Salt Lake & Utah County
Fun Things Happening This Month
A running list of what's actually worth doing nearby this month — festivals, farms, and a few good scares. No fluff, just the dates and where to go.
Updated October 12, 2026
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This Month's Lineup
Nine worth planning around right now.
Cornbelly's
Thanksgiving Point, Lehi
Utah's original corn maze plus 60+ fall attractions — pumpkins, rides, and enough to fill an afternoon.
More info →WitchFest
Gardner Village, West Jordan
Free witch displays, a scavenger hunt, and caramel apples. Dinner theater and escape rooms cost extra.
More info →Scarecrow Festival
Ashton Gardens, Thanksgiving Point
Hand-built scarecrows and carved pumpkins through the gardens — easy, photogenic, kid-friendly.
More info →Halloween Town
Cory B. Wride Memorial Park, Eagle Mountain
The city's biggest trick-or-treat event — local business booths, 11am–2pm.
More info →Fear Factory
Downtown Salt Lake City
Six stories, two underground passages, select nights only — for the ones who want a real scare.
More info →Redwest Fest
Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City
Post Malone, Kacey Musgraves, and Noah Kahan headline. Heading downtown this weekend? Give yourself extra time — parking and traffic will feel it.
More info →Garden After Dark
Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City
The garden is lit up with lanterns through the end of the month. A nice evening that doesn't involve a screen.
More info →Cross E Ranch Fall Festival
Cross E Ranch, Salt Lake City
Pumpkins, hayrides, and apple cider donuts. Tickets are online only, so grab them ahead of time.
More info →Halloween on the High Seas
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, Draper
Fridays–Mondays all month — a solid indoor option if you're out in Herriman/Riverton.
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