Mapleton City 2023 Events & Activities

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Arbor Day Celebration

APRIL 8

Mapleton is a registered Tree City USA and is part of the movement to manage and expand public trees. Join us at Ira Allan Park for a short Arbor Day program and to help plant a tree.

Opening Day Parade

MAY 6

Celebrate the opening day of our baseball, softball and T-ball leagues with a parade featuring all recreation teams. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Mapleton City Building and end at Ira Allan Sports Park. League games will follow throughout the day at Ira Allan Sports Park.

Chalk The Walk

MAY 15

This event made the Daily Herald’s “Best of Utah Valley” list for Best Spring Event! Bring your chalk and create a beautiful masterpiece along the Mapleton Parkway Trail. All members of our community are invited to show off their artistic expertise or stroll down the trail and see the amazing artwork.

Pioneer Days

JULY 15-22

Our Pioneer Days celebration is now bigger and better than ever! Join us for various sports tournaments, historical programs, live entertainment and family-friendly fun. The festivities on Saturday, July 22, will include a traditional patriotic program, the 5K Race/Fun Run, a parade through town, the Ping Pong Ball Drop, a concert at Ira Allan Sports Park, and an unforgettable fireworks show.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK/FARMER’S MARKET MONDAY EVENINGS IN JULY/AUGUST

Bring a chair or blanket to Mapleton City Park and join us for our Concerts in the Park Series. Enjoy music from local artists and stroll through local vendors’ booths at the Farmer’s Market. It’s a great way to spend a summer evening.

Moonlight Half Marathon September 1

Join us for our annual fundraiser to improve our trail system. All proceeds from the marathon go toward future amenities, maintenance and connection to the trail system in Spanish Fork. In this unique nighttime race, runners can start running whenever they want. No timing devices are allowed, and the winner is whoever crosses the finish line closest to midnight. Awards are given for the best light-up costumes, and there’s an afterparty with prizes, food and glow-in-the-dark fun.

Scarecrow Festival October 7

Individuals, families, groups and businesses are invited create a one-of-a-kind scarecrow to display in our annual competition. At the festival, community members vote for their favorites and can participate in other activities like a pumpkin-growing contest, harvest bake off/silent auction, carnival games and more. The scarecrows stay on display through the end of October.

TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY NOVEMBER 27

Kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting in Mapleton City Park that includes caroling, visits with Santa, face painting, s’mores and more. There will also be a wreath display and silent auction to benefit local charities. The spectacular lights will stay on display through the entire month of December.