September in North Salt Lake is full of opportunities for residents to celebrate the season and community. From the Jordan River celebration to the final night of the Monday Night Food Truck and Vendor Fair, this month should offer something to appeal to residents and visitors who want to enjoy the beginning of autumn. 

Get to the River Festival

Saturday, Sept. 14, 8:30 a.m.

Celebrating the 11th anniversary of this event, the Jordan River Paddle invites people to take a canoe or kayak journey along a three-mile stretch of the Jordan River. Reservations for watercraft are free but must be made in advance, as the items are available on a limited basis. Residents can also bring their own canoes or kayaks. Life vests are highly recommended. 

“It’s very family-friendly,” said Ali Avery, long-range planner for NSL. “We have lots of families with small children that come do this because it’s so easy to paddle into the river. So if you’ve never paddled a canoe before, this is the spot to figure that out. Bring a jacket, bring a dry bag and bring a bottle of water.”

The journey starts at the Riverview Boat Ramp (1835 N. Redwood Rd.) and ends at Porter’s Landing Boat Takeout (50 S. Jordan River Dr.). Food trucks will provide a free breakfast and a shuttle will offer transportation back to the Riverview Boat Ramp at no charge. Participants must pre-register for the event at NSLCity.org. 

Final Night: Monday Night Food Trucks & Vendor Fair

Legacy Park, 1140 West 1100 North

Monday, Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m.

Since April 15, the Monday Night Food Truck & Vendor Fair has brought the community together to enjoy food and fun, and spend time at Legacy Park. This final event of the season gives residents one more chance to enjoy this Monday night tradition. The Food Truck League provides many options for dinner and local artisans and vendors display their wares at the fair. 

Unity in Community: Latino Heritage Event 

Monday, Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m.

Legacy Park (1140 W. 1100 North)

In conjunction with the final night of the Monday Food Truck event, North Salt Lake holds a Latino Heritage Festival to recognize National Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrating community members whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, the event includes live music, food trucks, kid’s activities, vendors and booths.

“It’s meant to specifically include and acknowledge those parts of the community that are in that group but also to be a party for everybody in the community,” said NSL City Councilmember Alisa Van Langeveld. “We work in partnership with the Latinos in Action Group at Mueller Park Junior High. I go to the class and talk to the students about the event and they help brainstorm vendors with me.”

Oktoberfest Golf Tournament at Eaglewood 

Sunday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.

Eaglewood Golf Course, 1110 E. Eaglewood Drive

Enjoy a day of golf with Oktoberfest beer, lunch, live music and snacks at the Oktoberfest Golf Tournament. The event is a four-person scramble with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. All players must be 21 or over. Visit nslcity.org/Calendar for more information about this and other North Salt Lake events in September.