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Summer’s finally here. Here's how to make the most of it.

It’s part three of our Summer Entertainment Guide! On City Cast Salt Lake, host Ali Vallarta chatted with 

 director Chandler Rosenberg about some of the best farmers markets in the valley.

Chandler says: “I have to say, the downtown Salt Lake City Market is one of the best. It’s one of the biggest markets in the country, even compared to states that have more farms than we do. A lot of states have more markets spread out, we have this one huge market.”

Chandler says: “New Roots has two markets, the Sunnyvale Market and the Redwood Market, both great. They have produce that you can't get at any of the other markets, so for sure check those out.”

Location: New Roots Redwood Farm, 3005 Lester St.

Chandler says: “The Farm Bureau runs the Murray and South Jordan market. They only have produce if you just want your fruits and vegetables and you’re not interested in the dog goods, the crafts, things like that.”

Location: Murray Park, 296 E. Murray Park Way

Location: South Jordan City Park, 1600 Towne Center Dr.

Chandler says: “I love a Sunday market. You can also walk through the park.”

Location: Wheeler Historic Farm, 6351 S. 900 E.

Listen to How To Shop Like a Farmers Market Pro

Utah Farmers Market Network director Chandler Rosenberg shares some of the best farmers markets in the valley.

Best Salt Lake Farmers Markets

The Best Salt Lake Farmers Markets

Summer Guide

This is part two of our Summer Entertainment Guide: Tips for keeping your kids busy during the long summer days. On City Cast Salt Lake, we chatted with 

“Basically any hobby or interest, there’s a camp for. If both of the parents are working, there really aren’t that many options for those months long, full day camps. That’s where it gets hyper-competitive. It’s like trying to get tickets to the Taylor Swift concert, so you're right on at midnight on the computer ready to login and register. Here in Utah, there's Instagram accounts (like 

) sharing their own spreadsheets and calendars.”

“One place I like to go often for events is the Gateway mall. They typically have recurring events like Urban Flea Market and a maker’s market. There's also other things for your kids to do: a splash pad, the movie theater, they have the indoor food hall, you can beat the heat there. We take my two-year-old upstairs and just let her run amuck and go wild up and down the escalators.”

Bryant Recommends: Biking to Westminster College

“Westminster College is an excellent place for kids. In the summertime, it's pretty much empty, but they have a lot of features. Emigration Creek runs through with a nice trail that you can walk along. My oldest is learning how to ride a bicycle, so we just take her to the top of the parking garage and she can do loops. They have a couple of water fountains that they can splash around. It's one of those things you don't really think about being full of activities, but through the lens of a young kid, oh man, it's basically like Disneyland. A poor man's Disneyland.”

“We like going to Fitts Park down in South Salt Lake, on like 500 E. and 3100 S, it has sunshades. That's the biggest deal in the summertime. If you go to a park with direct sunlight, it's just way too hot for the kids. They hate it, and then you wind up leaving and going home. They also have different difficulty levels of playgrounds, which is also important, especially if you have multiple kids.”

 (say that five times fast). [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Listen for more cheap summer thrills for SLC kids

Bryant Heath of SLSees shares his favorite picks for family-friendly fun on the cheap in Salt Lake.

Cheap Salt Lake Thrills for Kids

Cheap Thrills for Kids

Few people go as hard for parades as Shireen Ghorbani. We had the former County Councilmember on City Cast Salt Lake for part one of our Summer Entertainment Guide. Listen to the episode for a hilarious mascot story, as well as the do’s and don’ts of throwing candy, and the perfect song for 

. Below, you’ll find the best parades to check out: 

“I do recommend Sandy. It’s in the evening, and if I’m remembering correctly, it’s a loop. They typically have music, it’s cute, and cozy, and charming. It's just a nice setup, there’s a lot of lawn space you can be out on.” -Shireen

“A fantastic parade, great for so many reasons, but it also feels wild in a way that some of the other ones don’t. Wild unbridled exuberance. The music's great, people are just having a great time. Main Street in Magna is darling. And I don’t think a lot of people have experienced it. If you go, make sure you get on Main.” -Shireen

“Last year, the Heritage Festival finally brought back the horse parade after 15 years. They have like 100 horses, a true horse parade, and everyone gets all dressed up. Also, great for families. That’s in September, which some people still consider summer, and those people are me.” - City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta

This was my family’s tradition growing up because my mom was born and raised in Murray. She walked, or rather baton twirled, in the parade when she attended Murray High School. For me, it was a thrill as a kid to run out in the middle of State Street, and almost get hit by a giant paper mache castle, for a single piece of taffy. Or sheepishly wave at Miss Murray/Miss South Jordan/Miss Taylorsville ... or cheer on the Murray High School band (of course). Shout out to my Uncle Randy who always got up extra early to save our spot (which we considered prime real estate) right between the McDonald’s and (former) Einstein Bagels.

Few people go as hard for parades as Shireen Ghorbani. The former County Councilmember shares her picks for the best parades to check out in the Salt Lake Valley.

Summer Guide

The Best Salt Lake Farmers Markets

Cheap Thrills for Kids

The Best Parades in Salt Lake This Summer