Fall Activities in Utah - Lovebugs and Postcards

Fall Activities in Utah updated 9/1/2024 – Anything that is still listed as NA hasn’t released updated info yet – I will update or remove it as I find out more.

I love getting out and enjoying the community and what our beautiful state has to offer. My kids are always looking forward to the fun things we plan. This fall is even more exciting now that things are opening back up and we can go out and enjoy them again. Here is a big list of fall activities in Utah that you can do with your family and/or friends! The first half is places around Utah where you can go to enjoy the fall season. Others are places to go and have fun with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, etc.

I will be updating it regularly to keep up with new things we find. If you know of something that is not listed, please leave a comment or email me at lovebugsandpostcards@ gmail.com!

This list includes everything from free events to paid, for kids, teens, and adults. There is a list of haunted houses in Utah at the bottom. See the Corn Mazes in Utah here and Pumpkin Patches in Utah here. Fall Activities in Utah are fun because you can get out and experience things in our beautiful scenery! Take a Hayride through a haunted forest. Go on a haunted river cruise. Get dressed up and go to the Witchfest! Get lost in one or all of the corn mazes! There is just so much to do!

Here is our list of Fall Activities in Utah

Drive the Alpine loop
Visit Timpanogos Cave
Go to an orchard (pick fruit or get some and make treats)
Drive the Nebo loop (and do the Grotto Falls hike)
Drive Logan Canyon
Hike Stewart Falls
Enjoy a delicious pumpkin-flavored treat
Ski lift ride at Sundance Mountain Resort
Oktoberfest at Snowbird
Drive Big or Little Cottonwood Canyon
Drive Mirror Lake Highway
Go camping at Fishlake
Visit one of the Utah National Parks

NIGHTMARE ON 13th (SLC, Utah)

NIGHTMARE ON 13TH 2024
WEEKENDS FROM SEPT 13-OCTOBER 5 and EVERYDAY BUT SUNDAY FROM 10/7-11/2 – 7 PM to MIDNIGHT most nights

Nightmare on 13th is Utah’s longest-running indoor haunted attraction. It is one location with 2 haunted attractions. Nightmare Haunted House and Institute of Terror. These iconic haunted houses rein supreme as Utah’s best way to celebrate Halloween. Boasting over 35 years of terror, Nightmare on 13th will be the perfect way to celebrate your love of horror and of Halloween.

Learn more here: https://www.nightmareon13th.com/day-haunt

Festival Transylvania at Millcreek Gardens (Millcreek, Utah)

FESTIVAL TRANSYLVANIA AT MILLCREEK GARDENS
OCT 10 – OCT 30, 2024

Do a fun and clever story-walk through various scenes of Transylvania: A hysterical fortune-teller, a botched laboratory experiment. Even an appearance by the headless horseman! Guests can expect to spend 40-60 minutes at the event. Treats will be available for purchase at the Spooky Hollow Munchery at the end of the event.

Learn more here: https://www.millcreekgardens.com/festival-transylvania

BOOtanical at Red Butte Garden (Salt Lake City, Utah)

ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
OCTOBER 17 – 30, 2024

Get ready to embark on a spellbinding adventure at this year’s BOOtanical!

Enter an enchanting world and enroll in Utah’s most prestigious school of magic, the legendary Oaklore Academy. Discover the magical properties of real-life plants as you attend classes in potions, spells, cryptozoology, and more.

But beware! The noxious witch Myrtle Spurge has been lurking around Oaklore, causing mayhem and mischief. Can you complete your magical education and help banish her from the school?

Join us day or night at BOOtanical, the ultimate Halloween extravaganza. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of the most bewitching event of the year!

BOOtanical Days: 9AM-5PM | BOOtanical Nights: 6-9PM

Learn more here: https://redbuttegarden.org/events/bootanical

Lagoon Park Frightmares (Farmington, Utah)

FRIGHTMARES AT LAGOON 2024
SEPTEMBER 6 – NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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.

Learn more here: http://www.lagoonpark.com/what-to-do/frightmares

Gardner Village Witch Fest (West Jordan)

GARDNER VILLAGE WITCHFEST 2024
SEPTEMBER 20 – OCTOBER 31, 2024

If you visit historic Gardner Village mid-September through October, you’re in for a real treat! And maybe a few tricks as well as the witches come out to play during the annual WitchFest in West Jordan, Utah.

