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September 19, 2025 · Thank you to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means for editing this week.
Hey, Salt Lake! Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby X Finals hit The Ballpark at America First Square in Daybreak this weekend, and we’ve got three free tickets to tonight’s game!
Be the first person to reply to this email with “Home run!” (and your Ticketmaster email) and they’re yours ⚾
What's CITY Talking About?
Fairmont Park Redesign
Last night, Salt Lake City unveiled three different concepts for a roughly $7.5 million makeover of Fairmont Park in Sugar House. Vote for your favorite! [SLC Public Lands]
Public Comments on New Congressional Maps
The Legislature has formed a Redistricting Committee to redraw Utah’s congressional maps following court ruling. Public meetings start Monday, Sept. 22 and a final vote is set for Monday, Oct. 6. [Utah Senate]
Leonardo Museum Auction Canceled
An auction of The Leonardo’s exhibits was abruptly canceled causing confusion about the museum’s future, which has been uncertain since it closed indefinitely in June due to debt and building repairs. Items in the auction included a C-131 airplane from the 1950s. [Axios Salt Lake City]
What UVU Is Like After Shooting
Utah Valley University reopened this week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. What's returning to campus like for students and staff amid the highly charged national narrative about what happened? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Friday, Sep. 19
- 🖼️ Colleción Número Dos: A Latinx Art Gallery & Cumbia Vinyl Sets at Fice Gallery | Downtown SLC
- 🎶 Daisy the Great at Soundwell | Downtown SLC
- 🎉 Celebrate South Salt Lake at Central Park Community Center | South Salt Lake
- 🌕 The Harvest Moon Market at Salt Lake Crossing | Capitol Hill
- ♥️ This Ain’t Texas Singles Night Out with The Love Club | Downtown SLC
- 🌱 Pollinator Planting at Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve | Layton
- ☀️ Utah Dance Fest Farmers Market at Young Living Farm | Mona
- 🎤 David Archuleta at The Complex | Downtown SLC
- 🍉 Melon Days (2 Days) at OK Anderson Park | Green River
Saturday, Sep. 20
- 🎊 Grand Opening at Mother | Downtown SLC
- 🐦 Latino Conservation Week: Bird Walk at Nature Center at Pia Okwai | South Salt Lake
- 🩲 Brief Workshop with Aqua Underwear | Murray
- 🎵 Synth and Soul Records at TF Brewing | Ballpark
- 🛍️ Sum Ol’ Market at Publik Coffee | Ballpark
- 👟 SLC Girlies Walk Club at Loki Coffee | Central City
- 🌌 Sound Bath & Stargazing at The Salt Flats | Northwestern Utah
- 🎨 Fall Craft Supplies Swap at Industry | Granary
- 🌳 Fall Garden Fair at Conservation Garden Park | West Jordan
- 🏍️ Strider Cup World Championship at Gallivan Center | Downtown SLC
- 🚣 Range 2 River Relay at Fisher Mansion | Poplar Grove
Sunday, Sep. 21
- 🤝 A Sunday Social at Plumhouse | Granary
- ☕ Sunday Service at Cold Plunge Coffee | Central City
- 🍓 La Nina Fresa at Drift Lounge | Granary
- 🐌 Snail Fest at The Neighborhood Hive | Sugar House
- 🌅 Sunset Yoga at Cozy Coffee Lounge | South Salt Lake
- 🎉 Gilgal Sculpture Garden 25th Anniversary Celebration | Central City
- 💫 2025 Star Gazing Party at Snowpine Lodge | Alta
- 🎈 Utah Hot Air Balloon Palooza at Cottonwood High School | Murray
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