We have your weekend planned, there is so much to do this weekend – you won't want to miss out:
- TONS of County Fairs and Festivals
- Free Concert with Ryan Innes & Amy Whitcomb from the Voice
- Free Hot Air Balloon Festival
- Lagoon & Parade of Homes Discounts
- Free Movies in the Park
Check out our Calendar of Events for even more events. You can also find our favorites listed under C4U Picks, many of which are also listed below.
Click here for to see the entire list of Events>>>
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Free Movies in the Park:
Utah State Capitol – Friday, August 9 – Showing World's Fastest Indian at 9pm
Cottonwood Heights – Friday, August 9 – Showing Madagascar 3 at Bywater Park (3149 Banbury Rd)
South Jordan – Friday, August 9 – Showing Rise of the Guardians at Oquirrh Shadows (10300 S 4000 W)
Midvale – Friday, August 9 – Showing Wreck-It Ralph at Midvale City Park (455 W 7500 S)
Pioneer Park Picture Show – Friday, August 9
Millcreek – Friday, August 9 – Showing Pee Wee's Big Adventure at dusk at Evergreen Park (2266 Evergreen Ave) ***There will also be a Venture Out Event that includes Millcreek Farmers Market, Gardening Classes, Zipline, Horseshoes, Live music, Pony Rides, Face Painting and more. Some activities do require a fee.
Draper – Friday, August 9 – Showing Honey, I Shrunk The Kids at 944 E. Vestry Road.
Riverton – Friday, August 9 – Showing Escape from Planet Earth at Monarch Meadows (4800 W 13600 S)
Magna – Friday, August 9- Showing Indiana Jones Series at sundown at Pleasant Green Park (3729 S 8400 W)
St. George – Friday, August 9 – Showing Hook at Main St. between Tabernacle & 100 S.
Snowbird Resort – Friday, August 9 – Showing How to Train Your Dragon.
Park City – Saturday, August 10 – Showing Princess Bride at Trailside Park.
Check out our full list of Free Utah Movies In The Park here>>>
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Fairs & Festivals:
Midvale Harvest Days – August 5-10 with a parade, food, art show, kids games, entertainment featuring Ryan Shupe and the Rubberbands, fireworks and more.
Alpine Days – August 5-10 with a parade, rodeo, food, bounce houses, crafts, fireworks and more.
Bountiful Summerfest – August 8-10 with 50+ Artist booths including art, ceramics, jewelry, folk art, photography, woodworking, entertainment and more. Admission is free.
Bluffdale Old West Days – August 8 & 10 – Thursday watch flyin' BMX & FMX for $5 when you buy your tickets online. Saturday there is a FREE triple concert/show and fireworks.
Sandy Balloon Festival – August 9 & 10 at Storm Mountain Park (11400 S 1000 E). The first wave of launch start at 7am.  On Saturday evening, the festivities move to the South Towne Promenade in front of Sandy City Hall, 10000 South 173 west with the balloon glow beginning around 8:00 pm. Tasty food choices will be available for purchase and enjoy an evening of entertainment on the festival stage.
Craft Lake City – August 9 &10 at the Gallivan Center (239 S Main St). Over 200 Artisans, Vintage Vendors, Craft Foodies, Science & Technology Exhibits, Live Music, Bike Valet, Activities for Kids of all ages. Admission is FREE.
Friendly Island Festival & Sports – August 9 & 10 at Fairmont Park (900 E 2400 S). Tongan food and interactive Tongan crafts, entertainment, dances and music, children's area, indoor aquatic center, and skate park.
Red Fleet State Park Paddlefest (Vernal) – August 9 & 10 –Â include paddle craft demos and paddle tours of the Dinosaur Trackway, on-the-water scavenger hunt and paddle craft races, Food vendors, nightly entertainment and a variety of activities are available both days. Entrance is free.
Fire Water & Ice Festival (Kearns) – Saturday, August 10 at Kearns Oquirrh Fitness Center (5624 S 4800 W). Bring the whole family for entertainment, a huge pool party, inflatables, ice skating, fireworks skyshow and more. Admission is $3/kids 12 and under, $4/teens 13-17, $5/adults, members are free.