The menace is intentional each year as crews begin working on WitchFest, Gardner Village’s seasonal celebration of everything witch, complete with witch displays and a scavenger hunt to find them. There’s Breakfast with a Witch, Witchapalooza Dinner Theater, Witches of Mystic Manor Escape Room, Manifestations Magic Show with Dinner and so much more. WitchFest is Utah’s premier Halloween festival..

Learn more here: https://www.gardnervillage.com/witch-fest

Día de los Muertos at West Valley Arts (West Valley, Utah)

DAY OF THE DEAD EVENT
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West Valley Arts presents Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The event features traditional Mexican dance & musical performances, traditional food, a beer garden, and a variety of complimentary hands-on activities for the whole family. Plus a chance to win prizes in our Catrina/Catrin dress-up contest!

Learn more here: https://www.wvcarts.org/dayofthedead.html

Halloween Town and Car Show (Eagle Mountain)

EAGLE MOUNTAIN HALLOWEEN TOWN 2024
OCTOBER 5 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Cory Wride Memorial Park
Hocus Pocus Drive-In Movie 7:15 PM – Cory Wride Memorial Park

An event for the whole family! Dress up in your Halloween Costumes and come trick or treat local businesses, see incredible classic cars, grab some great food from on-site food trucks, and so much more. Hocus Pocus Drive-In Movie to follow in the evening.

Get details here: https://eaglemountaincity.com/events/halloween-town-hocus-pocus

Dinos In The Dark at Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park (Odgen)

DINOS IN THE DARK 2024
OCTOBER 17-28, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Join us for Dinos in the Dark 2024!

It’s our favorite time of year! Dinos in the Dark! Join us as you walk through our spooky-themed 8.5-acre outdoor sculpture park and indoor museums.

We have goodie bags, food trucks, dressed-up dinos and more!

Learn more here: https://www.dinosaurpark.org/product/dinos-in-the-dark

Scarecrow Festival at Thanksgiving Point (Lehi)

SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2024
OCTOBER 14-19, 2024 | 9 AM – 6 PM

Join us this fall in the Ashton Gardens for our popular Scarecrow Festival. Enjoy the beautiful autumn colors in the expansive 50-acre gardens and dozens of imaginative scarecrows built and submitted by the community. Visit on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday to enjoy activities, vendors, and food!

Festival is included with regular garden admission and FREE for Thanksgiving Point Members.

Learn more here: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/scarecrow-festival

Heber Valley Railroad The Pumpkin Train (Heber, Utah)

HEBER VALLEY RAILROAD THE PUMPKIN TRAIN 2024
OCTOBER 5, 12, 19, 26th 2024 | 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm

You and your kids will enjoy our fun annual Pumpkin Train! Your ticket includes a short 40 minute train ride where you will be entertained on board by our hosts. You’ll also be served a delicious pumpkin chocolate chip cookie. And of course you also get to select a pumpkin from our Pumpkin Patch and take it home with you! Additional food and snacks will be available for purchase at the depot.

Learn more here: https://www.hebervalleyrr.org/specialevents/pumpkinfestival

Wheeler Farm Pumpkin Days (Murray, Utah)

WHEELER FARM PUMPKIN DAYS 2024
SEPT. 27 – OCT 31 | Mon – Thurs: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Fri & Sat: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sun: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Our family-friendly fall favorite is back! Enjoy the maze, corn pit, duck races, pedal tractor, and more! Ticket includes a wagon OR a cow train ride.Pumpkin Patch, Store and Ride Hours:Pumpkin prices are based on size and start at $3. There is no fee to enter the pumpkin patch.

The Country Store is open with lots of fun Halloween items for sale. Ride tickets may be purchased online, at the Activity Barn, and at the Pumpkin Patch. We run a cow train and a wagon. Rides are $3/each for ages 2 and up.September 27- October 31, 2024Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 8 pmFriday-Saturday 9 am – 9 pmSunday 9 am- 4 pmOctober 10 & 11: 10 am – 8 pmOctober 17 & 18: 10 am – 8 pm

Learn more here:

https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/parks-recreation/special-events

Wheeler Farm Pumpkin Nights (Murray, Utah)

WHEELER FARM PUMPKIN NIGHTS 2024
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We’re excited to announce Pumpkin Nights in October! In addition to our regular Pumpkin Days activities, we are hosting Movies in the Park and Spooky Wagon Rides!

Spooky Wagon rides Featuring the Headless Horseman at 7:30 and 8pm every Friday in October. Tickets will be $5 and need to be purchased in advance. Tickets will go on sale September 6th at 9am.

