What's Happening in Provo | October 18th, 2024

What’s Up Provo! Welcome to the most helpful email in your inbox today.

Highlights from today’s email:

🏈 BYU vs Oklahoma State game day events, plus Buzzard and Bees, Pie and Try, Scarecrow 5k
🐝 Local Business Spotlight: Gabees Natural
🎃 Halloween related weekend to-do’s

Items of business:

1️⃣ It’s National No Beard Day! So if you’re looking for an excuse to get rid or your beard, or someone else’s, here it is! 🧔➡️👨‍🦲 

2️⃣ Also, today is National Sunday Day as well 🤔 

3️⃣ Watch out for another scam that’s going around. Scammers use photos of your home from Google Maps and claim they have videos of you and other personal information that they will release if you don't pay a ransom. So be on the lookout.

4️⃣ Still some time to tell us about local businesses you would like us to spotlight. (Preferably new businesses.) Thank you everyone who has already responded!

5️⃣ We missed at least one pumpkin patch on our Ultimate Fall Fun list. Highland Gardens Fall Fest has slides, corn pits, a jumper pad, swings, and tractor ride—all for FREE! (And it’s mostly covered, so you can go when it’s raining.)

Local Business Spotlight:
Gabees Natural 🐝 

Gabriela (“Gabee”) was told by her doctor that the deodorant she was buying was causing the inflammation and pain she had been experiencing.

That was seven years ago, and it was a pivotal experience. It was the beginning of her journey to make deodorant and skin care products with toxin-free ingredients. 🌼 

Now her mission, as the owner of Gabees Natural, is to create high-quality, handmade, organic products that promote self-care and well-being.

“We are committed to using only the finest natural ingredients to ensure that our customers enjoy safe, sustainable, and effective products that nurture both body and mind.”

Follow Gabees Natural on Instagram if you want to learn more. (Also, check out their current promotion which ends Oct. 28th.)

Gabees Natural sells therapeutic soaps, luxury scrubs, pain relief balms, shampoo and conditioner bars, and more!

Nothing in this section is sponsored. We’ll always let you know if something is sponsored.

BYU vs Oklahoma State 🏈 

It’s game day! Here’s what’s happening at LES.

First, about the opponent… Before the season began, Oklahoma State was predicted to be one of the contenders for the Big 12 title. (BYU was picked to be near the bottom.) They are now 3-3 (0-3 in BIG 12 play) and BYU is the one contending to play in the BIG 12 title game. “Well, well, well. How the turntables…”

However, Oklahoma State is not one to overlook. BYU has never beat them before, and the Cowboys have also done very well in the past when playing as the underdog.

In short, OK State is down but there’s a good chance they will be fighting tooth and nail to avoid their 4th consecutive loss. Should be a great game and hopefully the weather cooperates!

We’re also really hoping that BYU’s running backs outshine OK State’s, especially their star running back, Ollie Gordon II, who ran all over BYU last year during BYU’s double-overtime loss to the Cowboys in Stillwater.

The pregame activities start at 5pm on the West side of the stadium with food, vendors, and activities. The Cougar Walk is at 6:15, and the game starts at 8:15.

LES | 5pm - Cougar Canyon, 6:15 - Cougar Walk, 8:15 - Kickoff | Watch | Listen | Tickets | More info

Today
48° | 🌧️ | 30%

Was it in the 80’s last week? Fortunately, it looks like we are back in the 60’s next week.

Anyway, the big event today is the game, of course, but there’s much more to do and see!

