Sensory Friendly Saturday occurs every Saturday between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. During these hours, the museum lights and sounds are adjusted throughout the free exhibit area as well as in the Dome and IMAX® theatres to facilitate a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for visitors with sensory needs.
The shows for April are
IMAX®: Lost Wolves of Yellowstone
DOME: Ultimate Universe

This event is free and does not require registration.

Events - Clark Planetarium

Do you ever wonder if life exists beyond Earth? If so, you're not alone! Join us to explore what makes life possible and discover the exciting research scientists are conducting to answer one of humanity's biggest unanswered questions: are we alone in the universe? Events - Clark Planetarium

Demonstrations will be held in the Learning Space at 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 3, 3:30, 4:00, and 4:30pm

Explore the magic of clay in this hand-building workshop with local artist Aimee Odum! Create a collection of mini vases while learning the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay. In this workshop, participants will explore basic techniques—such as slab building, coiling, and carving—to shape, build, and texture their own small ceramic forms. We’ll examine how different approaches produce different results, allowing each piece to develop its own character. Once your pieces are built, we’ll finish them with colorful acrylic surface designs and attach magnets so you can arrange them into a curated grouping that can hold various spring wildflowers, found treasures, or simply function as a fun modular display. This workshop is a great chance to experiment, slow down, and enjoy the process of working with clay—no experience needed. FREE and open to the public, with a $20 suggested donation. All materials are provided, and parking is validated at OCA. Register and find our other classes at ogdencontemporaryarts.org/artist-factory-studio

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America

Turn down the lights and rediscover the night sky during Clark After Dark: Lights Out, an adults-only evening celebrating International Dark Sky Week. Explore how artificial light affects our skies, wildlife, and health while diving into hands-on activities focused on how you can see our universe and your place in it.
Come learn how telescopes work, why astronomers use red lights at star parties, and how even small changes can make a big difference in protecting dark skies. You can also connect with community partners who are working to preserve the night and helping to keep our night sky accessible for future generations. 18 + event. Tickets and more info: Clark After Dark: Lights Out Tickets, Tuesday, Apr 14 from 7 pm to 10 pm | Eventbrite

Join Salt Lake County Art in Public Places for a special evening celebrating 13 local artists whose work has been newly acquired into the Salt Lake County Visual Art Collection.

The selected artworks reflect the depth and diversity of our local creative community, with practices ranging from abstract painting and photography to detailed watercolor. This acquisition also marks an exciting milestone for the Collection with its first-ever sound piece.

Tickets and more info: New Art Acquisition Celebration - ArtTix Official Ticket Seller | Salt Lake County Arts & Culture

Introduce your child to the world of science and astronomy through art, reading, activities and experiments! Astro Tots are pre-K classes designed for children ages 2 to 5. Each class is one hour long and will include reading time, a science experiment, art, and a snack. Each single registration is for both the guardian and one child.

You can register to join us for all 6 weeks of class or you can register for individual classes. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday sessions are identical each week; please only register for one. AstroTots with Clark Planetarium - Thursday Sessions Spring 2026 Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite

Gouache is one of the most versatile and fun painting mediums that seems to be becoming more and more popular in recent years. Gouache (pronounced gwash) is an opaque water-based medium that allows one to work from dark to light, which makes a lot of sense to oil painters. However, it’s much less messy and can be easily used for preparatory studies, plein air work, travel, and more. Watercolorists appreciate the opaque quality of gouache and many have added this medium to their arsenal. In this course, we will learn how to use gouache by exploring the ins-and-outs of this medium. Topics will include the pros and cons of wet vs dry painting, surface exploration, edges, tiling, color and color mixing, paint consistency, palette options, supplies, and more. We will focus on creating a variety of small paintings as we learn how to paint with gouache. Beginners are welcome to join and will be given some beginning lessons before jumping into more complex paintings. On-going students will be presented with new projects and lessons. This class is taught in English. No class May 7th! PRICE: $99 for 4 Week Class. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

Registration and more info: Gouache: Beginning & Intermediate | Jumbula

Heritage Tourism Festival ‘Home + History Las Vegas’ Returns for 11th Year with Events April 16-19, 2026.  Las Vegas’ past takes center stage once again this spring when the 11th annual Home + History Las Vegas transforms the valley into a four-day celebration of architecture, culture, and community. Presented by the Nevada Preservation Foundation (NPF), the 2026 festival is scheduled for April 16 - 19 with new and returning tours and programs, inviting locals and visitors to explore the people, places, and ideas that shaped Southern Nevada. Building on a decade of celebrating the valley’s architectural legacy and cultural evolution, this year’s festival will feature more than 35 curated experiences, with several new events debuting in 2026. From guided neighborhood walks and immersive home tours to educational workshops, scenic strolls, and special evening programs, Home + History invites participants to discover a Las Vegas rarely seen for a better understanding on why preservation is so important. Event tickets start at $35 and are on sale now. Explore the complete roster of tours, talks, and rare-access experiences at https://nevadapreservation.org/home-history-las-vegas/.

Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Look no further than the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Admission to the Museum is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family. This Third Saturday you’ll create your own leather bracelet.

Event info: Third Saturday for Families: Leather Bracelets - Utah Museum of Fine Arts