Good morning, Provo.

Brad Paisley will headline the Stadium of Fire + a local celebration at LaVell Edwards Stadium on July 4, featuring tributes to military and civilian heroes and performances by Nitro Circus, GENTRI, and the Stadium of Fire Dancers; tickets go on sale April 10 at 10 a.m. for subscribers and at noon for the public.

Thanksgiving Point’s Tulip Festival at Ashton Gardens will start Monday, Apr.

6, and feature over 350,000 new tulips planted amid cooler weather that helps them bloom longer. Horticulture director Tony Latimer said the early bloom marks the six-week event amid water conservation efforts.

Utah Valley University and Rocky Mountain University announced an accelerated pathway that lets qualified health science and exercise science students start graduate-level physical therapy coursework one year early, with classes set to begin in summer at RMU's campus.

UDOT plans to pave a 7.5-mile trail along Deer Creek Reservoir between Soldier Hollow and the Deer Creek Dam trailhead.

The project will cost over $19 million, feature a 10-12-ft paved path plus a gravel shoulder for horses, and begin construction in about four years.

Organizers of Utah’s 2034 Winter Games learned from Italy’s 2026 events when simple paper plate displays engaged school children — officials plan to involve schools and families and design a compact, efficient event with one athletes village to limit daily disruptions.

The UHSAA will adopt AthletesGoLive as its new stat-keeping platform for baseball and softball starting in the 2026-27 school year.

The platform will deliver real-time stats during state postseason events and make scores available to coaches, players, media (and fans) online and via a mobile app.

Family Art Class

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost varies — Explore creativity through a variety of art mediums in a fun family setting.

Science Club for Kids

4-5:30 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Check website for pricing — Explore various science fields through hands-on projects designed for 3rd to 8th graders.

Reading Club for Kids

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — A fun-filled reading session with pizza and the chance to take home a book each week.

African Dance and Drumming Class

6-8 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Experience the vibrant culture of Africa through songs, dance, and drumming lessons from skilled instructors.

Runtastic Marathon

All day — Provo Utah — Registration fees apply — Experience Utah's premier spring marathon with breathtaking mountain views and multiple distance options.

Family Art Class

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Explore creativity through various art mediums in a fun family setting.

Homework Help for Kids

6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Get guidance on homework and stay on track with learning for grades 1-12.

Literacy Support Group

6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Engage in hands-on projects to enhance reading and writing skills for kids aged 7-12.

Reading Club for Kids

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Help kids in grades K-8 discover a love for reading while enjoying pizza and taking home a book each week.

Weekly English Playgroup

10:30-11:30 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Parents and children engage in learning and socialization in a supportive environment.