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What can an archeologist interpret from a piece of ancient pottery? Why does it matter if we take something someone discarded long ago? Chat with the Moab Museum’s Curatorial & Collections Manager weekly on Tuesdays between 11am-2pm to ask these questions and more. Handle a variety of ancient pottery sherds at the Archaeology Station and learn what an archeologist sees when she examines an artifact and why it’s critical to visit cultural sites with respect. Free with Museum membership. Regular…
Find out more »Guided trail runs, Thursday night Vendor Showcase, the famous Friday night dinner & raffle (including 1 dinner), one raffle ticket, one event sticker, and one official event t-shirt. There may be additional included swag as well! Registration is per vehicle; if you have passengers, you only need to register once.
Find out more »Amasa Trail Race is a 25K and 15K through one of Moab's most prized trail systems. Run past petroglyphs, the famous whale rock, red rock, canyons, and the Colorado River, as you experience the desert in the spring time.
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YOU'RE INVITED: Join us for an evening celebration of the Moab Museum community and partner with us to make Museum programming, special events, and exhibitions possible. Community partners such as yourselves help us to introduce locals and traveling guests alike to our region’s cultural and natural history, and the big stories unfolding today across the region. Date: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 Time: 6 pm-8:30 pm Location: The Grand Center, 182 N. 500 W., Moab, UT 84532
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Beautiful vehicles set in a breath-taking location. Don't miss this fun & unique event. Bring the whole family! The car show presents beautiful antique, unique cars and trucks. You can see hundreds of different brands and styles of vehicles. Free admission for spectators.
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Because a girls weekend should include an exciting challenge, we present Thelma and Louise Marathon, Half Marathon, and 15K! Bring your best girl friends to Moab and experience remoteness of Moab's Behind the Rocks area. See the towering red rock walls of Lone Rock, believed to have been used for religious ceremonies by the Ancestral Pueblo people; their ceremonies worshiped their "mother deity." Catch views of the maze of fins in the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Area and the stunning…
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An Italian Cycling Tradition In the American Southwest One of Utah’s top Gran Fondo style cycling events, Gran Fondo Moab, returns May 6th, 2023. The Gran Fondo Moab will follow the La Sal Mountain Loop Road which features an amazing variety of canyon country scenery. The 60-mile long route follows the winding Colorado River, then heads up to the La Sal Mountains through beautiful Castle Valley. The route through La Sals provides incredible views of the 12,000+ foot peaks and…
Find out more »Raptors in Paradise? Off-road paradise! Join the third annual Raptors on the Rocks event - a gathering of Raptor enthusiasts from all over the globe in Moab, Utah. Come and enjoy the trails, scenery and camaraderie with others who are equally passionate for our off road vehicle of choice! Note: Raptor not required, but vehicle must meet Raptor or Bronco standards.
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Koji Lau-Ozawa, PhD, will speak about his archaeological research at the Gila River War Relocation Center in Arizona where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during WWII.
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Embark on a journey of introspection within our national parks: What is time, and why does it hold significance in our lives? Join Ranger Rhodes as he navigates these questions, unraveling the diverse perspectives through which we perceive time. Explore how these insights shape our appreciation, conservation efforts, and management strategies for our beloved public lands.
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The vision of Charlie Steen, Bates Wilson and Stewart Udall paved the way for the creation of Canyonlands National Park. Charlie Steen represents the Atomic Energy Commission who provided access to the White Rim Sandstone via the White Rim Road. Bates Wilson Represents the vision of having a National Park that would pro- tect the confluence. Wilson wanted to protect a mil- lion acres of wild canyon country and generate a sustainable economy via tourism. Stewart Udall provided the political…
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Sam Mihara is a second-generation Japanese American (Nisei) born and raised in San Francisco. When World War II broke out, the United States government using armed military guards forced Sam, age 9, and his family to move to the Heart Mountain, Wyoming prison camp. Mihara will speak to the Moab Museum audience at historic Star Hall on May 21. Time TBD.
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Southeastern Utah is home to some of the darkest skies in the country with some incredible nocturnal night life thriving under its stars. However, with urbanization and population growth there are threats on the horizon. Join Ranger Rhodes as we explore what makes the night skies of Canyonlands and Arches special, how we can continue to protect them, and what differences we can make at home to save our night skies for future generations.
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The original inhabitants of North America did not leave a written language; however, they did leave evidence indicating that they were studying the night sky long before Euro American colonization. Native Americans farmed, hunted, gathered, and established their lifeways by observation of the night sky. Encoded by oral traditions and encoded symbology, astronomy played an important role in Native American culture. Their star knowledge was the basis of governance, agricultural practices and social order. The study of the cosmos led…
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At Desert RATS, the adventure is the goal. It’s about reaching deep within yourself, adapting to adversity and overcoming the challenges in front of you. Those who enjoy Desert RATS the most come into the experience prepared and willing to be flexible in every way. Desert RATS is a six day supported foot race that covers a distance of approximately 143 miles starting in Fruita, CO and ending in Moab, UT. Each participant must carry his/her own pack containing required…
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Have you ever wondered how Canyonlands was formed? National Park Ranger/Geologist Rhodes Smartt will take us on a journey through the geologic history of Canyonlands National Park. He will discus the geology of the greater Colorado Plateau area and the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands, and how its unique geology led to uranium mining. Join us for an evening of geologic exploration!
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The Moab Free Concert Series presents a family-friendly free live music performance at Swanny City Park. The series runs from 6 PM to 9 PM. Moab Free Concerts will take place at Swanny City Park, FOUR Fridays in SUMMER 2024: June 28, July 19, August 2, & August 16.
Find out more »Join us for the Grand County Fair at the Spanish Trail Arena in Moab, Utah! Delight in a wide range of offerings, including mouthwatering concessions, exhibits, an exhilarating roller derby tournament, a showcase of stunning cars and tractors at the Carquest Car & Tractor Show, and the exciting Red Rock'N Blue Jr. Rodeo. Enjoy a fantastic array of activities like carnival games, pony rides, power wheel competition, RC car race, stock show, dance lessons, and live music performances. Indulge in…
Find out more »Experience a dazzling spectacle as fireworks light up the night sky above Moab! Launching from Lions Back at dusk, this incredible display can be enjoyed from anywhere in downtown Moab. Be prepared to be amazed as the fireworks dance to the beat of music from KCYN (97.1 FM). Proudly presented by the City of Moab and Grand County, this is an Independence Day celebration you won't want to miss!
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Mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus) and American pikas (Ochotona princeps) are naturally co-occurring across most of their overlapping distributions in western N. America. The southern limit of the natural range of mountain goats is in Idaho, whereas American pikas occur naturally as far south as New Mexico. However, the mountain goat range has been extended southwards with the establishment of translocated subpopulations in Utah and Colorado. These mountain goats now share habitat with pikas, providing an opportunity to study potential ecological…
Find out more »This calendar is a courtesy for area visitors. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Grand County, Utah. We make no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy of the listed information. Grand County and its agents are not liable for any resulting liabilities or business practices of companies or event organizers mentioned or linked to on this website. Event organizers are solely responsible for obtaining all required permits for their events.
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