Looking for a study break? Check out the University of Utah Exchange Student Newsletter to see things to do around the U and Salt Lake!
Campus Events, Arts and Culture Free events and holidays Sports, Outdoors and Dining
Important Dates
Fall Semester Mandatory Departure Meeting: December 2nd
Winter Break: November 28th – 29th
Campus Events
Sweat the Stress, Free Fitness!
What: A free week of fitness classes at the Student Life Center during finals week
When: December 13th – 17th
Where: Student Life Center, 1836 Student Life Way, SLC, UT 84112
More information: https://campusrec.utah.edu/events/
Wilderness First Aid Basics
What: Learn from Trip Leaders how to treat injuries and illnesses in the wilderness
When: Monday, December 6th, 6 – 7 PM
Where: Outdoor Adventures, Student Life Center, 1836 Student Life Way, SLC, UT 84112
More information:https://campusrec.utah.edu/outdoor-adventures/clinics/index.php#top
Arts, Culture, Concerts
Downtown Farmers Market: Winter Market
What: Outdoor market with in-season winter produce, meat, cheese, and more
When: Every Saturday starting November 13th, 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: 10 N Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
More Information: https://www.slcfarmersmarket.org/winter-farmers-market
Christkindlmarkt SLC
What: German-style holiday market with shopping, food, and festive activities
When: Wednesday, December 1st to Saturday, December 4th, 11 AM – 8 PM
Where: This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
More Information: https://www.christkindlmarkt-slc.com/
The Nutcracker: Ballet West
What: A classic Tchaikovsky ballet, performed by the world renowned Ballet West
When: December 4th to 26th
Where: Capitol Theatre, 50 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
More Information: https://balletwest.org/events/the-nutcracker-2021
Christmas on Temple Square
What: Traditional Christmas light at the Mormon Temple in the heart of SLC
When: November 29th to January 1st
Where: Temple Square, 50 N Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150
More Information: https://www.visitsaltlake.com/blog/stories/post/salt-lake-lights-and-sights-experience-temple-square/
Zoo Lights at Hogle Zoo
What: Walk through the zoo with Christmas lights, decoration, music and more
When: November 29th to December 31st
Where: Hogle Zoo, 2600 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
More Information: https://www.hoglezoo.org/promo/zoo_lights/
Christmas Carol Service at The Cathedral of the Madeleine
What: Catholic Christmas caroling at a historic church
When: November 29th to December 31st
Where: 331 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
More Information: https://www.hoglezoo.org/promo/zoo_lights/
Sports/Outdoors
What: University of Utah’s Men’s Basketball
Where: R Jon M. Huntsman Center, 1825 S Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
When: Games throughout December
More information: https://utahutes.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
What: University of Utah’s Women’s Basketball
Where: R Jon M. Huntsman Center, 1825 S Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
When: Games throughout December
More information: https://utahutes.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule
What: Utah Jazz Basketball
Where: Vivint Arena, 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
When: Games throughout December
More information: https://www.nba.com/jazz/schedule
What: Utah Women’s Volleyball
Where: Jon M. Huntsman Center, 1825 S Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
When: Games throughout December
More information: https://utahutes.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule/2021
Dining
Carlucci’s Bakery:
What: Cozy bakery and café with breakfast and lunch
Where: 314 W Broadway # 1, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
How much: $
When: Tuesday – Saturday 8:30 AM – 4 PM
More information: http://www.carluccisbakery.com/
Laziz Kitchen:
What: Re-imagined Lebanese Mediterranean cuisine with wraps, salads, burgers
Where: 912 Jefferson St W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
How much: $$
When: Monday – Saturday 11 AM – 3PM, 5 – 10 PM
More information: https://lazizkitchen.com/
Pig & A Jelly Jar
What: Southern-inspired American brunch with a contemporary twist
Where: 401 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
How much: $$
When: Monday – Sunday 8 AM – 4 PM
More information: https://www.pigandajellyjar.com/
Tuccis Cucina Italiana:
What: Traditional Italian comfort food in an easygoing setting
Where: 515 S 700 E #1D, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
How much: $$
When: Monday – Thursday 11:30 AM – 9 PM, Friday – Saturday 11:30 AM – 10 PM, Sunday 12 – 9 PM
More information: http://tuccisslc.com/