Timpanogos Cave

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

May 12 - October 17, 2012 
Days of the Week: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, SatTimpanogos Cave National Monument
HWY 92 (American Fork Canyon), American Fork, UT 84003
801-756-5238
Hours of Operation: 7:15am - 5:00pm
Price: $7 General Admission

Accessibility: Can be accessed only by a 1.5-mile hike with a fairly steep grade (trail increases in elevation over 1,000 feet).
Driving time: from downtown Provo approximately 45 minutes 


Explore the haunting beauty of three natural limestone caverns connected by man-made tunnels.  This National Monument is located on the Alpine Scenic Loop in American Fork Canyon. The cave system is well known for its colorful formations, unique helictites, fault-controlled passages, alpine surroundings, and rich history.

The 1-1/2 mile-long paved trail (1,160 feet elevation gain) to the cave is also a popular attraction. The trail provides spectacular views of the geology and beautiful scenery of the American Fork Canyon. 

The man-made Timpanogos Cave system joins three natural caves that contain at least 42 types of cave formations-an unusually large variety. The uniquely colored cave features include unusual combinations of delicate helictites and anthodites in quantities not found in other caves worldwide.   

The cave is open from mid-May to mid-October. May 12 is the schedule 2012 opening day, weather permitting. A fee to American Fork Canyon is required for use of Forest Service facilities.  

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Improv Theatre

The Thrillionaires Improv Theatre

March 5 - December 30, 2012 
Days of the Week: FriBrigham's Piano Hall
211 West 200 South, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
801-427-9293
Hours of Operation: 7:30pm
Price: $8.00 on line/ $10.00 at door

First Friday of each month.

Open seating begins at 7:30, show starts at 8 p.m.

The Thrillionaires perform live improvised musical comedies and plays without a script of any kind, and make up all the lyrics and dialogue on the spot.  You''ll be amazed at their talent, their creativity, and their off-the-wall comedy!





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Thanksgiving Point Gardens

Thanksgiving Point Gardens

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March 31 - October 31, 2012 
Days of the Week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, SatThanksgiving Point Gardens
3900 N. Garden Way, Lehi, UT 84043
888-672-6040
Hours of Operation: 10:00am - 8:00pm

Enjoy the 55-acre gardens with 15 themed areas are a tranquil getaway.  Enjoy nature’s beauty and the amenities, which include a Horticulture Learning Center, Visitor’s Center, Gift Shop and Garden Trellis Café.

Free Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit: Beauty and Belief

Unique in its approach, this exhibition offers access to Islamic culture, providing ‘a view from within’ by project director, Dr. Sabiha Al Khemir. As an introduction to the arts of Islamic culture, this exhibition inspires both the general public and the specialist. Beauty and Belief poses the question “What 
makes Islamic Art Islamic?” To address this, Tunisian born Dr. Al Khemir creates a show that features historical and geographic background with succeeding sections of calligraphy, figurative imagery and pattern. The exploration of themes in the exhibition creates a space to encounter the culture of Islam through its visual language. The approach means to raise questions of cultural significance for each object in order to build bridges and bring cultures together. Beauty and Belief challenges assumptions on all sides and offers a space for dialogue. For example, the exhibit aims to correct the assumption held by Muslims and non-Muslims alike that the art of Islam is devoid of any figurative representation. Although not permitted in the Mosque, this exhibition shows how figurative representation is present in Islamic culture through its different media across centuries. The exhibit shows that this form of art is shaped by Islamic cultural beliefs.



February 24 - September 29, 2012 Days of the Week: Mon, Wed, Sat BYU Museum of Art BYU, Harris Fine Arts Center, North Campus Drive, Provo, UT 84602 801-422-4678

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Glass Flowers at Thanksgiving Point

Glass Flowers

February 1 - December 29, 2012 
Days of the Week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, SatThanksgiving Point
3003 North Thanksgiving Point Way, Lehi, UT 84043
801-766-4111

Make a flower for your love or give the gift of the experience with a gift certificate.

Book the time to come in and have a very unique experience. Enjoy an evening out with friends or family.

  

Make your own glass flower, in just ten minutes! Our artist demonstrates the process and then you take it from there. You'll be amazed at your own beautiful creation in glass. Please note that all glass has to cool over 24 hours, so you'll have to come back later to pick up your creation.