Railroader's Festival (Brigham City) – August 10 at Golden Spike National Historic Site. No entrance fees will be charged on this special day and all games, activities, and entertainment are free. Food will be available to purchase.
County Fairs:
Salt Lake County Fair – August 7-10 with a demo derby, carnival, car show, blackhawk concert and more. Kids can also read books to win free carnival ride tickets, go here for details.
Summit County Fair – August 3-10, there will be PRCA Rodeo, demolition derby, a fair, parade, entertainment and more.
Weber County Fair – August 7-10 with a demolition derby, rodeo, the Bellamy Brothers and more.
Juab County Fair – August 5-10 with Ranch Rodeo, ATV Rodeo, Demolition Derby and more.
Duchesne County Fair – August 3-10 with entertainment, car show, rodeo, pig wrestling, parade and more.
Sevier County Fair – August 5-10 with a car show, rodeo and more.
Carbon County Fair – August 6-10 with pony rides, demo derby, tractor pull, fireworks and more.
Cache County Fair – August 8-10 with a carnival, rodeo and more.
Washington County Fair – August 7-10 with a parade, carnival, demo derby and more.
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Downtown Provo's Rooftop Concert Series – Enjoy a FREE concert Friday nights on top of the Central Bank parking terrace (100 W 100 N, Provo).
Canyons Concerts – Canyons will have FREE Saturday Summer Concerts from July 20 – August 21 starting at 6pm.
The Homestead & Zermatt Summer Concerts & Cowboy Campfires: During the Summer each Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm, there will be FREE Cowboy Campfires. They are also holding FREE Summer Concerts throughout the Summer.
Salt Lake Parade of Homes – August 2 – 17, go here for all available discounts.
South Jordan Chalk Art Competition – Saturday, August 10 at 1600 S. Towne Center Dr.
Traverse Mountain Outlets Back to School Concert – Saturday, August 10 from 7-9pm. Ryan Innes & Amy Whitcomb from the Voice will be performing live. Admission is Free.
Fox 13 has a date night coupon for TWO regular single day passports for $45.95 – valid for any  Friday or Saturday nights after 5pm thru August 16. Go here for even more Lagoon discounts.
Thanksgiving Point Every Tuesday in August, you can get admission to any of Thanksgiving Points attractions for only $2 per person! Kids ages 2 and under are free. Hours are from 10 am – 8 pm.
Discovery Gateway is once again offering $5 fun days in August. Admission is just $5 after 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays and all day on Sundays. Just print the coupon or bring it on your mobile device.
Tracy Aviary – Celebrate summer with $5 admission after 5pm every Monday night beginning on June 3rd and ending August 26th.
MOA Family Workshops (Provo) – Saturdays in August at BYU Museum of Art – Minerva Teichert: Stark Donation.  On any one Saturday of their choice families can take a guided tour of a current exhibition and create a fun, hands-on art project, free of charge.
Weber County RAMP Committee is offering various FREE activities each Saturday for the Summer. The Free activities for this Saturday, August 10 are:
- Hill Aerospace Museum
- Ice Sheet
- Ogden Nature Center
- Ott Planetarium
- Roy Recreation Complex
- Union Station Museums
- Weber Pathways
Fat Cats is also, once again, offering their $0.99 Summer! All attractions are $0.99, that includes: bowling, mini glow golf, balladium, bumper cars and laser maze (attractions vary by location). There will also be a $0.99 food menu items. This price is valid Monday-Friday from 11am – 6 pm.
Get a coupon for places such as Utah Hogle Zoo, Red Butte Garden, This Is the Place Heritage Park, Utah Museum of Fine Arts and more.
You can also currently get a discounted Hogle Zoo Membership. Use coupon code code 909 to get the basic membership, regularly $87, for $73.95. Includes admission for 2 adults and all the kids. This code will work on all available memberships including renewals, which brings the cost of a renewal down to $56.95. Code expires 8/31/2013.
Go here for even more Hogle Zoo coupons.
Arts in the Parks Summer 2013 – Presented by Weber State University – this is a FREE week long art program for children. Each week will take place at a different park from 12:00 – 1:00 pm with a different set of activities Monday – Friday.
