Mutual Blog

Your go-to list for can’t-miss events, low-pressure date ideas, and “we should totally go to this” moments all summer long.

Longer days, warmer nights, and way more reasons to get out of the house. Whether you’re planning a first date or just need something new to do, here’s your curated list of the best summer events.

🌟 Mutual Events

YSA Conference
📅 August 14–15
📍 Salt Palace Convention Center
A full weekend of connection, inspiration, and—let’s be honest—prime meeting-people energy.
🔗 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/my-home/areas/utah/annual-ysa-conference?lang=eng

Splash Summit
📅 September 7
📍 Provo
If your ideal date involves water slides and zero small talk pressure, this is it.

Mutual Trivia Night
A little friendly competition never hurt anyone. (Unless you lose.)

🧺 Farmer’s Markets (Easy, Low-Key Dates)

Orem Farmers’ Market
📅 Wednesdays | ⏰ 5–9 PM
📍 Orem City Center Park
💲 Free
Midweek strolling, snacks, and “should we get this?” energy.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/oremfarmersmarket/

Provo Farmers’ Market
📅 Saturdays | ⏰ 9 AM–2 PM
📍 Pioneer Park
💲 Free
A classic for a reason—grab a drink, wander, and let the date unfold.
🔗 https://www.provofarmersmarket.com/

🛍️ Markets & Pop-Ups

Hazel Avenue Market – Summer Fest
📅 June 12 (6:30–9:30 PM) & June 13 (9 AM–1 PM)
📍 Electric Park, Thanksgiving Point
💲 Free
Live music, local vendors, and peak summer vibes.
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYOJglGSZp7/

Wasatch Vintage Market – Summer Kickoff
📅 June 13 | ⏰ 4–9 PM
📍 Provo Towne Centre
💲 Free
If thrifting together isn’t bonding… what is?
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYQIoMWS8CT/

Amavi Summer Market
📅 July 24–25
📍 Amavi Event Venue, Spanish Fork
💲 Free
Aesthetic booths, good snacks, and plenty to wander.
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVhDepAYW0/

Craft Lake City DIY Fest
📅 August 8–10
📍 Utah State Fairpark
💲 $16
Creative, interactive, and perfect if you want something a little different.
🔗 https://craftlakecity.com/diy-festival

🎶 Music Events

Sundance Summer Concert Series
📍 Sundance Resort
💲 Pricing varies
A mountain backdrop + live music = elite date setting.
Featuring:
• Midland (July 25)
• Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives (Aug 1)
• Hoot & Holler Festival (Aug 8)
🔗 https://www.sundanceresort.com/events/?ce=1723

Fork Fest Music Festival
📅 June 12–13
📍 Art Dye Park, American Fork
💲 $27–$58
Indie music, chill crowd, and strong “we discovered this band first” potential.
🔗 https://www.forkfest.org/

🏃 Active Dates

Utah Valley Marathon / Half
📅 June 5–6
📍 Provo Canyon
💲 Pricing varies
Run it, cheer it, or just use it as an excuse to grab brunch after.
🔗 https://www.utahvalleymarathon.com/

Pickleball Tournament
📅 June 26–27
📍 Rotary Park
💲 $40/team
Competitive or chaotic—either way, it’s a good time.
🔗 https://www.provo.gov/993/Pickleball

Summer Laser Tag Tournament
📅 June 28
📍 Laser Assault
If you want a date that’s actually fun and not just sitting across a table.
🔗 https://www.strideevents.com/summer-laser-tag-tournament/event-information

Swing Dancing at The Grove Station
📅 Tuesdays | ⏰ 8–10 PM
💲 $8/person
Beginner-friendly and way more fun than you think.
🔗 https://grovestationpg.com/public-events/#TN

🍓 Local Events & Experiences

Sourdough Class – Baking Me Crazy
📅 June 13 | ⏰ 10 AM
📍 The Shops at Riverwoods
💲 $65
Wholesome, hands-on, and you leave with bread. Win-win.
🔗 https://shopbakingmecrazy.com/event/sourdough-basics-2/

Boots & Berries Bash
📅 June 12 | ⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Pleasant Grove
💲 Free
A little country, a little summer, a lot of fun.
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/p/DYiIZpikXW6/

Scera Shell Outdoor Movies
📅 Dates vary
💲 $5
Classic summer date—blanket, snacks, and zero pressure to talk the whole time.
🔗 https://scera.org/event-category/outdoor-movies/

Food Trucks & Trivia Night
📅 Tuesdays | ⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 The Grove Station
💲 $2–$5
Come for the food, stay for the competitive energy.
🔗 https://grovestationpg.com/public-events/#TN

Utah Flower Market
📅 Wednesdays | ⏰ 11 AM–12 PM
📍 Grove Station, Pleasant Grove
💲 Free
Pick out flowers together—yes, it’s as cute as it sounds.
🔗 https://grovestationpg.com/public-events/#TN

☀️ Final Thoughts

You don’t need a perfect plan. You need a time, a place, and the courage to send the text. Pick something from this list.

Send: “This looked fun—want to go?”

That’s it. That’s the strategy.

(And if it’s awkward… at least you’re at a farmers market with snacks.)