“Although big vacations may not be an option this year, these activities are a short drive away and cost less than admission to the movies,” Joel Racker, CEO of the Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau said. “In the warm months ahead, Utah Valley will be coming to life with activities for families, high adventure for outdoor enthusiasts and entertainment for a wide range of interests.”

Thanksgiving Point Easter Eggstreme – April 11, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m., the event will take place rain or shine in Thanksgiving Point’s Electric Park.

The Easter egg hunt as well as other activities including a bean bag toss, ring toss, kiddy train, Easter crafts, balloon tying, relay races and face painting will take place throughout the day. Tickets are $6/child ($8 week-of event) and $3/adult. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at any Thanksgiving Point venue.

Sundance Earth Fair – April 11, the Sundance Resort, in coordination with the Sundance Preserve, will host the Earth Fair, an opportunity to celebrate continued preservation and conservation of nature.

Amidst the backdrop of Mt. Timpanogos, this year’s event will offer a variety of activities and displays enjoyable for all ages. There will be live music and a performance by Navajo hoop dancers as well as a complimentary film in the Screening Room Theater at noon. This free event is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Rehearsal Hall at Sundance Resort.

Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival – April 17 – May 2, a quarter-million tulips bloom at Thanksgiving Point Gardens. In addition to the four miles of paths throughout the gardens, the festival will include music, demonstrations, vendors, tours, food, and storytelling for children. Open daily (except Sundays) from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tickets are $10/adult, $6/child (3-12) and $9/senior (65+).

Timpanogos Caves – May 9, the caves officially re-open for the spring/summer season. There is a 1.5 mile trail with panoramic views of American Fork Canyon. The caves are filled with helictites and anthodites, which you can learn all about with a tour. At 11,750 feet, Mt. Timpanogos is actually the 2nd highest mountain in Utah’s Wasatch Range.

Springville Museum of Art 85th Annual Spring Salon – April 26, the exhibition will officially open for public viewing.

The 85th Annual Spring Salon is Utah’s premiere annual fine art exhibition, striving for a broad-ranging exhibition surveying the spectrum of contemporary visual fine art in Utah. Public viewing is free.

Utah Valley University (UVU) Auto Expo – May 16, rain or shine, the annual UVU Auto Expo featuring more than 600 cars will be at Thanksgiving Point. The Auto Expo is the largest Automotive Swap Meet in Utah that draws people from across the northwest.

All proceeds will be donated to scholarships for auto, diesel and collision repair students at UVU. Spectator admission is $5 per person with free admission for children 8 and under.

For complete information regarding festivals, events, attractions, lodging and dining visit www.utahvalley.org.