Free events in Orem, UT

Learn practical skills for personal safety at a free women’s self-defense seminar. Instruction covers the legal side of self-defense, situational awareness and prevention, ways to counter common grabs and holds, and escape techniques from both standing and ground positions, along with additional related topics.

Riftgate CardCon is a trading card show focused on buying, selling, and trading TCGs. The show has moved and now takes place at the Provo Convention Center. Admission is free, and attendees can enter giveaways simply by showing up.

A community-driven effort gathers to cook and share freshly made burritos with community members in vulnerable circumstances, emphasizing care, connection, and practical support. Hosted at Fierro HPP & Distribution, it focuses on preparing meals together and offering them with dignity and warmth. This ongoing volunteer initiative channels energy, smiles, and heart into simple acts of support.

Wednesday evenings from May through October, Orem’s Farmers Market and Food Fest brings live music, farm-fresh goods, and local creativity to Orem City Center Park. Shop seasonal produce like vegetables and fruit, along with eggs, honey, meat, and flowers, plus artisan baked treats, handcrafted soaps, jewelry, art, and more. Dinner is covered with a variety of food trucks on site. Complimentary yoga classes are planned, with a schedule to be announced. SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted; bring an EBT/SNAP Horizon Card to the information booth to receive tokens that provide $2 in matching benefits for every $1, which can be used for fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers and food artisans. The market is set up next to The All-Together Playground at Orem City Center Park. One Wednesday in June is canceled due to Orem Fest. To avoid scams, applications and communications are handled only through official channels.

Take your practice outside with a free mat Pilates series set in The Orchard at University Place. These community sessions continue through the summer, guided by instructors from Urban Pilates, a studio located next to the Orchard. Please bring your own mat or a towel. For studio updates, see @urbanpilatesutah.