Free events in Salt Lake City, UT

Enjoy a welcoming story time with read-alouds, songs, rhymes, and additional activities. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age. Please bring a towel to sit on.

Starry Nights @ the Plaza brings an evening of live music, community outreach and food trucks to Centennial Plaza. Pop-O-GoGo takes the stage, the Public Safety Committee hosts Night Out Against Crime, and Food Truck League food trucks round out the lineup. Admission is free. It is part of an ongoing series on the plaza.

CHILL ACT Salt Lake City, which stands for Children’s Health, Inclusion, Learning, Leadership, brings families, trusted providers, educators, therapists, nonprofits, and community organizations together at the Salt Palace Convention Center. This neurodiversity and kids activity expo highlights connections to ABA and therapy providers, pediatric healthcare and educational resources, enrichment and STEM programs, and advocacy organizations, along with interactive, family friendly experiences. It is designed to offer practical answers, meaningful connections, and accessible support for those navigating autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and learning differences. Entry is free for families.

Connect with Pokémon TCG fans to trade cards and take part in a free tournament with opportunities to win prizes. Participants may receive Pokémon League packs when they are in stock. Children 12 and under must have a parent or guardian to participate.

Utah Film Center’s Tumbleweeds Year-Round Summer Series returns with free screenings that spark imagination and highlight stories about kids, for kids and the adults who love them. The lineup includes The Last Whale Singer, an ocean adventure about courage, friendship, and finding your voice. Space Cadet presents a storybook-inspired journey through space and connection. Jippie No More! shares a joyful coming-of-age tale filled with heart, humor, and memorable dance moves. All screenings take place at Utah Film Center, featuring big adventures, bold stories, and characters to remember.

The One Piece trading card game community meets at Game Haven for weekly free play. Participants can receive promo packs that include exclusive collectible promo cards.

Bountiful Summerfest offers a pleasant park setting with lively jigs and reels. Admission is free.

Start the morning with a free, all-levels mat Pilates class at Donner Park. This outdoor session blends energizing movement with an uplifting vibe, welcoming both first-timers and regular practitioners. No registration is required. Bring a mat, enjoy the open air, and flow through a revitalizing practice.

Game Night Live Trivia brings a playful twist to RoHa Brewing Project with free-to-play competitions that welcome everyone, no trivia mastery required. Enjoy two games made up of three rounds each, all inspired by popular game shows. Instead of basic question and answer formats, look for word jumbles, picture rounds, and other surprises, with opportunities to win prizes.

Refresh your spiritual practice with guidance from Cat & Cauldron. These gatherings focus on meditation, energy clearing and grounding practices, breathwork, guided journeys, and other supportive techniques. Each meeting explores something new. There is no fee to attend, though supporting the local business is appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, call 801-601-1795.

Game Night Live Trivia brings a lively quiz night to Paxton Pub. There is no cost to participate, it is open to all, and prizes are on the line. The format features two separate games, each made up of three rounds inspired by popular game shows. Expect more than traditional question and answer, with word jumbles, picture rounds, and other creative challenges.

Local parents gather weekly at Sugarhouse Park to build a free support network through conversation. Depending on the mix of attendees and how everyone feels, the group may connect near the playground for families with older kids or settle into a shaded spot nearby. Look for a sign with the Sunshine Crew logo at the pavilion for the most up to date location. This welcoming circle is open to all expectant and postpartum parents, and parents with children of any age are welcome, including newborns and babies on the way. It is not a therapy group, but a casual space to find community and meet supportive peers. The aim is to grow together as parents in a friendly, fun environment. If arriving after the start, call 801-361-9785 to locate the group if it has moved from the Parleys Creek Pavilion. The meetup takes place rain or shine.

Good4Life Markets presents the West Jordan Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Park, creating a lively community spot to browse and enjoy live local music while you shop. Explore an array of locally produced goods including vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, flowers, artisan baked treats, handcrafted soaps, art, and more. Food trucks will be on site with dinner options. SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted. Shoppers using an EBT/SNAP Horizon Card can receive bonus dollars toward fresh fruits and vegetables, with a match of two dollars for every dollar spent. Visit the information booth to exchange benefits for market tokens, which in turn support local farmers and food artisans. Organizers advise caution regarding unsolicited messages or external links that claim limited vendor availability. Applications and communications are handled only through official channels.

Explore divination practices and the tools that support them in a welcoming setting without judgment. Strengthen your intuition through guided exercises developed by professional psychics. Participants are encouraged to bring a favorite card deck, runes, or similar tools to practice and connect with others. Attendance is free.

A rotating Yu-Gi-Oh night features different ways to play across the month. The first and third Wednesdays feature free 100 Point Genesys play. The second and fourth Wednesdays feature free classic Advanced format with a chance to win OTS packs.

Being a trivia whiz is not required. This free-to-play night welcomes anyone who enjoys games and a chance to win prizes. The format includes two games, each made up of three rounds inspired by popular game shows. Instead of standard question-and-answer trivia, expect playful twists like word jumbles, picture-based rounds, and more.

A free exhibition at the historic Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts celebrates forty years of folk art and the cultural practices that shape communities across Utah. Organized by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, it highlights skills handed down through generations and the heritage they sustain. Featured works include a handcrafted classical guitar, intricately decorated wax-resist eggs, Korean ink and folk paintings, Paquimé-style pottery formed from Utah clay, Shoshone beadwork and medallions, traditional Puerto Rican festival masks such as Vejigantes and Cabezudos, and hand-twined rag rugs inspired by Great Depression era methods, along with additional pieces. The exhibition provides a welcoming space for community, preservation, and storytelling, showing how these traditions remain vibrant today. Admission is free.

This event takes place at Centennial Park.

Outdoorsy RV Supply is offering a complimentary hot dog with chips and a soda, with no purchase required. Visitors can also refill propane, stock up on last minute RV essentials, and browse the current specials to prepare for an upcoming road trip. It is a simple way to get everything set before heading out.