Science in the Parks Summer 2013 – Presented by Weber State University – this is a Free week long science program for children. Each week will take place at a different park from 11:30 – 1:00 pm with a different set of activities Monday – Friday.
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Check out the many Farmer's Markets around town:
Downtown – Saturdays from 8am – 2 pm at Pioneer Park (300 S 300 W). June 8 – October 19.
Gardner Village – Saturday's from 9am-2pm at 1100 West 7800 South. June 1 – October 26.
Provo – Saturday's from 9am – 2pm at Pioneer Park (500 W Center St). June 1 -October 26.
Wheeler Farm – Sundays from 9am – 2pm at 6351 S 900 E. June 2 – October 27.
Salt Lake People's Market – Sunday's from 9am – 2pm at International Peace Gardens (1000 S 900 W). May-October.
Park Silly – Sundays from 10am – 5pm on Park City's Historic Main Street. June 9 – September 22.
Park City – Wednesdays from 12pm- 6pm in the Cabriolet Parking Lot at Canyons Resort. June 5 – mid-October.
Cache Valley Gardeners' Market – Saturday mornings from May 11 – October 19 at 500 W 500 S, Logan.
St. George Downtown Farmers Market – Opens May 11 and will close October 26 at Ancestor Square (St. George Blvd and Main Street).
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Living Social: The Pass of all Passes for $29. Pass includes a $20 Walmart Gift Card. Enter code AUG10 (expires 8/8) and get an additional $10 discount, making the cost of the pass just $19 + you get the $20 Walmart Gift Card!  Offer Details>>
Groupon: The Pass of all Passes for $29. Pass options include a $20 Walmart Gift Card or a $20 Seven Peaks food court voucher. Offer Details>>
Amazon Locals: The Pass of all Passes for $29. Pass includes a $20 Walmart Gift Card. Offer Details>>
Cowabunga Bay Season Pass – Pay $54 with $10 off code AUG10Â (exp 8/8) for a season pass for the rest of 2013 and all of 2014.
Hang Gliding or Paragliding Lesson – Pay $89 ($185 value) for beginner's hang gliding or paragliding lesson or introductory tandem hang-gliding or paragliding lesson for one
Fly Fishing Trip for Two – Pay $150 ($300 value) for a half-day fly fishing trip for two. Includes an equipment, flies and snacks.
Salt Lake Connect Pass – Pay $48 ($63 value)Â City pass grants admission at 13 area attractions, including Utah's Hogle Zoo, the Leonardo, Discovery Gateway, and zipline at Olympic Park. Choose from 3 options.
Classic Sheepdog Championship & Festival – Pay $13 ($23 value) for an adult ticket plus $5 in food credit and $5 in activity or merchandise credit. Goo for August 30 – September 2. Children's tickets are just $8. Watch as highly trained canines complete to round up wild range sheep, organize the herd, and lead them into the corral. Between demonstrations, check out the rest of the fun the festival has to offer, including an acrobatic dog and pony show, food, crafts, and more.
Wise Guys Comedy (West Valley, Ogden, or Salt Lake) Pay $10 ($24 value) for TWO tickets to see stand up comedy.
Paintball Addicts (South Salt Lake) – Pay $19 ($38 value) for an indoor paintball package for TWO which includes: all-day admission, paintball-marker rental, safety mask rental, air-tank rental with unlimited refills and 100 paintballs.
Hollywood Connection (West Valley) – Pay $7 ($25 value) for an all-day unlimited rides, mini golf, roller skating and arcade tokens.
The Links at Overlake (Tooele) – Pay $35 ($74 value) for 18-holes of golf for TWO with cart rental and range balls.
The Dinner Detective (Embassy Suites in Salt Lake or West Valley) – Pay $79 ($165 value) for a Murder-Mystery dinner for TWO and Two mugs. The menu features hors d’oeuvres; a caesar salad; an entree of chicken, a pork chop, or vegetarian mushroom ravioli; and a dessert of chocolate-mousse cake. All shows take place on Saturday evenings at 6:15 p.m.
Scales and Tails (West Valley) Pay $29 ($76 value) for a 3-month family membership.
