What's happening in Utah
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- –9 a.m.–4 p.m. (brochure; timezone not stated). Late enrollment unconfirmed
- –Regular farm hours; extended 10 a.m.–8 p.m. on Oct. 15, 19, 22 and 26
- –Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Halloween 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- –6–8 p.m. Mon–Thu; 6–9 p.m. Fri–Sun
- –6:30–9:30 p.m. (Thu–Sun through Oct. 18; nightly Oct. 22–30)
- –After 6:30 p.m.
- –7–9 p.m.
- –During shopping center hours
- –Time TBA; 18+ Halloween party Oct. 31
- –Fridays and Saturdays, 8–11 p.m.
- –Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- –Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- –Saturdays, from 10 a.m.
- –Eight sessions, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. MT: October 22, 23, 29, 30; November 5, 6, 12, 13
- –Various times
- –Various times
- –7:30 p.m.
October 2026
Today
- –See the official program for individual session times (MT)ABA Annual Convention in Salt Lake City
National banking convention held in Utah. Registration required; confirm fees and eligibility with ABA.
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- 5–7 p.m.Cottonwood Heights Spooktacular
A free America 250–themed Halloween night with trunk-or-treating, carnival games, craft booths and food trucks.
Source coverage ↗ - 5 p.m. open house; 6 p.m. hearingUTA public hearing on the 2027 tentative budget
Public budget open house followed by a specially scheduled Transit Commission hearing to take verbal comment on UTA's 2027 tentative budget. Written comments are due…
Event details ↗ - Starts 5:45 p.m.Witches Light Parade at Staheli Family Farm
A glowing Halloween parade through the farm, led by costumed witches. Tickets are sold online.
Source coverage ↗ - 6–8 p.m.West Haven Pumpkin Walk
Hundreds of jack-o'-lanterns are displayed, with activities and free hot chocolate and doughnuts.
Source coverage ↗ - 6:30–7:30 p.m.Communities That Care presentation on marijuana and THC
A presentation titled "Does Marijuana/THC Really Help With... Anxiety? Sleep? Focus?" For ages 15 and up; tickets are free but required.
Event details ↗ - 7 p.m.Dinosaur Jr.
The alternative rock trio performs on its fall 2026 tour with guest Stef Chura.
Event details ↗ - 7:30 p.m.
- 7:30–9:30 p.m.Trivia at Ice Haus (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Pop culture, history and random questions.
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- 7–9 p.m.Trivia at 'Bout Time Pub & Grub (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Schedule from the organizer, Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks players to buy something from the venue.
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at Prodigy Brewing
Weekly trivia night. Free to play; reservations recommended but not required.
Event details ↗ - 7:30 p.m.Trivia at Blue Gene's (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Hosted by Questionable Productions.
Event details ↗ - –Two-day meeting; rate decision on the second dayFOMC Meeting (October 2026)
The Federal Open Market Committee's two-day meeting to set the federal funds rate target, which influences mortgage, auto and business borrowing costs in Utah.
Release schedule ↗ - All dayLast day to request a mail ballot for the general election
Last day to request a ballot (does not apply to military and overseas voters). Ballots began going out to active registered voters Oct. 13.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBAUHSAA 5A and 6A girls volleyball state championships
High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.
Event details ↗ - –3A, 5A and 6A on Oct. 27; 1A, 2A and 4A on Oct. 28UHSAA cross country state meets
State championship meets for all six classifications over two days.
Event details ↗ - –Time not listedUHSAA girls volleyball state tournaments: 5A, 6A
Two-day state tournaments for the two largest classifications.
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- 7–9 p.m.Trivia at 'Bout Time Pub & Grub (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Teams of one to four.
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at 'Bout Time Pub & Grub (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Schedule from the organizer, Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks players to buy something from the venue.
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at Brick's Corner
Weekly trivia night. Schedule from the organizer, Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks players to buy something from the venue.
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at Valley Bowling Lanes
Weekly trivia night. Schedule from the organizer, Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks players to buy something from the venue.
Event details ↗ - 7–9 p.m.Trivia at Wolfdog Brewing (21+)
Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Hosted by Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks players to buy something from the venue.
Event details ↗ - 7:30 p.m.Disney's Hocus Pocus in Concert (Ogden)
The Utah Symphony performs the film score live while the movie is screened.
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