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. Listings link to organizer information or source coverage, labeled at each link.
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- –Regular farm hours; extended 10 a.m.–8 p.m. on Oct. 15, 19, 22 and 26
- –6–8 p.m. Mon–Thu; 6–9 p.m. Fri–Sun
- –6:30–9:30 p.m. (Thu–Sun through Oct. 18; nightly Oct. 22–30)
- –7–9 p.m.
- –During shopping center hours
- –Time TBA; 18+ Halloween party Oct. 31
- –Fridays and Saturdays, 8–11 p.m.
- –6–8 p.m. both nights
October 2026
Today
- 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…
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- Starts 5:45 p.m.Witches Light Parade at Staheli Family Farm
A glowing Halloween parade through the farm, led by costumed witches. Tickets are sold online.
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- 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.
Source coverage ↗ - 6–7:30 p.m.Kaysville Police Department Trunk or Treat
The police department's annual trunk-or-treat. Free.
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- 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.
Source coverage ↗ - 5–7:30 p.m.; drop at 5:30 p.m.Utah Foster Care Candy Drop
A free event in which candy is dropped from a helicopter, followed by trick-or-treating and a bounce house.
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- 9 a.m.–3 p.m.Boo at the Zoo
Daytime Halloween trick-or-treating stations around the zoo, while supplies last. Regular zoo admission applies.
Source coverage ↗ - Trick-or-treating 3–6 p.m.Halloween on Main Street
Free trick-or-treating at the businesses along Park City's Main Street. Families and pets in costume are welcome.
Source coverage ↗ - 5:30–7:30 p.m.West Bountiful Police Trunk or Treat
The police department's Halloween trunk-or-treat at City Hall.
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November 2026
- –10 a.m.–5 p.m.ScienceFest at the Natural History Museum of Utah
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.
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- –Fridays (Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 and 18), 5–7 p.m.Festive Fridays at Wheeler Farm
Free visits with Santa on four Friday evenings, with holiday wagon rides for $3 per person.
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- 6–8 p.m.St. George Kickoff to Christmas
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…
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December 2026
- –Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23; seatings at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.Breakfast with Santa at Gardner Village
A breakfast with Santa and other holiday characters on nine December dates. Tickets are 6 per person.
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January 2027
- Time TBAUtah STEM Expo
A one-day expo of hands-on science, technology, engineering and math exhibits for families and students.
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May 2027
- –Time TBAWarriors Over the Wasatch Air Show
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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