🍑 The fruitiest events to fill your last days of summer

Free Fare For Students & Parents

Over the last year, the Salt Lake City School District has partnered with the Utah Transit Authority to provide free transit passes to students, faculty, and staff. Now, they’re extending the program to one parent or guardian. This includes UTA’s “On Demand” app, which offers an Uber-like ride if you live in an area that lacks or has infrequent bus routes. [Salt Lake Tribune]

World’s Largest Stained Glass Art Piece in Utah

An artist from Kuwait has journeyed to Utah to create what will be the world’s largest stained glass artwork. Ali Al-Baddah is an internationally renowned artist who is collaborating with artists at Holdman Studios in Lehi to create a one-of-a-kind stained glass building. “Sphere of Light” at Thanksgiving Point will incorporate elements of Arabic calligraphy and art. [KSL]

Fall Is for Reading

There’s snow in the mountains, a crisp breeze in the air, and the promise of a cozy sweater — fall is quickly approaching. You know what that means, bookworms: It’s peak reading season. On the City Cast Salt Lake podcast, producer Ivana Martinez talks with Utah author Whitney McGruder about the best local bookstores to pick up your next autumn read. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Book Sale  📚 Now-Sunday | 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. (5 p.m. Sunday)

King’s English Bookshop is celebrating their birthday with a book sale! Every day of the week a different room in their store will be 25% off. [Free entry, Wasatch Hollow]

Marks of Mana  🎥 Wednesday | 6:30-8 p.m.

Attend the film screening of “Marks of Mana.” Through the perspective of Polynesian women, the film explores Indigenous tattoo traditions. [Free, University]

• Related: This screening is part of the Tatau exhibit at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Cumbia House Party  💃 Thursday | 9 p.m.

Vibras Del Lago is hosting a cumbia house party at Alibi Bar & Place. 21+ only. [Free entry, Downtown SLC]

The Best Indie Bookstores in Utah

Cozy season incoming! The leaves and temperature are hinting at the arrival of fall in Salt Lake, and we can’t wait to curl up with the new book we got from an independent book shop. Looking to branch out from big-box stores? Provo-based author Whitney McGruder is on a quest to visit every locally owned bookstore in Utah and shares her top picks with producer Ivana Martinez.