This Week in SLC

A thrift market, an ice cream social, and a ghostly craft!

🎶 Music Events

🍃 Movement & Nature Events

  • Yappy Hour: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:00PM - 8:00PM, Jordan Park, free to attend, vendors, treats, food trucks, final Yappy Hour of the year!

  • Climbing, Coneys, & Canines: Friday, October 10, 5:30PM - 7:30PM, Bouldering Project, free to attend, $15 to climb, meet adoptable pets!

  • SLC Babes Walking Club: Saturday, October 11, 10:00AM, meet at Eva’s Bakery downtown, free

🍕 Food & Drink

  • Cider & Ice Cream Social: Thursday, October 9, 6:00PM - 9:00PM, Scion Cider Bar, free to attend, try Hidden Oak Creamery’s fall flavors, make your own cider floats

Last weekend for Oktoberfest (including Oktobirdfest this Friday at the Aviary)

🎨 Art & Culture Events

🛍️ Markets & Shopping Events

  • Autumn Alter Thrift Market: Saturday, October 11, 4:00PM - 8:00PM, Church & State, free to attend, thrifted fashion, home goods, jewelry, coffee & tea

  • Culture Coffee Night Market: Saturday, October 11, 6:00PM - 10:00PM, Culture Coffee, free to attend, local vendors, food trucks, live painting, live music, costume contest

  • SLC Creatures & Features Market: Saturday, October 11, Market: 4:00PM - 9:00PM, Film Screening: 8:00PM - 10:00PM, Tracy Aviary, free to attend, 20+ themed vendors, seasonal treats, screening of Donnie Darko, wear costumes and bring a blanket

🎃 Halloween Events

  • We’ve got a new guide to the city’s best Halloween events! This week, you’ll find three festive events on Saturday, October 11. Bookmark this post and keep in handy—we’ll make sure it stays updated throughout the season.

📰 City News

  • 🌳 Tree Requests: The Salt Lake City Urban Forestry Division is offering to plant a tree in your park strip at no cost. Just provide water and enjoy! If you’re lucky enough to own a home in this city, it’s a no brainer!

  • 👸 Costume Collection: Got any old Halloween costumes laying around? If you donate a costume to any county library branch before October 15, you can exchange it for a free, new-to-you costume at the swap on October 18!

🦴 Adoptable Dog of the Week

Katrina, 2 years old

“Meet Katrina! This beautiful girl is as sweet as they come, with the most stunning, giant ears that are always ready to listen to all your stories. After being a devoted mom to her litter of puppies, Katrina is now ready to enjoy life as a carefree single lady. She loves people and would be happiest right by your side, whether you’re relaxing at home or heading out for an adventure. Katrina gets along wonderfully with other dogs and would be a loving, loyal addition to any family. She’s ready to trade her mom duties for endless snuggles and new memories with you!”

Did we miss any great events? Let us know! Reply to this email and tell us what you think.

Until next week!

Salt Lake Field Guide

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