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Amazing weather right now, which has us wondering: Which month of the year has the best weather in Provo/Orem? Let’s settle the debate now.
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In Partnership with Girlyish
Skincare Swap on Oct 10th
Her skincare upgrade starts here (and it won’t cost you a dime).
At the Girlyish Skincare Swap happening on October 10th, every not-so-clean product your daughter brings in earns her a full-size Girlyish replacement (up to three)! Free. Clean. Safe for young skin. No hormone-disruptors, no harsh actives—just the gentle basics that make sense. Her skin (and your peace of mind) will thank you!
When: Fri, Oct 10 from 4pm-5pm
Where: Veterans Memorial Park (315 South Locust Avenue in Pleasant Grove)
👉 Grab your spot at the Skincare Swap (it’s free!)
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WHAT’S UP
🔥 Cherry Fire in Hobble Creek
With all the rain and the cool weather we assumed this wasn’t a thing anymore, but obviously we don’t understand enough about wildfires. Anyway, last we saw, the fire in Hobble Creek Canyon (which was human caused) is just 15% contained. Recent rains have probably helped, but they’ve also made things a little more difficult as well. For now, they’ve asked that we all stay clear of the Right Hand Fork road in Hobble Creek Canyon.
✈️ BYU’s New NIL Idea
BYU announced that they are teaming up with Waypoint (which was co‑founded by a BYU alumni Matt Sanders). Sanders figures BYU alumni spend ~$3.5 billion annually on travel, and so the idea is that every time fans book through their new site dedicated to cougar fans, GoCougs.travel, 50% of the net revenue goes to the BYU athletic department. So if you’re wondering if you should travel more, do it! It’s for a good cause.
🏀 KJ Perry Commits to BYU Basketball
More BYU news, the top JUCO guard KJ Perry (6’2″, ~165 lbs) has decided to play at BYU, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. He’ll join the Cougars midyear but redshirt the 2025–26 season — he’s expected to begin playing in 2026–27.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Today & Tomorrow
🌟 Giant Book Sale
All proceeds go toward supporting Orem Public Library’s programs.
Like‑new & used books and media, card or cash accepted (no return change), proceeds support library programs.
Orem Library | Tue, Oct 7 | 9am‑1pm
🎷 Jazz Showcase
BYU’s top jazz ensembles—Synthesis, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, Jazz Voices, and the Jazz Legacy Band—share the stage for one night of tight charts, improv fireworks, and plenty of swing. Tickets run $10‑$16.
BYU Concert Hall | Tue, Oct 7 | 7:30pm
👻 Spooky Stories in the Park
This one’s a family-friendly evening. It will start with more gentle “scary” stories but with each story the spookiness builds. If it ever gets too scary though, don’t worry, just leave the braver listeners and go treat yourself to some of the hot cocoa they’ll be serving. Also, you might want to bring a chair or a blanket.
Bicentennial Park in Provo | Tue, Oct 7 | 6pm-7pm
✍️ Author Event: Jason Wright
Join New York Times bestselling author Jason Wright as he discusses his newest middle grade novel, SCAR DAKOTA, and get your book signed!
Here’s a little more about the book: A grieving 12-year-old named Shane “Scar” Dakota moves to Utah with his grandparents, tries to fit into a new school, and faces a secret that could undo all the friendships he’s just earned.
Provo City Library | Wed, Oct 8 | 7pm - 8:30pm
🍅 Orem Farmers Market
Orem City Center Park (293 E Center St) | Wed, Oct 8 | 5pm-9pm
🍗 Mondays @ Canes
Eat Cane's chicken and restore sight! 🍗👓
Every Monday in October when you eat at Raising Cane’s in Provo (or Midvale) and you mention CHARITYVISION, 15% of your meal will restore sight with CharityVision.
Also spend $35 at Raising Cane's to gift a pair of glasses to a kid with your purchase!
WHAT’S COMING
Later this week
🏀 Marriott Madness & Blue‑White Game
This year, madness might be an understatement. Kick off the basketball season, (which feels like it never really ended considering how much the basketball teams have been in the news), with a fun-filled event that will go on for hours!
First there’s the Party in the Plaza (4:30 to 5:45). Then later on there will be some on‑court entertainment, (probably some pyrotechnics, loud music, contests, dunk teams, and more), and finally get a first look at BYU’s men’s and women’s squads.
Admission is free and on a first‑come, first‑served basis, so arrive early!
Marriott Center, Provo | Thu, Oct 9 | 4:30pm–8pm
🎃🎅 The Nightmare Before Christmas
“There's children throwing snowballs, instead of throwing heads, they're busy building toys, and absolutely no one's dead!"
Free showing!
Provo Library | Thu, Oct 9 | 6:30pm-8pm
🧠 2025 Fall BYU Museums Trivia Night
Here’s some Fall trivia for you: What root vegetable was traditionally used to carve Jack-O-Lanterns?
