Utah Valley Living: 3 events to check out this week (Sept. 19-27)
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- People check out the planes at the Wings and Wheels air show Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Spanish Fork.
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- Touanga Moula waves to cars on N Main St. while walking with the Springville High School Hope Squad during the Hope Walk in Spanish Fork on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
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Jacob Nielson, Daily Herald
People check out the planes at the Wings and Wheels air show Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Spanish Fork.
Dexter Clark, 10, of Orem, holds hoops as participates with other dancers in a Native American dance during the Dancing Strong Youth Powwow on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Provo High School. ISAAC HALE, Daily Herald
The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Spanish Fork Wings and Wheels Airshow 2026
Spanish Fork Airport, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
It’s one of the best days of the year for plane and car enthusiasts in Utah Valley when everyone gathers for the Wings and Wheels Air Show. The event website says: “Experience one of Spanish Fork’s favorite summer traditions! Wings & Wheels brings together classic cars, aircraft, food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities for a day of fun at the Spanish Fork Airport.”
For more information, go to spanishfork.gov.
2. Walk 4 Hope: Suicide Awareness and Prevention Event, Timpanogos Elementary School, 9:30 a.m.
Grant Hindsley, Daily Herald
Touanga Moula waves to cars on N Main St. while walking with the Springville High School Hope Squad during the Hope Walk in Spanish Fork on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
Timpanogos Elementary School, Provo, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m.
Gather with others in the community to walk together to increase suicide awareness and prevention. The event is organized by Hope4Utah which is “a grassroots, nonprofit 501(c)3 educational organization specializing in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Hope4Utah collaborates with schools, communities, and mental health agencies to change the public conversation about suicide and mental health. We believe it takes a village to raise a child, and it takes an entire community to save one.”
For more information, go to hope4utah.com.
3. 2026 Native Nations Festival
University Place, Orem, Sept. 19, 3-6 p.m.
Another big cultural festival celebrating Native Nation heritage will take place in Orem. The event website says: “Come to the 5th annual Native Nation’s Festival to learn about the culture and history of the Native Nations that call Utah home. In partnership with Morning Star Native American Ensemble, there will be educational activities & booths, Fry Bread for sale, performances and crafts (while supplies last).”
Isaac Hale, Daily Herald
Dexter Clark, 10, of Orem, holds hoops as participates with other dancers in a Native American dance during the Dancing Strong Youth Powwow on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Provo High School. ISAAC HALE, Daily Herald
For more information, go to universityplaceorem.com.