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art Membership – Pay $24 ($50 value) for a dual/family annual membership or $19 ($40 value) for an individual annual membership.
Laser Assault (Provo) – Pay $17 ($35 value) for FIVE Laser Tag Games or Black Light Mini-golf Games.
Eagles Nest Hang Gliding & Paragliding – Pay $95 ($195 value) for one.
iFLY, Flowrider, and iRock (Ogden) – Pay $19 ($89 value) for admission to indoor skydiving, surfing and rock climbing.
Get Air Hang Time (Orem) – Pay $11 ($22 value) for a 3-hour jump pass.
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Weekend Get-a-ways:
Cedar Breaks Lodge & Spa (Brian Head) – Pay $159 ($299 value) for a 2-night stay (Sun-Wed) in a Junior Villa – also includes a $25 resort credit. Other options are available.
Yarrow in Park City – Pay as low as $59 a night in a deluxe king, two-queen, or studio double room, or two in a studio king room.
Blue Sky Adventures (Wanship) – Pay $89 ($199 value) for a 1-night over stay in an Antelope yurt (Sun-Thurs). Includes a wood-burning stove, propane grill, and bun beds for up to six.
The Venetian in Las Vegas – Pay $298 ($568 value) for 2-nights in a luxury view suite, the Tao Nightlife Pass for two, and Invited Guest check-in where you can bypass the lobby lines and get to your room more quickly.
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Movie Reminders:
There’s a weekly Cinemark concession coupon on their Facebook page.
Join Megaplex's Newsletter Club and receive a FREE medium popcorn, or you can upgrade to a large for $1.
Fandango is offering Visa Signature holders Buy one ticket, get one free.
Megaplex Theaters have started selling tickets for their Kids Summer Movies Series. Pay $12 for 12 classic PG rated family films over 12 weeks. Summer Movies begin the last week in May and can now be purchased at Guest Services.
Cinemark Theaters  – Get a pass for 10 movies for just $5 bucks! You’ll want to get your pass right away! Cinemark: $5 Series punch cards are limited and are now available only at the theatre box office while supplies last. Admission with a series punch card is limited to one person per card per movie, and valid only at the theater where purchased. All films that have been selected are rated either G or PG.Â
Scera Cinema Series (Orem) – Has a Kids Summer Matinee Program where you can buy one series for $7 or both series for $12. They will also be offering a Double Delight Treat Combo for $1 where you can pick any two items (popcorn, candy or drink).
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Michael’s – On Saturday, 8/10, look for various crafts and activities.
Disney Store is offering Summer Play Days through Sept 2. There will be daily in-store events; attend 5 events and receive a special gift.
Lowes Build & Grow offers a Free Kids workshop, – August 10 or 11 make a Dusty Plane or August 24 or 24 make a El Chupacabra Plane.
Home Depot – On Saturday, there is a Free DIY workshop at 10:15-11:30 am. Register online here.
Lakeshore Learning stores offer a free craft every Saturday from 11am-3pm. This Saturday kids can make a Pet Fish Puppet. Lakeshore Learning is in The Oakwood Village Shopping Center 5480 S. 900 East.
Here’s another great program to help keep the kids busy this summer and it’s free! Register for the KidsSkateFree.com program where kids can get free skating passes at participating locations nationwide. Utah’s only location is Classic Fun Center in Sandy.
Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Each bowling center will have their own age limits and shoe rental information. Bowling is completely FREE.
AMF has launched their Summer Unplugged program. At AMF, kids 15 and under can bowl for free all summer. Each registered child will have two free games per day waiting for them at the center through September 2, 2013, based on lane availability. In Utah the participating AMF Bowling Center is Ritz Classic Lanes on 2275 South State.
Get a FREE 30 day trial to Netflix. Test out all of their features, including videos on demand, which now includes Disney Movies. NO further obligation is required. You can cancel anytime.
If you are new to Redbox, it’s super simple to create a quick account and grab a movie. Plus, new subscribers can use code DVDNIGHT to get another free rental. Just go online at Redbox.com
Redbox is currently offering a FREE month of Redbox Instant (Beta version). You can sign up for an invitation to try out their Redbox Instant, which inlcudes 4 One-day DVD rentals and unlimited movie streaming.
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