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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

Fall Utah Art Market 

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

BooLights at Hogle Zoo

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

Herriman Howl

Celebrate fall at the Herriman Howl with games, food, and plenty of Halloween fun for the entire family.


October 7

Wheeler Farm Pumpkin Days

Pick pumpkins, enjoy wagon rides, and soak up the autumn atmosphere at Wheeler Farm’s beloved Pumpkin Days.


October 8 

Castle of Chaos 

Step into one of Utah’s scariest haunted attractions, Castle of Chaos, for a night of spine-chilling thrills.


October 9

Cross-E Ranch Fall Festival 

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 

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 

Witchapalooza Dinner Theater

Enjoy dinner and a show with a witchy twist at Witchapalooza, a unique Halloween-themed theater experience.


October 14

Fright Lights 

Drive through dazzling Halloween light displays at Fright Lights, a spooky, glowing adventure perfect for families.


October 15

The Addams Family

Catch the spooky and kooky Addams Family on stage at the Draper theater in this entertaining musical that’s perfect for October.


October 16

Draper Haunted Trail 

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 

Night Stalkers Haunted Trail 

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

The Crazy Corn Maze 

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

Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns

Catch NBA action as the Utah Jazz face off against the Phoenix Suns at the Delta Center.


October 28

Gardner Village WitchFest 

Wander through Gardner Village’s WitchFest, where witches and fall activities bring magic to October.


October 29

Nightmare on 13th 

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

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

End the month with a bang as WWE SmackDown comes to Utah for a thrilling Halloween night event.