Free events · Games and gatherings
Board games, trivia, chess, community meals and open services at places of worship.
Wed Oct 28 to Tue Nov 3. Every listing was checked against the host's own page. Plans change, so check the link before you go.
Wednesday, Oct 28
WED OCT 28 · 6 TO 8PM
Utah Pride Center, 68 S Main St, 9th Floor, Salt Lake City
A big-group social deduction game, like Mafia with more bluffing. Townsfolk hunt a hidden demon while the evil team picks them off.
No sign-up needed, just show up. No price or ticket listed.
WED OCT 28 · 6 TO 8:45PM
Granite Library, 3331 S 500 E, South Salt Lake
Open board and card game night for all ages and skill levels. Bring friends or show up alone and join a table.
Free. Drop in.
Saturday, Oct 31
SAT OCT 31 · 5 TO 10PM
The Plaza at Millcreek Common, 1330 E Chambers Ave
Dress as La Catrina and join the parade, then skate the season's last roller skate night. Prizes for the most elaborate costumes.
Free. Face painting free for the first two hours. Skating is free; skate rental $5.
SAT OCT 31 · 2 TO 5PM
Kearns Library, 4275 W 5345 S
The Kearns library's Day of the Dead celebration, with live performances, crafts, a snack and a community ofrenda. Bring a photo of someone you've lost.
Free. Drop in.
SAT OCT 31 · 11AM TO 1PM
Sandy Library, 10100 S Petunia Way
A tarot club for learning and practicing with other people, any level. Bring a deck or borrow one of theirs.
Free. Drop in.
Monday, Nov 2
MON NOV 2 · 4 TO 6PM
Millcreek Library, 2266 E Evergreen Ave
A stand-alone Dungeons & Dragons session for six players. No campaign to keep up with, so it's a low-stakes first try.
Free. Limited to six players; arrive early.
MON NOV 2 · 6 TO 7PM
Granite Library, 3331 S 500 E, South Salt Lake
Face painting, activities and the library's ofrenda, hosted with Mentes Activas, a Spanish-language mental health and memory support group.
Free. Drop in.
MON NOV 2 · 6 TO 8PM
Tyler Library, 8041 S Wood St, Midvale
Midvale's library marks Día de los Muertos with performances, music, crafts, treats and a community ofrenda table on the day itself.
Free. Drop in.
Tuesday, Nov 3
TUE NOV 3 · 6 TO 8PM
Sweet Branch, 455 F St, Salt Lake City
An experienced player guides a beginners' campaign, with all materials and manuals provided. Made for people who have been curious but never played.
Free. Drop in.
Standing things you can keep going back to.
MONDAYS (NOT NOV 23) · 5 TO 8PM
Marmalade Branch, The City Library, 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City
Drop-in board games for all ages. Bring a gently used game to donate if you have one.
Free. Drop in, no registration.
TUESDAYS · 3:30 TO 4:30PM
Murray City Library, 166 E 5300 S
Casual drop-in chess for adults, teens and kids, any skill level. Chess mats and pieces are provided.
Free. Drop in.
2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS · 5:30 TO 8:30PM
Granite Library, 3331 S 500 E, South Salt Lake
A drop-in D&D table for teens and adults, new and experienced. No registration and no campaign to catch up on.
Free. Drop in, no registration listed.
SUNDAYS · MEDITATION 9AM; VISITORS Q&A 11AM
Salt Lake Buddhist Temple, 211 W 100 S, Salt Lake City
A Japantown temple, here since 1912, holds Sunday meditation, then a question time for first-time visitors.
No fee listed. Anyone is welcome at services; donations are voluntary.
THURSDAYS · 5:25 TO 7:30PM
Two Arrows Zen, 21 G St, Salt Lake City
Seated meditation, a short service with bells and chanting, then a talk. Potluck after the Nov 5 sit.
Free for newcomers, who come as guests their first month. Bring a dish Nov 5.
Bigger free things within about an hour of Salt Lake City.
SUN NOV 1 · 2 TO 5PM
CREATE PC, 1500 Kearns Blvd, Park City
An ofrenda, tamales, pan de muerto, sugar skulls and Aztec dance at the Arts Council's Día de los Muertos afternoon in Park City.
Free. Just show up.