Last-minute Salt Lake Halloween costumes

How Will the Legislature Address Homelessness?

As federal pandemic aid dwindles and homelessness rates in Utah increase, organizations that provide services to our unsheltered population are facing a shortage of funds. These organizations will be looking to the Utah Legislature to provide that extra funding. State Homeless Coordinator Wayne Niederhauser said emergency shelters need about $5 million this year, in addition to Salt Lake’s winter homelessness plan. [Salt Lake Tribune]

The 4,200 Project

The Utah Rivers Council has launched the 4,200 Project, an initiative that aims to raise the water levels of the Great Salt Lake. The Rivers Council is part of the coalition lawsuit against the state of Utah for failing to protect the lake. The project includes a number of ambitious policy solutions that the nonprofit plans to lobby to legislators. [Utah Rivers Council, YouTube]

What’s in Salt Lake County’s Budget?

Salt Lake City this, Salt Lake City that! But there is money at Salt Lake County, and Mayor Jenny Wilson just presented her budget. On today’s episode of City Cast Salt Lake, we take a glance at the proposal and explain why everyone should pay attention to what’s going on at the county level. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Halloween Party & Open Studios  🎨 Friday | 7 p.m.- late

Copper Palate Press is hosting an evening with blacklight art and live DJs. Wear your costumes and bring a shirt to be printed. [Free entry, $5 to print shirt, Downtown SLC]

Rainbow Room Halloween Party  ✨ Friday | 9 p.m.- late

Wear your best costumes and dance the night away at Flanker. There will be a mix of house, electronic, hip-hop, and R&B. 21+ only. [$15 advance, $20 at the door, Downtown SLC]

Estate Sale  🏷 Saturday | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

There will be a treasure trove of items at the late artist Ralphael Plescia’s estate sale. He’s known best for the now defunct Christian School on State Street in Salt Lake City. [Free entry, Glendale]

Lowriders Trunk or Treat  🍬 Saturday | 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

See lowrider vintage cars decked out for Halloween at Lake Side Car Club’s annual trunk or treat. [Free, Fairpark]

Sum Ol’ Market  👕 Saturday | noon- 8 p.m.

I haven’t quite mastered the sport of thrifting yet, so I always appreciate a curated market. Shop over 20 vintage clothing vendors at Publik Space. [$3, Ballpark]

Salty Skelebration  🛹 Saturday | 1-5 p.m.

Skateboard at Jordan Park with the Salty Skate Collective, a skateboarding community for women and gender non-conforming folks. All ages and skill levels welcome. [Free, Glendale]

Spooky Moon Market  🌙 Saturday | 3-7 p.m.

Shop local vendors at Lost Acorn Gallery and come dressed in your Halloween costume for a prize contest. [Free entry, The Avenues]

Guadalupe Boo Fest  👻 Saturday | 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate the season in the Guadalupe neighborhood. There will be a trunk or treat, live music, snacks, drinks, and scary fun. [Free entry, Guadalupe]

Halloween Ice Disco  ⛸ Saturday | 6-9 p.m.

Bring the whole family to a Halloween ice skating disco party at Acord Ice Center. [$5 entry, $2 skate rental, West Valley]

Black Cat Market  🛍 Sunday | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Lavender Luck Shop is hosting a market at Publik with art, pottery, plants, jewelry, vintage clothing, and more. [Free entry, Ballpark]

Will Salt Lake County’s Budget Ever Be Sexy? Whale-a-thon, and City Creek Closures

What’s in Salt Lake County’s budget? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down Mayor Jenny Wilson’s proposal. Plus, four heroes ran an entire marathon around the 9th and 9th whale, tricks for avoiding the wait at Urgent Care, and City Creek Canyon closures.