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Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West, a regional center for plant-focused science education, conservation and research, and cultural enrichment. As part of a state arboretum that encompasses the University of Utah campus, the Garden cultivates an essential urban forestland of about 2,000 trees in 456 different taxa. Community-funded, the Garden is renowned for its diverse plant collections, themed gardens, and spectacular mountain setting, with almost 590,000 springtime blooming bulbs, award-winning horticulture-based educational programs, and an iconic outdoor summer concert series. Open seven days a week - summer hours: 9am-9pm (5pm close on concert days), spring & fall hours: 9am-7:30pm, winter hours: 9am-5pm (Closed Thanksgiving Day & Dec 24-Jan 1)

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West, a regional center for plant-focused science education, conservation and research, and cultural enrichment. As part of a state arboretum that encompasses the University of Utah campus, the Garden cultivates an essential urban forestland of about 2,000 trees in 456 different taxa. Community-funded, the Garden is renowned for its diverse plant collections, themed gardens, and spectacular mountain setting, with almost 590,000 springtime blooming bulbs, award-winning horticulture-based educational programs, and an iconic outdoor summer concert series.

Summer Camp, Classes & Field Trips for kids; Classes & Workshops for adults: Horticulture, Garden Design, Botanical Art; Summer Concerts, Film Screenings & Family events; Garden After Dark Halloween event; Art & Floral Exhibits

Location: 
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 South Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States
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Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series 2026

Dates: 
06/23/2026
06/28/2026
07/08/2026
Time: 
See website for details

Location: 
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, South Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Location: 
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, South Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Location: 
Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre, Red Butte Canyon Road, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Intermountain Hoop Dance Competition - Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

Dates: 
09/12/2026
Time: 
Grand Entry: 9:30am | Lunch Break: Noon-1pm

Location: 
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States
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Fall Bonsai Show at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

Dates: 
10/03/2026
10/04/2026
Time: 
9 am

Location: 
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States
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Fall Orchid Show at Red Butte Garden & Arboretum

Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
Time: 
9 am