Fall Events 2026
October is fall-festival season on the Wasatch Front. Harvest markets, corn mazes, Halloween events, and Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth home games fill the calendar from Ogden to Provo, and the mountains are putting on their best color of the year. Here is what is happening across the corridor.
What to expect in October on the Wasatch Front
October is golden-season on the Wasatch Front. The canyons are blazing with fall color, harvest festivals and corn mazes are in full swing, and communities across the corridor are hosting everything from farmers market finales to Halloween parades. It is also the month the Delta Center comes alive with Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth home games.
Headline events this month include the Utah Mammoth hosting the Maple Leafs at the Delta Center on October 13, Tampa Bay on October 24, and Minnesota on October 27. The Utah Jazz open the home season against the Pelicans on October 23, then host the Lakers on October 25, the Spurs on October 28, and a Halloween matinee against the Trail Blazers on October 31. 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. Up in Ogden, Dia de los Muertos Utah lands at Union Station on October 24.
Halloween season is the highlight of October. Gardner Village's Witchfest runs through October 31, Cornbelly's and Frightbelly's are open at Thanksgiving Point, and Cross E Ranch's Fall Festival continues through Halloween. Hogle Zoo's BooLights glows on select nights, Red Butte Garden's After Dark runs October 15-30, and This Is The Place hosts Little Haunts on Fridays and Saturdays. South Jordan's Halloween Party is October 30, and Ogden's trunk-or-treat scene peaks on October 24. In Park City, the family favorite Howl-O-Ween parade takes over Main Street on Halloween afternoon, with the Utah Jazz hosting a Halloween matinee at the Delta Center the same day.
Many events this time of year are free and family-friendly. Buy tickets early for REDWEST and Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth home games, which tend to sell out, and book ahead for Park City's Egyptian Theatre shows. Farmers markets are winding down for the season: the Draper market ends October 13 and Daybreak wraps up October 17, so catch them while you can. And don't forget a jacket. October evenings along the Wasatch Front cool off quickly.
Cross E Ranch's Fall Festival is open now through October 31, Gardner Village's Witchfest runs through Halloween (closed Sundays), and Frightbelly's at Thanksgiving Point runs select nights through October 30. The World Climbing Series takes over Smith's Ballpark October 16-18, REDWEST country music hits the Utah State Fairpark October 16-17, the Utah Jazz play a five-game home stand October 23-31, Little Shop of Horrors opens at Park City's Egyptian Theatre October 28, and South Jordan's Halloween Party is October 30. Mark your calendars.
Events Across the Wasatch Front
From fall festivals to farmers markets, here is what is happening in communities from Ogden to Provo this fall.
Downtown Farmers Market
The flagship Wasatch Front farmers market at Pioneer Park (300 S 300 W). Fresh local produce, artisan foods, crafts, live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Free entry, family-friendly, and dog-friendly on leash.
9th West Farmers Market
A community-focused farmers market at 900 West and 100 South with local produce, prepared foods, artisans, and live music. Celebrating its 20th season.
Wheeler Historic Farm Sunday Market
A family-friendly farmers and craft market at Wheeler Historic Farm (6351 S 900 E, Murray). Local produce, artisan goods, farm animals, and music in a relaxed Sunday morning setting.
World Climbing Series Salt Lake City
USA Climbing brings its World Climbing Series bouldering competition to Smith's Ballpark (77 W 1300 S, Salt Lake City) for a weekend of world-class climbing on the ballpark infield. Tickets required.
Cross E Ranch Fall Festival
A family-friendly fall festival at Cross E Ranch (3500 N 2200 W, Salt Lake City). Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, pig races, and 30-plus attractions. A favorite outing for kids and families through the fall.
Utah Mammoth vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
The Utah Mammoth host the Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL action at the Delta Center (301 S Temple, Salt Lake City). Puck drop at 7:00 PM. Tickets required.
Red Butte Garden After Dark: Adventures in Neverland
Red Butte Garden (300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City) transforms into a glowing evening walk-through with immersive scenes, storytelling, and fall lights. Timed-entry tickets required and family-friendly.
Utah Jazz Home Opener vs. New Orleans Pelicans
The Utah Jazz open the regular season at home against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Delta Center (301 S Temple, Salt Lake City). Tipoff at 7:30 PM. Tickets required.
Disney's Hocus Pocus in Concert
The Utah Symphony performs the music of the beloved Halloween film Hocus Pocus live with the movie on the big screen at Abravanel Hall (123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City). A perfect family outing for Halloween week. Tickets required.
Little Haunts at This Is The Place
A daytime, not-too-spooky Halloween celebration at This Is The Place Heritage Park (2601 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City). Come in costume, trick-or-treat through the historic village, and enjoy Creature Encounters, parades, train and pony rides, crafts, and the Pumpkin Roll.
