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Things to Do in Sandy, Utah

Sandy sits about 13 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City, at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, with about 97,000 people. It started as a supply stop for the silver mines up the canyon and was incorporated in 1893. Today it is where Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals play at America First Field, where the Mountain America Expo Center hosts holiday shows, and where the Cottonwood ski resorts are a short drive up the road.

This week in Sandy

Wednesday, October 28 to Tuesday, November 3. Rebuilt every morning from our events calendar.

We have no dated Sandy events on the calendar for the next seven days yet.

See things to do this weekend across the valley or the full Events Hub.

Coming up in Sandy

Sports

Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy (Decision Day)

Saturday, November 7 ยท 5 PM
๐Ÿ“ America First Field, Sandy

RSL ends its regular season at home against the LA Galaxy on MLS Decision Day, when every team plays at once and playoff spots get settled. It is the last home match before any playoff dates are set.

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Market

Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show

November 12 through November 14
๐Ÿ“ Mountain America Expo Center, Sandy

Hundreds of vendors fill the Expo Center with handmade gifts, food and holiday decor over three days. Past years have included a Santa area and live demonstrations by craftspeople.

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Theater

Anastasia at Hale Centre Theatre

November 16 through January 18
๐Ÿ“ Hale Centre Theatre, Sandy

Hale Centre Theatre opens the musical Anastasia, about a young woman in 1920s Paris who may be the lost Russian grand duchess. The run continues into mid-January.

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Community

Utah Human Race Thanksgiving 5K and 10K

Thursday, November 26 ยท 8 AM
๐Ÿ“ Sandy Promenade, Sandy

A Thanksgiving morning 5K and 10K that starts in waves at 8 AM, with all proceeds going to the Utah Food Bank. Registration closes before race day, and prices go up $5 after October 30.

$25 to $35
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Theater

A Christmas Carol at Hale Centre Theatre

November 27 through December 26
๐Ÿ“ Hale Centre Theatre, Sandy

Hale's yearly stage version of the Dickens story about Scrooge and three ghosts opens the day after Thanksgiving. Performances run through December 26.

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Sandy at a glance

Local guide picks in Sandy

Places in Sandy that made our Local Guides.

๐ŸŽ Christmas and Holiday Markets in the Salt Lake Valley

  • Festival of Trees
  • Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show
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๐Ÿšด The Best Bike Trails in the Salt Lake Valley

  • Dimple Dell Regional Park
  • Little Cottonwood Canyon Climb
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๐Ÿฅพ The Best Hikes Near the Salt Lake Valley

  • Cecret Lake Trail
  • Bell Canyon Trail to Lower Falls
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Sandy questions

What is there to do in Sandy, Utah this weekend?
This page lists dated Sandy events for the next seven days, rebuilt every morning from our events calendar. Our weekend page covers the whole valley.
Where do Real Salt Lake play?
At America First Field in Sandy, next to the Sandy Expo TRAX station.
Where can you go sledding in Sandy?
Flat Iron Mesa Park has a steep slope with a long runout at the bottom. See our sledding hills guide for more.
How far is Sandy from the ski resorts?
Sandy sits at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, so Snowbird and Alta are the closest resorts. See our ski resorts guide.

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