10 local things to do to end summer with a bang
Summer is quickly coming to a close, and cooler weather will soon be creeping up on us.
As you turn the calendar page to August, it’s hard not to spend the days thinking about September and the end of Summer, which is just one small flip away. However, there is no reason that your glass should be half empty, because there is still a month of Summer magic left.
You may not realize it, but there are experiences happening around you every day that can help end your Summer brilliantly. Here are ten experiences, chosen for their variety, that should help just about everyone end their summer with a bang.
1. The Book of Mormon
If you enjoy singing, dancing, laughing, and larger than life performances – get ready to put your hands together when Broadway’s The Book of Mormon comes to Capitol Theatre July 28 – August 9. What better way to end the summer than with a side-splitting, unforgettable performance? This Tony Award-Winning Best Musical from the creators of South Park will have you leaving the theatre laughing and humming for days.
2. Frozen 5K + 10K
Summer is the season of races, and of goals to get out and run races. Summer is also hot, which means with every race comes the beating sun on hundreds of sweaty backs. So what if you love to run, want to meet your 5k goal, but hate the heat? Then the Frozen 5k + 10k is for you! Held at the Utah Olympic Oval August 1, this race offers a running experience at only 65 degrees.
3. Zumba Night Out Presents: Kass Martin & Steve Boedt
Posted by Fuego – Fitness Productions on Thursday, July 30, 2015
Are you one those people that loves to wave their hands in the air like they just don’t care? Or maybe you wave your hands in the air and do care. Either way, there is a special event for you coming to Utah for one night only! Steve Boedt, one of the top Zumba instructors in the World is coming to teach a master class August 7. Steve, along with Kass Martin, will have you dancing the night away to an experience you’ll always remember.
4. Moonlight Madness Beach Party
#Repost from @ethmcki. The beach decor is a hit here at The Village! Our Moonlight Madness Beach Party is fast approaching on August 8th from 6pm-11pm. #gardnervillage #gardnervillagefun #gardnervillage2015 #beach #beachdecor #moonlightmadness #enjoyutah
The summer is almost over – and you might not have had the time, or money, to hit the beach – or to get all the cute summer clothes you’ve been wanting. If this is the case, or you just Love the beach and shopping, come to the Moonlight Madness Beach Party where they bring the beach experience to you. On August 8 Gardner Village will be bringing a beach BBQ, island dances, beach music, and stellar discounts together to make for a shopping experience that will have you yelling Cowabunga!
5. Diana Krall with the Utah Symphony
If you’re looking for a way to jazz up the end of your summer vacation, look no farther than Diana Krall singing with the Utah Symphony August 14. Taking place in the beautiful Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, the Grammy Award winning singer will harmonize her voice with the symphony to make for an unforgettable outdoor concert experience. Come spend an enchanting evening under the stars, listening to a star.
6. Ogden Valley Balloon and Artist Festival
If you remember the whimsical feeling you got as a child as you let go of a handful of balloons and watched them sail away into the open sky – this will be a great event to end your summer with. At the Ogden Valley Balloon and Artist Festival going on August 14-16 you can come witness hot air balloons rise into the sky, or even ride in one yourself! Between seeing the beauty of the balloons in the morning and at night, be sure to stick around and bring out your inner artist. With fine art exhibits, fun crafts, and great live music the only limits to your enjoyment are those that you place on yourself.
7. Epic Rap Battles of History
Posted by Kilby Court on Friday, December 28, 2012
Is your idea of a good friday night snuggling up on the couch and laughing outrageously at different youtube videos? If so, you are in for a treat when Epic Rap Battles of History comes to Kilby Court August 21. This is the perfect opportunity to end your summer off the computer, and out seeing internet artists bring their craft to a live stage. Come and laugh with fellow fans as different historical figures battle for your applause!
8. Supercar GP
What is your dream car? If you immediately answered Mercedes, Porsche, Ferrari, or anything else in the sports or super category, then we have an event coming your way that you can’t afford to miss. The Supercar Grand Prix. Come and see what the cars you love can really do as they tear up the racetrack at Miller Motorsports Park. This event will have you squealing with the tires, so race on over August 22 and 23!
9. Utah Renaissance Faire
Fair Begins Tomorrow and runs every weekend to the 25th!!We hope to see you there!
Posted by Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire on Thursday, May 1, 2014
Do you ever feel like you should have been born in a different time? Does the past fascinate you so much that you wish times machines were a reality? If the answer is yes, or even maybe, then come and end your summer revelling in the past at the Utah Renaissance Faire. Dueling, jigs, folk music, Shakespeare – there is a multitude of activities at Thanksgiving Point August 28 and 29 (in 15th century Europe) that will make you never want to come back to the present.
10. Ralphie May
Posted by Ralphie May on Friday, February 27, 2015
Ever laughed so hard that you cried? Want to do it again? If so, ending your summer with Ralphie May at Wise Guys the last weekend in August is the way to go. This larger than life comedian will have you gasping in shock and giggling like a schoolgirl in the same sentence. His show promises to give you a great time, and you might just get a new perspective on life to take out of Summer and into Fall while you’re laughing.
So before you give up on Summer and accept the fate of Fall, realize that there are several opportunities around you that can make this last month of Summer one that you will remember for a lifetime.
Don’t see an event on this list that you like, or want to discover more? Check out this local events calendar that has several other great events for you to experience this Summer.
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