After a long, cold winter, spring can’t come soon enough. Everyone looks forward to warmer temperatures, longer days, and finally being able to go outside in short sleeves. If you’re looking to get out of the house this spring, here are a few events happening in and around Orem that you won’t want to miss!
See Disney’s Marry Poppins
Witness the magical world of Mary Poppins come to life before your very eyes! Join the Scera team on a whimsical adventure and follow the iconic nanny on her mission to teach the Banks family the true meaning of family, love, and a spoonful of sugar. With unforgettable songs, unforgettable characters, and unforgettable moments, this theatrical production of Mary Poppins is sure to leave you feeling practically perfect in every way! So hold on to your hats and get ready to fly away with us to a world where anything is possible.
Scera Theatre puts on high-quality productions without the expensive ticket prices of larger venues. There’s always something to see! Check their calendar to see upcoming shows.
- Address: 745 South State Street, Orem, UT 84058
- Presented By: SCERA Center for the Arts
- Dates: June 09 – June 24, 2023
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Price: $12–$20
SpringFest 2023 Book Signing Event
If you’re a book lover, you know how exciting it is to meet the authors of your favorite books and leave with a signed copy of their books. This spring, book lovers in the area will be able to meet some of their favorite wholesome romance and suspense authors at SpringFest 2023. There will be over 20 different popular authors to meet, and the event ticket also comes with a swag bag of cool merchandise, access to the soda and snack bar, and a store wide-book sale.
- Location: Provo City Library at Academy Square
- Address: 550 North University Avenue, Provo, UT 84601
- Presented by: Covenant Communications
- Time: 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
- Price: $25
The How and Why of Sourdough & The Bread Revolution
Are you tired of the same old bread loaves you buy from the store? Do you want to unlock the secrets of one of the oldest forms of bread? If so, maybe it’s time you learned how to make sourdough bread. Lucky for you, Abigail’s Bakery is putting on The How and Why of Sourdough & The Bread Revolution, a class where you’ll learn how to make sourdough bread, its history, and its potential health benefits. As you may know, sourdough bread requires a starter, which you’ll get free when you join this class. The best part is the entire class is FREE!
- Location: Abigail’s Oven
- Address: 421 South 200 East, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
- Presented by: Abigail’s Oven
- Time: Multiple dates and times available
- Price: FREE
Run a Race for Charity
Are you looking to burn off some of the extra energy you’ve stored over the winter? Consider getting in shape for a good cause. There’s no shortage of spring 5Ks, 10Ks, and even marathons in Utah during the spring. Here are a few of your options in and around the Utah Valley area.
See the beautiful landscapes of Utah while running a race of varying lengths, including a full marathon.
- Date: June 3rd, 2023
- Time: 6:00 a.m. marathon, shorter runs start at 7: a.m.
- Location: Provo Canyon, Utah Valley
5K Family Fun Color Run / Walk
Become your own work of art as you run, jog, or walk by powdered paint stations. (You can choose to stay clean if you’d like).
- Date: June 3, 2023
- Time: 7:00 a.m.
- Location: Spring Acres Arts Park 700 South 1300 East
Do you have what it takes to complete a half marathon? If not, there are 10K and 5K options as well. So you have nothing to lose!
- Date: May 13, 2023
- Time: 8:00 a.m., with a 5K at 9:00 a.m.
- Location: 50 South Center Street, Provo, UT 84601
Celebrate Vineyard Days with a run around some of the area’s most scenic trails.
- Date: June 3, 2023
- Time: 10K at 8:15 a.m., 5K 8:30 a.m.
- Location: 350 North 100 East, Vineyard, UT 84059
After checking out some of these great spring activities, you’ll understand why it’s one of our favorite times of the year. If you’re looking for a great place to live in the area, check out The Exton at University Place Apartments. Contact us today to schedule a tour.
