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Issue #22 · June 22, 2026
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Rachel Platten at the SCERA, the Utah Symphony in the gardens, Velour's Battle of the Bands

Plus a Thanksgiving Point movie night on the lawn, where the Provo River is running this week, the local news you missed.

Good morning, Happy Valley.

Big music week. Rachel Platten opens it tonight at the SCERA in Orem, the Utah Symphony plays the gardens at Thanksgiving Point Tuesday, and Velour runs its Battle of the Bands almost every night downtown.

Here's the week worth planning around. Grab a dirty soda and settle in.

📍 30 seconds in the valley⏱️ 5 min read

🔆 The Spotlight

Rachel Platten plays the SCERA tonight, Orem Worth it

Rachel Platten plays the SCERA tonight, Orem

The 'Fight Song' singer headlines a live concert in the SCERA's indoor theater in Orem.
🕐Hours: Monday, June 22, 2026 · check the SCERA listing for door and start times
📍Address: SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S State St, Orem · ~10 min from downtown Provo
💵Cost: Ticketed · see the SCERA listing for prices
⏰Timing: This is the indoor SCERA theater on State Street, not the outdoor Shell, so no blankets or lawn chairs needed. Park in the main lot and come in early to beat the crowd at the doors.
Our take
A name like Rachel Platten playing a room this size in Orem is the kind of show you tell people you caught up close. If you grew up belting 'Fight Song' in the car, this one is a no-brainer for a Monday night out. Bring someone who knows every word.
⚠️ Heads up: It is a single night and seats are limited, so confirm the show is still on and grab tickets before you drive over. Check times and any age guidance at scera.org.
$$ date nightlive musicconcert

📅 On The Calendar

Worth the Drive
Worth the drive

🎻 Utah Symphony at Ashton Gardens, Lehi

The Utah Symphony plays an outdoor concert in the gardens at Thanksgiving Point.
🕐Hours: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · confirm start time on the event page
📍Address: Ashton Gardens, Thanksgiving Point, 3900 Garden Dr, Lehi · ~25 min from downtown Provo
💵Cost: Ticketed · see the event page
⏰Timing: It is in the gardens, so plan for a walk in from parking and bring something to sit on if seating is open lawn. Get there with time to find your spot before the music starts.
Our take
A full symphony outdoors in one of the prettiest spots in the county. This is the date night of the week if you want something a little dressed up.
⚠️ Heads up: Outdoor shows ride on the weather, so check the forecast and confirm the start time and seating at thanksgivingpoint.org before you head north.
$$ date nightclassicaloutdoors
Live Music
Worth it

🎸 Battle of the Bands at Velour, Provo

Velour's summer Battle of the Bands runs night after night downtown, with local acts competing on the small stage that launched some big Provo names.
🕐Hours: Nights run Mon Jun 22 through Thu Jun 25 · see the lineup for which bands play which night
📍Address: Velour Live Music Gallery, 135 N University Ave, Provo · 2 min from downtown Provo
💵Cost: Ticketed per night · see the listing
⏰Timing: Velour is small and gets packed for these, so line up early if there is a band you came to see. It is downtown on Center Street, easy to pair with dinner first.
Our take
This is where you go to catch a Provo band before everybody knows them. Pick a night, bring cash, and root for a local.
⚠️ Heads up: The schedule and which bands play each night can change, so confirm the night you want at velourlive.com before you go.
$ live musicdate nightlocal bands
Saturday Staple
Worth it

🍑 Provo Farmers Market

The open-air Saturday market with local produce, makers, food trucks, and music in the park.
🕐Hours: Saturday, June 27 · 9am to 2pm in season
📍Address: Pioneer Park, 500 W Center St, Provo · 3 min from downtown Provo
💵Cost: Free to walk · bring cash for vendors
⏰Timing: Get there near 9am before the good bread and early summer produce sell out, and bring cash for the vendors who do not take cards.
Our take
The easiest good morning you can hand a family all summer. Walk the rows, grab a treat, and let the kids hear the music.
⚠️ Heads up: Parking around Pioneer Park fills fast on market mornings, so confirm the date and hours at provofarmersmarket.com.
Free familieslocal producemorning out

