Events & Holidays
Anita Snow, Associated Press
Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave
Special LP releases, live performances and at least one giant block party are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday as hundreds of shops celebrate Record Store Day during a surge of interest in vinyl during a surge of interest in vinyl and the day after the release of Taylor Swift's latest album.6 days ago
Nick Perry, Associated Press
Soar, slide, splash? It’s skiers’ choice as spring’s wacky pond skimming tradition returns
It's the wacky spring tradition of pond skimming, and it's happening this month at ski resorts across the country. It's often held to celebrate the last day of the skiing season before the chairlifts close until the following winter.6 days ago
Associated Press
Earth Day: How a senator’s idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. It's an annual event founded by people who hoped to stir activism to clean up and preserve a planet that is now home to some 8 billion humans and assorted trillions of other organisms.7 days ago
Associated Press
What stores are open on Easter Sunday 2024? See Walmart, Target, Costco hours
If the Easter bunny is still looking for basket stuffers, they better hop to it. Many stores will be closed in observance of the holiday.27 days ago
Shara Park
Salt Lake City Mission delivering Easter meals to needy families
On this Good Friday, many religious organizations are turning to service to help Utah families prepare for Easter.28 days ago
Darlene Superville, Associated Press
The White House expects about 40,000 participants at its ‘egg-ucation’-themed Easter egg roll
The White House says it's getting ready to welcome 40,000 people to its annual Easter Egg Roll.29 days ago
Associated Press
With green and glee, major US parades mark St. Patrick’s Day — a little early
Americans celebrated Irish heritage at several major St. Patrick's Day parades Saturday, marking the holiday a day early.1 month ago
Brianna Chavez
Visit Salt Lake brings Skijoring to downtown Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake Winter Roundup is coming to Salt Lake, with Skijoring as the main event.3 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
The Utah Food Bank celebrates 20 years of donating to seniors on MLK Day
Dozens of Salt Lake City employees and Youth City Government members spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back at the Utah Food Bank.3 months ago
Ramishah Maruf, CNN
What’s open and closed on MLK Day 2024
A list of what will be open and what will be closed on Jan. 15, 2024, MLK Day.3 months ago
Emma Benson
Officials remind you to celebrate responsibly this New Year’s Eve
The countdown to 2024 is on, and law enforcement is reminding Utahns to celebrate responsibly this weekend.4 months ago
Michael Houck
Adoptable dogs pick gifts from ‘Santa Sleigh’ at Best Friends Animal Society’s Sanctuary
Some very good boys and girls were visited by Santa's elves to encourage the adoption of shelter animals for the holidays.4 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Busy 2023 travel year projected to end on near-record bang this Christmas, New Year’s
Travel within Utah and the U.S. rebounded to as close as ever to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels this year, and that's also how the year is forecast to end with the Christmas and New Year's rush.4 months ago
Karah Brackin
Holiday travel begins at Salt Lake City Int. Airport
On one of the busiest travel days of the year, 30,000 people are expected in and out of the Salt Lake City International Airport on Friday.4 months ago
DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press
Holiday gatherings can mean family fights; there are ways to try to sidestep the drama
The holidays, a time where families and friends can get together to talk, to laugh — or get into screaming arguments. There are plenty of reasons togetherness can turn into tension — maybe that cousin you mostly love has that one opinion on politics or world events you just can't stand, or that one nosy grandparent won't stop asking about your life choices.4 months ago
Brianna Chavez
Nonprofit in need of clothing, especially for teen boys, to give before Christmas
Local non-profit Christmas Box International, hoping to help 2,800 at-risk kids this Christmas, is in need of donations in order to meet that goal.4 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Lots of extra people, no major delays impacting holiday travel at Salt Lake City Int’l Airport
It's the most wonderful time of the year — and the busiest — at the Salt Lake City International Airport.4 months ago
Karah Brackin
Experts weigh in on navigating the holidays with young children and older relatives
Steps to take to be mindful of our young or mentally vulnerable loved ones this holiday season.4 months ago
Giovanna Dell'orto and Maria Teresa Hernandez, Associated Press
Convent-made delicacies, a Christmas favorite, help monks and nuns win fans and pay the bills
As Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.4 months ago
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Hill Air Force Base airmen bring Christmas to foster kids
Dozens of Hill Air Force Base airmen come together every year to make sure that at least some of Utah's foster children are not forgotten by Santa.4 months ago
Andrew Adams
‘Unite and Light’ Christmas lights display drawing the attention of many people for a good cause
A massive Christmas lights display quietly going up on Salt Lake City's east side has been leaving everyone curious for blocks away.5 months ago
Erin Cox and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Utah veteran honored for service at Pearl Harbor 82 years ago
A Utah WII veteran shares his experience of Pearl Harbor as he returned to the island to be honored for his duty to his country.5 months ago
Garna Mejia and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV
Local foundation gives students in need a Christmas shopping spree
A foundation in South Jordan is offering hundreds of students in need a shopping spree at Wal-Mart for Christmas.5 months ago
