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2nd Annual Utah Clean Air Fair • The fair's mission is to promote community engagement and education on clean air solutions for Utah with games and prizes, alternative energy companies, speakers, live music and more. Information, http://www.utcleanairfair.org/.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Salt Lake City Main Library outdoor plaza, 210 E. 400 South
Admission: Free
Rock 'N' Ribs Festival • Utah BBQ restaurants will be offering $3 sample plates along with live music and a "piglet pen" for the kids. Information, http://www.thegallivancenter.com/events-rock-n-ribs.htm.
When: Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St.
Admission: Free
Autumn Aloft • This hot air balloon festival returns to Park City after a 20-year hiatus. Information, http://www.autumnaloft.com.
When: Saturday and Sunday, main launches set for 7-9 a.m. each day, a balloon glow is set for 8:30-9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Launch site is at the North 40 Fields
Admission: Free
Cowboy Festival • See performances by cowboy poets, trick ropers, and local Bluegrass and Country bands and watch the Pony Express ride down the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Information, nhmu.utah.edu/events/cowboy-festival-and-bbq.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way
Admission: Included with museum admission of $13 for adults, $11 for seniors 65 and over and ages 13-24, $9 for children 3-12
13th Annual Harvest Moon Celebration • Family-friendly activities, a cycling criterium, live music and a beer garden plus street quick-bites provided by local restaurants. Information, http://www.historic25.com/.
When: 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Historic 25th Street, Ogden
Admission: Free
Hogle Zoo Safety Safari • Community volunteers will help teach participants about disaster preparedness, build free disaster kits and do games and crafts for children. Information, http://www.hoglezoo.org/event_registration/?ee=25.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave.
Admission: Zoo admission is $14.95 for adults, $12.95 for seniors 65 and older, $10.95 for children 3-12
Kickball for a Cause • This kickball tournament involving hundreds of adults is a fundraiser for Playworks, which provides children in 17 Utah elementary schools opportunities for safe and meaningful play. Information, http://www.playworks.org.
When: Saturday 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. tournament
Where: Larry Miller Softball Complex, 1300 E. 4400 South
Registration: Now closed, but spectators and donations welcome
Try a Trail • Explore the Jordan River trail with Utah County commissioners and the county health department. Information, http://www.UtahCountyHealth.org/TryATrail.
When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday
Where: Jordan River Parkway Trail starting at Willow Park in Lehi, 9800 W. 300 North, and heading north
Admission: Free
21st Annual Tree Climbing Championship • Utah's best tree climbers will be competing in this annual event sponsored by the Utah Community Forest Council/International Society of Arboriculture-Utah Chapter. Utah's champion will represent the state at the 2015 International Tree Climb Competition in Tampa, Fla., in March. Information, http://www.utahurbanforest.org.
When: Begins 8 a.m. Saturday
Where: Main Street Park, 8720 S. 90 East, Sandy
Admission: Free
Rocky Mountain Raceways Pet Adoption & Fundraiser • Breakfast, a race car display and prizes will help raise money for the Utah Animal Adoption Center, a non-euthanizing center that saves an average of 1,000 dogs and cats annually through rescue, adoption and education. Information, http://www.utahanimals.org.
When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday
Where: Rocky Mountain Raceways Convention Center, 6555 W. 2100 South, West Valley City
Admission: Breakfast will be served for $6 and donations — including those of blankets, bleach and cat litter — are encouraged
Fall Garden Festival • Mini-landscape classes, landscape experts, food and drink, local vendors, activities for kids and more. Information, weberbasin.com/conservation/.
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, 2837 E. Highway 193, Layton
Admission: Free
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes • Calling all men to put on your high heels and walk a mile up Park City's Main Street to help Peace House end domestic violence and support victims. Costumes are encouraged. Information, http://www.peacehouse.org.
When: Walk begins at 10 a.m. Sunday
Where: Park City Main Street
Registration: $25 fee is waived for those raising at least $50 in sponsorships