October in Utah is one of the best times of year! Crisp air, golden leaves, and plenty of festive fun. From pumpkin patches and haunted houses to concerts and sports, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning a spooky night out or a family-friendly fall day, we’ve rounded up the best things to do in Utah this October. As your local real estate experts, we don’t just know the housing market, we know the heartbeat of our community. Here are some fun things you can do this month:
October 1
Discover unique handmade goods and local art at the Fall Utah Art Market, the perfect way to kick off October while supporting Utah’s creative community.
October 2
Utah Mammoth vs. Los Angeles Kings
Catch the Utah Mammoth taking on the LA Kings in an action-packed hockey game at the Delta Center, a must-see for sports fans in Salt Lake City.
October 3
Bring the whole family to BooLights at Hogle Zoo, where Halloween fun meets glowing displays and kid-friendly entertainment.
October 4
Breakfast with a Witch: Witch Warts & the Goblet of Spiders
Start your day with a little magic at Gardner Village’s Breakfast with a Witch, a whimsical event filled with spooky surprises.
October 5
Witches Tea at The Grand America
Indulge in enchanting treats and storytelling at the Witches Tea, a charming fall tradition at The Grand America Hotel.
October 6
Celebrate fall at the Herriman Howl with games, food, and plenty of Halloween fun for the entire family.
October 7
Pick pumpkins, enjoy wagon rides, and soak up the autumn atmosphere at Wheeler Farm’s beloved Pumpkin Days.
October 8
Step into one of Utah’s scariest haunted attractions, Castle of Chaos, for a night of spine-chilling thrills.
October 9
With corn mazes, hayrides, and pumpkin patches, the Cross-E Ranch Fall Festival is a fall favorite for Utah families.
October 10
RedWest Country Music Festival
Put on your boots and enjoy live country music at the RedWest Festival, a celebration of great tunes and community, lasting all weekend.
October 11
Benson Boone at The Delta Center
See Utah’s own rising star Benson Boone perform live at the Delta Center for an unforgettable night of music.
October 12
Kuwahara’s Pumpkin Patch is more than just pumpkins, it’s a full fall experience with food, photo ops, and fun for all ages.
October 13
Enjoy dinner and a show with a witchy twist at Witchapalooza, a unique Halloween-themed theater experience.
October 14
Drive through dazzling Halloween light displays at Fright Lights, a spooky, glowing adventure perfect for families.
October 15
Catch the spooky and kooky Addams Family on stage at the Draper theater in this entertaining musical that’s perfect for October.
October 16
Catch the spooky and kooky Addams Family on stage in this entertaining musical that’s perfect for October.
October 17
Little Haunts at This Is The Place
For little ones, Little Haunts offers safe trick-or-treating, crafts, and games in a historic setting.
October 18
Garden After Dark: Trouble in Oz
Explore Red Butte Garden transformed into a magical Halloween adventure with a Wizard of Oz twist.
October 19
Utah Mammoth vs. Boston Bruins
Cheer on the Utah Mammoths as they face off against the Boston Bruins in another thrilling hockey matchup.
October 20
Venture through the Night Stalkers Haunted Trail, one of Utah’s scariest and most detailed outdoor haunted attractions.
October 21
Nightmare on 13th Haunted House
Experience Utah’s most famous haunted house, Nightmare on 13th, filled with elaborate sets and terrifying scares.
October 22
Challenge yourself to find the way out of The Crazy Corn Maze, a Utah fall tradition for families and friends.
October 23
Eric Church: Free The Machine Tour
Country superstar Eric Church brings his “Free The Machine” tour to Utah for a night of unforgettable music.
October 24
Cottonwood Heights Monster Mash
A family-friendly Halloween bash with games, music, and costumes at the annual Monster Mash.
October 25
Utah Utes Football vs. Colorado
Cheer on the Utah Utes as they take on Colorado in an exciting home game at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
October 26
Adam Sandler: You’re My Best Friend Tour
Laugh the night away with Adam Sandler live in Salt Lake City on his comedy tour.
October 27
Catch NBA action as the Utah Jazz face off against the Phoenix Suns at the Delta Center.
October 28
Wander through Gardner Village’s WitchFest, where witches and fall activities bring magic to October.
October 29
If you missed it earlier, now’s your chance to brave Utah’s most famous haunted house before Halloween night.
October 30
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Experience Halloween music like never before in this candlelit concert featuring eerie classical favorites.
October 31
End the month with a bang as WWE SmackDown comes to Utah for a thrilling Halloween night event.
