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- –Regular farm hours; extended 10 a.m.–8 p.m. on Oct. 15, 19, 22 and 26
- –Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Halloween 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
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- –6:30–9:30 p.m. (Thu–Sun through Oct. 18; nightly Oct. 22–30)
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- –7–9 p.m.
- –During shopping center hours
- –Time TBA; 18+ Halloween party Oct. 31
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October 2026
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- 5:30–6:30 p.m.UTA On Demand virtual training
UTA's travel-training team explains how to use the new On Demand transit service in north Utah County. Registration for the Zoom webinar is linked from the city's…
Event details ↗ - 6–8 p.m.Clearfield Pumpkin Float
Lit, carved pumpkins are floated across Steed Pond, followed by an outdoor screening of "The Goonies." Admission is free.
Source coverage ↗ - 7:30 p.m.
- 7:30–9:30 p.m.Trivia at Ice Haus (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Pop culture, history and random questions.
Event details ↗ - –6A semifinals Oct. 19; 5A and 4A semifinals Oct. 20UHSAA girls soccer state semifinals: 4A, 5A, 6A
Semifinals of the 4A, 5A and 6A state tournaments. The finals are Oct. 23 at the same stadium, listed separately.
Event details ↗ - Time not listedUtah County Unemployment Rates (September 2026 data)
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…
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- –Starts October 20 at 9 a.m.; ends October 22 at 3:30 p.m. MTUBA Fall Compliance Conference
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;…
Event details ↗ - 6:30–7:30 p.m.Spooktacular Carnival
Halloween games, tricks and treats for the whole family. Costumes welcome.
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at 'Bout Time Pub & Grub (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Schedule from the organizer, Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks players to buy something from the venue.
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at Prodigy Brewing
Weekly trivia night. Free to play; reservations recommended but not required.
Event details ↗ - 7:30 p.m.Gorillaz
The animated band led by Damon Albarn plays the Delta Center, with Little Simz and Deltron 3030 listed as supporting acts.
Event details ↗ - 7:30 p.m.Trivia at Blue Gene's (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Hosted by Questionable Productions.
Event details ↗ - Varies by countyIn-person early voting can begin for the general election
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.…
Event details ↗ - –Time not listedUtah Legislature interim committee meetings
Interim committee meeting days on the Legislature's 2026 interim schedule.
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- 8:00–9:30 a.m. MTSocietal Impact Newsmaker Breakfast: "The Changing Economics of Higher Education"
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…
Release schedule ↗ - Scheduled windows: 8:30–11 a.m. and 1:15–3:45 p.m. MTUtah economic-policy interim committee meetings
The annual schedule places Revenue and Taxation and Economic Development and Workforce Services in the morning, and Business and Labor in the afternoon. Specific…
Event details ↗ - 5:30–7 p.m.Utah Court Connect
A town-hall conversation about how the courts work, how residents can engage with them and what resources are available. Register to attend in person, where…
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at 'Bout Time Pub & Grub (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Teams of one to four.
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at 'Bout Time Pub & Grub (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Schedule from the organizer, Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks players to buy something from the venue.
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at Brick's Corner
Weekly trivia night. Schedule from the organizer, Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks players to buy something from the venue.
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at Valley Bowling Lanes
Weekly trivia night. Schedule from the organizer, Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks players to buy something from the venue.
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at Wolfdog Brewing (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Hosted by Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks players to buy something from the venue.
Event details ↗ - 7:30 p.m.Phoebe Bridgers
The indie singer-songwriter performs in Salt Lake City; the venue lists the show as sold out.
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- –Eight sessions, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. MT: October 22, 23, 29, 30; November 5, 6, 12, 13Understanding Bank Performance
Paid registration. Eight-session virtual program on bank financial statements, credit metrics, funding and liquidity, capital and investments, risk and return, and a…
Event details ↗ - 6:30–9:30 p.m.Syracuse Pumpkin Walk
A free walk past more than a thousand carved pumpkins, with food trucks on site.
