What's happening in Utah
Concerts and shows, festivals and holiday lights, games, races, public meetings and the economic numbers that land each week. Search it, narrow it to your corner of the state, and add anything to your own calendar. Every listing links to its official source.
October 2026
Thursday, October 15
- Through Oct 31Big Jack's World Pumpkin Display
A display of hundreds of pumpkins, some of them interactive, at the Lehi outlet mall. It is free during shopping center hours.
- Through Oct 31Sundance Halloween Lift Rides
Nighttime rides of 30 to 45 minutes on the Outlaw Express lift, with Halloween treats and hot chocolate.
Friday, October 16
- Through Oct 30Field of Fright at Glen Ray's
A haunted attraction at a Spanish Fork corn maze. Admission includes the corn maze and pumpkin patch.
Saturday, October 17
- 11 a.m.–2 p.m.Halloween Town
A city Halloween gathering with trick-or-treating, food trucks, vendors and a car show.
- 5:30 p.m.BYU vs. Notre Dame (football)
BYU hosts Notre Dame at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Thursday, October 22
- Time TBASpringville Museum of Art Halloween Party
The museum's annual Halloween party. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
- 7:30 p.m.Utah Symphony: Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 in Provo
The Utah Symphony performs Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony at Brigham Young University.
Friday, October 23
- Through Oct 24UHSAA 1A and 2A girls volleyball state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
Saturday, October 24
- Provo Rec Halloween Festival
A villains-and-heroes-themed Halloween festival with trick-or-treating, carnival games and live entertainment. Registration is required.
- 10 a.m.–8 p.m.Día de los Muertos at Thanksgiving Point
A celebration of the Latin American holiday at Thanksgiving Point's Show Barn. Adult admission is $16 and children 3 to 12 pay $5.
Tuesday, October 27
- Through Oct 28UHSAA 5A and 6A girls volleyball state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
Thursday, October 29
- 5–7 p.m.Pleasant Grove Boo Bash
Free trick-or-treating with downtown businesses and vendors, planned as a no-scares event for young children.
- Through Oct 30UHSAA 3A and 4A girls volleyball state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
Friday, October 30
- 5–8 p.m.Lehi Halloween Extravaganza
Trick-or-treating, crafts, games and a blacklight maze for children. Child admission is $5 in advance, and adults get in free.
Saturday, October 31
- Time TBARuntastic Haunted Half Marathon (Provo)
A costumed Halloween half marathon down Provo Canyon, with a 5K and a kids run.
- Time TBABYU vs. Arizona State (football)
BYU plays Arizona State in football at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
November 2026
Thursday, November 12
- Through Jan 9Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point
A walking holiday light display through Ashton Gardens, with timed-entry tickets. It is open Monday through Saturday, and hours vary by date.
- 7:30 p.m.Stravinsky's Firebird Suite at The Noorda
The Utah Symphony performs Stravinsky's Firebird Suite at Utah Valley University.
Saturday, November 14
- Time TBABYU vs. Baylor (football)
BYU plays Baylor in football at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Wednesday, November 18
- 2 p.m.BYU vs. Utah State (women's basketball)
BYU plays Utah State in women's basketball at Marriott Center.
Monday, November 23
- Through Jan 9Disney's Frozen at The Ruth
The Orem theater stages the musical based on the Disney animated film.
Thursday, November 26
- Time TBARuntastic THANKFUL Turkey Trot
A Thanksgiving Day half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids' half-mile run along the Jordan River Trail, billed by organizers as Utah's largest turkey trot.
Saturday, November 28
- Time TBABYU vs. Cincinnati (football)
BYU plays Cincinnati in football at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Monday, November 30
- Through Dec 26A Christmas Carol at The Ruth
A holiday staging of the Charles Dickens story.
- 5–8 p.m.Mapleton Lights On Festival
The annual lighting of Mapleton City Park, with carolers, a children's choir, a visit from Santa, s'mores and food trucks.
December 2026
Wednesday, December 9
- 8 p.m.BYU vs. Utah State (men's basketball)
BYU hosts in-state rival Utah State in men's basketball at the Marriott Center.
January 2027
Saturday, January 16
- 8 p.m.BYU vs. Utah (men's basketball)
BYU hosts Utah at the Marriott Center in the men's basketball Holy War rivalry game.
Friday, January 29
- Time TBAUHSAA 2A, 3A and 4A drill team state finals
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
Saturday, January 30
- Time TBAUHSAA 5A and 6A drill team state finals
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
February 2027
Monday, February 8
- Through Mar 20Dear Evan Hansen at The Ruth
The Tony-winning musical about an anxious high school student.
Friday, February 12
- Through Feb 13UHSAA 3A and 4A swimming state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at BYU.
Wednesday, February 17
- Through Feb 18UHSAA 4A boys and girls wrestling state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at UCCU Center.
Thursday, February 18
- Through Feb 19UHSAA 6A boys and girls wrestling state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at UCCU Center.
Friday, February 19
- Through Feb 20UHSAA 5A and 6A swimming state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at BYU.
- Through Feb 20UHSAA 5A boys and girls wrestling state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at UCCU Center.
Saturday, February 27
- 2 p.m.BYU vs. Utah (women's basketball)
BYU hosts Utah at the Marriott Center in a women's basketball rivalry game.
April 2027
Monday, April 19
- Through May 22Shrek the Musical at The Ruth
The musical based on the DreamWorks animated film.
June 2027
Friday, June 4
- Through Jun 5Utah Valley Marathon
A marathon, half marathon, 10K and Friday 5K, with a free kids' 1K. The marathon finishes in downtown Provo.