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)
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- –7–9 p.m.
- –During shopping center hours
- –Time TBA; 18+ Halloween party Oct. 31
- –Fridays and Saturdays, 8–11 p.m.
- –Saturdays, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
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- –Eight sessions, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. MT: October 22, 23, 29, 30; November 5, 6, 12, 13
- –6:30–9:30 p.m. nightly
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- –6–8 p.m. both nights
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October 2026
Today
- 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.
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- –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 ↗ - 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.
Source coverage ↗ - 6–8 p.m.West Haven Pumpkin Walk
Hundreds of jack-o'-lanterns are displayed, with activities and free hot chocolate and doughnuts.
Source coverage ↗ - 6:30–7:30 p.m.Communities That Care presentation on marijuana and THC
A presentation titled "Does Marijuana/THC Really Help With... Anxiety? Sleep? Focus?" For ages 15 and up; tickets are free but required.
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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- 7–9 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.Trivia at Blue Gene's (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Hosted by Questionable Productions.
Event details ↗ - –Two-day meeting; rate decision on the second dayFOMC Meeting (October 2026)
The Federal Open Market Committee's two-day meeting to set the federal funds rate target, which influences mortgage, auto and business borrowing costs in Utah.
Release schedule ↗ - All dayLast day to request a mail ballot for the general election
Last day to request a ballot (does not apply to military and overseas voters). Ballots began going out to active registered voters Oct. 13.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBAUHSAA 5A and 6A girls volleyball state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
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.
Event details ↗ - –Time not listedUHSAA girls volleyball state tournaments: 5A, 6A
Two-day state tournaments for the two largest classifications.
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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.
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.Disney's Hocus Pocus in Concert (Ogden)
The Utah Symphony performs the film score live while the movie is screened.
Event details ↗ - 9–11 p.m.Trivia at Warehouse Bar & Kitchen (21+)
Trivia night for ages 21 and up. Held the last Wednesday of the month; schedule from the organizer, Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks…
Event details ↗ - Time TBAOdyssey Dance Theatre's Thriller
The Utah dance company's Halloween show of horror-themed dance pieces.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBARelics and Their Humans
A theater and music work by Ain Gordon and percussionist Josh Quillen.
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- 6:30 a.m. MTGross Domestic Product, Third Quarter 2026 (Advance Estimate)
The first estimate of U.S. economic growth for the quarter, measuring the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced. It is the broadest scorecard…
Release schedule ↗ - 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.
Event details ↗ - 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.
Event details ↗ - –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.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBAUHSAA 3A and 4A girls volleyball state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
Event details ↗ - –Time not listedUHSAA girls volleyball state tournaments: 3A, 4A
Two-day state tournaments for the 3A and 4A classifications.
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- –Fri. 12–7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Layton Home Show
Home-improvement exhibitors at the Davis Conference Center. Admission is free.
Event details ↗ - 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.
Source coverage ↗ - 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 ↗ - 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 ↗ - 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 ↗ - 1 p.m.Southern Utah vs. Northern Arizona (football)
Southern Utah plays Northern Arizona in football at Eccles Coliseum.
Event details ↗ - 1 p.m.Utah Tech vs. Idaho State (football)
Utah Tech plays Idaho State in football at Greater Zion Stadium.
Event details ↗ - 1 p.m.Weber State vs. UC Davis (football)
Weber State plays UC Davis in football at Stewart Stadium.
Event details ↗ - 1:30 p.m.Utah State vs. Colorado State (football)
Utah State plays Colorado State in football at Maverik Stadium.
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