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Weekend event roundup
Published on Jun 29, 2011 05:41PM

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas:

Utah Arts Festival: The festival, which runs through Sunday, June 26 in downtown Salt Lake City, isn't cheap. But there are some ways to go for less than the $10-per-adult admission. Go HERE to check out all the discount offers.

Sunset celebration: This Davis County community has its annual celebration today and Saturday, June 25. Festivities include a parade and fireworks. Some concessions/activities have a cost. Go HERE for more information.

Park City festival: Utah State University's Swaner EcoCenter is hosting its annual EcoFestival on Saturday, June 25 with a climbing wall, science and craft activities and up-close displays of zoo animals, lizards and insects. Admission is free. Go HERE For more information about the 1,200-acre preserve, the festival and directions.

Downtown Salt Lake City Farmer's Market: Go HERE for more information about the market, which is held Saturdays through the summer. Go HERE for a list of other farmer's markets in Utah.

Free concert at Snowbird: Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort is offering free concerts every Saturday night at 6 p.m. through August 13. For more information, go HERE.

Star party at Wheeler Farm: The Salt Lake Astronomical Society is offering a free event on Friday as a way to generate interest in astronomy. Adults and children may look through telescopes and learn what's visible in our night skies. Go HERE for a listing of all star parties being held in June.

Free health fair: IHC is offering a free community fair Saturday in Riverton with health screenings, information about staying healthy, a visit from a LifeFlight helicopter and other emergency vehicles, prizes and giveaways. Admission and all activities/offerings are free. Go HERE for details.

Rodeo in Riverton: Go HERE for details of this two day event starting Friday. Admission is $7.

Celebration in Taylorsville: Taylorsville Dayzz, which runs through Monday, June 27, features free concerts, fireworks and more. Some concessions/activities have a cost. Go HERE for more information.

Free admission to Ogden-area attractions: This weekend, you can get in free to a variety of attractions, including the Ogden Nature Center and the Roy Recreation Complex. Every Saturday, from June through August, you can get free admission to a variety of Ogden area attractions. Go HERE for a printable schedule of free-admission days, courtesy of Weber County. Click on "RAMP Summer Saturdays.

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