UV To Do: July 2019
July means the month to celebrate both America and Utah. Light the fireworks (legally, of course) and let’s get this party started. Here are some ways to enjoy the height of summer in Utah Valley. Events Provo Farmers Market When: Every Saturday in July Where: Provo Center Street Cost: FREE Site: provofarmersmarket.com Freedom Festival Balloon […]
UV To Do: Calendar Of Events For April 2019
As the snow begins to melt and the tulips begin to bloom, Utah Valley welcomes spring with numerous exciting events. Here are some you won’t want to miss. Events Utah Film Festival When: April 5-6 Where: Covey Center for the Arts Cost: Varies Site: www.theutahfilmawards.com Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt When: April 12 from […]
UV To Do: Calendar Of Events For March 2019
Utah Valley has almost made it through the winter and spring is around the corner. As the days slowly get longer and the weather gets warmer, prepare for these Utah Valley events. Events Holi Festival of Colors When: March 30-31 Where: Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple Cost: Varies Site: festivalofcolorsusa.com Utah Home & Garden Show […]
4 family outings for Thanksgiving Break
Between the family feast and the holiday shopping frenzy, families can use their extra-long Thanksgiving weekend to explore the winter wonderland unfolding in Utah Valley. Here are four family outings for the Thanksgiving Break. Spiritual and Religious Art of Utah On display until Jan. 16 at the Springville Museum of Art is the 33rd annual Spiritual […]
4 Utah County locations to let it glow this holiday season
The Temple Square Lights are known across the world for have its Christmas display experience in Utah. While driving to downtown Salt Lake is still a favorite holiday trek for families from around Utah, here are four local light displays this season with a much shorter travel time. Fibernet Light Display Six years ago, Fibernet […]
UV To Do: June 2018
Hello, summer, our old friend. School is out and it’s time to celebrate. Here’s a calendar of events happening right here in Utah Valley in June. Events Cedar Hills Family Festival When: June 4–9 Where: Cedar Hills Cost: FREE to attend Site: cedarhills.org Orem Summerfest When: June 4–9 Where: City Center Park, Orem Cost: Varies Site: summerfest.orem.org Springville […]
Summer (and sanity) saving camps for kids in Utah Valley
The early bird gets the worm — or in this case, the guaranteed spot in that coveted summer camp. If you’re staring down three months of empty calendar squares and aren’t sure where to start when scheduling activities, all is not lost. There are venues across the county still accepting registrations for day and overnight […]
Utah Valley Hospital’s Heart & Sole combines heart entertainment and education
Heart and Sole, you’ll fall in love with heart health. Formerly known as the Race for Red, the Heart & Sole race is Utah Valley Hospital’s new venture to teach Utah Valley residents about heart health and provide a fun, family-friendly event. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women and men in the […]
UV To Do: April 2018
As the weather warms and spring makes its way to Utah, the Utah Valley event calendar fills up quickly. Here are a few April events in Utah Valley you’ll want on your calendar. Events Tulip Festival When: April 13 – May 5 Where: Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point Cost: $20 general admission; $15 for children ages 3-12 Site: thanksgivingpoint.org Utah Film […]
UV To Do: Utah Valley calendar of events for August 2017
School is right around the corner. Make the most of the rest of your summer by marking these Utah Valley events in your calendar. Events Alpine Days When: Aug. 4–12 Where: Alpine Cost: Varies Site: alpinedays.org Salem Days When: Aug. 5–12 Where: Salem Cost: Varies Site: salemcity.org Lindon Days When: Aug. 7–12 Where: Lindon Cost: Varies Site: lindsoncity.org Utah County Fair When: Aug. 16–19 Where: Spanish Fork Fair Grounds Cost: Varies Site: utahcountyfair.org […]
Weekend best bets: 5 events to welcome August
Summer is slipping away, but summer events are still in full swing. While you are winding down and getting ready to go back to school, hold on to your summer weekends in August with these Utah Valley events. Rooftop Concert Series The first weekend of the month is always exciting because that means the Rooftop […]
Salem Days seeks to involve community with annual summer festival
Variety and involvement are the two words that best describe the goals of Salem Days this year. The Salem City Mayor Randy Brailsford asked for Salem Days to hold a range of activities that appeal to and involve all the people who live in Salem. He wanted the community to feel like they were a part […]
The thousand dollar ducky: Fiesta Days fundraiser supports the Spanish Fork community
A Spanish Fork rubber ducky will win $1,000 for its adoptive parent. That’s one lucky duck. Spanish Fork Fiesta Days will host the Adopt-a-Duck race July 24 at 2 p.m. to raise funds for the Spanish Fork Fire Department’s charity ventures. “We give more money away than we take,” said Brent Jarvis, Spanish Fork Fire […]
UV To Do: Utah Valley calendar of events for July 2017
Summer is halfway over in Utah Valley, but things are just heating up. Make the most of the rest of your summer by marking these Utah Valley events in your calendar. Events Freedom Festival When: July 1–4 Where: Various locations in Provo and Orem Cost: Varies per event Site: freedomfestival.org American Fork Steel Days When: July 6-15 Where: Various locations in American Fork Cost: Varies […]
UV To Do: Utah Valley calendar of events for June 2017
At long last, summer has arrived in Utah Valley. Don’t let a minute go to waste by marking down these Utah Valley events on your calendar. Events Utah Valley Parade of Homes When: June 8–24 Where: Various locations in Utah Valley Cost: $15 Site: uvparade.com Springville Art City Days When: June 3–10 Where: Springville Cost: Varies according […]
Summer for everyone: A guide to Utah Valley summer events
