Apr 10, 2026 - News

Salt Lake weekend events: Baby animals, "Real Housewives" and murder mystery

Erin Alberty

Illustration of a cassette tape with the tape unspooling to spell weekend. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

From baby goats to "Real Housewives," there's a lot to do this weekend in and around Salt Lake.

🐑 Cross E. Ranch's Spring Festival runs Friday through May 9, with animals, rides, games and more. Hours and ticket prices vary.

📺 "How We Watch the RHOSLC" is a "Real Housewives" scholar and fan symposium all day Friday at the University of Utah. Free reservations

✍️ LetterWest celebrates calligraphy and other writerly arts with workshops, panels and a community art project all day Friday and Saturday at various Main Street locations in Midvale. Tickets

🦎 Reptile Nation Expo has all the creepy crawlies on display Saturday and Sunday at Mountain America Expo Center. Tickets

🔎 The Dinner Detective serves up a theatrical murder mystery meal where guests help solve the crime. Select Saturdays starting this week at the Hilton Salt Lake Center. Start times vary. Tickets

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