April 26
A day to celebrate bookstores
Independent Bookstore Day, a celebration of booksellers in all 50 states, is set for Saturday — and more than a dozen Utah bookstores are doing their part. The King’s English says it’s bringing back “The Fellowship of Utah Indie Bookstores,” a challenge for readers to visit every independent bookstore in the state in a 12-month period. Weller Book Works will have some exclusive in-store sale items — including an autographed copy of the 19th “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book, “Hot Mess.” Under the Umbrella will sell tote bags that buyers can tie-dye on the store’s patio. Check with your favorite indie bookstore to find out what they’re planning for the day.
April 26
A day for going Dutch
Saturday is Dutch King’s Day, or Koningsdag, a worldwide celebration of all things related to The Netherlands, and Utah is taking part. The fourth annual Dutch King’s Day celebration, put on by The Old Dutch Store and the Dutch Club of Utah, is set for Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Millcreek Common, 1330 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek. The event includes music from Dutch DJ Mark van Brabant, Dutch cuisine and local brews, a craft and vintage market (including a Kinder Flea Market for kids), and a bike parade (known as a Fietstocht) at 2 p.m. People are encouraged to wear orange, the color of the Dutch royal family. All events are free. Go to DutchSocialClubUtah.com for details.
April 26
Movies for kids
The 14th annual Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids is happening Saturday at the Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan. The daylong event features five feature films curated by the Utah Film Center, along with an hourlong shorts program and a clubhouse loaded with kids-centric activities. Screenings start at 9 a.m., with the last screening starting at 7 p.m. The clubhouse is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission to the screenings is free. There also are workshops in a variety of media subjects, which are $25 each and require advance registration. Go to tumbleweedskids.org for program information.