Summer is such a fun season--no school, long days, beautiful weather--but it can get HOT! We put together a list of activities that you can do with your family and friends that aren't under the heat of the sun, but are instead under the warmth of a summer night sky.
1) Get a variety of exciting foods from food trucks at the Petersen Farms League Night
2) Enjoy Shakespearean theatre at Grassroots Shakespeare in the park
3) Laugh until your cheeks hurt during a Saturday evening show at ImprovBroadway
4) Dance the night away at LOCO Dance Club
5) Take an evening stroll through Thanksgiving Point's gorgeous Ashton Gardens
6) Learn bone-chilling history on Pedal Provo Ghost Tours
7) Listen to a classical concert at Pleasant Grove Concerts in the Park
8) See great local art at the Downtown Provo Art Stroll
9) Attend this year's Freedom Festival Stadium of Fire
10) Watch an Orem Owlz baseball game
11) Brave the wild (carefully!) on a night hike
12) Watch the night sky light up with fireworks
13) Be spontaneous and sing your heart out at Heart and Seoul Karaoke
14) Have fun at a city festival, such as Fiesta Days or Steel Days
15) Make s'mores at a bonfire on Utah Lake's shore at Lincoln Beach
16) Party at the Street Dance after Stadium of Fire
17) Watch the sunset and see the night city lights on Squaw Peak Overlook
18) Celebrate America during all the activities of Provo's Freedom Days Festival
19) See a family-friendly performance at SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre
20) Cheer within a roaring crowd for rowdy cowboys at a rodeo
21) Buy cute stuff and eat good food at the Shops at Riverwoods
22) Go camping at the scenic Jolley's Ranch
23) Enjoy the weather and take a stroll on Provo River Parkway
24) See an uncrowded (at night) Bridal Veil Falls
25) See a musical or show at Angelus Theatre
26) Go stargazing inside of Rock Canyon
27) Eat a gourmet dinner outside at Foundry Grill
28) Dessert crawl around Downtown Provo
29) Get a group and find your way out of an escape room
30) Go to a ranger-hosted evening program at Timpanogos Cave National Monument
31) Watch popular movies in the park
32) Go for an evening swim
33) Visit Camp Floyd State Park for a Lantern Tour
34) Paddle board or kayak into the sunset at Lindon Marina
35) Play at the Stars and Stripes Beach Party at Riverwoods
Don't be caught spending all your time inside just to escape the heat! There are so many night activities to do in Utah Valley this summer. Post your summer night adventures on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #exploreutahvalley!
Did we miss any of your favorite activities? Let us know in the comments!