Free Movies in the Park, Every Friday! Movies will begin at 8pm.

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/wheelerfarmslco/posts/

Fall Harvest Festival (Logan, Utah)

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL 2024 – AMERICAN WEST HERITAGE CENTER
OCTOBER 18-19, 2024 | 10 AM – 5 PM

Fall Festival, Corn Maze, Hay Activities, and discounts on the Haunted Hollow! (Haunted Hollow is $6 with purchase of Fall Harvest Festival tickets). Cider Pressing • Corn Shelling • Candle Making • Steam Engine Threshing • and More! Add on Barnyard Boo $3. Add Bison Tour $5.

(Corn Maze open until 11 PM)

$12 Admission (ages 2 & under free)

Includes Historic Fall Festival, Corn Maze, Hay Activities & Train/Pony Rides!

Get all the details here: https://www.awhc.org/fall-festival

Fall Festival (Saratoga Springs, Utah)

FALL FESTIVAL 2024 – SARATOGA SPRINGS UTAH
OCTOBER 4, 2024 | 5 PM – 8 PM

Come Celebrate the change of the season and all the fun Fall has to offer. We’ll have inflatables, a petting zoo, train rides, trick-or-treating, our Community Fair, and more!

Purchase wristbands for Inflatable Alley and the petting zoo. Bring your QR code to the blue City Booth tent at Fall Festival to pick up your wristbands. Ticket booth opens at 4:45. Purchase your wristbands beginning September 3. This is a cashless event, so all wristband purchases need to be made through the app. Sign up for an email reminder when wristbands go on sale! Purchase wristbands here.

Wristbands are $6 each September 3- 10; $7 each September 11-October 2; and $8 each October 3 & 4. No money is accepted at the park- you must still use the app to purchase wristbands at the festival.
A wristband gives the wearer access to Inflatable Alley and the petting zoo. Inflatable Alley is for children 3-15 years old. The petting zoo is for all ages. No wristband is required for anyone over 15 accompanying a child in the petting zoo. Children 2 and under are free.

Train Rides: Train Rides are free but a $1 donation/rider is suggested. The donations help pay for fuel for the trains and to maintain the trains and tracks.

Trick-or-Treating: There will be stations around the park where children can do some trick-or-treating. There will also be fun photo ops throughout the park.

Learn more here: https://www.saratogaspringscity.com/609/Fall-Festival

Ghost of Camp Floyd (Fairfield, Utah)

GHOSTS OF CAMP FLOYD 2024
OCTOBER 5, 11, 26

Is Camp Floyd haunted? The public is invited to participate in a paranormal investigation of Camp Floyd. Because of the popularity of this program, four sessions will be conducted this year with each date limited to 40 participants. Admission fees are $10 per person and reservations are required.

Participants are encouraged to view the museums at Camp Floyd during daylight beginning at 6 pm, with the event starting at 7:00 PM and ending at 9:00 PM. Participants are encouraged to bring their own flashlights, recorders, cameras, digital and infrared cameras where park staff will assist participants in the use of their equipment in finding paranormal orbs, mists and sounds.

Learn more here: https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/camp-floyd/events/

Little Haunts – This is the Place Heritage Park (SLC, Utah)

LITTLE HAUNTS 2024 at THIS IS THE PLACE
OCTOBER 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 | 10 AM – 5 PM

It’s not scary at the Park during the day, so put on your costumes and come to the Village for a family-friendly Halloween celebration! Bring your own trick-or-treat bag.

Visit the Story Telling Witch, go trick-or-treating, get up-close-and-personal with creepy crawlies at Creature Encounters, and enjoy all of the Park’s daily activities like train rides, the petting corral, pony rides, take-home crafts, and so much more. Make it part of your family’s Halloween tradition.

Learn more here: https://www.thisistheplace.org/todays-fun/little-haunts

Glen Ray’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch (Spanish Fork, Utah)

GLEN RAY’S CORN MAZE 2024
SEPT 20 – OCT 31, 2024 | MON – SAT

7.5 acre corn maze with three different mazes for all ages. Kiddie coral for younger kids. Pumpkin patch. Glen Ray’s Super Slide (50 ft straw bale slide). Corn pit and pipe slide. Straw bale pyramid. Rubber duck races. Glen Ray’s gran prix. Human Hamster wheel. Giant yard games. Cow train. Concessions. Rolling pipe slide, jump pad and so much more!! You can also go through the Field Of Fright every Fri and Sat through 10/12 and then Mon – Sat from 10/15-10/30.

