Hey neighbors!!

Did you get out much last week, Lehi? Between $5 Tuesday, Garden of Quilts, the Lehi-Skyridge game, Bunco Night, and Sunday’s ice cream social, there were plenty of reasons to leave the house. Now we’re officially into the part of September where pumpkins and fall flowers start taking over.

Cornbelly’s opens this week with the corn maze and pumpkin festival back at Thanksgiving Point, and Thomas & Friends opens to the public at the Museum of Natural Curiosity. Later this week, Ashton Gardens brings out the dahlias and sunflowers for the Autumn Bloom Showcase, and Saturday has the Hunger to Hope walk plus the Raising Up parenting and self-care event.

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Keystone Collectibles presents great souvenirs and collectibles for the Salt Lake City Temple Open House Celebration. A celebration that has started with the opening of the new visitor centers on Temple Square and will continue through October 2027. Beautiful challenge coin ($17.95), magnet ($11.95), lapel pins ($7.95 each), and sticker ($1.95) are available by visiting www.keystonecollectibles.com. Two free stickers with each order through Lehi Local. Shipping is only $1.00, regardless of order size.

The Addams Family at The Ruth – Head over to nearby Pleasant Grove for a Friday-night performance of The Addams Family, a musical comedy featuring the famously quirky family and a dinner that brings two very different families together. The theater describes the production as suitable for all ages. Get tickets here.
Date/Time: Today–Fri, Sept. 21–26 · 7:30 PM and Sat, Sept. 26 · 4:00 PM
Location: The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater, 401 S. Pleasant Grove Blvd., Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

Autumn Bloom Showcase – Ashton Gardens welcomes fall with four days of dahlias, sunflowers, mums, and other seasonal blooms, plus flower crafts, hands-on science activities, a garden scavenger hunt, and displays from the Utah Dahlia Society. Get tickets here.
Date/Time: Wed–Sat, Sept. 23–26 · 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Location: Ashton Gardens, 3900 N. Garden Dr., Lehi, UT 84048

Raising Up! Parenting and Self Care Event – Parents can spend the day exploring practical approaches to parenting, family well-being, and self-care during this community event at Thanksgiving Point.
Date/Time: Sat, Sept. 26 · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point, 2476 W. Sycamore Ln., Lehi, UT 84043

Walk for Prader-Willi Syndrome: Hunger to Hope – Join the Utah Prader-Willi Syndrome Association for its community walk supporting Utah families affected by Prader-Willi syndrome. The afternoon also includes family activities alongside the fundraiser. Learn more here.
Date/Time: Sat, Sept. 26 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Olympic Park, 2700 W. Parkside Dr., Lehi, UT 84043

Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails – Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into the Museum of Natural Curiosity with an interactive exhibit built around train-themed play, problem-solving, STEM concepts, and early literacy. The exhibit opens to the public this week and is included with regular museum admission.
Date/Time: Beginning Today, Sept. 21 · Museum open 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Location: Museum of Natural Curiosity, 3605 Garden Dr., Lehi, UT 84048

Itty Bitty Football – Preschoolers ages 3–5 can learn basic football skills while working on coordination, sharing, and taking turns during this six-class Lehi City program. Sessions cost $44 for residents and $53 for nonresidents, with a 10% Legacy Center member discount, and a parent must remain in the gym during class. Check schedule here.
Date/Time: Today–Fri, Sept. 21–25 · Select M/W/F or T/Th sessions at 9:30 AM–10:30 AM or 10:45 AM–11:45 AM
Location: Lehi Legacy Center, 123 N. Center St., Lehi, UT 84043

Cornbelly’s Lehi Opening Week – Cornbelly’s opens for the season this week with its corn maze, pumpkin festival, and more than 60 fall attractions at Thanksgiving Point. Admission is $19.99 Monday through Thursday and $27.99 Friday and Saturday, before taxes and service fees. Learn more here.
Date/Time: Today–Sat, Sept. 21–26 · Hours vary by day
Location: Cornbelly’s at Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043

Lehi Youth Art Class – Kids ages 8–15 can spend three afternoons or evenings creating three different art projects through this city-run class at the Legacy Center. The three-class session costs $71 for Lehi residents and $107 for nonresidents. Learn more here.
Date/Time: Tue–Thu, Sept. 22–24 · Class 1: 3:30 PM–5:30 PM · Class 2: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Lehi Legacy Center, 123 N. Center St., Lehi, UT 84043

Young Historians Shine in Lehi Essay Contest: Lehi fourth graders stepped into the role of local historians through the inaugural Lehi Historical Marker Essay Contest, organized by the Lehi Historical Society. Ellie Melville of Fox Hollow Elementary earned the $500 grand prize, while Lucas Hearn of River Rock Elementary and Edee Rockwell of Lehi Elementary received $200 community-wide awards. Congratulations to Ellie, Lucas, Edee and all of Lehi’s young historians who shared their stories!

