What's happening in Utah

Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Schedule from the organizer, Questionable Productions.

The monthly national jobs report: nonfarm payroll employment, the unemployment rate and average hourly earnings. It sets the tone for financial markets and Federal…

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

Conrad Tao is soloist and conductor in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 and Symphony No. 40.

Wildlife filmmaker Sandesh Kadur presents a talk and images on wild cats; recommended for ages 8 and older.

Large illuminated lanterns, including a giant jellyfish and new designs, fill the aquarium's outdoor plaza. Tickets include evening access to the aquarium.

A Ballet West program set to music by the Rolling Stones.

Brian Head's projected opening date for the 2026-27 ski season. Projected dates depend on snow.

The 24th annual folk music festival in Moab, with Rising Appalachia and Leftover Salmon on the 2026 lineup. The Star Hall and Ballfield venues are ticketed…

The British glam rock band known for "Ballroom Blitz" performs.

A city-run 5K open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

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.

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

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.

Southern Utah plays Northern Colorado in football at Eccles Coliseum.

Real Salt Lake hosts LA Galaxy in a 2026 MLS regular-season match.

The Los Angeles punk band plays a 21-and-over show on its farewell tour.

Utah State plays Fresno State in football at Maverik Stadium.

The country singer performs an acoustic concert.

Utah hosts BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium in the football edition of the Holy War rivalry.

A trail marathon, half marathon, 10K adventure run and kids' race in the canyons near Moab. The half marathon hosts the 2026 USATF trail half marathon national…

Cirque Mechanics presents an 1980s-themed circus show.

Last day a voter who cast a provisional ballot without ID can provide it to the election officer so the ballot can count.

Measures the change in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of goods and services; the headline U.S. inflation gauge. Utah households are covered within the…

Counties may canvass (certify) final general-election results from Nov. 10 through Nov. 17.

The Tony-winning musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel plays a one-week touring engagement.

A large holiday shopping show with hundreds of vendors selling gifts, crafts, decor and specialty food. One wristband covers entry on all three days.

Semifinals for the largest classifications. The finals are Nov. 20 at the same stadium.

A walking holiday light display through Ashton Gardens, with timed-entry tickets. It is open Monday through Saturday, and hours vary by date.

The Utah Symphony performs Stravinsky's Firebird Suite at Utah Valley University.

The a cappella vocal group performs at Tuacahn.

High school teams compete for state titles at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

The Utah Symphony performs Stravinsky's 1945 revision of The Firebird Suite, with works by Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann and Vaughan Williams.

The comedian and author performs stand-up at Kingsbury Hall.

The country singer performs in the outdoor amphitheater.

High school teams compete for state titles at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Utah Tech plays Eastern Washington in football at Greater Zion Stadium.

BYU plays Baylor in football at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Trail races of 50 miles, 50K, 30K and 15K on the mesas northwest of Moab.

The Navy's premier jazz ensemble performs at Tuacahn.

High school teams compete for state titles at Eccles Coliseum.

The bassist and singer performs with support from fera.

The musical about a young woman in 1920s Russia and Paris who may be a lost Romanov princess.

Last day for legislators to designate priority bill request No. 1 (House and Senate) and No. 2 (Senate) for the 2027 General Session.

The county Board of Canvassers meets to canvass official 2026 general election results for Salt Lake County.

The Swedish metal band performs a rescheduled all-ages show.

The Taiwanese contemporary dance company performs a double bill.

The Legislature lists Nov. 18 as the last day of interim committee meetings and the first day legislators-elect may file legislation.

BYU plays Utah State in women's basketball at Marriott Center.

The rock band brings its Forever Now Tour, with Anberlin as special guest.

The rotating musical collective performs modern pop songs in vintage styles.

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

Utah plays Utah Valley in women's basketball at Jon M. Huntsman Center.

A pops program of music from The Sound of Music, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and Oklahoma!, with three vocalists and the Utah Symphony.

Alta, Solitude and Park City Mountain all list Nov. 20 as their projected opening date. Projected dates depend on snow.

Tuacahn's indoor holiday musical, based on the Irving Berlin film.

The stand-up comedian performs at the Eccles Theater.

High school teams compete for state titles at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Southern Utah plays Chicago State in football at Eccles Coliseum.

Weber State plays Utah Tech in football at Stewart Stadium.

The rock musician and producer performs a concert.