Times:

Monday-Friday: 10:00am - 4:30pm (except the 2nd Saturday of the month)

Saturday: 10:30am - 2:30pm

Cost:

1 flower for $28 or 3 flowers for $75

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Planetarium

BYU's Planetarium is a great date idea.
Days of the Week: Fridays
Location: at the Eyring Science Center Planetarium
BYU, Eyring Science Center, Provo, UT 84601
801-422-5396
Hours of Operation: Shows start at 7:00pm and 8:00pm
Price: $2

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Free Ice Cream and Movie

Free ice cream and a movie at BYU.

Come enjoy a nice summer evening of games, fun, food, and a free movie. BYU will be showing Pixar's "Up" and giving out free ice cream. Games start at 8:00 and the movie starts at dusk.
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Location: 

Spencer W. Kimball Tower Quad

Pioneer Day Parade in Salt Lake City

There will be a pioneer day parade in Salt Lake City on Monday July 25, 2012. The parade will start at 9 am. The Route starts at South Temple and State Street running east to 200 East, turns south to 900 South, then turns east to Liberty Park at 600 East in Salt Lake City. Click Here!

Free Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts

This Saturday July 21, 2012 there will be FREE admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. They also have FREE kids activities around 1 pm as well! Great idea for groups, families and a date idea!Click Here!

All You Can Eat Pizza!

Today only Pizza Pie Cafe is having a lunch or dinner special for only $5.50. If you want your meal complete with a fountain drink, it's only 50 cents extra! Click Here!

Honks Dollar Store

On Tuesdays everything at Honks Dollar Store is only 88 cents! Get more for your dollar on Tuesdays!Click Here!

Free Movie in the Park

On July 20th there is a free to the public movie in the park. The movie shown will be Megamind and there will be a picnic in the park prior to the movie. Festivities will commence at 6pm and will be held at the American Fork Amphitheater located at Quail Cove, 851 East 700 North. Click Here!

Free Symphony in American Fork, UT

There will be a Free Symphony open to the public on July 16th in the American Fork Amphitheater located at Quail Cove, 851 East 700 North and starting at 7:30 p.m. ***Note this will be an OUTDOOR concert!*** Click Here! Photo credit: http://afcity.org/ForResidents/SteelDays2010/SymphonyOpeningCeremonies/tabid/782/Default.aspx

Malt Shoppe

The Malt Shoppe in Provo (located off Buldog and University Ave.) is offering a $4.99 shake and fry deal! This deal only lasts during the day between 11-5! Their shakes are a little pricey, but entirely worth it and they have many different flavors to choose from as well. It's a great way to cool off and grab a snack! Click Here!

Craft Show

Love Etsy.com, but hate waiting for the shipment? Well your in luck with the local craft show! It is free admission with many different local vendors! What: Craft Boutique July 20 & 21, 2012 When: July 20: 4:00 - 9:00pm July 21: 10:30am-2:00pm Where: American Fork Amphitheater @ Quail Cove, 851 East 700 NorthClick Here!

Carnival

What: Carnival July 19-21, 2012 Where: Robinson Park, 100 East Main Street, American Fork, UT July 19: 12:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. July 20 & 21 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Deals: There will be Pre-Sale Carnival Tickets that will be available at the American Fork City Administrative Offices, 51 East Main, American Fork, Utah and various local business from June 25, 2012 to July 18, 2012. Please note that Pre-Sale Carnival Tickets will not be sold after Noon on July 18. Frequently Asked Questions regarding Pre-Sale Carnival Tickets: Q. What are Pre-Sale Carnival Tickets? A. Pre-Sale Carnival tickets are discount tickets that can be purchased for $1.00 per ticket to be used at the Steel Days City of Fun Carnival. Pre-sale tickets only require one ticket per ride. Tickets purchased at the City of Fun Carnival may require more than one ticket per ride. Q. What is the latest date I can purchase Pre-Sale Carnival Tickets? A. July 18, 2012 until Noon

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Free Car Show in American Fork, UT

That's right there will be a free admission car show open to the Public on July 14th. The event will be held at Rotary Park,400 South 200 East, American Fork, UT. It will start at 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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Sonic Deals

Sonic locations in Springville and Provo have summer daily deals. For example, on Sunday they have $1 sundaes in any flavor (normally they are about $1.99)! Each day of the week they have different deals, so everyday you can do something new.Click Here!