🛼🎈 Kids Fall Jamboree (Outdoor Skating Rink)
Once again, hopefully the weather cooperates because the Classic Fun Center has put together a great event. “The ultimate autumn celebration”. There’s going to be skating, of course, but also a petting zoo, face painting, bounce houses, pumpkin painting, carnival games, raffles, a dance party, and a one-of-a-kind kid’s farmers market! (For ages 12 and under—also, this is not their Halloween party, that’s coming up later this month.)
Classic Fun Center | 4:30pm - 8:30pm | Tickets/Info

💀💃 Goth Prom
The kickoff event for the famous Buzzard and Bees Halloween Music Festival is the Goth Prom happening tonight. From the website: “Come dressed depressed… Join us for disassociative dancing [haha] featuring the back by popular demand DJ KiD MACHiNE. Plus SCARY-OKE performed by musicians from the festival… come dressed for darkness (costumes required) [emphasis added], get your prom portraits taken, apply some temporary tattoos, and see who gets crowned Goth King & Queen this year! (best costume)”

Also:
👉️ Drawing club at Neighborhood Art Center going on all day
👉️ Watch the true(ish) historical play, Men on Boats at the West Campus Studio Theatre (BYU)
👉️ And, there’s a “river trail edition” of the Pedal Provo Ghost Tours tonight at 7pm

Saturday
58° | ⛅️ | 20%

🥧 Pie & Try
We love these kinds of events! Come get some FREE chicken pot hand pie tomorrow (for the first 1,000 customers, if you follow them on social media). You can also sample some of their most popular recipes. No purchase necessary, just come and enjoy!
Crust Club in Pleasant Grove | 8am | More info

🚒🍫 Truck or Treat
From 10am to 2pm Orem will be bringing out all the kids’ favorite trucks and vehicles, and then giving out candy. Love it. And it’s in the afternoon so it doesn’t have to take over your night. Wear costumes!
University Place | 10am-2pm | More info

🏃‍♂️ Scarecrow 5k
No BYU football game traffic, most of the kids sports are done, and the weather isn’t too cold yet. Perfect time to lace up, get to the beautiful Ashton Gardens, (which is now dotted with creative scarecrows), for a peaceful 5k with the family — just watch out, some of the scarecrows may be alive...😨 
“All participants receive a Scarecrow 5k race shirt, Scarecrow 5k medal, and the sheer satisfaction of running this amazing 3.1 mile race! The 5k is also wheels-friendly, so strollers and other running aides are welcome."
Ashton Gardens | 8am | More info

Also:
👉️ BYU Women’s Volleyball plays Utah at the Smith Fieldhouse at 7pm (tickets are almost sold out)
👉️ Planted in Pages in Provo is opening. 🎉 First 55 customers receive a free mini pot and plant!
👉️ Trivia Night at the Bean Museum, get your team together
👉️ Free Lark and Spur concert at the Covey Center
👉️ Free BYU Men’s Soccer game at Southfield at 7pm against Weber State
👉️ Last day for the Shop Hop 🤑 
👉️ Only a few weeks left for the Provo and Midway Farmers Markets!

🎸 Live Music

@ The Velour
Today - (Goth Prom Dance Party)
Saturday - Buzzard and Bees Halloween Music Festival (see full lineup)

@ The Boardwalk
Today - Good Ol’ Days, Glue Coast, Church Ball
Saturday - Paper Cut Memory, St. Cruz, You’re the Worst, Head Above Water

@ The Covey Center
Saturday - Lark and Spur (free concert)

📰 Local News

🏆️ Kalani made it on the Bear Bryant watchlist! Article

⚖️ Read about the City Council’s last meeting (including the approval of a wetlands agreement with GT medical (NOORDA Osteopathic School of Medicine))

🏐 BYU Volleyball defeats Iowa State in 4 sets. Recap

🎿 Sundance opens up a new lodge near Jake’s Lift

⚡️ After multiple lighting delays the BYU women’s soccer match against Baylor ended in 3-3 tie last night

✔️ Weekend To-Do’s

✅ Get candy 🍬 Here’s a list of the the cheapest places to buy candy this year. (Target tops their list, but is it really cheaper than Walmart? We’ll have to double check this…) Also, could be fun to get some retro candy or some old timey candy.

✅ Get some pumpkin carving ideas 🎃 Here are some ideas from Better Home and Garden, also some 2024 pop culture pumpkin carving ideas to help you out.

✅ Get face paint that doesn’t cause a rash 😬 In honor of Gabees Natural and their toxin-free products, here is some info about avoiding rashes and breakouts when face painting from the Face Painting School (didn’t know they had a school…)

Thanks!

Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend! 😉 

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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