Source coverage ↗ - 7 p.m.Trivia at 2 Row Brewing (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Schedule from the organizer, Questionable Productions.
Event details ↗ - 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.
Event details ↗ - Time TBASpringville Museum of Art Halloween Party
The museum's annual Halloween party. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBAThe SteelDrivers
The Grammy-winning Nashville bluegrass band plays three nights; the theater lists the run as sold out to the public.
Event details ↗ - Semifinals Oct. 22UHSAA girls soccer state semifinals: 2A, 3A
Semifinals of the 2A and 3A state tournaments. The finals are Oct. 24 at the same stadium, listed separately.
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- 5 p.m.Voter registration deadline for the 2026 general election
Last day to register ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Same-day registration is also available at polling places with two forms of ID.
Source coverage ↗ - –6–8 p.m. both nightsFable Forest
A family-friendly, slightly spooky walk along Gailey Trail past fairy tales acted out by local youth, including the Headless Horseman. Admission is a nonperishable…
Event details ↗ - 7:30 p.m.Utah Jazz home opener vs. New Orleans Pelicans
The Jazz host the New Orleans Pelicans in a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game.
Event details ↗ - 7:30 p.m.Utah Royals vs. Seattle Reign FC
Utah Royals hosts Seattle Reign FC in a 2026 NWSL regular-season match.
Event details ↗ - 5K at 8 p.m.; 1-mile at 8:02 p.m.Hurricane Fall Festival and Neon Night Run
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.
Source coverage ↗ - –Various timesBallet West: Dracula
Ballet West performs its full-length ballet based on Bram Stoker's novel.
Event details ↗ - –Various timesPioneer Theatre Company: Little Shop of Horrors
Pioneer Theatre Company stages the musical about a florist's assistant and a carnivorous plant.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBAUHSAA 1A and 2A girls volleyball state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
Event details ↗ - Time TBAUHSAA 4A, 5A and 6A girls soccer state finals
High school teams compete for state titles at Zions Bank Stadium.
Event details ↗ - –Time not listedUHSAA girls volleyball state tournaments: 1A, 2A
Two-day state tournaments for the 1A and 2A classifications.
Event details ↗ - –Various timesUtah Symphony: Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5
The orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony in its home hall.
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- 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.
Event details ↗ - 12–2 p.m. and 2–4 p.m.Dungeons & Dragons for teens
Two library sessions of fantasy role-playing for ages 12 to 17. No registration required.
Event details ↗ - 1–7 p.m.Día de los Muertos Festival at Ogden Union Station
A free Day of the Dead festival with a craft market, live music, dancers, a car show, food and a community altar.
Event details ↗ - 3–5:30 p.m. and 6:30–9 p.m.Provo Rec Halloween Festival
A villains-and-heroes-themed Halloween festival with trick-or-treating, carnival games and live entertainment. Registration is required.
Source coverage ↗ - 5–7 p.m.Adaptive Trick or Treat
Trick-or-treating at seven or eight stations in a smaller, calmer setting meant to reduce crowds and overstimulation. Families must register in advance and pick a…
Event details ↗ - Noon–6 p.m.Día de los Muertos at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center
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…
Event details ↗ - 6:30 p.m.Real Salt Lake vs. St. Louis CITY SC
Real Salt Lake hosts St. Louis CITY SC in a 2026 MLS regular-season match.
Event details ↗ - –7:30 p.m.The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Halloween-season screenings of the cult film on Oct. 24, 25 and 30, for ages 18 and older; tickets are $26 to $30.
Event details ↗ - Time TBAUHSAA 2A and 3A girls soccer state finals
High school teams compete for state titles at Zions Bank Stadium.
Event details ↗ - Time TBA
- –See the official program for individual session times (MT)ABA Annual Convention in Salt Lake City
National banking convention held in Utah. Registration required; confirm fees and eligibility with ABA.
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