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Neighbor News · Updated October 13, 2026

What's happening this fall along the Wasatch Front?

Fall is festival season along the Wasatch Front. The World Climbing Series takes over Smith's Ballpark October 16-18, and REDWEST country music returns to the Utah State Fairpark October 16-17. The Utah Jazz open their home season against the Pelicans at the Delta Center on October 23, then host the Lakers, Spurs, and Trail Blazers through October 31, while the Utah Mammoth host Tampa Bay on October 24 and Minnesota on October 27.

Farmers markets are thriving: The Downtown Farmers Market at Pioneer Park runs Saturdays 8 AM-2 PM. The Daybreak Farmers Market in South Jordan is open Saturdays 9 AM-1 PM. The 9th West Farmers Market hosts Sundays 10 AM-3 PM in Salt Lake City. Draper's Farmers Market & Food Trucks runs Tuesdays 5-9 PM at Smith Fields. These are perfect for fresh produce, local crafts, and a relaxed fall morning.

Music, food, and outdoor events: Cornbelly's corn maze and pumpkin fest runs at Thanksgiving Point through October 31, with Frightbelly's spooky nights continuing on select evenings. Gardner Village's Witchfest runs through Halloween (closed Sundays), Hogle Zoo's BooLights glows select nights through October 30, and the Draper City Haunted Trail runs October 15-17.

Heads up: Daybreak's farmers market wraps up its season on October 17, and Park City's family favorite Howl-O-Ween takes over Historic Main Street on Halloween afternoon, October 31. For a full list of events, visit our community events page.

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2.8M+
Residents along the Wasatch Front
8+
Unique cities and communities
30+
Off-leash dog parks
5–45 min
Between most neighborhoods
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The Wasatch Front Dog Parks Guide

Whether your dog thrives at the park or needs a quieter space, our comprehensive guide to dog parks along the Wasatch Front has you covered. We highlight parks with separate areas for small dogs, senior dogs, and dogs that aren't social with others.

Herman Franks Dog Park
Salt Lake City · Fenced, separate small-dog area
Sandy City Dog Park
Sandy · Spacious dual-section layout
Willow Creek Dog Park
Park City · Mountain setting, separate sections
Dog Park at Willow Park
Lehi · Family-friendly with shade structures
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Dog enjoying a Wasatch Front dog park
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Hi, I'm Jordan Sheffield. I was born and raised in Utah, and I've spent my whole life along the Wasatch Front, and now I help people find their place in it. This guide is my way of sharing everything I've learned about the communities that make this corridor special.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, a growing family, or a dog owner looking for the best off-leash parks, this guide is designed to give you the real details that matter.

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