I can't hype up Craft Lake City enough! Over the years I've taken several of their artisan…read moreworkshops including embroidery classes, relief printing, macrame, sugar scrubs, and so many more. They host several workshops a month and always mix up the locations as well. Sometimes their events are more intimate 21+ events at Alibi, and sometimes we're using a space at NHMU (and getting a complimentary NHMU ticket for the evening!) or the Valley Fair Mail. Every class is so much fun, and it's a lovely community of people from all over the valley. I've met so many wonderful people at these classes. The artists that host them are so talented. I've never considered myself very crafty or creative, but after taking these workshops, I've realized that I have so many skills and interests that I never knew I had! It feels like every workshop honors the creativity of my inner child :) In addition to their workshops, they do a million other things that benefit our local community and foster creativity. They host two large events - the DIY Festival in August and the Holiday Market in December. Their staff is always friendly and helpful, and every event I've attended has been fun and well organized. Thank you to Craft Lake City for helping us adults connect with our inner child and for all that you do for our community!

Super fun event with local artists from Utah, many cool things to see! There were booths scattered…read moreall over. I need to do a better job at finding these awesome events. Can't wait to attend next year too!

We visited Zoo Lights at Utah's Hogle Zoo a few weeks ago and enjoyed the festive and colorful…read morelights. It wasn't especially cold, and we were dressed appropriately with warm coats, snow pants, hats, and gloves. I was surprised to see many visitors who weren't dressed for the cold. Although you can warm up at the cafe, it's best to dress for the cold because it can be frigid. Over the years, we have visited Zoo Lights many times, and it's always a fun experience for our family. I was surprised this year, however, to see the decorations have been scaled back. Zoo Lights is smaller than in previous years, and areas that were open in the past are now closed down. Our boys loved Zoo Lights and enjoyed visiting Santa and riding the carousel. Thank you for a fun evening, Hogle Zoo!

We were really disappointed this year. Most of the zoo is closed off and you can't see the cats or…read morea majority of the zoo in general. It wasn't cheap for a 20 minute walk and only being able to see a quarter of the zoo.

you really do feel like you have transformed into the Renaissance time period!…read more Small children will really have fun, as there are a plethora of things for them to do (especially age 5-10 age group) There are plenty of options for food and drink The environment felt safe and secure Plenty of opportunities to purchase a variety of items- and some of these would be hard to find elsewhere (such as glass blowing on-site, aromatherapy items, leather goods and many places to buy Renaissance-era clothing and lots of jewelry, just to name a few) Unusual activities to choose from, such as shooting a bow and arrow, throwing spears and axes and thors hammer with the Vikings Lots of photo opportunities with people dressed in Renaissance period costumes

From the owner: Friday and Saturday August 28th and 29th, 2020 at Thanksgiving Point from 10am to 8pm. Come One!…read moreCome All! Join us and re-live the Renaissance and Medieval times at Thanksgiving Point. There will be jousting, Kings and Queens, armored combat, medieval Vikings, old-world music, dancing, games, pirates, shopping, great food, and so much more!

A pop up fair at best. Lacks entertainment. The fair also treats its vendors and entertainment like…read moreslaves.when they aren't needed or liked the owner bans them. I was an entertainer here and was banned without being told why. I have witnessed despicable behavior from the board and have had threats against my life made. I will be doing a full expose on it on my tick tock, a bunch of mediocrity. The professional behavior and the lack of respect or help to those who want only to make the fair a success means that this fair is a slipshod shantytown on its way to the bin. Am I upset yes. But that doesn't change the facts. The owners have used me and my family for years and the only thing I have to show for it from them is hate and vitriol spewing out at me non stop. They even banned me from the face book page for trying to speak out against the fair so that I couldn't have my voice heard.

From the owner: A historically themed, immersive event held the last three weekends in May! Artisan marketplace,…read morestaged entertainment, equestrian events and demonstrations of historical crafts! Join the fun in costume or just as you are! Stay a few hours or the entire day! Family friendly, educational and entertaining! Horse riders and owners who would like to join our equestrian games are also welcome to apply to win cash and prizes!