Here are your options a) Turnip b) Jicama c) Sweet Potato d) Onions (see the answer at the bottom of the email)
Bean Life Science Museum | Fri, Oct 10 | 7pm-9pm
🥎 Chicago Softball Tournament
Grab a spot and enjoy a weekend of fast‑pitch action and community spirit.
Springville Parks & Recreation | Fri, Oct 10
💀 Día de los Muertos at the Riverwoods
Live music and performances, crafts, an all‑ages Catrina costume contest and much more. Admission is free and everyone’s welcome!
The Shops at Riverwoods | Fri, Oct 10 | 2pm–8pm
⚔ Superhero Academy + Frantic Fantasy
The Superhero Academy is a ticket only event (two different sessions, one at 11am, one at 1pm) at the library for kids 3 and older. (You can only buy the tickets in person and tickets are on sale now.)
And Frantic Fantasy is an after-hours event at the library for just teens.
Provo Library | Sat, Oct 11
🎃 Scarecrow Spectacular
Mapleton’s beloved fall tradition is back—this year it’s moved to City Hall while the park gets a facelift.
Mapleton City Hall | Fri, Oct 11 | 3pm-7pm
🎺 Musical Playground!
A relaxed, (free) family‑friendly concert. (Tickets for these often go fast)
BYU Music Building Concert Hall | Sat, Oct 11 | 11am
🎡 Big Jack Gives Back
They’re saying that $30,000 in gift cards will be given away…
Outlets at Traverse Mountain | Sat, Oct 11 | 10am-4pm
🧙♂️ You're a Wizard Day
“You’re a wizard Harry…”
Glen Ray's Corn Maze | Sat, Oct 11 | 11am–3pm
Also, don’t forget the Girlyish Skincare Swap! (Thursday, Oct 10, 4pm-5pm)
(They’ll let you trade in your old toxic skincare for more youth friendly product. For free!)
WHAT ELSE
The Weather 🌞
(today) Tuesday - 70° | ☀️ | 2%
Wednesday - 77° | ☀️ | 1%
Thursday - 79° | ⛅️ | 20%
Friday - 73° | ⛈️ | 45%
Saturday - 67° | ⛈️ | 67%
Sunday - 58° | 🌧️ | 42%
(next) Monday - 63° | ⛅️ | 5%
Spotlight
Epic SchoolKids 🎿
Credit: Park City Mountain Resort
Free to ski: If you’ve got a kid in grades K–5, here’s something epic: your child can ski or snowboard for free at Park City Mountain. Thanks to the Epic SchoolKids Utah Pack, local families can introduce their kids to the slopes without the usual cost. The program includes five free days on the mountain—and you don’t need to buy anything else to qualify.
How it works: The pass is open to all Utah residents with kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. It comes with five days of skiing or snowboarding at Park City (blackout dates apply, as always), plus a one-time free beginner lesson and rental package for kids who are first-timers. (They really do have to be first-timers.)
Registration happens online, and there’s an in-person verification at a local ski shop (you’ll bring a few documents like proof of school enrollment and your child’s age). Once it’s set up, returning kids can reuse their pass card from last year. This year’s deadline is October 8—wait that’s tomorrow!
Hey! If you have a fun local business, or a cool new offer let us know—we might be able to spotlight you for free!
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Live Music Venues 🎸
@ The Velour
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
Thursday – Amy Geis, Wildwood, Mik & Tom
Friday – Sego, Social Cinema, Rob Spice
Saturday – AURHE, Geist, Ophelia’s Drowning
@ Java Junkie
Thursday – LampShade Wild Card Night
Friday – Open Mic Night
Saturday – Performance TBA
@ BYU
Tuesday – Synthesis, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, Jazz Voices, Jazz Legacy Band
Friday – BYU Wind Symphony: War and Peace
Saturday – BYU Philharmonic: Great Beginnings
@ UVU
Thursday – Fall Choral Showcase
@ The A‑Frame
Saturday – SONGCRAFT II
@ The Rise
Thursday – RAGE‑FEST: DSG Gunna, YT Nae, BLR, Lexxus
Trivia Answer 🤓
In case you missed it, here’s the trivia question we put in the BYU Bean Museum Fall Trivia Night event writeup:
Question: What root vegetable was traditionally used to carve Jack-O-Lanterns?
Options: a) Turnip b) Jicama c) Sweet Potato d) onions (see the answer at the bottom of the email)
Answer: Turnip
In Ireland they would carve turnips before coming to America and decided to use pumpkins instead since they were so much bigger and readily available.
Thanks for reading!
Thanks for reading and please forward this to everyone you know who wouldn’t mind getting $30,000 worth of gift cards. 😉
-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie
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