Utah County is a great place for family fun, with events across the valley for all ages.

Here are five fun events that are perfect for the whole family this week:

Celebrate National Dog Day

The Outlets at Traverse Mountain will host its annual Barks, Bites and Brews event, which gives the whole family the opportunity to celebrate National Dog Day. You can bring your fur-baby for fun, including a photo booth, face painting, live entertainment, Doggy Hair Paint from Petsmart and games to play with your dog.

When: 3-7 p.m., Saturday

Where: Outlets at Traverse Mountain; 3700 N. Cabelas Blvd., Lehi

Enjoy ‘Dancing Under the Stars'

For the 13th year, SCERA will be hosting its “Dancing Under the Stars” event, giving a chance to see nationally renowned dancers right here at home. The event will include special guest Martha Nichols and The Martha Nichols Dance Company from New York City, as well as Jaxon Willard, Charity and Andres, and The Pulse from NBC’s “World of Dance.” See this week’s Ticket entertainment section on Thursday for a more in-depth advance of the event.

When: 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday

Where: SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre; 699 S. State St., Orem

Take in a singing competition

Head to University Place in Orem for a singing competition, where you help decide who wins. Those in attendance can text votes for the winners, who will receive cash prizes.

DJ Rock The Mic will provide entertainment before the competition, and following the competition, Jersey Street will perform live.

When: 6-10 p.m. Friday

Where: University Place; 575 E. University Parkway, Orem

Enjoy a Renaissance

You and your family can take a step back in time by heading to the Utah Renaissance Fair at Thanksgiving Point. The Faire will include jousting competitions, armored combat, medieval Vikings, old-world music, dancing, games, pirates, shopping and food.

When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday

Where: Electric Park at Thanksgiving Point; 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi

Take in a show

Payson Community Theater will be performing “Mary Poppins” this week, the perfect show for the whole family.

The show celebrates the Payson Community Theater’s 50th anniversary. The show starts Thursday and runs through Sept. 3. Be sure to check out our feature story on the event in Thursday’s Ticket entertainment section.

When: 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 1; 3 p.m. Sept. 3

Where: Payson High School; 1050 S. Main St., Payson