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23 events

October 2026

Thursday, October 15

Through Oct 31
Big Jack's World Pumpkin DisplayFamily · Outlets at Traverse Mountain, LehiFree
A display of hundreds of pumpkins, some of them interactive, at the Lehi outlet mall. It is free during shopping center hours.
Through Oct 17
Draper Haunted TrailFamily · Ballard Arena, Draper
A Halloween trail walk with sound and special effects, for children 15 and younger. Tickets are sold online.
Through Oct 30
Hogle Halloween: A BooLights ExperienceFamily · Utah's Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City
An evening Halloween light walk through the zoo. Adult tickets are $24.95 and child tickets $19.95; train and carousel rides cost extra.
Through Oct 31
Kuwahara's Pumpkin Patch and Thriller ParkFamily · Kuwahara's, 12153 S. 700 West, Draper
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.
Through Oct 30
Garden After Dark: Adventures in NeverlandFamily · Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City
A Peter Pan–themed Halloween walk through the botanical garden after dark. Tickets are $15 Monday through Thursday and $18 Friday through Sunday.
Through Oct 30
Spooky Light ShowFamily · USU Bastian Agricultural Center, South Jordan
A drive-through Halloween light show synchronized to music on your car radio. Tickets start at $29.99 per car.
Through Oct 31
Wheeler Farm Pumpkin DaysFamily · Wheeler Historic Farm, Murray
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.

Friday, October 16

Through Oct 17
Bumble's Drone SpooktacularFamily · The Ballpark at America First Square, South Jordan
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.
Through Oct 30
Field of Fright at Glen Ray'sFamily · Glen Ray's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Spanish Fork
A haunted attraction at a Spanish Fork corn maze. Admission includes the corn maze and pumpkin patch.

Thursday, October 22

Time TBA
Springville Museum of Art Halloween PartyFamily · Springville Museum of Art, SpringvilleFree
The museum's annual Halloween party. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.

Saturday, October 24

Provo Rec Halloween FestivalFamily · Provo Recreation Center, Provo
A villains-and-heroes-themed Halloween festival with trick-or-treating, carnival games and live entertainment. Registration is required.

Monday, October 26

Starts 5:45 p.m.
Witches Light Parade at Staheli Family FarmFamily · Staheli Family Farm, Washington
A glowing Halloween parade through the farm, led by costumed witches. Tickets are sold online.

Thursday, October 29

5–7 p.m.
Pleasant Grove Boo BashFamily · Downtown Pleasant GroveFree
Free trick-or-treating with downtown businesses and vendors, planned as a no-scares event for young children.

Friday, October 30

5–8 p.m.
Lehi Halloween ExtravaganzaFamily · Lehi Legacy Center, Lehi
Trick-or-treating, crafts, games and a blacklight maze for children. Child admission is $5 in advance, and adults get in free.
Utah Foster Care Candy DropFamily · USU Vernal Campus, VernalFree
A free event in which candy is dropped from a helicopter, followed by trick-or-treating and a bounce house.

Saturday, October 31

9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Boo at the ZooFamily · Utah's Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City
Daytime Halloween trick-or-treating stations around the zoo, while supplies last. Regular zoo admission applies.
Halloween on Main StreetFamily · Historic Main Street, Park CityFree
Free trick-or-treating at the businesses along Park City's Main Street. Families and pets in costume are welcome.

November 2026

Saturday, November 7

Through Nov 8
ScienceFest at the Natural History Museum of UtahFamily · Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City
A two-day family science festival with demonstrations, hands-on activities, talks and meet-and-greets with Utah researchers. Some in-depth workshops cost extra.

Friday, November 27

Through Dec 18
Festive Fridays at Wheeler FarmFamily · Wheeler Historic Farm, MurrayFree
Free visits with Santa on four Friday evenings, with holiday wagon rides for $3 per person.

Monday, November 30

6–8 p.m.
St. George Kickoff to ChristmasFamily · St. George Children's Museum area, St. GeorgeFree
The city's annual holiday kickoff on the Monday after Thanksgiving, with Santa photos, choir performances, children's museum crafts and free hot chocolate while…

December 2026

Friday, December 4

Through Dec 23
Breakfast with Santa at Gardner VillageFamily · Gardner Village, West Jordan
A breakfast with Santa and other holiday characters on nine December dates. Tickets are 6 per person.

January 2027

Saturday, January 30

Time TBA
Utah STEM ExpoFamily · Mountain America Expo Center, Sandy
A one-day expo of hands-on science, technology, engineering and math exhibits for families and students.

May 2027

Saturday, May 1

Through May 2
Warriors Over the Wasatch Air ShowFamily · Hill Air Force Base, near Layton
Hill Air Force Base's air show, moved from 2026 to these dates, with military and civilian flying demonstrations and aircraft displays.

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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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