The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:

1. 2025 Native Nations Festival

University Place, Orem, Sept. 20, 3-6 p.m.

The culture and heritage of indigenous nations from Utah will be highlighted with performances, music, dance, crafts and other activities during the festival at University Place in Orem. While more details will becoming, the website says: “Come to the 4th annual Native Nation’s Festival to learn about the culture and history of the Native Nations that call Utah home. There will be educational activities and booths, performances and crafts (while supplies last).”

For more information, go to universityplaceorem.com.

2.Cornbelly’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Fest

Cornbelly’s Spanish Fork and/or Thanksgiving Point, Sept. 20-Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 

Isaac Hale Daily Herald

If you are ready for fall fun in either northern or southern Utah Valley, you’ll certainly want to check out what is going on at the local Cornbelly’s. The website says: “What began as a corn maze in 1996, has now grown into Utah’s most popular fall family destination, with two locations and 90+ attractions ranging from a pumpkin patch and hayrides to a carousel, locomotive train, apple blasters, Jumbo Jumpers, mini ziplines, Pumpkin Princess Playland and much more.”

For complete details, go to cornbellys.com.

3. BYU’s World of Dance

Marriott Center, Provo, Sept. 25-27, 7:30 p.m.

When artists of various styles come together to put on a performance, it’s often something worth checking out. That will be what happens at BYU this upcoming weekend as dancers will come together to put their skills on display. The website says: “World of Dance showcases the best of BYU dance, featuring performances by the Ballroom Dance Company, Contemporary Dance Theatre, the International Folk Dance Ensemble, Living Legends, Theatre Ballet, and the Young Ambassadors.”

For more information, go to onstage.byu.edu.

Courtesy Todd Wakefield, BYU Photo