Fall is here and there are plenty of great events in Salt Lake City this October to enjoy before the weather gets cold. There’s still time to get your home buttoned up for the winter months. Hopefully you’ll have plenty of time to take in some of these family friendly events this October, the holidays are right around the corner so get out and enjoy all that autumn has to offer in the Salt Lake City region.
Events in Salt Lake City this October
Trick or Treat Parade
When: October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 2018
Where: Cornbelly’s
3003 North Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT
Bring your little ones in costume to watch our one-of-a-kind Halloween parade and gather a few early Halloween treats from our own Pumpkin Princess & Fairy Godmother, along with a few of their favorite friends. From Disney princesses to the Chick-fil-A cow, you never know who your kiddos might meet each Saturday at Cornbelly’s!
Pumpkin Days
When: Now through October 31st, 2018
Where: Wheeler Historic Farm
6351 South 900 East
Murray, UT
Pumpkin Patch, Hay Maze, Cow Train & Wagon Rides
Pumpkin Days are from September 29-October 31. Pumpkin Days admission includes: Entrance into the Hay Maze, 1- Wagon or Cow Train Ride, and a Pumpkin (under 2 years old pumpkin not included).
Urban Adventure Quest
When: Ongoing
Where: Downtown Salt Lake City
Welcome to Salt Lake City, a city known for its great pioneering spirit and industrious people.
Your amazing scavenger hunt adventure will start at Union Pacific Depot and takes you along an adventurous game route that explores the rich history of the city, the inspiring sites of Temple Square and the grandeur of the State Capitol Building.
So grab your family and friends and head out to explore some new territories as you discover one of the best things to do in Salt Lake City…play the game, see the sights and experience Salt Lake City in a whole new way.
Frightmares
When: Now through October 30th, 2018
Where: Lagoon Park
375 Lagoon Dr.
Farmington, UT
Come one, come all! Frightmares has something for everyone. With over nine haunted attractions, Halloween-themed entertainment and all of your favorite foods, rides and games, Frightmares is Utah’s number one destination for family friendly Halloween fun.
Witchfest
When: Now through October 31st, 2018
Where: Gardner Village
1100 West 7800 South
West Jordan, UT
Join us for WitchFest at Gardner Village, one of Utah’s premier Halloween events! Celebrate the season with our infamous Gardner Village Witches September 15-October 31, 2018. Whether you’re 2 or 102, you’ll experience the magic of the season. If you’re flying that broomstick into Gardner Village to be part of the festivities, here’s a list of what you can expect.
Octoberfest
When: Now through October 21st, 2018
Where: Snowbird
9385 S. Snowbird Center Drive
Snowbird, UT
Oktoberfest at Snowbird is a family-friendly affair with activities, food, and, of course, brews for days — weeks actually. The highly-anticipated festival begins each August and lasts through October, taking place every Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day. It’s probably the greatest beer festival Utah has to offer, so don’t miss out!
Fix-It Clinic
When: October 6th, 2018
Where: Library’s Viridian Event Center
8030 S 1825 W
West Jordan, UT
Need something fixed? Volunteer Fix-It Coaches consult with you on the disassembly, troubleshooting and repair of your item.
We’ll provide workspace, specialty tools and guidance to help you troubleshoot your item. Whether it’s fixable or not, you’ll learn how it was made and how it worked.
Common repairs we see include sewing loose hems, broken zippers, popped seams; repairing wobbly chair or table legs; fixing household appliance and electronics.
This event is free and open to the public in partnership with the Utah Recycling Alliance.
Pumpkin Nights
When: October 5th– November 4th, 2018
Where: Utah State Fairpark
155 N 1000 W
Salt Lake City, UT
Pumpkin Nights was founded in 2016 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with a mission to showcase local artists, and celebrate the most magical time of year without the spooks and scares. Now, Pumpkin Nights runs through the month of October in four different cities across the US.
At PUMPKIN NIGHTS, you will venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover the Forbidden Pumpkin City, a pirate’s cove, and more fantastical lands built using over 3,000 hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. The celebration continues with entertainment and games in Pumpkin Central, our central festival area.
ARToberFest
When: October 13th, 2018
Where: Kimball Art Center
1401 Kearns Blvd
Park City, UT
Cool mornings, colorful leaves, and pumpkin spice flavored everything can only mean one thing — autumn has arrived. To celebrate the season, Kimball Art Center is hosting a fall-inspired, family friendly, art-filled event.
ARToberFest will be held on Saturday, October 13th, from 1-5PM at Kimball Art Center. The event includes a number of activities, like a paint your own pumpkin patch, leaf printmaking projects, trick or treat bag decorating, ceramics demonstrations, interactive tours of the Kimball’s latest exhibition, live music, a beer, and wine garden, and more.
The guided gallery tours explore Kimball Art Center’s current exhibition, Body & Soul, which showcases the work of 24 Utah-based artists. Tours begin at 2pm and 4pm during the ARToberFest festivities.
Harvest Festival
When: October 13th, 2018
Where: Wasatch Charter School
1458 E Murray Holladay Rd
Holladay, UT
Families can participate on hands-on activities, enjoy live performances, and shop local vendors. Start your holiday shopping early by visiting more than 30 local artisans on site. Visitors will find art, homemade goods, learning materials, and more. You can also drop off your purchases at the gift wrapping station. This day will also include a community bake sale, coffee/hot chocolate by Sugar House Coffee, and lunch options.
Little Haunts
When: October 27th, 2018
Where: This is the Place Heritage Park
2601 East Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT
It’s not scary at the Park during the day, so put on your costumes and come to the Village for a fun-filled event! Visit the Story Telling Witch, go trick-or-treating, and with pony rides, train rides and take-home crafts your little ones will want to return for Little Haunts year after year! Make it part of your family’s Halloween tradition.
Scarecrow Festival
When: October 15th– 20th, 2018
Where: Ashton Gardens
3900 N Garden Drive
Lehi, UT
Join us this fall in the Ashton Gardens for the Scarecrow Festival. Enjoy the beautiful autumn colors in the expansive 55-acre gardens and dozens of imaginative scarecrows built and submitted by the community. This week long festival will also feature fun outdoor games, crafts, music and yummy food! Festival is included with regular garden admission and FREE for Thanksgiving Point Members.