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Draper Arts Council's beloved musical variety show Broadway Family Favorites continues TONIGHT, August 19, and wraps up its run on August 23 and 24 at the Draper Amphitheater. Gates open at 7:30 PM, the show begins at 8:00 PM. Composed of songs from Broadway shows and tied together by an original script, this year's show is subtitled Happily Never After. Directed by Valaura Arnold, with choreography by Jessica Yergensen.
Tickets are $12 for ages 13+ and $10 for ages 12 and under. Tickets are not available for purchase at the Amphitheater. Support local theater and enjoy and fun evening outdoors.
Purchase Broadway Family Favorites Tickets

Farmers Market and Food Trucks at *Smith Fields Park (200 E. 13400 S., Draper), every Tuesday from 5:00 - 9:00 PM. Sunset Farmers Markets with food trucks on-site through October. Bookmark their site to view the weekly vendor roster.

Draper Visual Arts Foundation presents its annual Art in the Barn event on Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24 from 10 AM to 7 PM at the Day Barn. Admission is free. This event is a fine art show and sale featuring 60 artists, food trucks, live music, door prizes, and a kids’ art booth.

Does the love of your life lick, bark, and wag its tail? Then join us on National Dog Day, Monday, August 26 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM at Galena Dog Park for this celebration for dogs and their owners! This is a come-and-go event where dogs will enjoy a toy & snack, paw print crafts, music, pet-related vendors, and food trucks! Admission is free.

Discover the traditions of the islands brought to Utah. This special one-night-only show features the best of “The Spirit of Polynesia” featuring live music, hula, fire dancing, traditional dance poi balls, haka, singing, stories, and more. The best Polynesian Night show outside of the islands.
Origins: Spirit of Polynesia at the Draper Amphitheater, Saturday, September 7 at 8 PM.
Tickets: $31 Front Chairs; $24 Grass Tiers
Purchase Tickets to Origins: Spirit of Polynesia

Draper City’s annual International Arts & Crafts Festival will be held on Saturday, September 14 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and features 150 artists and artisans offering clothing, pottery, home décor, jewelry, works of fine art, and more.
This festival at Draper City Park also features live cultural entertainment, delicious food, and a children’s activity area. Admission and parking are free.

Corner Canyon Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
The Draper City Corner Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 7:00 AM. It begins and ends at the Andy Ballard Arena. Run mainly through Corner Canyon and the surrounding area on the dirt trail system. The course will pass by attractions such as Ghost Falls and the silica pit, and crosses the Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge. Along the way, runners may encounter some of the Canyon's local wildlife, and enjoy the beauty of the area's fall colors.
Participants will receive a souvenir goodie bag, event tee shirt, race bib with timing chip, access to race photos, and a finishers medal.
Regular registration and guaranteed shirt deadline is August 26. Late registration for an additional $10 available August 27 – September 16. No day-of registration and no refunds.
Corner Canyon Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

Haunted Trail tickets are on sale! This event will be held October 10 – 12. Only $3.25 per child (ages 15 and under). Get them before they’re gone.
Prepare to be spooked as you hike along the Haunted Trail. This is a fun, family hike for children 15 years and younger, along a rustic, wooded dirt trail filled with creepy creatures, spooky sounds, and ghostly special effects. The darker it gets, the spookier it gets, we encourage you to bring the little ones early. Costumes are encouraged!
Purchase Haunted Trail Tickets

The Draper Arts Council (DAC) is recruiting a Youth Show Director!
- The Director will be asked to recommend a show to the DAC.
- The 2025 summer show will be for ages 8-18.
- The Director, along with the Producer, builds their Production team.
- Show dates are tentatively set for Aug 1,2,4,8,9 (a possible 6th show will be considered).
- The Director will receive a Contractor Fee of $2,000
- The show’s budget is estimated to be $23,000.