Statewide Events
Treasured Tales and Matchless Memories
Davis County
Treasured Tales and Matchless Memories
This presentation is to teach senior adults the art of storytelling and encourage them to write and collect their own stories and share them with others. This also involves the performance aspect of presenting folktales or other genres of story.
Date: 9-11-2025
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Davis County Library, Clearfield Branch (1 North Main St, Clearfield, UT 84015)
Water Coloring Techniques
Box Elder County
Water Coloring Techniques
Learn a variety of water coloring techniques, leaving the class with 2 landscape paintings. You DO NOT have to have artistic skill or previous experience to paint.
Date: 9-6-2025
Time: 11:00am
Location: Bear River Senior Center (510 W 1000 N, Tremonton, UT 84337)
Or call 435-257-9525
Mindful Moments Memory Cafe Library Luau
Utah County
Mindful Moments Memory Cafe Library Luau
Join us for our very first Memory Café Luau—a relaxed, tropical-themed gathering designed for individuals with memory loss and their care partners. Enjoy island-inspired music, light refreshments, and meaningful connection in a warm, welcoming environment where everyone can feel supported and celebrated. Aloha spirit included!
Date: 9-5-2025
Time: 1:30pm
Location: American Fork Library (64 S 100 E, American Fork, UT 84003)
Mailing Memories: Beginner Watercolor Workshop
Tooele County
Mailing Memories: Beginner Watercolor Workshop
Correspondence is how we connect with those around us, through the sharing of stories, memories, and experiences. During this special watercolor workshop led by artist & educator Matt Brasher, students will create their own postcard with the intent to begin correspondence with someone in their life.
Date: 9-12-2025
Time: 8:30am
Location: Tooele Senior Center (59 E Vine Street, Tooele, UT 84704)
Or call 435-843-4110
Drum Dream Experience
Salt Lake County
Drum Dream Experience
Entry level drumming class for 12 curious lifelong learners. The class will teach the ins and outs of each drum in a set. An opportunity to engage the mind and body through a new skill, experiment with sound and rhythm, and play along to favorite songs.
Date: 9-10-2025
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Space and Faders (83 Louise Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84115)
Art Day for Adults
Cache County
Art Day for Adults
Come celebrate the creativity, connection, and vitality of older adulthood. Whether novice or expert, join us in a fun morning of free class demos and conversation. Bring your ideas for arts classes or clubs you think we need in Cache Valley.
Date: 9-6-2025
Time: 10:00am
Location: Bullen Center (43 S Main St, Logan, UT 84321)
Collage Creation for Seniors
Salt Lake County
Collage Creation for Seniors
This workshop celebrates the art of cutting, sticking, and creating something new. Collage is an art form in which printed materials and other visual elements are cut and recombined to form new compositions. All experience levels are welcome, and all materials will be provided for this workshop.
Date: 9-8-2025
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Salt Lake City Public Library Main Branch (210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111)
No registration required
Fall Pumpkin Applique
Cache County
Fall Pumpkin Applique
The Fall Pumpkin applique class will help students learn or brush up on basic embroidery stitches to create beautiful home decor. The class includes all materials for completing the Fall Pumpkin as well as instruction on how to turn the applique into a wall hanging or decorative pillow.
Date: 9-9-2025
Time: 10:00am
Location: Huckleberry Moose (1795 East Highway 101, Logan, UT 84321)
Line Dancing
Tooele County
Line Dancing
Join our lively Line Dancing class at the Tooele Senior Center, where participants enjoy low-impact, easy to follow dance steps in a welcoming social environment. No partner needed, just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to move, laugh, and stay active!
Date: 9-02-2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Tooele Senior Center (59 E Vine Street, Tooele, UT 84704)
To register, call Tooele Senior Center 435-843-4110
Wood Carving
Tooele County
Wood Carving
Come join our Wood Carving class and explore your creativity, learn a new skill, and connect with other older adults. Our class provides a supportive environment where you can learn basic wood carving techniques, improve fine motor skills, and enjoy the social aspect of a shared activity. We have a fantastic instructor with many years of experience.
Date: 9-03-2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Tooele Senior Center (59 E Vine Street, Tooele, UT 84704)
To register, call Tooele Senior Center 435-843-4110
Mini Mosaics at the UMFA
Salt Lake County
Mini Mosaics at the UMFA
Create your own mini mosaic inspired by the large scale mosaic artwork "Touchstone" by the artist Shazia Sikhander currently on display at the UMFA. All materials provided!
