Below is a sampling of some of the wonderful events to experience during your May stay in Park City.
Park City Follies @ Egyptian Theater May 1-5 In the spirit of fun, sit back and laugh as Park City pokes fun at itself! Always a sell-out. Website
Night Sky Navigation Workshop @ Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter May 2 Calling all budding astronomers! Under the direction of the Director of University of Utah’s Observatory, learn how to use star maps to locate objects in a telescope. Website
Soldier Hollow Bike Festival @ Soldier Hollow May 2-5 Come one, come all! This all-inclusive event is for all ages and abilities. Main events include a time trial, short track, cross-country, and marathon stage. There is also a Junior Skills and Biathlon event. Website
Books2Movies: Wonderstruck @ Park City Library May 4 Take advantage of the partnership between Park City Library and the Park City Film Series to enjoy a free movie based on a book. Website
The Next Course: Cinco de Mayo @ Mountain Town Olive Oil May 5 A tasting experience of 4 recipes, with optional wine pairing in honor of Cinco de Mayo. There may be margaritas involved, too! Website
The Chinese Helped Build the Railroad – An Exhibit @ Park City Library May 1- 28 A acknowledgement and a tribute to the 10,000 migrants who toiled to help built the Transcontinental Railroad, which helped to shape the American West. Website
Sauce Like a Pro – Spring & Summer @ Mindful Cuisine May 14 An interactive cooking class with a focus on easy spring and summer sauces that don’t have to be cooked. Limited enrollment. Website
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone @ Egyptian Theater May 16-19 Great fun for all ages! Come on out and enjoy the multi-talented Peter Noone, lead singer of the 60s rock band Herman’s Hermits. Website
Spring Tapas Dinner @ Mindful Cuisine May 17 Tapas are small dishes served with drinks. At this lively dinner, you’ll enjoy a variety of Spanish dishes, made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Website
Running with Ed May 18 A 38-mile, 10 leg relay traverses spectacular Park City with a fabulous after-party, all to raise money for Park City schools. Website
The Samples @ O.P. Rockwell May 18 Take in an evening of Sean Kelly and The Samples, performing their genre-bending brand of music. With 20 records and 1,000,000 albums sold, you’ll be listening to a master! Website
Singin’ in the Rain @ The Egyptian Theater May 24-June 2 If you’ve never seen this 1952 classic, here’s your chance! And if you have seen it, come on out and enjoy it again. Website
Memorial Day Santa Maria-Style BBQ @ Mindful Cuisine May 27 Kick off the summer with a fabulous Santa Maria style BBQ, originating on the central California coast, with a host of unusually delicious treats! Website
Last Friday Gallery Stroll @ Park City Gallery Association May 31 Dedicated to highlighting the talent of local artists and showcasing special exhibits at art galleries throughout town, the Last Friday Gallery Stroll is a free event held for the locals, guests and visitors of Park City. Website