Get all the details here: https://glenrayscornmaze.com

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium Halloween on the High Seas (Draper, UT)

HAUNTED AQUARIUM 2024
OCTOBER 25, 2024 | FRI | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Ahoy sailors! Prepare for Halloween at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium to delve deep under the sea to visit marauders and mermaids! Halloween on the High Seas is a daytime event filled with adventure for the whole family. Get your wits about you, lads and lassies, because you’ll be needin’ all the courage ye can muster!

Join Captain Wobbegong in his hunt to repair his wrecked ship, or will you join Lieutenant Jaqueline Smasher in her mission to destroy all pumpkins and squash the pirate plague on the seas?

Learn more here: https://thelivingplanet.com/events-and-camps/halloween-on-the-high-seas/

Kuwahara’s Pumpkin Patch & Thriller Park (Draper, UT)

THRILLER PARK 2024
SEPTEMBER 20 – OCTOBER 30, 2024 | 7 DAYS A WEEK

Halloween Main Street Attraction
Once Upon a Time Attraction
Live DJ
Live Performances- Fire Dancing, Dancing, and live music
Candy cannons
Corn Maze
Light Shows
Bounce Houses
Ball Pit
Entrance to Kuwahara’s Pumpkin Patch with thousands of pumpkins available for purchase
Access to food trucks

**Kids three and under are FREE

Learn more here: https://www.kuwaharawholesale.com

Halloween Cruise Provo River (Provo Canyon)

HALLOWEEN RIVER CRUISE 2024
SEPTEMBER 27 – OCTOBER 31st | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | M-SA

Take a cruise on the Provo River and see over 100 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns. Each cruise boat seats up to 35 people. Pirate Attack! Family-friendly scary stories told by the boat captain. The round trip is approx. 20 – 25 minutes. Free movie before or after your cruise.

Learn more here: https://www.clasropes.com/halloween

Sleepy Hollow Haunted Wagon Rides (Midway, UT)

SLEEPY HOLLOW HAUNTED WAGON RIDES
NA | Thur-Sat | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Enjoy a tractor-drawn wagon ride as you listen to a colorful audio narration of Washington Irvine’s original short story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Your wagon leads you on a secluded path that winds its way through a variety of scenery and spooky sites that correlate with the story.

Learn more here: https://www.sleepyhollowutah.com

Cornbelly’s Corn Maze and Farm (Lehi, Utah and Spanish Fork, Utah)

CORNBELLY’S 2024
SEPT 20 to NOV 02, 2024 | DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY

Cornbelly‘s is packed with things to do from a corn maze to hayrides, games, jumping pads, climbing attractions, corn cob beach, shows, cow train and so much more. Get lost in Utah’s original corn maze and pumpkin fest, located at Thanksgiving Point. With 60+ attractions and events, this fall festival is perfect for the whole family and will have you lost, laughin’ and lovin’ it. Use promo code BELLY24 to save $2 on admission!

Learn more here: https://cornbellys.com

Boo Lights at Hogle Zoo (Salt Lake City)

BOO LIGHTS HOGLE ZOO 2024
OCT 2 – OCT 30, 2024 | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Step into a bewitching world of pumpkins and glowing displays at BooLights, Hogle Zoo’s signature fall event. As the animals go to bed, the zoo will transform into a spooktacular destination of Halloween lights, entertainment, and attractions for ghouls of all ages.

Dress to impress with your favorite costume while munching on exclusive treats from the Beastro. BooLights is the perfect not-so-spooky, family-friendly event to celebrate Halloween.

BrewLights (21+): October 23 (after-hours)

Learn more here: https://www.hoglezoo.org/events

Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta (Oquirrh Lake)

13TH ANNUAL GINORMOUS PUMPKIN REGATTA 2024
OCTOBER 12, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Howdy Partner! The 13th Annual Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta is back and better than ever with a western twist! Don’t worry, we are bringing back cardboard boat races! Come dressed in your wildest costume, showcasing your most innovative cardboard boat design, and challenge other contestants on the Lake.

You can expect thrilling giant pumpkin races on the lake, food trucks, petting zoo, line dancing, caramel apples, and more at North Shore. You won’t want to miss the Giant Pumpkin Drop that will close out this event!

