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159th Utah State Fair • Exhibits, carnival rides, live entertainment, food and more. Information, http://www.utahstatefair.com/home.
When: Open daily through Sept. 14
Where: State Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 West
Admission: $10 at the gate or $7 in advance; carnival wristbands $28 for unlimited rides
Salt Lake Comic Con • This three-day fan convention will include panel discussions and appearances by celebrities including Stan Lee, Simon Helberg, Hulk Hogan, Danny Glover and more. Information, saltlakecomiccon.com/.
When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Salt Palace Convention Center, 90 S. West Temple
Admission: Friday adult $32, Saturday adult $36; Friday child 11-16, student $16, Friday child 11-16, student $18
39th Annual Salt Lake Greek Festival • Greek food, live entertainment, carnival, 5K/10K run and more. Information, http://www.saltlakegreekfestival.com.
When: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Holy Trinity Cathedral, 279 W. 300 South
Admission: $3, children 5 and under free
World of Speed 2014 • Four days of racing sponsored by the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association begins Saturday and runs through Tuesday. Information, http://www.saltflats.com.
When: Racing begins each day about 8 a.m. Saturday through Tuesday
Where: Bonneville Salt Flats Speedway
Admission: $20 per day or $50 for an event pass, children under age 12 get in free
NAMI Walk • The National Alliance on Mental Illness Utah sponsors this walk to raise funds for and awareness of mental health issues. Information, http://www.namiwalks.org/utah.
When: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. registration begins, 10 a.m. walk begins
Where: Liberty Park Rice Pavilion, 900 S. 500 East
Registration: Free, but fundraising is encouraged
2014 Utah Walk Now for Autism Speaks • Proceeds from this fundraiser go to Autism Speaks' work to increase awareness about autism, fund innovative autism and research and advocate for individuals with autism and their families. Information, http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org.
When: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. registration, 10:15 a.m. walk begins
Where: South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State St., Sandy
Registration: Free, but walkers who raise certain amounts can receive T-shirts and other prizes
Tomato Sandwich Party • Enjoy a free heirloom tomato sandwich, compliments of Wasatch Community Gardens, with music, activities for kids and a tomato haiku contest. Information, wasatchgardens.org/events/tomato-days/tomato-sandwich-party.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Grateful Tomato Garden, 800 S. 600 East
Admission: Free
3rd Annual When I Grow Up: Kid's Job Fair • This interactive, hands-on job fair sponsored by the Salt Lake County Library offers kids the opportunity to meet and interact with professionals in a variety of interesting fields, for archeologists to zoologists. Information, http://www.slcolibrary.org/.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan
Admission: Free
Alta tree planting • One hundred volunteers, ages 14 and up, are needed to plant 2,000 trees at Alta as part of a TreeUtah project. Online registration is required to determine your hiking ability. Register at events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e9i1h8zh0711e39c&llr=je78sucab?llr=je78sucab&oeidk=a07e9i1h8zh0711e39c&oseq=.
When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday
Where: Alta Ski Area, Albion Day Lodge
2nd Annual Salt Lake Craggin' Classic • Presented by the American Alpine Club and Salt Lake Climbers Alliance, this climbing festival focuses on education, community and environmental stewardship with clinics, gear demonstrations, a tree planting service project and free camping at Tanner Flats and more. Information, cragginclassic.com.
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: Alta Ski Area, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Registration: $85