Provo River Days

Dive into a day of discovery, connection, and stewardship! Celebrate the river that sustains our communities, our economy, and our way of life!

September 12, 2026 | Multiple Locations Along the Provo River | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

About Provo River Days

Provo River Days is a new, multi-site, community-driven festival celebrating and protecting the Provo River watershed. Through hands-on activities, education, and community partnerships, the festival connects people to the river from its headwaters in the Uintas to the communities that depend on it to live and thrive.

On September 12, families, students, outdoor enthusiasts, and lifelong locals can explore the river at four unique sites, each offering its own hands-on activities and lessons about the watershed we all share.

All ages. All along the river. One shared goal: protecting the Provo River for generations to come.

  • Jordanelle State Park/Wasatch Mountain Institute (Links to scroll down to the details for this event)
  • Wasatch Mountain State Park (Links to scroll down to the details for this event)
  • Deer Creek State Park (Links to scroll down to the details for this event)
  • Vivian Park (Links to scroll down to the details for this event)

 

Explore the Festival: Site by Site

Jordanelle State Park / Wasatch Mountain Institute

Stop by the Nature Center for an open house-style experience featuring nature journaling and coloring activities for all ages. Guided hikes will explore erosion and watershed health along the way.

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Wasatch Mountain State Park

Get hands-on with a water cycle bracelet-making activity and a watershed mapping exercise — a fun, tactile way for all ages to understand how water moves through our landscape.

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Deer Creek State Park

Enjoy a bird walk, fishing, and watercraft activities, including a guided paddle focused on responsible recreation. Younger visitors can paint their own birdhouse to take home.

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Provo Canyon/Vivian Park

Discover what lives in our water with a macroinvertebrate study, learn about everyday pollution sources through “Fishing for Water Answers.

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A Community Effort

Provo River Days is made possible through the generous support and in-kind commitment of state park staff and regional partners across the watershed.

Interested in becoming a partner or sponsor? Email david@mightypenguinconsulting.com for more information.