“I’m bored.” Those are the most dreaded words a parent can hear from non-pupilous children during the 99 days of summer. Put away the sigh and the eyeroll (we’re talking about yours) and check out 47 ideas divided geographically. No matter which part of the county you sip lemonade, you’ll have new ideas at your […]
UV To Do: May 2017
We’ve had April showers — now comes May showers (and a variety local events). Add these Utah Valley events to your calendar to get you through those last few weeks before summer. Events Utah County Museum Meet-Up When: May 3 Where: Springville Museum of Art Cost: FREE Site: smofa.org Beehive Bazaar When: May 4-6, 11-13 Where: Startup Building, […]
Weekend best bets: 5 Utah Valley events where the show must go on
A post shared by Covey Center for the Arts (@coveycenter) on Apr 27, 2017 at 12:31pm PDT Spring has officially sprung. As the first buds of the season are coloring the county, don’t let the April showers keep you inside. Utah Valley always has something going on — whether its a musical performance, sporting events or a random […]
UV To Do: April 2017
As the weather warms and spring makes its way to Utah, the Utah Valley event calendar fills up quickly. Here are a few April events in Utah Valley you’ll want on your calendar. Events Lamb and Wool Festival When: April 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Thanksgiving Point Cost: $7 Site: thanksgivingpoint.org Utah Film Awards When: […]
New retreat provides a place for modern Mormon women to share struggles of discipleship
Elise Curtis of North Salt Lake created SALT LDS Retreat because she saw a need. A need for modern Mormon women to come together and find strength through being open about their struggles with living the gospel. “We go to church, but sometimes we just don’t get a ton out of it,” Curtis said. “Last […]
UV To Do: March 2017
Events LDS Film Festival When: March 1–4 Where: SCERA Cost: $8 for individual events; $20 for day passes (see prices here) Site: ldsfilmfestival.org The Big Outdoors Expo When: March 10–11 Where: UCCU Center Cost: $10 show pass Site: thebigoutdoors.com Holi Festival of Colors When: March 25: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. March 26: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Where: Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in […]
UV To Do: December 2016
Events Breakfast with Santa When: Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 9 a.m. Where: Thanksgiving Point’s Show Barn Cost: $30–$35 for adults and $25–$30 for children Site: thanksgivingpoint.org Story Time with Santa When: Dec. 5–8 at 5 p.m. Where: University Place Cost: $10 Site: universityplaceorem.com Santa Paws When: Dec. 6 at 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Where: University Place […]
UV To Do: November 2016
Events Responding in Utah to the Global Refugee Crisis When: Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. – noon Where: UVU (Classroom Building 101) Cost: FREE Site: refugeeactionnetwork.org Principles of Retirement Seminar with Dr. K. Fred Skousen When: Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Thanksgiving Point, Velvet Room Cost: FREE Site: mountainsummitconsulting.com Eat Like a Pilgrim When: […]
UV To Do: September 2016
Events The Grid When: Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Where: Utah Valley Convention Center Cost: FREE when you use code GRID Site: tickets.npgl.com Utah Summer Hammock Festival 2016 When: Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. – Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Where: CLAS Ropes Course, 3606 W. Center St. in Provo Cost: $14.99 Site: Facebook Provo […]
Have kids, will date: 7 creative date ideas to keep your post-kids marriage alive
My husband and I were married for three and a half years before kids came into the picture. While our children have brought so much joy and fulfillment into our lives, getting out on dates takes a lot more effort and planning than it used to. But getting out on those dates […]
UV To Do: August 2016
EVENTS Lindon City Days When: Aug. 1-6 Where: Various locations in Lindon Cost: Varies on event Site: lindoncity.org Salem Days When: Aug. 6–13 Where: Various locations in Salem Cost: Varies on event Site: salemcity.org Utah County Fair When: Aug. 17–20 Where: Spanish Fork Fairgrounds Cost: Varies by event Site: utahcountyfair.org BYU Education Week When: Aug. 15–19 Where: BYU […]
UV To Do: July 2016
Events American Fork Steel Days When: July 5–9 Where: American Fork Cost: Varies by activity Site: steeldaysaf.com Masquerade Train When: July 8 at 7 p.m. Where: Heber Valley Railroad Cost: $15 Site: hebervalleyrr.org Spanish Fork Fiesta Days When: July 14–30 Where: Spanish Fork Cost: Varies by activity Site: spanishfork.org Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo When: July 21–23 and 25 […]
UV To Do: June 2016
Events Utah Valley Parade of Homes When: June 2–18 Where: Various locations in Utah Valley Cost: $15 Site: uvparade.com Utah Lake Festival When: June 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Utah Lake State Park, 4400, West Center St. in Provo Cost: FREE Site: utahlake.gov 2016 Champions Challenge Rodeo When: June 4 at 8 p.m. Where: Spanish […]
UV To Do: May 2016
Events Hope of America When: May 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. Where: BYU Marriott Center Cost: FREE Site: freedomfestival.org Beehive Bazaar When: May 5-7, 12-14 Where: Startup Building, downtown Provo Cost: FREE Site: beehivebazaar.com Spring Fling at Hee Haw Farms When: April 7 – May 7 Where: Hee Haw Farms in Pleasant Grove Cost: $6 Site: heehawfarms.com Tulip Festival […]
UV To Do: April 2016
Events Lamb and Wool Festival When: April 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Thanksgiving Point Cost: $7 Site: thanksgivingpoint.org Spring Fling at Hee Haw Farms When: April 7 – May 7 Where: Hee Haw Farms in Pleasant Grove Cost: $6 Site: heehawfarms.com Tulip Festival When: April 15 – May 7 Where: Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point […]