Hogle Zoo BooLights
An after-hours Halloween lights experience at Utah's Hogle Zoo (2600 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City) with glowing displays and family fun on select nights through late October. Separate timed-entry ticket required.
REDWEST Country Music Festival
A country music festival at the Utah State Fairpark (155 N 1000 W, Salt Lake City) with headliners including Ella Langley, Koe Wetzel, Shaboozey, Sam Barber, and Tucker Wetmore. Tickets required.
Gardner Village Witchfest
Utah's beloved Witchfest returns to Gardner Village (1100 W 7800 S, West Jordan) with hundreds of whimsical witches, fall decor, boutique shopping, and family photo spots. A favorite fall tradition in the Salt Lake Valley.
Utah Mammoth vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
The Utah Mammoth host the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at the Delta Center (301 S Temple, Salt Lake City). Puck drop at 7:00 PM. Tickets required.
Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Utah Jazz host the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at the Delta Center (301 S Temple, Salt Lake City). Tipoff at 3:00 PM. Tickets required.
Utah Mammoth vs. Minnesota Wild
The Utah Mammoth host the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at the Delta Center (301 S Temple, Salt Lake City). Puck drop at 7:00 PM. Tickets required.
Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Utah Jazz host the San Antonio Spurs in NBA action at the Delta Center (301 S Temple, Salt Lake City). Tipoff at 7:00 PM. Tickets required.
Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers
The Utah Jazz host the Portland Trail Blazers in a Halloween afternoon matinee at the Delta Center (301 S Temple, Salt Lake City). Tipoff at 1:00 PM. Tickets required.
Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat
The Utah Jazz host the Miami Heat in NBA action at the Delta Center (301 S Temple, Salt Lake City). Tipoff at 7:00 PM. Tickets required.
Hale Centre Theatre: Our Town
Thornton Wilder's beloved American classic on the Hale Centre Theatre stages in Sandy (9900 S Monroe St). Showtimes vary; check hct.org or call the box office for the current schedule and exact closing date.
Hale Centre Theatre: Ken Ludwig's Moriarty
Ken Ludwig's comic caper starring Sherlock Holmes's arch-nemesis, on the Hale Centre Theatre stages in Sandy (9900 S Monroe St). Showtimes vary; check hct.org or call the box office for the current schedule.
Hale Centre Theatre: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The timeless family musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat joins the fall lineup at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy (9900 S Monroe St). Showtimes vary; check hct.org for the current schedule.
South Towne Farmers Market
The Utah Farm Bureau Farmers Market at the South Towne Expo Center parking lot. Fresh produce, local honey, baked goods, and artisan crafts from along the Wasatch Front.
Daybreak Farmers Market
A lively community market at SoDa Row in Downtown Daybreak with fresh local produce, artisan vendors, live music, and family activities. Walkable from the surrounding Daybreak neighborhoods and a great way to spend a Saturday morning. The final market of the season is October 17.
Hocus Pocus Spooktacular (Movie Night)
A screening of the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus at The Ballpark at America First Square (11111 Ballpark Dr, South Jordan). A family-friendly movie night to kick off spooky season.
Bumble's Drone Spooktacular
A Halloween festival at The Ballpark at America First Square (11111 Ballpark Dr, South Jordan) with themed drone shows, a costume parade, trick-or-treating, and train rides. A standout family event for the Halloween season. Tickets required.
South Jordan Halloween Party
A family-friendly Halloween celebration at the South Jordan Community Center (10778 S Redwood Rd), hosted by the City of South Jordan, with a costume contest, games, treats, and dancing. Lunch included with a suggested donation of $4.
Draper Farmers Market & Food Trucks
An evening farmers market at Smith Fields with fresh local produce, artisan vendors, and food trucks. A great after-work stop for dinner and shopping.
Kuwahara's Pumpkin Patch & Thriller Park
A long-running Draper fall tradition at 12153 S 700 W with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and family activities, plus the Thriller Park haunted attractions after dark. Open daily through Halloween; hours vary, so check the official site before visiting.
Draper City Haunted Trail
A family-friendly haunted trail at Ballard Arena (1600 E Highland Dr, Draper) hosted by Draper City, with ticketed start times Thursday through Saturday. Designed for ages 15 and under, and costumes are encouraged.
Provo Farmers Market
A community farmers market at Pioneer Park in downtown Provo. Fresh local produce, artisan foods, baked goods, and live music. Free entry and family-friendly.
Utah County Farmers Market
Located at the Utah County Events Center in Spanish Fork. Fresh local produce, baked goods, crafts, and live music throughout the fall market season.
Orem Sunset Farmers Market
A weekly evening market at City Center Park in Orem with fresh produce, food vendors, and live music. A relaxed after-work stop in Utah County.
