Park City Weekend Agenda: October 4-6
Toast fall all weekend long at the Park City Wine Festival.
All Weekend Long
Park City Film Series: Return to Sender
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m. @ the Park City Library
Get psyched for ski season with a riveting look inside the lives of four elite freeskiers, captured in biopics configured around each skier’s home turf. This film takes you on a wild ride in some of the most progressive big and small mountain skiing ever filmed, culminating in an unbelievable heli trip. Featuring: Mark Abma, Karl Fostvedt, Sam Kuch and Logan Pehota. Park City premiere on Friday with great SWAG and athlete appearances! Encore performances Saturday and Sunday. General Admission $8; Students and Seniors $6. parkcityfilmseries.org
Thriller!
Friday–Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m. @ The Egyptian Theatre
Prepare to be mystified and mesmerized by a cast of morbid monsters and maniacs. Always a sell-out, this annual show is a Halloween tradition. Warning: this show uses theatrical haze and strobe lighting, and is recommended for ages 12+. parkcityshows.com
Park City Museum
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, noon–6 @ Park City Museum
Explore Park City’s rich mining history through interactive and educational exhibits that take you into a mine shaft and old-time jail. Children can complete a “Park City History Detectives” activity, digging deeper into the past. parkcityhistory.org
Park City Wine Festival
Thursday through Saturday @ various locations throughout Park City
Raise your glass at the Park City Wine Festival, a weekend of food and wine tastings featuring master winemakers and culinary greats. Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally made products in the ultimate food and wine extravaganza. Enjoy food and wine tastings, seminars and luncheons, outdoor adventures and more. parkcitywinefest.com
The Robot Zoo
Wednesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
Discover how real animals work by checking out the biomechanics of complex animal robots. Swaner's exhibit (through Jan. 5) reveals the magic of nature as a master engineer. Explore the robot animals and hands-on activities, which illustrate fascinating real-life characteristics, such as how a chameleon changes colors and how a fly walks on the ceiling. Great for ages 4 to adult. $6 per person; Admission is free for children 3 and under and members. swanerecocenter.org
Friday, October 4
Small House Strings
7 [email protected] DeJoria Center
From rock, blues, jazz, newgrass/bluegrass, and folk, this acoustic duo has been delighting audiences in Park City and Salt Lake, particularly on their many mandolin and guitar arrangements. Ages 21+ with valid ID required. No cover charge! dejoriacenter.com
Saturday, October 5
Check out the biomechanics of animals at the new exhibit at Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter.
Saturday Morning Nature Walk
8:30–10 a.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
Discover the Swaner Preserve with a guided nature tour, navigating the wetlands while learning about the diverse plant and animal species found in its grasses and waters. Keep your eyes peeled for an abundance of birds, elk, and perhaps a nesting sandhill crane. $10 per person, $5 locals, free for Swaner members. swanerecocenter.org
10th Annual Harvest Fest
5k Race at 9 a.m.; Festival 12–5 [email protected] DeJoria Center
Celebrate the season with a family-friendly afternoon of food, music, crafts, wagon rides and fun. Register for the 5K at southsummittrails.org. Fest details at dejoriacenter.com
Homestead Family Fun Festival
2–6 [email protected] Homestead Resort
Get into the spirit of fall with a Scarecrow Walk and pumpkin patch, live music, BBQ and Farmer’s Market. homesteadresort.com
Books 2 Movies: How to Train Your Dragon 2
4–5:45 p.m. @ Park City Library
The Park City Library and the Park City Film Series bring a free showing of How to Train Your Dragon 2, with further adventures of Hiccup and Toothless battling to protect the peace. parkcitylibrary.org
Sunday, October 6
Get stoked for the ski season with this weekend's Park City Film screening, "Return to Sender."
Image: Matchstick Productions
Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 a.m.–1 p.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
Indulge your crafty kids with a nature-themed craft at the EcoCenter. All ages are welcome. swanerecocenter.org
Patrick Ryan
7-10 p.m. @ The Spur Bar & Grill
Patrick Ryan covers old favorites and new, bringing a great time to every performance. 21+ thespurbarandgrill.com
For more events and up-to-date happenings around town, check out our event calendar.
