What's happening in Utah
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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.
- –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.
- –Time TBA; 18+ Halloween party Oct. 31
- –Saturdays, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
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October 2026
Today
- 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 ↗ - 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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- 5–7 p.m.Cottonwood Heights Spooktacular
A free America 250–themed Halloween night with trunk-or-treating, carnival games, craft booths and food trucks.
Source coverage ↗ - 5 p.m. open house; 6 p.m. hearingUTA public hearing on the 2027 tentative budget
Public budget open house followed by a specially scheduled Transit Commission hearing to take verbal comment on UTA's 2027 tentative budget. Written comments are due…
Event details ↗ - 7 p.m.Dinosaur Jr.
The alternative rock trio performs on its fall 2026 tour with guest Stef Chura.
Event details ↗ - 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.
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- 7:30 p.m.Trivia at Blue Gene's (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Hosted by Questionable Productions.
Event details ↗ - –3A, 5A and 6A on Oct. 27; 1A, 2A and 4A on Oct. 28UHSAA cross country state meets
State championship meets for all six classifications over two days.
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- 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 ↗ - –Time TBARelics and Their Humans
A theater and music work by Ain Gordon and percussionist Josh Quillen.
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- –7 p.m.Disney's Hocus Pocus in Concert
The Utah Symphony performs the score live alongside a screening of the 1993 film.
Event details ↗ - 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 ↗ - 8 p.m.The Smashing Pumpkins
The alternative rock band led by Billy Corgan performs an arena show.
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- 7 p.m.Dan + Shay
The country-pop duo of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney performs at the Delta Center.
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- 8 a.m.Monster Dash 5K
A Halloween 5K run or walk that raises money for teens affected by homelessness and foster care. Trick-or-treating, games and a costume contest follow at the finish.
Source coverage ↗ - 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 ↗ - 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.Halloween Hijinks
A family concert of spooky classics, about 60 minutes, preceded by Halloween crafts and a costume contest in the lobby.
Event details ↗ - 8 p.m.Fuerza Regida: This Is Our Dream Tour
The regional Mexican group performs on its 2026 tour.
Event details ↗ - 8 p.m.–1 a.m.HalloQueen Ball
The Utah Pride Center's annual 21-and-older Halloween fundraiser, with DJs, drag-hosted bingo and a costume contest. General admission is $31.
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November 2026
- 8 p.m.
- 7 p.m.BYU vs. Ohio State (men's basketball)
BYU faces Ohio State in men's basketball at a neutral site, the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Event details ↗ - 7:30 p.m.