Date: 9-03-2025
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112)
Exploring Mosaics
Uintah County
Exploring Mosaics
Exploration of Mosaic Art using Cut. This will be a fun filled workshop exploring how torn and cut paper can create all kinds of compositions from beautiful landscapes to abstract art and beyond. All art levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. Come listen to some Jazz music, meet new friends and create your own mosaic artwork.
Date: 9-02-2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Uintah County Library (204 E 100 N, Vernal, UT 84078)
Watercolor with Watercolor Pencils
Uintah County
Watercolor with Watercolor Pencils
Learn how to use watercolor pencils to create a watercolor painting. Students will experiment with the use of watercolor pencils to create details and sharper lines while still achieving the softness of a watercolor painting.
Date: 9-04-2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Market on Main (64 E Main St, Vernal, UT 84078)
Pen and Ink
Uintah County
Pen and Ink
Students will explore pen and ink by using found objects to spread waterproof liquid ink and waterproof ink pens to create shapes and lines. We will have low jazz music playing in the background. Exploration will be the key to help create an environment where play is more important than finished product.
Date: 9-02-2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Uintah County Library (204 E 100 N, Vernal, UT 84078)
Woodblock Printmaking
Salt Lake County
Woodblock Printmaking
Community members and local printmakers are carving blocks that will connect to create a large snake(s). We will be printing the blocks as a complete image in front of the print shop with a construction paver.
On Saturday, September 6th, we will be proofing our large blocks in preparation for our BIG PRINT Day. Drop by while we are working, Stefanie Dykes, will demonstration what relief printing making is. Then return the following Saturday, September 13th starting at 11 am and watch the blocks being printed.
Year of the Snake event is free and open to the public.
Date: 9-06-2025
Time: 11:00pm
Location: Saltgrass Printmakers (412 S 700 W #110, Salt Lake City, UT 84104)
Chime In! Music Making for Everyone
Salt Lake County
Chime In! Music Making for Everyone
Join us for a free, dementia-friendly music workshop where we’ll explore rhythm and sound using hand chimes, Boomwhackers, and percussion instruments. No musical experience is needed—just a willingness to play, connect, and enjoy the moment. This joyful, hands-on session encourages self-expression, social connection, and creative fun through accessible music-making. Those with memory challenges will need to be accompanied.
Date: 9-04-2025
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Day Riverside Library (1575 W 1000 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84116)
Drawing to Live Cello in the Great Hall
Salt Lake County
Drawing to Live Cello in the Great Hall
Enjoy drawing to live music performed by guest musician Alexandra Marks in UMFA’s
Great Hall underneath the magical installation Stone on Boundary by artist Onishi
Yasuaki.
All materials provided, no experience required.
Date: 9-10-2025
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Utah Museum of Fine Art (410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112)
Opening Minds Through Art
Salt Lake County
Opening Minds Through Art
Opening Minds through Art is an arts program for older adults with dementia. Through simple abstract art, individuals have an opportunity to create meaningful art.
Date: 9-11-2025
Time: 10:00am
Location: Blanche Family Education Center/Alta View Hospital(9660 S 1300 E, Sandy, UT 84094 )
Petal Pushers: The Art of Flower Styling
Summit County
Petal Pushers: The Art of Flower Styling
Class by B Floral owner Brena Valle. Designed for those embracing the beauty of aging. This event invites you to unleash your floral artistry. Savor light refreshments while exploring the magic of flowers & making meaningful connections. Join us in celebrating our creative spirits - we are excited to share this blossoming experience with you!
Date: 9-9-2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Summit County Sheldon Richins Building (1885 W Ute Blvd, Park City, UT 84098)
Or Call 435-336-3014
Music in Motion
Utah County
Music in Motion
Music in Motion is a movement, music appreciation, and exercise class wrapped into one. Using exercise, movement, music, creative principles, and creative input from participants, this class addresses the physical, mental, and creative needs of a wide range of older adults. NO EXPERIENCE IN DANCE, MOVEMENT, OR MUSIC is necessary to enjoy and participant in this class!
Date: 9-2-2025
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Lindson Senior Center (25 N Main St, Lindon, UT 84042)
No Registration Needed
Whimsical Watercolor Aspen Forest
Virtual Event
Whimsical Watercolor Aspen Forest
Gather your watercolors, brushes, paper, and masking tape and join Susan Snyder to create a fun aspen forest with a whimsical twist.
Date: 9-9-2025
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Virtual