101 THINGS TO DO

9/11 SUPERHERO 5K RUN 79

September 9

Join in this celebration of the freedoms provided by those who have gone before us. The 9/11 Superhero 5K & 1 Mile Run will begin at Sunset Trails Park, 729 Sunset Drive, Santaquin. The 5K will be runners/walkers only and will be timed. The 1-mile run will not be timed and participants can run, walk, roller blade or use a scooter (no motorized bikes).

Payson Community Theatre 80

Each year around Labor Day, Payson Community Theatre presents a major musical production cast with local talent. Residents are invited to audition to be part of the show and attend to watch a production presented by this celebrated theatrical organization. This summer, PCT will present “Annie Get Your Gun,” a musical known for the hit song “There’s No Business Like Show Business.”

West Mountain Farmers Market 81

September 9

Local fruits and vegetables and homemade foods like salsas and breads will be offered at the West Mountain Farmers Market. The market will be open Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elderberry Family Farms, 10104 S. 6000 West, Payson. Up to 50 vendors will participate in this sale, so head on down to West Mountain and enjoy! There will also be food trucks and children’s activities. Admission is free.

Support Local Students 82

When fall is in the air, it’s time for football. For a great evening out, attend your local high school’s football game and cheer them to victory. As the football season wraps up, however, what is one to do? The activities continue throughout the year, with students showcasing their talents in a variety of sporting events, plays, concerts and more. Visit the websites of your local schools to check out their calendars and learn what games/performances/activities are open to the public.

CORNBELLY’S 83

Cornbelly’s offers a long list of autumn activities, from picking your own sunflowers and pumpkins to hayrides and a corn maze. There’s also tons of games and playground-type activities such as a ropes course, swings and slides. Cornbelly’s is located at 577 S. 3600 West in Spanish Fork.

Donate To Those In Need 84

Each month, Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry South in Spanish Fork serves more than 1,000 families. In 2022, the pantry provided an estimated 1.9 million meals. Tabitha’s Way accepts donations of food, and you can participate in a number of ways: through a church, school or community food drive; donate as an individual or family; organize a food drive for your organization or company; or conduct a virtual food drive and raise money for the pantry to buy perishable food items. Donation guidelines and hours can be found on the Tabitha’s Way website as well as a list of what items are needed most.

Field Of Fright 87

This haunted attraction is not for the faint of heart. Each year during the Halloween season, the undead souls of the farm emerge, waiting in the shadows for unsuspecting passersby to wander in. They might come after you when you least expect it! The Field of Fright is presented as part of Glen Ray’s Corn Maze at 1750 W. 8000 South, Spanish Fork. Tickets may be purchased online.

CHILDREN’S FARM ACTIVITIES 85

Throughout the month of October, A Country Farm offers a variety of interactive activities specifically designed for children 10 and under. There’s “make it, take it” activities, a pumpkin patch and the “witch’s kitchen” where a non-scary “farm witch” cooks up some fun. Children can see and feed animals such as cows, pigs, geese, chickens and goats. Admission is free; some activities have a small fee to participate. The farm is open from 10 a.m. to dark seven days a week in October. Hay rides are offered on the weekends. A Country Farm is located at 4058 W. 9600 South, Payson.

Payson Quilt Show 86

Each year, beautiful quilts are exhibited at the Peteetneet Museum, 10 N. 600 East, Payson, as part of the Payson Quilt Show. Quilters of all ages are invited to submit their works to be part of this show. A variety of activities are offered during show week, including the Mystery Quilt Dinner, the Quilt Walk and Breakfast, the Quilter’s Yard Sale and quilting demonstrations and classes. The show is free to view, but there is a small fee for those who want to enter their quilts.

ROWLEY’S FALL FESTIVAL 88

Rowley’s in Santaquin offers its Fall Festival, including wagon rides to the “Back Forty,” from late September through October. A tractor-pulled wagon ride through the fruit farm takes visitors to the Back Forty area where they can enjoy a 10-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch and a large play area with apple cannons, a corn pit, zip lines, pedal tractor racing and more. Fall doesn’t get more fun than this. The Red Barn is located at 901 S. 300 West, Santaquin.

Big Band Concert 89

October 27

Payson City offers its annual Big Band Concert at the Peteetneet Museum, 10 N. 600 East. Costumes are encouraged! This is a fun, family friendly event featuring a live band.

Business leaders from throughout southern Utah County will come together for an event this fall where they will network and learn how to better navigate the current local business climate. The annual South County Business Summit is a oneday event featuring speakers with expertise in business and related topics. It also provides time for those attending to get to know each other and share information about their businesses. The event is held during October; it is offered by the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and members of the Payson Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend. Registration is required; visit the Spanish Fork-Salem Area Chamber of Commerce website for more information.