Brad Paisley's coming to Provo, and the farmers market's back
Plus a new Peruvian spot downtown, Vineyard's new lakeside parks, and the best treat in the Valley.
Good morning, Happy Valley.
Summer's officially landed. School's out, the canyons are green, and the weekend calendar is filling up. We did the digging so you don't have to.
Grab a dirty soda and settle in.
📍 30 seconds in the valley⏱️ 4 min read
- 🍑The market's back — Pioneer Park, Sat 9am, free
- 🎡Art City Days kicks off in Springville
- 🍽️New Peruvian spot downtown (4.7★) + Vineyard's lakeside parks
- 🏔️Battle Creek Falls — with one big heads-up
- 🎆Stadium of Fire tickets dropped — lock July 4 now
🍑 The Big One This Week
Worth it The Provo Farmers Market is back
Open-air Saturday market — local produce, makers, food trucks, and music in the park.
Our take
The easiest good morning you can hand a family all summer. Free, downtown, and you're home by lunch.⚠️ Heads up: Hours shift to 10am–2pm later in the fall.
Free familieslocal produce
Details → 🗓️ Get It on the Calendar
Free & Family
Worth it
🎣 Hooked on Fishing, Highland
Free youth fishing clinic — hands-on lessons on how to fish and care for local water.
Our take
Ninety minutes, no gear stress, and the kids leave convinced they're anglers.⚠️ Heads up: The exact pond isn't posted — confirm the location on Highland City's events page before you drive up.
Free kidsages 6–13
Details → Worth the Drive
Worth the drive 🎡 Art City Days kicks off, Springville
Springville's week-long summer festival — carnival, parade, balloon fest, concerts.
Our take
An easy drive south to kick off the season. Worth a night even if you skip the parade crush.⚠️ Heads up: 2026 ride/wristband prices and concert lineup aren't posted yet — check artcitydays.org closer to the date. Some events need advance registration.
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Details → 🔨 New Around the Valley
Worth it Wariqe Peruvian Food, Provo
Authentic Peruvian downtown — lomo saltado, tacu tacu, ceviche, in a downstairs dining room.
Our take
A real change from the usual rotation. Order the tacu tacu and plan to take half of it home.⚠️ Heads up: Hours differ between Yelp and the restaurant's own site — call ahead. A few reviewers find it pricey for the portion.
"Beautiful presentation with deep Peruvian flavors and a portion that ended as two meals. Service was great and friendly — will go back."— Yelp · 4.7★ (13)
$$ date nightdinner
Details → 
Worth it New lakeside parks open in Vineyard
Utah Lake waterfront at Utah City — Berliner all-abilities playground + the Greenline promenade.
Our take
Vineyard's lakefront went from dirt to destination faster than anyone expected. Worth a look.⚠️ Heads up: It's a phased rollout — check which sections are open before you go.
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Details → 🏔️ Hit the Canyon: Pick of the Week
Pick of the week Battle Creek Falls, Pleasant Grove
A short hike up Battle Creek Canyon to a 60-foot waterfall running strong with June snowmelt.
Our take
Short, shaded, and pretty enough to feel like a real outing — easy enough for kids. The payoff-to-effort ratio is the best in the county right now.⚠️ Heads up: The trailhead and parking lot are CLOSED for construction, set to reopen mid-June 2026. Confirm it's open before you drive up. The final stretch to the falls gets steep.
"Easy, 1.2-mile there-and-back to the falls. The end is a bit steep, so plan a couple of stops."— Yelp · 4.7★ (11)
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Details → 😋 The Best Thing We Found
Best of the week
Hokulia Shave Ice, Provo
Hawaiian-style shave ice with 50+ imported flavors, ice cream optional underneath.
Our take
As the heat sets in, our pick for the first crown of the summer. Get the ice cream underneath — that's the move. Think somewhere does it better? Reply and make your case.⚠️ Heads up: Closed Sundays, and the posted hours look like stale off-season data — verify summer hours before going.
"Great shave ice."— Google reviews · 4.6★ (360)
$ kidssummer treat
Details → 📌 Heads Up, Happy Valley
Book now Stadium of Fire tickets are out — plan July 4 now
Provo's July 4th concert-and-fireworks spectacular, headlined by Brad Paisley.
Our take
The marquee night of the Provo summer just got its headliner. If you host family for the Fourth, lock seats before the lower-priced sections vanish.⚠️ Heads up: Price is set by seat location, and the cheap seats go first.
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Details → 📰 Meanwhile, in the Valley
- Alpine School District is splitting into three new districts — Aspen Peaks, Timpanogos, and Lake Mountain. New boards are hiring superintendents, and the current district winds down by July 2027.
- UDOT announced its 2026 construction season — roughly $2.8 billion statewide, including I-15 work that touches Utah County commutes. Build in extra time this summer.
- Saratoga Springs is adding two sections to its Lakeside Trails, connecting toward the Jordan River Parkway along the Utah Lake shoreline.
- Utah County is pursuing a land swap with Juab County to keep a growing Santaquin development inside Utah County lines.
💙 Good Neighbor
Help us pick the first one
Every issue, we spotlight one neighbor, teacher, coach, or cause quietly making the Valley better — plus an easy way to pitch in. We're starting this week, and we want the first story to come from you.
Nominate a neighbor →That's the weekend. Hit the market Saturday morning, get up to the falls once the lot reopens, and grab Fourth-of-July tickets while you're thinking about it.
We're just getting started, so tell us what we missed. Reply with the events, openings, and good-neighbor stories your corner of the Valley should know about.
Forward this to the neighbor who always asks what's going on this weekend. That's what we're for.
— The Provo FOMO crew
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