Cornbelly's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Fest
Thanksgiving Point's famous fall festival in Lehi with a giant corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, pig races, and family attractions. Open most days through Halloween; check thanksgivingpoint.org for hours.
Frightbelly's
Cornbelly's Halloween haunted experience at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, with scare mazes and spooky attractions on select nights. Showtimes at 7:00 PM; check thanksgivingpoint.org for the full schedule.
FilmQuest Film Festival
The 13th annual FilmQuest genre film festival screens independent features and shorts at Velour Live Music Gallery in Downtown Provo, with panels and workshops around town. A favorite for film lovers along the Wasatch Front.
Ogden Farmers Market
The farmers market's fall market season on Historic 25th Street and Municipal Park, running Saturdays September 26 through October 17. Fresh produce, local vendors, live music, and a friendly community atmosphere.
American Patchwork Quartet
An evening of American roots and folk music at The Monarch in downtown Ogden. A cozy mid-week concert celebrating classic American songs.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
A candlelit Halloween-themed concert of spooky classics at The Monarch in downtown Ogden. A musical twist on the season. Tickets required.
Weber State Football vs. Idaho State
Big Sky Conference football at Stewart Stadium on the Weber State campus in Ogden, with Weber State hosting Idaho State. A classic fall Saturday afternoon game. Tickets available through Weber State Athletics.
Weber State Football vs. UC Davis
Big Sky Conference football at Stewart Stadium on the Weber State campus in Ogden, with Weber State hosting UC Davis on a classic Halloween Saturday afternoon. Tickets available through Weber State Athletics.
Dia de los Muertos Utah
The Dia de los Muertos Utah celebration takes over Ogden Union Station (2501 Wall Ave, Ogden) with altars, music, art, and community activities honoring the Mexican tradition. A free, family-friendly cultural event.
Ogden Trunk-or-Treat
A family-friendly community trunk-or-treat hosted by the Weber County Sheriff's Office at the Weber County Fairgrounds (1000 N 1200 W, Ogden). A safe, free way to celebrate Halloween with the kids.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show screens at the historic Peery's Egyptian Theater (2415 Washington Blvd, Ogden). A fun, interactive Halloween-season tradition.
Hocus Pocus in Concert
The Utah Symphony performs the music of the beloved Halloween film Hocus Pocus live with the movie on screen at the Val A. Browning Center on the Weber State campus in Ogden. A family-friendly spooky-season concert.
Park City Farmers Market
Located at Park City Mountain Resort (First Time chair lift parking lot). Local produce, artisan goods, prepared foods, and live music in a mountain setting.
The SteelDrivers
Grammy-winning bluegrass favorites The SteelDrivers play multiple shows at the historic Egyptian Theatre (328 Main St, Park City), October 21 through 24. Showtimes vary by night; tickets required.
Little Shop of Horrors
The cult musical Little Shop of Horrors takes the stage at the historic Egyptian Theatre (328 Main St, Park City), October 28 through November 1, with nightly 8:00 PM performances. A perfect spooky-season night out. Tickets required.
Halloween Spooktacular
The Egyptian YouTheatre's kid-friendly Halloween plays, Dracula and Frankenstein, run Halloween weekend on the Egyptian Studios stage in Park City. Costumes encouraged; a family favorite for the holiday.
Howl-O-Ween on Main Street
Park City's family-friendly Halloween celebration brings a costume parade, dog parade, and trick-or-treating to Historic Main Street. A favorite for kids and pups alike.
Outdoor recreation in late summer
August and September are prime time for outdoor recreation along the Wasatch Front. The Cottonwood Canyons offer hiking and mountain biking with temperatures 10-15 degrees cooler than the valley floor. Big Cottonwood Canyon, Little Cottonwood Canyon, and Millcreek Canyon are all open for hiking, biking, and picnicking.
Utah Lake and the Jordan River offer kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. The Jordan River Parkway Trail runs 40 miles through the Salt Lake Valley, connecting multiple parks and neighborhoods. For a mountain escape, the trails at Snowbird and Park City are open for hiking and scenic chairlift rides.
Dog-friendly tip: Many trails along the Wasatch Front allow leashed dogs. For a full guide to off-leash parks and dog-friendly trails, check out our dog parks guide.
Late Summer Outdoor Favorites
- Hike the Cecret Lake trail in Albion Basin (wildflowers peak in August)
- Mountain bike the Park City trail system or Corner Canyon in Draper
- Paddleboard or kayak at Utah Lake State Park or Jordanelle Reservoir
- Scenic chairlift rides at Snowbird or Park City Mountain
- Evening stroll along the Jordan River Parkway Trail from any of its 20+ access points
Heads up for dog owners: September afternoons can still be hot on the valley floor. Walk your dog in the early morning or evening, bring water on every outing, and check the pavement temperature with your hand before heading out. Our dog parks guide has tips for safe summer visits.
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