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

Attend the Hope of America

More than 8,000 fifth-grade students from 90 schools will come together to form a red, white and blue American Flag in the annual Hope of America performance. The event is hosted by the Freedom Festival and is one of the most popular events of the year. Take the whole family to enjoy one of the performances that celebrate freedom through song, choreography and sign language.

When: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday

Where: BYU Marriott Center; 701 E. University Ave., Provo

Celebrate a Baby Animal Birthday

It’s springtime and that means that farms are full of baby animals. Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point will celebrate its cute new additions with a Baby Animal Birthday party. You can vote for your favorite names for the new baby animals and have a slice of birthday cake.

When: 4-8 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday

Where: Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point; 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi

Catch a Family Flix

The Orem Public Library will host its monthly Family Flix event Saturday. The event features a family-friendly movie screening at the Media Auditorium at the library. This month’s featured film will be “Sea Prince and the Fire Child.”

The film test the story of Sirius, the Sea Prince, who falls in love with Malta, the daughter of Hyperia, Queen of Fire. The film was originally a Japanese animate film, and is dubbed in English.

When: 2 p.m., Saturday

Where: Media Auditorium at the Orem Public Library; 58 N. State St., Orem

Race in a Barnyard Run

Help support the Orem FFA by participating in their Barnyard Run. This family-friendly 5k is perfect for the whole family, as it is run on a no-hill course.

When: 10 a.m.; Saturday

Where: Orem High School Tennis Courts; 175 S. 400 East, Orem

Cost: Adults, $20; kids 12 and under, $10