🎟️ Also Happening

Outdoor Movie Series · Ashton Gardens, Lehi

Friday, June 26 at Thanksgiving Point. A movie on the lawn after dark.
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🍴 Eat & Drink

Communal Restaurant, downtown Provo Worth it

Communal Restaurant, downtown Provo

A farm-to-table spot on Center Street that leans on local Utah farms and changes the menu with the season, long a go-to for a nicer night out downtown.
🕐Hours: Dinner service · confirm hours before you go
📍Address: 102 N University Ave, Provo · 2 min from downtown Provo
💵Cost: $$$
⏰Timing: It is small and fills up on weekends, so reserve ahead if you want a table on a Friday or Saturday. Easy to pair with a Velour show down the street.
Our take
When you want downtown Provo to feel like a real night out, this is the table. Ask what is fresh from the farms that week and order the dish they steer you to.
⚠️ Heads up: Menus shift with the season and hours can change, so confirm what is open and book ahead at communalrestaurant.com before you count on a table.
$$$ date nightfarm to tabledowntown

🌲 Get Outside

Provo River Parkway, Vivian Park to Bridal Veil Pick of the week

Provo River Parkway, Vivian Park to Bridal Veil

A paved, mostly flat trail that runs along the Provo River through the lower canyon, good for a walk, a run, or an easy bike ride with the kids.
🕐Hours: Daylight hours · paved and stroller-friendly
📍Address: Provo River Parkway, Provo Canyon (Vivian Park trailhead off US-189) · ~15 min from downtown Provo
💵Cost: Free
⏰Timing: Start from the Vivian Park lot up the canyon for shade and an easy roll, and go in the morning before the lot and the river bank fill up. The grade is gentle, so it suits little legs and strollers.
Our take
The easiest way to get the whole family next to the river without a hard hike. Pack water and let the kids set the pace.
⚠️ Heads up: Late June snowmelt has the Provo River running fast and very cold, so keep kids and dogs back from the edge and do not wade. Confirm the lot and trail are open before you drive up.
Free familieseasybiking

📰 The Brief

Stadium of Fire seats going for July 4

Provo's big July 4th concert and fireworks night at LaVell Edwards Stadium tends to sell out, and the lower-priced sections go first. If you host family for the Fourth, lock seats now.
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⚠️ Heads up: Confirm current pricing and availability through the BYU box office.

Utah City keeps rising in Vineyard

The big lakefront development going up along the Utah Lake shoreline in Vineyard keeps adding pieces, and the shoreline trail there is open for a walk if you want to see it take shape.
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⚠️ Heads up: Construction areas change week to week, so stick to open paths and confirm trail access.

Watch the water in every canyon

Late June snowmelt has rivers and falls across Utah Valley running hard and cold. Bridal Veil and the Provo River are moving fast, so keep a tight hold on kids near the water.
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⚠️ Heads up: Conditions change daily with the melt, so check before heading up any canyon.

🧭 Local Favorites Worth The Trip

Worth it

Curiosity Farms, Thanksgiving Point

The farm venue at Thanksgiving Point leans hard into baby-animal season every spring.
🕐Hours: Mon–Sat ~9am–4pm (seasonal), closed Sundays — confirm
📍Address: 3003 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043 · ~25 min from downtown
💵Cost: $$ · ticketed
Our take
The most polished option, and part of a campus you can turn into a full day if you grab the Explorer Pass.
$$ kidsspring
Details →
Worth it

Duckling-watching (free)

Local ponds fill with ducklings each spring — Salem Pond and Highland Glen are reliable spots.
🕐Hours: Open daylight hours · free
📍Address: Salem Pond, 50 W 100 S, Salem · Highland Glen Park, 5550 W 10400 N, Highland · ~20 min from downtown
💵Cost: Free
Our take
The free version of baby-animal season. A short evening stop, no tickets, no crowd.
💡 Insider
Skip the bread — it's bad for ducks. Bring cracked corn, oats, or peas instead and you'll have ducklings eating from your hand.
Free freetoddlers
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That's the week. Catch Rachel Platten at the SCERA tonight, take the family to the movie on the lawn in Lehi Friday, and pick a Velour night if you want to hear a Provo band before everybody does.

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