I grew up in a small town in southern Texas. Many of my friends ask me what I did for fun in a town that celebrated the opening of Chili's. I always think back to the events that our community put on that were unique and entertaining. I loved those growing up, so here are some I have found in this area for your family! So get out a pen and open your calendar!
In Provo, we are blessed
by the events that Brigham Young University hosts. Head on over to BYU with your family
and a friend’s family if you would like. Walk around these different galleries
with your children and then allow them to run around the campus and play games
with each other such as tag, hide ‘n go seek, freeze tag, etc.
These are a few
art shows:
“BYU Beneath Your Feet” will help you discover more about
the Fremont people who lived here before us. It is located in the BYU Museum of
Peoples and Cultures: 700 N 100 E in Provo till April 1, 2012.
“Art Exhibition: Wide-open Spaces” showcases beautiful
landscape paintings by Diane and Sam Stewart. This exhibition will end March
10, 2012. Another exhibition is “The Weir Family 1820-1920” which shows art
pieces from public and private collections from all over the country. This will
be here till May 19, 2012. Another wonderful art exhibition is “Fleeting Impressions”
which wonderfully illustrates France, Germany, London, and Venice. This will
end on April 7, 2012. Both of these exhibitions are located in the BYU Museum of Art
(MOA) which is located on North Campus Drive in Provo.
“Into Africa: Exploring Nature’s Interactions” contains
masterfully hand paintings that portray Africa’s landscape, people, and
animals. This leaves December 31.
We are also blessed with
a rich environment in the town of Provo itself. Here are some events your
family can do together around Provo:
On the first Friday of each month this year, go to
Historic Downtown Provo for amazing music, art, theatre, and more that will
keep you entertained all evening! It is located on Historic Downtown Provo
Center Street and University Avenue.
February 18, take your children to Seven Peaks to try
hockey for free! Children from the ages of four to ten can come enjoy ice
skating! The address is 100 North Seven Peaks Boulevard.
Drive down to Spanish Fork for the 53rd Annual
Spring Parade of Gems! It will be at Spanish Fork Fairgrounds: 475 S Main
Street Spanish Fork.
Every now and then it is
refreshing to get out of Utah Valley and head north to Salt Lake City. Pack the
car with snacks and get ready to sing songs and play games on your way to some
wonderful activities in Salt Lake!
Enjoy the 2002 Winter Olympics February 17 from 6-9 p.m.
with sport exhibitions, torch lighting by Speedskating athletes, pictures and
autographs from athletes, Parade of Nations, and much more! It will be at 5662
S 4800 W (Cougar Lane). If you cannot make it then, head on over to the Gateway
Shopping Center, 18 N Rio Grande Street, for many of the same activities
February 18 from 10 a.m.-5p.m.
On April 9, admission to The Natural History Museum of
Utah is free! Reserve your tickets in advance and drive on over to 301 Wakara
Way. Learn about history with your children!
Get outside and walk around Memory Grove Park to see a
replica of the Liberty Bell and Utah veteran’s memorials. Play games with the
kids on the grass and enjoy some fresh air! The park is located at 300 North
Canyon Road.
I hope that you and your family will enjoy these
different activities! Playing around the house is always a blast, but growing
up I learned getting out of the house is nice too! Especially when going to
free activities in the community.
What are some of your favorite activities?
