West Jordan 7800 S — 6500 S
Jordan River Parkway Trail
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Jordan River Parkway Trail–Winchester Park Photo Album
Mountain Dell Golf Course
The Mountain Dell Course situated 16 miles east of downtown Salt Lake City and at an altitude of 6,000 feet above sea level, offers 36 holes of breathtaking views and frequent glimpses of wildlife such as moose, deer, elk, eagles, hawks, badgers, squirrels, and an occasional cougar. The higher elevation provides ideal summer golfing conditions. The Canyon Course stretches up the eastern mountain from the clubhouse approximately four miles before looping back. The Lake Course features narrow, rolling fairways and dramatic tee shots over deep ravines and water.
Winter Activities
Mountain Dell Golf Course is many of Utah families’ traditional Snow Tubing, Sledding, and Cross Country Skiing areas. It is usually jam-packed, but free (though parking is always difficult). It has a few really long runs, too; fun to go down, long to hike back up.
Mountain Dell Golf Course
Parleys Canyon, I-80, Exit #134
Salt Lake City, UT
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
New Year’s Eve at Solitude & Snowbird
Torchlight Parade & Magic Show
Enjoy New Year’s Eve at Last Chance Lodge at Solitude for a free hour-long children’s magic show! The magician will finish the show by handing out sparklers and lights as the group heads outside to watch Solitude staff members ride down the mountain as a synchronized, torch-lit team. Guests who prefer to view the torchlight parade only are welcome to arrive at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments available for purchase
December 31, 2023, 6:30–7:30 pm
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Magic
Solitude Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
December 31, 2023, 6–7 pm
Snowbird Resort, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Thanksgiving at Snowbird
Take a break from the long days of preparing and cooking and bring the family to Snowbird to celebrate a Thanksgiving everyone will enjoy and remember for years to come.
Choose from lavish buffets or scrumptious multi-course menus at one of Snowbird’s exceptional restaurants, The Aerie or Atrium.
Thanksgiving Day, 11 am–6 pm
Thanksgiving at Snowbird
Snowbird Resort, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Sandy
Sheepdog Championship Festival
Soldier Hollow Classic
This year’s Soldier Hollow Classic’s I.F.A. Country Festival Dog Show offers an assortment of crafts, activities, and demonstrations with dozens of top artisans from throughout the west displaying a wide array of handmade products. Demonstrations will include weaving, spinning, sheep shearing, and pottery making. Navajo Rug Show, sponsored by Adopt-a-Native Elder, features finely woven traditional Navajo textiles and demonstrations by Navajo artisans. Families will also enjoy various animal demonstrations and activities, including duck herding, the Ultimate Canines Flying Dog Show, Wild Wonders Animal Show, and bagpipe performances by the Salt Lake Scots! The Country Festival also features great food and traditional Celtic music.
- Earthwings Bird Show
- Competition Agility Dog Shows
- Beer Garden
- Food Court
- Face Painting
- Scots Pipe Band
- Highland Games
- Artisans
- Arts & Crafts
September (Week 1) Annually
Multiple Events/Times
Sheepdog Championship & Festival
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, Midway
Dam Jam Bluegrass Festival
Rockport State Park
If you like camping and Bluegrass music, you’ll love Rockport’s annual Dam Jam Bluegrass Festival in Rockport’s Old Church campground area. Come and enjoy authentic Bluegrass music. Listen to local Bluegrass bands perform in the Old Church. If playing is your passion, stroll around the camp area and “jam” with other musicians.
August (Week 2) Annually
All Day Event, Camping
Rockport Dam Jam
Rockport State Park, Peoa
Snowbird’s Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Halle, located in the Snowbird Event tent, is chock full of music, dancing, and traditional German cuisine. Enjoy a bratwurst and sauerkraut and apfelstrudel and more. Kids, young and old, can enjoy face painting, caricature artists, inflatable rides, the world champion YO-YO MAN, a zany clown, music, balloons, and more!
Der Marktplatz
Vendors from around the region peddle their wares. You will find many unique gifts. Shop early for the Holidays. Located at the entrance.
August–October, Saturday & Sunday, Noon–7 pm
Oktoberfest at Snowbird
Snowbird Resort, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Sundance Summer Theatre
Outdoor Mountain Stage
The Sundance Summer Theater has been a Utah tradition since 1970. Set beneath the shadow of Mount Timpanogos, the Summer Theater productions awards with an enchanting experience unlike any other. Produced in partnership with Utah Valley University since 2008, with previous titles including Fiddler on the Roof, Sound of Music, Mamma Mia, and more.
- Musicals
- Live Performances
- Bench & Lawn Seating
- Outdoor Mountain Fresh Air
Cinderella
Monday, Thursday-Saturday, 8 pm
Summer Nights July–August Annually
Sundance Summer Theatre
8841 Alpine Loop Scenic Byway
Sundance Resort
Ted Fest
The Ted Fest, formally Wasatch Mountain Music Festival, is held at the Richard W. Erickson ranch in Wallsburg, UT. annually in July. A family-friendly festival for people to enjoy great music and have a good time.
Wasatch Mountain Music Festival
- Bluegrass Music
- Celtic
- Folk
- Singer-Songwriter
- Roots Rock
- Contemporary & Traditional
- Food Vendors
- Camping
- Instrument Competition
July 14-16, 2023, 9 am–10 pm
July (Week 2) Annually
Wasatch Mountain Music Festival
Richard W. Erickson Ranch, Wallsburg, UT