Foxboro Wetlands Park – an open space in an urban setting

By Becky Ginos

NORTH SALT LAKE—The idea for a Wetlands Park in the Foxboro neighborhood of North Salt Lake was included in the 2013 General Plan. Now more than 10 years later, the park is a reality and officially opened with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 11.

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• Eco Ready Fest

  Friday, Sept. 12, 4-6:30 p.m.

  Layton Hills Mall (Center Court), 1201 N. Hill Field Road

• Vision: A Tribute to Classic Rock

  Friday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m., FREE

  North Canyon Park, 3900 Bountiful Blvd., Bountiful

• Park After Dark

  Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m., FREE

  Layton Commons Park, 465 N. Wasatch Drive

• Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience

  Friday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m., $27-$43

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton

• Get to the River Event - Jordan River Paddle

  Saturday, Sept. 13, 8:30 a.m.

  Riverview Boat Ramp, 1835 N. Redwood Road, North Salt Lake

• Guided Birding Walk

  Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m., FREE

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington

• Thai Food Fair

  Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  Wat Dhammagunaram Thai Temple, 644 E. Gordon Ave., Layton

• Juniper Market

  Saturday, Sept. 13, Noon - 8 p.m.

  Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington 

• Atlanta Rhythm Section & Pure Prairie League

  Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m., $43-$76

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton

• Does Character Matter Anymore?

  Sunday, Sept. 14, 3:30-5:30 p.m., FREE

  Harmons at Station Park, 200 N. Station Pkwy., Farmington