I love coming to this festival every year. The chocolate community in Utah is booming. We have…read morequite a few local chocolate companies in the area. My favorite is solstice. I haven't tasted anything less than exquisite from them. Another booth you can't miss is Amano. Their dos Rios bar is phenomenal. Caputo's May even have a Zokoko bar for you to purchase if your really lucky. This is an event where you come in and in most cases are treated to a sample of chocolate or cheese from a large number of vendors. After your finished tasting they usually have the product for purchase as well The museum is open to you after you finish. The dinosaurs are great for kids.

The Natural Museum of Utah organized and hosted this festival held on March 22 and 23. Brilliant…read moreidea, great venue and even better execution. Highlights: The Chocolate Conspiracy with chocolate sweetened with honey instead of sugar, and Crio Bru's old-school Mayan style hot cacao beverages. Oh, and the museum itself is worth the entrance fee for sure! I can foresee a miniature Comic-Con being held in this venue someday. ;)

It's a fun and cute place for kids and families. It was crowded for a weeknight at the beginning of…read moreOctober. We got there around 4:45pm and there were no lines to get in. By 6-6:30pm there were waits for rides and food. By 8pm it was really busy and getting harder to walk around groups of people. Definitely get there early and bring a coat. Once the sun goes down it gets chilly! Buy a season pass if you plan on going a lot and/or the punch card for rides and food.

Visiting Cornbelly's is one of our family's favorite Fall traditions! We bundle up and go early in…read morethe afternoon to enjoy the huge selection of treats and activities including piggy races, slides, obstacle courses, cider donuts, and the giant corn pit is especially popular ( kiddos could spend hours in there) and stay for the night parade & haunted corn maze. There's tons of space for free-play and areas for adults to relax comfortably while kiddos explore the "town". The punch pass is always the best value and bang for your buck and lets each person choose their own adventures for the day. The apple cannons, mining for gems, and frozen cider are some personal favorites! Definitely a great way to spend time with the family and fun for all ages!

The Most Colorful Morning You Will Ever Have at 6:00 AM…read moreThere are not many things worth setting an alarm for at 5:00 in the morning. This is one of them. The Provo Freedom Festival Balloon Fest is a three day annual celebration of the Fourth of July held at Fox Field on Freedom Boulevard, and it is exactly the kind of event that reminds you why summer in Utah is something special. Pilots from across the country bring their balloons to the Wasatch foothills and what unfolds over those three days is one of the most visually spectacular community events in the state. Arrive early. We mean it. Getting there around 5:30 am puts you on the field while the crews are still inflating the balloons, and watching a seven story tall colossus slowly rise against the backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains is something that does not have a good comparison. Sixty to eighty feet of color and fabric filling with air while the mountains glow in the early morning light is the kind of moment you reach for your camera and realize no photo will fully do it justice. Go anyway, take the pictures anyway. A tip for families: the crew members of each balloon are friendly and genuinely happy to talk. Ask them for their balloon card. Kids can collect a card from every balloon on the field and it turns the whole experience into an impromptu treasure hunt. Then come back for the glow event, which happens one night during the three day run and is worth rearranging your schedule for. The balloons stay grounded but are fully inflated and lit from within by their propane burners in sync with music. Watching these giants pulse and glow in the dark while the crowd gathers around them is a completely different experience from the morning flights and every bit as memorable. We grabbed a sugar waffle from the Waffle Love truck and wandered between the glowing balloons in the evening air, and it was the kind of night that sticks with you. A few practical notes before you go. This is a free event with no tickets required, which makes it even more remarkable for what it delivers. Parking is the one challenge. Neighboring businesses offer paid parking for around ten dollars, which is worth it if you want convenience. If you prefer free, arrive early and look for the field parking behind the hospital. Come late and you will be walking. Full marks. Some experiences justify every star and then some. Put it on the calendar now for next July.

The balloon festival has become a yearly tradition. It's amazing every time. It's just something we…read morenever tire of seeing. It's fun to bring friend and family that come into town to experience the beauty and magic of it all. We show up early, bring blankets and breakfast and enjoy the show. It's a must see for all ages.