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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October 2026
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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 ↗ - 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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- 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 ↗ - –Time TBAUHSAA 5A and 6A girls volleyball state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
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- 7–9 p.m.Trivia at 'Bout Time Pub & Grub (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Teams of one to four.
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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.Utah Humanities Book Festival: Shannon Hale
The author discusses her new novel, Christmas in Austenland, as part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival. For ages 15 and up.
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High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
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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.
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- 5K 9 a.m.; kids run 9:45 a.m.Spooky Springs 5K & Kids Run
A Halloween-morning 5K and kids run. Registration and fees are on the race page linked from the city's listing.
Event details ↗ - Time TBABYU vs. Arizona State (football)
BYU plays Arizona State in football at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Event details ↗ - Time TBARuntastic Haunted Half Marathon (Provo)
A costumed Halloween half marathon down Provo Canyon, with a 5K and a kids run.
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November 2026
- 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.
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- 7–9 p.m.Trivia at 'Bout Time Pub & Grub (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Teams of one to four.
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- –Evenings from 4 or 5 p.m., timed entry; closed Sundays, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point
A walking holiday light display through Ashton Gardens, with timed-entry tickets. It is open Monday through Saturday, and hours vary by date.
Event details ↗ - 7:30 p.m.Stravinsky's Firebird Suite at The Noorda
The Utah Symphony performs Stravinsky's Firebird Suite at Utah Valley University.
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- 2 p.m.BYU vs. Utah State (women's basketball)
BYU plays Utah State in women's basketball at Marriott Center.
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- –Various timesDisney's Frozen at The Ruth
The Orem theater stages the musical based on the Disney animated film.
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- Time TBARuntastic THANKFUL Turkey Trot
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.
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- Time TBABYU vs. Cincinnati (football)
BYU plays Cincinnati in football at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
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- 5–8 p.m.Mapleton Lights On Festival
The annual lighting of Mapleton City Park, with carolers, a children's choir, a visit from Santa, s'mores and food trucks.
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December 2026
- 8 p.m.BYU vs. Utah State (men's basketball)
BYU hosts in-state rival Utah State in men's basketball at the Marriott Center.
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January 2027
- 8 p.m.BYU vs. Utah (men's basketball)
BYU hosts Utah at the Marriott Center in the men's basketball Holy War rivalry game.
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- Time TBAUHSAA 2A, 3A and 4A drill team state finals
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
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- Time TBAUHSAA 5A and 6A drill team state finals
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
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February 2027
- –Various timesDear Evan Hansen at The Ruth
The Tony-winning musical about an anxious high school student.
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- –Time TBAUHSAA 3A and 4A swimming state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at BYU.
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- –Time TBAUHSAA 4A boys and girls wrestling state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at UCCU Center.
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- –Time TBAUHSAA 6A boys and girls wrestling state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at UCCU Center.
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- –Time TBAUHSAA 5A and 6A swimming state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at BYU.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBAUHSAA 5A boys and girls wrestling state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at UCCU Center.
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- 2 p.m.BYU vs. Utah (women's basketball)
BYU hosts Utah at the Marriott Center in a women's basketball rivalry game.
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April 2027
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June 2027
- –Friday 5K; Saturday races start 6 a.m.Utah Valley Marathon
A marathon, half marathon, 10K and Friday 5K, with a free kids' 1K. The marathon finishes in downtown Provo.
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