Gardner Village's holiday season, with decorated shops and separately ticketed events such as a dinner show, a holiday escape room and a Santa Run.

The free city event lists a visit with Santa, fireworks, a Holiday Market, hot chocolate and s'mores, and a toy and food collection for the Murray Children's Pantry.…

The Orem theater stages the musical based on the Disney animated film.

The state board of canvassers certifies statewide and multi-county results of the Nov. 3 general election.

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 rock orchestra returns with its annual holiday production, with matinee and evening shows.

The Ziegfeld Theater presents the stage musical based on the 1983 holiday film.

Quarterly house price indexes for the nation, every state and metro areas, including Utah and its metros, based on mortgage transactions. It tracks how fast Utah…

The second estimate of U.S. economic growth for the quarter, revising the earlier figures with more complete source data and corporate profits.

Thousands of holiday lights and displays in St. George's desert garden. It is free and open to the public.

The fourth annual Thanksgiving morning 5K, with a 5K relay option. Registration is through RunSignup; the entry fee rises after November 19.

A Thanksgiving morning 5K and 10K that raises money for the Utah Food Bank. Entry is $30 for the 5K and $35 for the 10K.

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.

A Thanksgiving weekend holiday market with local vendors at the county's historic farm. General admission is free.

Free visits with Santa on four Friday evenings, with holiday wagon rides for $3 per person.

A concert opening the Christmas season on Temple Square; admission is free.

Utah plays West Virginia in football at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Ballet West's holiday Nutcracker opens in Ogden, then runs at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City.

The theater's annual staging of the Charles Dickens holiday story.

Snowbird and Snowbasin list Nov. 27 as their projected opening date. Projected dates depend on snow.

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'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.

Ogden's free downtown holiday light display and village, with free visits with Santa through Dec. 23.

The Utah Symphony's holiday Messiah Sing-In, listed as a special event.

BYU plays Cincinnati in football at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Utah State plays an opponent to be announced in football at Maverik Stadium.

The annual lighting of Mapleton City Park, with carolers, a children's choir, a visit from Santa, s'mores and food trucks.

Santa arrives and the mayor turns on the lights, with free hot chocolate and donuts served by the Youth Council.

Santa and special guests switch on the lights just after 6 p.m. at the main stage. From 6:30 p.m. Santa is at the Day Barn, with hot chocolate, cookies and…

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…

The city holds its tree lighting on the first Monday after Thanksgiving, which falls on November 30 this year. Free hot cocoa and donuts while they last, plus wagon…

A holiday staging of the Charles Dickens story.

Utah plays Utah State in women's basketball at Jon M. Huntsman Center.

GOPB says the governor's FY28 budget will be released in December 2026; the exact date has not been announced.

Annual economic output and personal income for every U.S. county, including all 29 Utah counties, showing which parts of the state are driving growth.

A Victorian London–themed holiday craft fair with costumed vendors, strolling characters and Father Christmas.

A German-style Christmas market with vendors, food and holiday entertainment. Admission is free.

Hundreds of decorated trees and holiday displays are shown and sold to benefit Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1.

The Utah composer and musician presents his annual holiday concert.

Last day to designate priority bill request No. 2 (House) or No. 3 (Senate).

The progressive bluegrass band plays a four-night run.

The monthly national jobs report: nonfarm payroll employment, the unemployment rate and average hourly earnings. It sets the tone for financial markets and Federal…

A breakfast with Santa and other holiday characters on nine December dates. Tickets are 6 per person.

Joana Carneiro conducts works by Bach, Lindberg, Prokofiev and Mendelssohn, with violinist Stella Chen.

Ballet West's holiday production of The Nutcracker runs through December; tickets start at $30.

The Kaufman and Hart comedy about a celebrity houseguest who refuses to leave.

A holiday day at a working farm, with free hot cider, a farm stand, food for purchase, artisan gifts, fresh-cut trees and wreath-making.

BYU faces Northwestern in men's basketball at a neutral site, the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

Deer Valley's projected opening date for the 2026-27 season.

The pop trio of Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas performs an arena concert.

December interim meeting of Executive Appropriations (Legislative Audit Subcommittee follows at 4 p.m.). No interim committees meet in December.

The touring production of the Disney stage musical runs for two weeks as part of the Broadway at the Eccles season.

The Federal Open Market Committee's two-day meeting to set the federal funds rate target, which influences mortgage, auto and business borrowing costs in Utah. This…