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20 events

October 2026

Thursday, October 15

Through Oct 30
BOOtánical Garden After DarkCommunity · Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City
Halloween-season evening event at Red Butte Garden, listed on Visit Utah.
Through Oct 20
North Logan Pumpkin WalkCommunity · Elk Ridge Park, North Logan
The 43rd annual walk past themed scenes built from carved and decorated pumpkins, held on five days.

Friday, October 16

Through Oct 17
Benson Grist Mill Fall FestivalCommunity · Benson Grist Mill Historic Site, Stansbury ParkFree
A fall festival at the historic Tooele County mill, with free children's activities, vendor booths, food trucks and the country store.

Saturday, October 17

11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Halloween TownCommunity · Cory B. Wride Memorial Park, Eagle MountainFree
A city Halloween gathering with trick-or-treating, food trucks, vendors and a car show.

Monday, October 19

6–8 p.m.
Clearfield Pumpkin FloatCommunity · Steed Pond, ClearfieldFree
Lit, carved pumpkins are floated across Steed Pond, followed by an outdoor screening of "The Goonies." Admission is free.

Thursday, October 22

6:30–9:30 p.m.
Syracuse Pumpkin WalkCommunity · 1904 W. 1700 South, SyracuseFree
A free walk past more than a thousand carved pumpkins, with food trucks on site.

Saturday, October 24

1–7 p.m.
Día de los Muertos Festival at Ogden Union StationCommunity · Ogden Union Station, OgdenFree
A free Day of the Dead festival with a craft market, live music, dancers, a car show, food and a community altar.
10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Día de los Muertos at Thanksgiving PointCommunity · Show Barn, Thanksgiving Point, Lehi
A celebration of the Latin American holiday at Thanksgiving Point's Show Barn. Adult admission is $16 and children 3 to 12 pay $5.
Noon–6 p.m.
Día de los Muertos at the Utah Cultural Celebration CenterCommunity · Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley City
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…

Monday, October 26

5–7 p.m.
Cottonwood Heights SpooktacularCommunity · Cottonwood Heights City Hall, Cottonwood HeightsFree
A free America 250–themed Halloween night with trunk-or-treating, carnival games, craft booths and food trucks.
6–8 p.m.
West Haven Pumpkin WalkCommunity · R. Kenneth Baldwin Country Park, West HavenFree
Hundreds of jack-o'-lanterns are displayed, with activities and free hot chocolate and doughnuts.

Saturday, October 31

8 p.m.–1 a.m.
HalloQueen BallCommunity · Salt Lake Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City
The Utah Pride Center's annual 21-and-older Halloween fundraiser, with DJs, drag-hosted bingo and a costume contest. General admission is $31.

November 2026

Sunday, November 1

1–5 p.m.
Moab Day of the Dead FestivalCommunity · Moab Valley Multicultural Center, MoabFree
A free community Day of the Dead celebration in Moab.
2–5 p.m.
Park City Día de los MuertosCommunity · CREATE PC, Park CityFree
A free community Día de los Muertos afternoon with face painting, crafts, food and cultural traditions.

Monday, November 2

5–8 p.m.
Day of the Dead at the St. George Art MuseumCommunity · St. George Art Museum, St. GeorgeFree
The museum's annual Day of the Dead celebration and community exhibition. Admission is free.

Saturday, November 7

Noon
SUMA Day of the Dead CelebrationCommunity · Southern Utah Museum of Art, Cedar CityFree
The main event of SUMA's free Día de los Muertos program, which runs Oct. 18 to Nov. 7 and includes a community ofrenda on display.

Saturday, November 28

Kanab Christmas Light Parade and FestivalCommunity · Kanab Center and Highway 89, Kanab
A day of holiday events built around a "Red & White Christmas" light parade, with a home tour, a market, kids' activities, an ice rink, the city tree lighting and a…
Ogden Holiday Electric Light Parade and Christmas Village LightingCommunity · Washington Boulevard, OgdenFree
Ogden's holiday season begins with a Santa Run and an electric light parade on Washington Boulevard. A ceremony and fireworks follow as Christmas Village lights up.

