What's happening in Utah

Ongoing eight-session program that began September 2–3. Remaining classes cover loan structure, cash flow, credit presentations, loan review and problem loans. Paid…

Two-day state tournaments for the 4A and 3A classifications. The 6A, 5A and 2A tournaments were played earlier in October.

A display of hundreds of pumpkins, some of them interactive, at the Lehi outlet mall. It is free during shopping center hours.

Annual arts festival in the southeastern Utah town of Bluff, listed on Visit Utah.

Halloween-season evening event at Red Butte Garden, listed on Visit Utah.

A Halloween trail walk with sound and special effects, for children 15 and younger. Tickets are sold online.

Gardner Village's annual Halloween festival, with witch displays throughout the shopping village plus separately ticketed events such as Breakfast with a Witch and…

An evening Halloween light walk through the zoo. Adult tickets are $24.95 and child tickets $19.95; train and carousel rides cost extra.

The Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter performs an arena concert.

A seasonal farm with photo walls, a corn maze and bounce houses, plus the adults-only "Cornfield of Terror." It closes with an 18-and-older party on Halloween.

The 43rd annual walk past themed scenes built from carved and decorated pumpkins, held on five days.

Ogden Musical Theatre stages Dracula; recommended for ages 5 and older.

A Peter Pan–themed Halloween walk through the botanical garden after dark. Tickets are $15 Monday through Thursday and $18 Friday through Sunday.

A drive-through Halloween light show synchronized to music on your car radio. Tickets start at $29.99 per car.

Nighttime rides of 30 to 45 minutes on the Outlaw Express lift, with Halloween treats and hot chocolate.

A seasonal pumpkin patch, corn maze, playland and wagon rides at the county's historic farm. A $12 ticket covers the maze, the playland and one ride.

A fall festival at the historic Tooele County mill, with free children's activities, vendor booths, food trucks and the country store.

A touring stage show featuring puppet versions of the characters from the animated children's series.

A Halloween drone show at the Salt Lake Bees' ballpark, with games, train rides and treats on the ground. Costumes are encouraged and tickets are $16.

A haunted attraction at a Spanish Fork corn maze. Admission includes the corn maze and pumpkin patch.

The rock band known for "Wherever You Will Go" plays two nights on Main Street.

Utah Opera stages Hector Armienta's opera about the masked folk hero; final performances are Oct. 16 and 18.

Workforce Services' monthly statewide report on Utah nonfarm payroll jobs (CES) and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate (LAUS). It is the first official read…

A city Halloween gathering with trick-or-treating, food trucks, vendors and a car show.

Cedar City's Saturday farmers market, which continues on select dates through late December.

A free festival of scary story performances and workshops, with seasonal vendors and food trucks.

The travel writer and TV host joins the Utah Symphony for a program pairing music with travel stories.

A costumed Halloween half marathon, 5K and kids run, with a costume contest before the start.

Annual book festival with author talks, listed on Visit Utah.

The final two Saturdays of the summer season for Salt Lake City's largest farmers market, with produce, meats, baked goods and local food vendors. The season ends…

A Saturday market with more than 50 vendors from Washington and Iron counties selling produce, meats, cheeses and artisan goods, with live music. It runs through Dec. 26.

A Saturday market of local vendors and food at the Tuacahn amphitheater complex, running through Dec. 19.

BYU hosts Notre Dame at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

The Mammoth host the Edmonton Oilers in a 2026-27 NHL regular-season game.

Utah Royals hosts Kansas City Current in a 2026 NWSL regular-season match.

Southern Utah plays UC Davis in football at Eccles Coliseum.

Weber State plays Idaho State in football at Stewart Stadium.

The singer-songwriter performs in a trio format.

The punk rock band performs an all-ages show.

Lit, carved pumpkins are floated across Steed Pond, followed by an outdoor screening of "The Goonies." Admission is free.

The last three rounds of the 4A, 5A and 6A state tournaments.

Workforce Services' one-page summary of unemployment rates for each of Utah's 29 counties from the LAUS program, showing how local labor markets compare with the…

The animated band led by Damon Albarn plays the Delta Center, with Little Simz and Deltron 3030 listed as supporting acts.

Interim committee meeting days on the Legislature's 2026 interim schedule.

Paid registration. In-person conference topics include a regulator panel with OCC, San Francisco Fed, FDIC and Utah DFI participants; an economic update; BSA/AML;…

Under state law, early voting can begin up to 14 days before Election Day and must run at least four days; each county sets its own early-voting dates and sites.…

The indie singer-songwriter performs in Salt Lake City; the venue lists the show as sold out.

The annual schedule places Revenue and Taxation and Economic Development and Workforce Services in the morning, and Business and Labor in the afternoon. Specific…

A Gardner Policy Institute Newsmaker Breakfast discussion of the shifting costs, funding and economic value of higher education, a pressing issue for Utah's public…

The museum's annual Halloween party. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.

A free walk past more than a thousand carved pumpkins, with food trucks on site.

The Grammy-winning Nashville bluegrass band plays three nights; the theater lists the run as sold out to the public.

Paid registration. Eight-session virtual program on bank financial statements, credit metrics, funding and liquidity, capital and investments, risk and return, and a…

The last rounds of the 2A and 3A state tournaments.

The Utah Symphony performs Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony at Brigham Young University.

Ballet West performs its full-length ballet based on Bram Stoker's novel.

A neon-lit evening 5K and 1-mile fun run held with the city's fall festival. Registration is $25 for adults and $18 for kids.

Pioneer Theatre Company stages the musical about a florist's assistant and a carnivorous plant.

Two-day state tournaments for the 1A and 2A classifications.

The orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony in its home hall.

Last day to register ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Same-day registration is also available at polling places with two forms of ID.

The Jazz host the New Orleans Pelicans in a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game.

Utah Royals hosts Seattle Reign FC in a 2026 NWSL regular-season match.

High school teams compete for state titles at Zions Bank Stadium.

High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.

A free Day of the Dead festival with a craft market, live music, dancers, a car show, food and a community altar.

A villains-and-heroes-themed Halloween festival with trick-or-treating, carnival games and live entertainment. Registration is required.

A celebration of the Latin American holiday at Thanksgiving Point's Show Barn. Adult admission is $16 and children 3 to 12 pay $5.

Halloween-season screenings of the cult film on Oct. 24, 25 and 30, for ages 18 and older; tickets are $26 to $30.

An afternoon of Día de los Muertos dance and music performances, with altars and ofrendas, live chalk art, a kids' zone and an artisan market. Adult admission is $7…

Real Salt Lake hosts St. Louis CITY SC in a 2026 MLS regular-season match.

High school teams compete for state titles at Zions Bank Stadium.

Utah plays Houston in football at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

National banking convention held in Utah. Registration required; confirm fees and eligibility with ABA.

A free America 250–themed Halloween night with trunk-or-treating, carnival games, craft booths and food trucks.

The alternative rock trio performs on its fall 2026 tour with guest Stef Chura.

A glowing Halloween parade through the farm, led by costumed witches. Tickets are sold online.

Public budget open house followed by a specially scheduled Transit Commission hearing to take verbal comment on UTA's 2027 tentative budget. Written comments are due…

Hundreds of jack-o'-lanterns are displayed, with activities and free hot chocolate and doughnuts.

State championship meets for all six classifications over two days.