ONGOING:
Summer Reading Program at the Park City and Summit County Libraries: Catch The Reading Bug, starting June 1. Fun activities and events all summer long, including monthly special events and weekly story times. 1255 Park Ave. or 6505 N. Landmark Dr. Call the Park City Library at 615-5600 or the Summit County Library at 615-3900 for more information.
Kimball Arts Center Gallery Stroll: Last Friday of each month at 6 p.m. starting at the Kimball Art Center, 638 Park Ave. 435-649-8882, Admission is $7, children 10 and under free.
APRIL:
Meet the ghosts of Park City's past: Friday, April 25 Characters from Park City's past come alive to share their stories. Two shows: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Washington School Inn, 543 Park Ave.
Spring on Ice Skating Spectacular: Friday, April 25 Join the Ice Angelzz Synchronized Skating Team, staff professionals, aerial silk artist Kinsley Johnson and gust skaters from Salt Lake City for some great music and fantastic skating to celebrate spring. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Park City Ice Arena, admission is $5, kids 5 and under are free.
MAY:
Cinco de Mayo 5K fun run: Saturday, May 3 5K fun run, sponsored by the Colby School, to benefit the Mountain Trails Foundation. 9 a.m. at The Colby School.
Young Riders Bike Swap: Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4 At White Pine Touring, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, visit youngriders.com for more information.
JUNE:
15th Annual Children's Fair: Sunday, June 1 Soaring Wings Montessori School's celebration of the child will feature games, moon walk, inflatable obstacle course, a giant slide, pony rides, food and entertainment for the entire family. All proceeds benefit the Earth and her children. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Park, call 640-4858 for more information.
2008 Children's Festival: Saturday, June 14 A celebration of children's art, food, and entertainment. Pony rides, face painting, lift rides, food and craft items will be available for purchase. General admission to the event is free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ray's Lawn at Sundance.
Fourth Annual Swaner Nature Festival: Saturday, June 21 Found up the family and walk, run, bike or carpool to the Nature Festival -- local environmental organizations, live music, a kids' art tent, nature walks, food and a native plant sale. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Basin Recreation Field House. 649-1767 or visit swanerecocenter.org for more information.
Your Barn Door's Open! Saturday, June 21 Pig Roast at the McPolin Farm. Great food in a magical place, music, dancing an other entertainment. And the Barn Door will be OPEN! All day long, $25 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under. 615-5819.
Magic with Timothy, Monday, June 23 Prepare to be amazed! 11 a.m. at the Santy Auditorium at the Park City Library, parkcitylibrary.org for more information.
JULY:
Oakley's 4th of July Celebration and Rodeo: Friday, July 4 Festivities include PRCA Rodeo, horse show, barbeque, fireworks and much more! Call 435-783-5734 or visit oakleycity.com for more information.
July 4th Traditional Celebration: Friday, July 4 All-day activities: pancake breakfast at City park, 5K walk/run; mid-morning parade down Main Street followed by a picnic, free live entertainment and games for children at City Park, annual doubles volleyball tournament, fireworks display at dusk. Call 649-6100 or visit www.parkcityinfo.com for more information.
July 3rd Celebration at The Canyons, Thursday, July 3 Are you ready to start your Independence Day one day early? Then head over to The Canyons Resort for a big party in The Resort Village featuring a free concert and fireworks show. Call 649-5400 or visit thecanyons.com for more information.
National Ability Center Open House, Saturday, July 19 The NAC is hosting their annual open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Jennifer Atkin at 435-200-0985 or jennifera@discovernac.org.
Eric Herman's Cool Tunes for Kids, Wednesday, July 30 Rock out to kid-friendly tunes at 11 a.m. at the Park City Library. www.parkcitylibrary.org for more information.
AUGUST:
Kimball Kids' Korner at 39th Annual Park City Kimball Arts Festival: Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3 Main Street is closed to traffic and open to festival goers! The longest-running arts festival in the West and the biggest summer event in Park City. Admission is free. Call 649-8882 for more information.
Carnival of Animals: Wednesday, Aug. 6 Presented by Utah Symphony/Utah Opera's Deer Valley Musica festival. Bring your family for an evening of chamber music. Inaugural performance at the newly-constructed Temple Har Shalom, 3700 North Brookside Court at 7:30 p.m. Check out utahsymphonyopera.org for more information.
Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog Championship: Friday-Sunday, Aug. 29-Sept. 1 The Soldier Hollow Classic celebrates the rich, global cultures of shepherding people by bringing this world-class sheepdog competition to the Olympic Hills of Soldier Hollow. There will be bagpipe music, food, arts and crafts, animal activities and demonstrations every day of the event. Call 435-654-2002 or visit soldierhollowclassic.com for more information.
To add an event to the Park City Parent Calendar, e-mail kristina@parkrecord.com. Don't forget to check out The Park Record Calendar for more summer events.
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