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🎃 What’s a pumpkin concierge?
September 22, 2025 · Thanks to City Cast editor Natalia Aldana for writing today’s compost article.
Good morning! It feels like Salt Lake is already locked into scary season. We have The Fright Club at Varley, the witches at Gardner Village, and haunted houses are open — to name just a few!
What's DC Talking About
Outsourcing Your Fall Decor
Ever heard of a pumpkin concierge? These fall decor services are popping up nationwide, including in Utah, with some porch packages running over a thousand dollars. [Axios Salt Lake City]
SLC Seafood Shop Closing
Aquarius Fish Company, a staple of Utah’s seafood scene for 24 years, will close on Sept. 30, leaving loyal customers without a clear replacement. [Gastronomic SLC]
The closure announcement comes almost a year to the date that Beltex Meats also announced its departure. I make that note pointedly as Aquarius are to wahoo, what Beltex was to wagyu — incomparable and peerless in the state.
Deer Valley Seeks Illustrators
Deer Valley Resort is seeking Utah-based artists to illustrate a new children’s book and coloring book. Proposals are due by Monday, Sept. 22. [Arts Council of Park City & Summit County]
Your Best Ideas for Improving Your Neighborhood
Got an idea for making your neighborhood better? Salt Lake City has money for that! The Capital Improvement Program is open for submissions through Oct. 1. Here are some ideas to get your wheels turning. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Monday, Sep. 22
- 🎛️ DJ Set at Sound Brew | Downtown SLC
- 🍂 Fall Equinox Circle at Golden Braid Books | Central City
- 🎶 Big Thief at Library Square | Downtown SLC
- 🎤 TEDxSalt Lake City Countdown at Capitol Theatre | Downtown SLC
- 🎹 2 Pianos 4 Hands at Pioneer Theatre Company | University
- 🌊 Jordan River Walk and Talk at Cottonwood Park | Fairpark
- 🏈 Monday Night Football Watch Party at Flanker | Downtown SLC
Tuesday, Sep. 23
- 🎤 Noah Cyrus at The Union | Capitol Hill
- 🎶 Celebración Sinfónica: A Festival of Latin American Culture at Abravanel Hall | Downtown SLC
- ✍️ Poetry Writing Group at Marmalade Library | Marmalade
- ⛷️ A Ski & Snowboard Film: “Pressure Drop” at Red Butte Garden | University
- 🎵 Empire of the Sun at Granary Live | Granary District
- 🌏 Global Rhythms: Middle Eastern Night at Gallivan Center | Downtown SLC
- ✨ Intro to Stained Glass at Our Lady of the Snows | Alta
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Join us on Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m. for a scooter tour of our growing downtown. From new buildings to new bike lanes, there is a lot afoot (or, awheel?) in downtown SLC. See it all on wheels. The tour is capped at 15 people, so reserve your spot now.
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