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Hello Park City! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Online public school option, Garden Bros Circus Fun Factory, and Rapunzel’s dream tea party + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Goldco, is helping folks around Park City help protect their savings after a remarkable few years for gold and silver. Their free guide explains what's behind the run… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Flexible public education options: Park City's Silver Summit Academy introduced Monday a tuition-free online program for Utah residents in grades 7–12, tailored to mobile schedules, with limited space and focus on college readiness -- learn more about the program.
Retail expansion arrives: Nordstrom Rack will open its 25,000-square-foot Junction Commons store in Kimball Junction on Oct. 22, becoming Utah’s fifth location, with a pre-opening shopping event and grand opening celebration planned -- see the opening plans.
New campus opens doors: Mountainland Technical College will open its Heber campus on August 28, offering certifications in plumbing, nursing, culinary arts, automotive technology and more with a 10 a.m. grand opening -- see what it offers.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest -- this one's $150 off right now.* Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Peak lounge vibes: Premiere Park City pairs mountain luxury ambiance with seriously good sipping, from fine cocktails to curated wines, plus chef-crafted bites that feel like a reward after a long day. When you want a cozy, sophisticated spot to catch up with friends this week, this lounge delivers.
Fresh fur, fewer tumbleweeds: Park City Pet Salon has been pampering local dogs and cats since 2000 with gentle, short-stay grooming that actually listens to your pet. If a bath, deshedding, hand blow dry, and nail trim sound overdue this week, their personalized care sends pets home clean, comfy, and smugly fabulous.
Local wellness reset: Feeling a little fried from trails, training or just life, Organic Edge has the holistic toolkit to bring you back. Think infrared wellness pods, red light therapy, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral work, acupuncture and functional medicine to help you recover, de-stress and actually feel good this week.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan →
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The real retirement risk isn't a bad year. It's a long life: 40 years of saving, and the hard part is making it stretch across 30 more. SmartAsset's free quiz matches you with vetted fiduciary advisors who serve your area and are legally required to act in your best interests. The plan is built around you, not their commission. No obligation to hire anyone. *Start the quiz → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎪 Garden Bros Circus Fun Factory @ Utah State Fairpark (Salt Lake City) | Thursday (8/6) at 4:30 PM – The circus is rolling into Utah State Fairpark with acrobats, big-top spectacle, and the kind of joyful noise you secretly missed. Kids are free with a paying adult, which means you can splurge on popcorn, cotton candy, and your inner eight-year-old.
🎨 Kimball Arts Festival 2026 @ Main Street | Friday (8/7) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to upgrade that blank wall, this is it. Park City’s top-ranked, three-day, open-air Kimball Arts Festival brings jury-selected artists from around the country, people-watching, and work you’ll want to live with, plus the usual crowds, sunscreen, and humblebrags.
🚶 Saturday Morning Nature Walks @ Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter | Saturday (8/8) at 8:30 AM – Trade your Saturday scroll for a naturalist-led wander on the Preserve, a small-group, slow-burn kind of morning that actually counts as cardio and continuing education. Expect wetlands, local lore, and maybe elk or nesting cranes, with snowshoes in winter, pre-registration required.
👑 Rapunzels Dream Tea Party @ Wild Sage Events (Bountiful) | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – Break out the tiny tiaras, Rapunzel is hosting a tea with Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, and Aurora, complete with stories, crafts, dancing, and magic for all ages. Kids get one-on-one princess time, you get coffee and camera duty, and yes, tea party dresses are encouraged.
🛹 Millcreek's 4th Annual Pacific Islander Skate Night @ Millcreek Common (Salt Lake City) | Saturday (8/8) at 6:00 PM – Lace up and roll into Millcreek’s Pacific Islander Skate Night, a free, family-friendly spin with Liahona, Big Buddah, and cultural dances at Millcreek Common. First 1,000 snag free skate rentals, early birds score pizza. Your quads get a nostalgic wake-up call, your grin does too.
🎼 Idina Menzel @ Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater | Saturday (8/8) at 7:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a classy excuse to sing along without the kids, Idina Menzel joins the Utah Symphony for a one-night-only Park City performance. Expect Rent, Wicked, and Frozen favorites, lush orchestration, and a little Defying Gravity to lift your evening.
🐸 Over & Under the Pond Family Day @ Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter | Sunday (8/9) at 10:00 AM – A family day exploring our wetlands, inspired by the children’s book Over and Under the Pond, with hands-on activities that uncover the wild bustle of pond life. Bring the kids or grandkids, meet tadpoles, dragonflies, and bossy frogs. Science, fresh air, and sensible shoes.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Park City report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 2 to 9 mph. Later: Patchy smoke before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East southeast wind 2 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 0%
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