Learn more here: https://www.mydaybreak.com/live_news_detail_T16_R550.php

Harvest Moon Celebration (Ogden, Utah)

HARVEST MOON CELEBRATION
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 | 10 AM – 9 PM

As summer fades to into fall, Historic 25th Street sets the stage for Ogden’s biggest end-of-season bash–the beloved Harvest Moon Celebration held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. This community tradition is free to attend and brings a full day of fall harvest themed family-friendly activities, live performances, and local vendors to the heart of downtown Ogden.

New this year, the celebration has extended hours and layout, and will feature a fall harvest produce market until 2 p.m., kicking off the fall season of Farmers Market Ogden. Attendees can expect live local music and dance performances throughout the day, a community-hosted kids zone with free pumpkin crafts and activities in the park until 6 p.m., art displays with photo opportunities, and nearly 100 vendors lined along Historic 25th Street, offering everything from local flavors to handcrafted artisan goods, giving attendees plenty to explore. Additionally, adults can enjoy craft beers from Utah’s top breweries as Historic 25th Street transforms into a lively beer garden.

Learn more here: https://ogdendowntown.com/harvestmoonogden

NIGHTMARE ON 13th DAY HAUNT (SLC, Utah)

DAY HAUNT AT NIGHTMARE ON 13TH 2024
SEPT 14, 21, 28, OCTOBER 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 | 1 pm – 3 pm

Step into a world of enchanting Halloween wonder at Nightmare on 13th’s Day Haunt, where “No Scares, All Atmosphere” reigns supreme. Delighting families and kids of all ages, this unique experience invites you to explore our haunted house without the worry of fright. Immerse yourself in the captivating ambiance, as you witness the intricate details and spine-tingling decor that make Nightmare on 13th an iconic haunt.

It’s a chance for laughter, bonding, and unforgettable moments as you embark on a magical journey through the hauntingly beautiful settings. Join us for a truly one-of-a-kind adventure that celebrates the spirit of Halloween in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Learn more here: https://www.nightmareon13th.com/day-haunt

DAYBREAK H AUNTS (Daybreak, Utah)

DAYBREAK HAUNTS 2024
OCTOBER 1-31, 2024

Visit several homes in the Daybreak area to see them decked out with special themed decor. There is a Stranger Things House, a haunted house (Deadbreak Haunted House, 10913 Fern Ridge Dr.), Encanto, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, a Giant Spider, and more! SEE THE MAP HERE WITH ADDRESSES.

Learn more here: https://www.daybreakhaunts.org

RED HILLS GARDENS SCARECROW WALK & HAUNTED CANYON (St. George, Utah)

RED HILLS GARDENS SCARECROW WALK & HAUNTED CANYON 2024
OCTOBER 8-31, 2024

Dozens of scarecrow displays and a haunted canyon.

Learn more here: https://www.wcwcd.org/event/scarecrow-walk-haunted-canyon

SCARECROW WALK USU BOTANICAL CENTER (Kaysville, Utah)

SCARECROW WALK AT USU BOTANICAL CENTER 2024
SEPTEMBER 28- OCTOBER 06, 2024

This event is FREE to the public, but we ask that you only visit during our open hours of dawn to dusk. The event runs for 10 days. A prize will be awarded for the most popular scarecrow, so make sure to look for the numbers and QR codes to vote for your favorite!

This year we will kick-off our event on a Saturday with a Scarecrow 5K at 9 AM and official festivities beginning at 10 AM! All are welcome and encouraged to join us in celebrating our scarecrow display with food trucks, live music, a pet costume contest, a kids’ area and more.

Learn more here: https://extension.usu.edu/botanicalcenter/events/scarecrow-walk

Harvest Moon Hurrah! (Spanish Fork, Utah)

HARVEST MOON HURRAH 2024
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Spanish Fork Arts Council is once again pleased to present the Harvest Moon Hurrah! This free community event for the entire family will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 at City Park (49 S. Main Street) from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Invite your friends and family for the best party of the year!

Entertainment

Our tradition of outstanding entertainment has brought us well-known artists such as The Piano Guys, Eclipse, Lindsey Stirling, Vocal Point, Alex Boyé, and The National Parks. We’ve also featured local favorites such as the ALA Show Choirs, the Spanish Fork Chorale, and the Nebo Philharmonic Orchestra! Entertainment will run from 12 to 6:30 p.m. Please be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets as seating won’t be provided.

Learn more here: https://www.spanishfork.org/departments/parkrec/arts/hmh.php