Published by Paul Ivinskas
Friday, October 16, 2026

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Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

Themed gardens and natural areas in the foothills by the University of Utah, plus a summer concert series.

Red Butte Garden sits in the foothills next to the University of Utah, with themed gardens and natural areas above the Salt Lake Valley. What is in bloom changes through the seasons.

The garden also runs classes, workshops, concerts and evening events, which can have their own tickets separate from daytime admission. The Natural History Museum of Utah is nearby.

Before you go

Check bloom updates, weather and whether an event needs its own ticket. Some paths are steep.

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