Events for Volunteer Opportunities

Dive Into the Magic of Salty Toes Music Festival This Coming Labor Day Weekend Get ready for three amazing days of live music, swimming, wellness workshops, vendors, and so much more. 
Come setup camp and join the fun out in Utah’s beautiful west Desert.
Website: saltytoesfestival.com IG: @saltytoesfestival

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — The 6th Annual Springville Art Festival returns September 11–12, bringing artists, performers, filmmakers, and community members together for two days of creativity throughout historic downtown Springville, Utah’s “Art City.” Held at Civic Center Park, Festival Street, and the Rivoli Theater, the annual festival features artist booths, live performances, food trucks, hands-on art activities, plein air painting and sculpting, chalk art, a community art project, a film showcase, and a talent show. ARTISTS AND ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS More than 50 artists will participate in artist booths at Civic Center Park, offering original artwork in a variety of styles, mediums, and price points. Many artists will also demonstrate their creative processes or offer interactive activities throughout the festival. Artist booths will be open Friday, September 11, from 5:00–9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE Live entertainment will fill Civic Center Park throughout the festival, with performances at the Main Stage Gazebo and buskers performing throughout the park. Friday performances run from 5:00–9:00 p.m., with Saturday performances from 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. New this year, Festival Street will host headlining performances Saturday evening from 5:00–8:30 p.m., along with food trucks, extending the festival into downtown for an evening of music and entertainment. SPRINGVILLE’S GOT TALENT Local performers will take the stage Saturday at 6:00 p.m. for Springville’s Got Talent at the Main Stage Gazebo. The annual showcase celebrates the talent of the Springville community. PLEIN AIR PAINT-OUT AND SCULPT-OUT On Saturday morning, artists will take to the streets of historic downtown Springville for the Plein Air Paint-Out and Sculpt-Out. From 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., artists of all ages and skill levels will paint and sculpt outdoors, drawing inspiration from the city and its surroundings. Completed works will be exhibited at the Springville Civic Center from 2:00–7:00 p.m., with Viewers’ Choice voting open until 4:00 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded, awards will be announced at 5:00 p.m. at the Main Stage Gazebo. To participate, find more information at: www.smofa.org/art-festival. CHALK THE WALK MOVES TO THE SPLASH PAD This year, Chalk the Walk moves from the Springville Library to the Springville Splash Pad at Civic Center Park. On Saturday, starting at 8:00 am artists of all ages and skill levels will transform sidewalks into temporary chalk masterpieces. Visitors can watch artists work and participate in Viewers’ Choice voting, which closes at 4:00 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded in various categories. Awards will be announced at 5:00 p.m. at the Main Stage Gazebo. To participate, find more information at: www.smofa.org/art-festival FILM SHOWCASE The festival weekend begins Friday evening with a Film Showcase at the Rivoli Theater. From 7:00–8:30 p.m., the showcase will feature family-friendly short films by local filmmakers. ART ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY ART Free art activities and projects for all ages will be offered at Civic Center Park Friday from 5:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. A community art project led by Rebecca Pletsch, the current Teaching Artist Fellow for Youth (TAFY) Artist, will also invite festivalgoers to contribute to a shared creative experience. FESTIVAL SCHEDULE September 11–12, 2026 Friday, September 11 5:00–9:00 p.m. | Civic Center Park Artist booths, food trucks, community art project, live performances, and buskers 7:00–8:30 p.m. | Rivoli Theater Film Showcase Saturday, September 12 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | Civic Center Park Artist booths, food trucks, performances, buskers, and art projects (until 5:00 pm) 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Civic Center Park Art activities 2:00–7:00 p.m. | Civic Center Park Plein Air and Chalk Art exhibitions Viewers’ Choice voting until 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. | Main Stage Gazebo at Civic Center Park Awards ceremony. 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Main Stage Gazebo at Civic Center Park Springville’s Got Talent 5:00–8:30 p.m. | Festival Street, 51 E. 200 S. Food trucks and headlining performances The Springville Art Festival brings art into the streets of Art City for a weekend of creativity, discovery, and community. For the complete festival schedule, artist lineup, participation information, and updates, visit www.smofa.org/2026-art-festival or www.instagram.com/springville_publicart The Springville Art Festival is an annual arts celebration in Utah’s “Art City,” presented by Springville Public Art, a program of the Springville Museum of Art and supported by Springville City and PAR.

This event is a celebration of community during Welcoming Week 2026. This event will include: -Film screenings -Workshops -Information sessions -Immigrant-owned marketplace -Cultural performances (dances, live music) -Volunteer opportunities

How can we communicate effectively when we don’t share a language? This interactive workshop will offer practical, easy-to-use strategies for communicating with newcomers and others who speak different languages. You’ll learn ways to simplify your language, support understanding, and create more meaningful connections, even when you don’t speak the same language. Who is this for? Community members, volunteers, service providers, neighbors, and anyone who wants to feel more confident communicating in English across language differences. This workshop is part of Better Together Neighborhood Fest, a larger community celebration taking place as part of Welcoming Week 2026, hosted by Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City. Join us in celebrating the many languages, cultures, and experiences that make our community stronger. Come learn some practical communication tools and leave with ideas you can use right away in your own neighborhood, workplace, volunteer role, or community. Everyone is welcome!

Women of the World (WoW) is excited to host our annual Welcoming Week Open House & Block Party on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event brings neighbors of all backgrounds together to celebrate connection, inclusion, and community prosperity. Come tour our office, get to know WoW, and enjoy a fun, family friendly evening! 
Our free event will have Client Story Sharing, Food, Arts & Crafts, Vendors, Animal Ambassadors, Face Painting, Raffles and more! Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1bTH6C2Lum/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Join us for an inspiring morning at the 10th Annual Steps Against Melanoma walk in Salt Lake City. Take part in a 5K walk/run, grab giveaways, and connect with others for some family-friendly fun (dogs welcome too!). Intermountain Health will even be hosting free, visual skin screenings. This powerful community event brings together survivors, caregivers, families, and friends who have been touched by melanoma, all united by one goal: ending melanoma. Every step you take supports AIM at Melanoma’s mission and fuels critical research. https://support.aimatmelanoma.org/SaltLakeCity2026

Grab your crew. Pull big. CHANGE LIVES. The Pull for a Purpose Truck Pull is more than a test of strength—it’s a celebration of unity and inclusion. Aligned with the mission of Special Olympics Utah, this event harnesses the power of teamwork to create opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to train, compete, and thrive. By pulling together, we build a community where every athlete is empowered to discover their potential, showcase their abilities, and inspire all of us to believe in a world of true inclusion.
https://charity.pledgeit.org/2026TruckPull