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🧘 3 quiet places in Salt Lake
April 3, 2026 · City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta edited this week’s newsletter.
Hey, Salt Lake! A national survey showed the top three places Utahns like to find solitude are Washington Square Park, Conservation Garden Park, and Centennial Park.

What's CITY Talking About
Measles Cases Surge Statewide
Utah’s measles outbreak has reached 559 cases, with exposure sites reported across high-traffic locations including the University of Utah, multiple Walmarts, Trader Joe’s in Orem, and several schools statewide. [FOX 13]
Adult Education Program To End
The Salt Lake City School District will end its 54-year-old Community Education Program in June, canceling adult classes that serve about 700 students. Officials cited a need to redirect resources toward K-12. [KSL]
- Feels relevant: Roughly $30 million has been diverted from SLC schools to fund development projects. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Historic Train Stops in Utah
Union Pacific’s historic Big Boy No. 4014, the only steam locomotive of its kind still in operation, is touring the country and will make stops in Ogden (April 18 and 19) and Morgan (April 20). [ABC4]
The Great Westminster Mystery
A listener wrote in asking why they rarely see students around Westminster University in Sugar House. Turns out, they may be on to something. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Friday, April 3
- 🧘 Yoga in the Garden | Conservation Garden Park
- 🎶 Sound Bites (Every Friday Through May 29) | Millcreek Common
- 🌼 All Ages: Wooden Flower Press Making | Handcraft Revival
- 🎛️ Nic Vans (from “Love Island USA”) | Sky SLC
- 🎤 Lucy Darling | Eccles Theater
- 🎚️ DEFROSTING | Metro Music Hall
- 🥂 Alta Gala | Snowpine Lodge
- 🎵 Skullcrusher | Kilby Court
- 🎥 Comedic Relief: “When Harry Met Sally” & “Harold and Maude” (2 Days) | Broadway Centre Cinemas
Saturday, April 4
- 🐇 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny | Gardner Village
- 📚 Literary Libations: May Swenson | Clubhouse on South Temple
- 🌳 Tree Planting Party | Historic Scott School
- 🏺 Ceramics Pop-Up | Atelier
- 📖 Bookbinding Class | Books & Supply
- 🛹 Skatestation Saturday Sesh | Skatestation
- 🕺 Music To Dance To | Mother
- 🎶 Caroline Jones | The State Room
- 🌷 Easter Weekend Egg Hunt & Flower Bar | Location TBA (Spring Lake, Utah)
- 🌸 Spring Orchid Show (2 Days) | Red Butte Garden
- 🎨 Couples Speed Painting | Urban Arts Gallery
Sunday, April 5
- 🏃 Cozy Run Club | Cozy Coffee Lounge
- 🐰 The 16th Annual Bunny Hop | T.F. Brewing
- 🍺 $4 PBR and Free Basketball | Quarters Sugar House
- 🌸 2nd Annual Central 9th Beaster Egg Hunt | Scion Cider Bar
- ♟️ Salt Lake City Chess Club | Hallowed Grounds (Inside Church & State)
- 🙏 Easter Sunday Service | The Green Room
Mark your calendars, the Queer Food Festival returns May 8.
— Terina Ria
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