Classic Whodunit “Clue” Coming to Lehi Stage: The Lehi Arts Council is bringing the comedy-mystery “Clue” to the Lehi Arts Center, opening Oct. 9 and running through Oct. 24. Directed by Cali Wilkes and inspired by the classic board game and 1985 film, the production brings familiar suspects, secret passageways and plenty of twists to the stage at 685 N. Center Street. Tickets available here.

Lehi City Council Meeting – Tue, Sept. 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Lehi Civic Center Council Chambers, 131 N. 100 E., Lehi. The Lehi City Council will hold its regular fourth-Tuesday meeting to discuss city business and matters affecting the community. Residents can attend in person or follow the meeting online.

Lehi Planning Commission Meeting & Public Hearings – Thu, Sept. 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Lehi Civic Center Council Chambers, 131 N. 100 E., Lehi. The Planning Commission will hear public comments on six land-use matters, including a 71-lot Spring Meadow Villas subdivision, changes to the Skye Area Plan, an indoor wingsuit facility, a proposed Taco Bell, and a 405-townhome development near Center Street and Traverse Terrace Road. The commission will also consider a general plan amendment near 600 S. 600 E. that would change property from low-density residential to commercial and heavy commercial designations. Residents interested in these projects can attend and provide public comment. View the official public-hearing notice here.

Autumn mornings around Lehi call for pumpkin, cinnamon, maple, and a little time around the table. These three stops offer a bakery treat, a leisurely café breakfast, and a quick locally rooted coffee run. Pick the one that suits your morning, or save all three for separate autumn outings.

Place: Gourmandise Bakery & Café – American Fork
Address: 215 E State Street, American Fork, UT 84003

Just a short drive from Lehi, Gourmandise feels especially welcoming when the morning starts cool and crisp. Its pastry case is filled with scratch-made treats, and the current seasonal collection brings pumpkin, caramel-apple, and warm-spice flavors into the mix. The comfortable café setting makes this a lovely choice when you want to sit down and linger awhile.

Order a Pumpkin Spice Latte with the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake for a cozy autumn pairing. Other seasonal temptations include Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake, Caramel Apple Crème Brûlée, and Salted Caramel Apple Bread Pudding on the current fall menu. Arrive earlier in the morning for the fullest pastry selection, especially on weekends.

Place: Brick Canvas Café
Address: 2455 W Executive Parkway, Suite 103, Lehi, UT 84043

Brick Canvas offers a bright, peaceful place to ease into the day near Thanksgiving Point. Its relaxed dining room works nicely for catching up with a friend or enjoying a quiet breakfast before the area gets busy. Although it does not advertise a dedicated fall lineup, its maple, cinnamon, and roasted sweet-potato dishes fit the season naturally.

Order the Maple Cinnamon Brioche French Toast with maple whipped cream and maple syrup from the official café menu. For something savory, the Quinoa Power Bowl combines egg, spinach, tomato, avocado, chipotle aioli, and roasted sweet potato. Visit on a weekday morning for the calmest atmosphere and an easy, unhurried table.

Place: Beans & Brews Coffeehouse – Lehi
Address: 1791 W Traverse Parkway, Lehi, UT 84043

If you’re craving an easy fall coffee run close to home, Beans & Brews is a friendly neighborhood option. This Utah-grown coffeehouse has indoor seating when you want to stay awhile and a drive-through for those busier mornings. Its current seasonal drinks are also pictured on the official menu, so you can see what looks good before heading over.

Try the Pumpkin Pie Fritalia for that classic pumpkin-spice feeling, or choose the Pumpkin White Mocha for something richer. The current menu also features a Pumpkin Shaken Espresso if you still prefer iced coffee when autumn arrives. The Lehi shop opens as early as 5:30 a.m. on weekdays, making it an easy stop before work or school.