Utah County is a great place for family fun, with events across the valley for kids of all ages. Here are five fun events that are perfect for the whole family this week:

Start off Steel Days

Steel Days in American Fork kick off Friday, and run through July 21. This weekend’s events include several events for those of all ages including the annual garden tour and a horseshoe tournament on Friday, the car show and cruise and a youth street dance on Saturday and the American Fork Symphony Concert on Monday evening.

When: July 13-21

Where: Various locations throughout American Fork

More info: https://heraldextra.com/citycelebrations

Head to the Payson Scottish Festival and Highland Games

You don’t have to have Scottish heritage to enjoy the Scottish Festival in Payson. Friday night the excitement begins with food, storytelling and strongman competitions. Saturday, the fun continues with Highland Dance shows, Highland Athletic competitions and bagpipe competitions. The event is great for those of all ages to enjoy.

When: 6-9:30 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday

Where: Memorial Park; 250 S. Main St., Payson

More info: http://paysonscottishfestival.org

Check out the farmers markets

Help the whole family enjoy the atmosphere of healthy eating as three new farmers markets open this week around Utah County. The Sunset Farmers Market will have three separate markets this week — one in Springville, one in Orem, and one in Cedar Hills.

The Sunset Farmers Market in Springville will run from 5-9 p.m. at the Springville Civic Center. The Sunset Farmers Market in Cedar Hills will be held at Heritage Park every Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. and the Sunset Farmers Market in Orem can be found at the Orchard at University Place from 5-9 p.m. every Friday evening. All three markets run through the end of October.

The Provo Farmers Market is also open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park through the end of October.

More info: http://heraldextra.com/calendar

Watch a movie outside

It may be hot outside, but the perfect way to enjoy summer is to head outside in the cool evenings for an outdoor movie.

The SCERA Center for the Arts will be showing “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” on Wednesday at dusk.

University Place will continue its Movie Nights series with “Singing in the Rain” on Thursday night at 9:30 p.m.

Friday night, three cities will host movie nights. Lindon’s Movies in the Park will feature “Hoodwinked” on Friday at the City Center Park at dusk. “Coco” will be the featured movie at Eagle Mountain’s Movies in the Park on Friday at 9 p.m. at Silverlake Amphitheater. Thanksgiving Point’s Outdoor Movie this week will be “Jumanji” and will air Friday evening at dusk.

In Springville, you can see “Coco” on Monday evening at dusk at Spring Acres Park.

Celebrate summer with the Big Summer Bash

Provo Towne Center will host its first ever Big Summer Bash, along with The Tribe. The event will include live performances, a fireworks show, food trucks, vendors, activities, games and a late-night dance party for college-age students. There also will be separate pie-eating contests for kids and adults. The event will include fun activities for the entire family, and those of all ages.

When: 4 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday

Where: Provo Towne Centre Mall; 1200 Towne Centre Blvd., Provo