al museo 1–4 pm | Elaboración de calaveras en el Centro Educativo Emma Eccles Jones 1:30–4 pm | Proyecciones cinematográficas organizadas por Transformación Cultural en el Auditorio Dumke 2–3:30 pm | Performances in the G.W. Anderson Family Great Hall Confirma tu asistencia a la visita guiada de Transformación CulturalThis 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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