101 THINGS TO DO

SANTAQUIN “ROCKS” GRAND ROCK HUNT

APRIL 3-7

The Santaquin “Rocks” Grand Rock Hunt will involve finding painted rocks that have been hidden in the community by local businesses. Participation is free and open to all ages, and this is how it works: First, join the Santaquin City “Rocks” Art Group on Facebook (you can access it by scanning the QR code here). During Spring Break this year (April 3 through 7), go out into the city and hunt for painted prize rocks. When you find one, post a picture of it on the Facebook page so others know you have found it. Then take your prize rock to its associated business and claim your prize! For more information, scan the QR code.

Teen Flashlight Hunt 2

APRIL 7

The Teen Flashlight Hunt event for ages 13 through 18 puts a new spin on the traditional egg hunt. This event will begin at 9 p.m. at the Harvest View Sports Complex in Santaquin. Participants will use glow sticks and flashlights (bring your own flashlight) to hunt for eggs in the dark. Some eggs will have prize numbers in them. After the hunt, a dance will be held.

Easter Egg Hunts

APRIL 8

Payson and Santaquin cities both offer Easter Egg Hunts as part of the spring season. Both hunts will take place on April 8 this year. Santaquin’s Great Egg Hunt will begin at 9 a.m. at the Santaquin baseball fields, 190 S. 400 West. Payson’s Easter Egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. at Hillman Fields, 955 S. Main. Grab your baskets and go on the hunt at these popular free events!

Disc Golf Courses 4

Disc golf courses are available in both Payson and Santaquin. The Payson Canyon Disc Golf Course is located at 12161 Forest Road 015 and has 18 holes. Santaquin offers a 9-hole disc golf course at Theodore Ahlin Park, 1125 S. Pole Canyon Road. Santaquin Recreation will conduct its Spring Disc Golf Tournament on April 22; register at santaquin.activityreg.com.

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‘LES MISERABLES’

APRIL 20-24

Salem Hills High School in Salem will present the Broadway musical “Les Miserables” April 20, 21, 22 & 24, at 7 p.m. in the high school’s auditorium. The performers will be accompanied by a live orchestra. To purchase tickets, scan the QR code.

Arbor Day Ceremony 6

APRIL 27

Payson City is part of the Tree City USA program and is proud of the trees it has in its parks and around the city. Every April, as part of an Arbor Day ceremony, the city invites a third-grade class from one of the local elementary schools to join with city representatives at a city park to plant trees and learn about the importance of planting and caring for trees. The public is invited to attend this event.

IN PAYSON & SANTAQUIN

RUN THROUGH BLOSSOMS 7

The Blossom Run at Rowley’s Red Barn will have you traveling down a packed dirt road through the midst of fruit orchards during the height of their spring blossoming. There are 10K, 5K and 1 mile options for this race, with all three beginning that morning between 8 and 8:45 a.m. The race begins and ends at Rowley’s Red Barn, 901 S. 300 West, Santaquin.

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SANTAQUIN ARTS FESTIVAL

The Santaquin Art Festival will include art booths, live demonstrations, classes for youth and adults, youth performing arts presentations, food trucks and a plein air art event. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centennial Park, 300 W. 100 South. Admission is free, but some events or activities may have fees to participate. To register, go to santaquin. activityreg.com.

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CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION

May 1

Payson City will host the Cinco de Mayo/ Viva el Mariachi celebration beginning at 7 p.m. at the Peteetneet Amphitheater, 10 N. 600 East. The event will star Yunuen Carrillo with Mariachi Mexico en Utah and Ballet Viva el Folklore, and the evening will feature dancers in beautiful traditional costumes and live music. Mexican food trucks and craft booths will also be on site.

YOUTH CITY COUNCIL 9

Both Santaquin and Payson offer a youth city council program for local youth. Members of the youth city council assist with civic activities and learn more about how their city operates. For more information, contact your local city office.

May 6

The Payson Prayer Run is being held by the Payson Interfaith Council as a call for prayer for the community of Payson. There will be different prayer focuses for participants along the route. This route is a 13.1-mile circle around the city; you can run the entire 13.1, have a team of two split the run, or have a team of four to tag at different stations. The run will begin and end at the Hope Community Prayer Chapel. This event is not a race; there is no pressure to compete. Registration can be done online.