Monday, November 30

5–8 p.m.
Mapleton Lights On FestivalCommunity · Mapleton City Park, MapletonFree
The annual lighting of Mapleton City Park, with carolers, a children's choir, a visit from Santa, s'mores and food trucks.

March 2027

Thursday, March 4

Through Mar 6
RootsTechCommunity · Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City
A large family history and genealogy conference with classes, an expo hall and cultural programming.

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Calendars we watch

Visit Utah EventsUtah Office of Tourism's statewide calendar of festivals, holiday events and seasonal happenings.
Utah Public Notice WebsiteOfficial state site where every public body in Utah posts meeting notices and agendas.
Utah Legislature Significant Session DatesKey deadlines and dates for the 2027 General Session, from bill-request deadlines to the governor's veto deadline.
Utah Legislature 2026 Interim ScheduleInterim committee meeting days for 2026.
Utah State Capitol EventsCapitol Preservation Board calendar of government and public events at the State Capitol.
Utah Elections (vote.utah.gov)Lieutenant Governor's Office election dates, deadlines and results.
Salt Lake City Events CalendarCity-run calendar of public meetings, park events and community programs.
Salt Lake County Events CalendarCounty calendar including parks and recreation events and ZAP-funded arts events.
Downtown SLC AllianceDowntown Salt Lake City events, markets and weekly 'This Week Downtown' roundups.
Salt Lake Chamber EventsBusiness events, including the annual Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit.
Utah Division of Arts & MuseumsState arts division exhibitions, folk arts and arts events.
Utah Historical Society EventsUtah Historical Society and State History events calendar.
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera ScheduleConcert and opera schedule for Abravanel Hall, the Capitol Theatre and regional venues.
Ballet West EventsBallet West season, including The Nutcracker.
Utah State Parks Monthly EventsRanger programs, star parties, hikes and seasonal events at Utah state parks.
Ski UtahResort updates and opening information for Utah ski areas.
UHSAA CalendarUtah High School Activities Association calendar of state tournaments and championships.
UHSAA FootballHigh school football playoffs and state championship dates and sites.
UHSAA Boys Basketball2026-27 boys basketball state championship dates and sites.
Utah Utes AthleticsUniversity of Utah football, basketball and other schedules.
BYU Cougars AthleticsBYU football, basketball and other schedules.
Utah State Aggies AthleticsUtah State football, basketball and other schedules.
Utah Jazz ScheduleUtah Jazz 2026-27 NBA schedule.
Utah Mammoth ScheduleUtah Mammoth 2026-27 NHL schedule.
Real Salt Lake ScheduleReal Salt Lake MLS schedule; the 2026 regular season ends Nov. 7.
BLS Release Calendar 2026Federal release dates for the jobs report, CPI, and state and metro employment.
BLS Release Calendar 20272027 BLS release dates; state and metro employment dates for early 2027 are not yet posted.
BLS State Employment and UnemploymentMonthly state jobs and unemployment release, including Utah.
Utah DWS Press Releases / Employment SummaryUtah Department of Workforce Services' monthly Utah Employment Summary. It usually comes out around the BLS state release, but the department posts no advance schedule.
BEA Release ScheduleBureau of Economic Analysis release dates for GDP, personal income, and state GDP and personal income.
Kem C. Gardner Policy InstituteUniversity of Utah research on Utah's economy, population and housing; publishes the annual Economic Report to the Governor.
Economic Report to the GovernorAnnual Utah economic outlook, presented in past years at the Salt Lake Chamber's economic summit.
FOMC Meeting CalendarFederal Reserve rate-setting meeting dates for 2026-2027.
Governor's Office of Planning and BudgetState budget process, consensus revenue estimates and the governor's budget recommendation.

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