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Concerts and shows, festivals and holiday lights, games, races, public meetings and the economic numbers that land each week. Search it, narrow it to your corner of the state, and add anything to your own calendar. Listings link to organizer information or source coverage, labeled at each link.

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8 listings · plus 8 routine games, meetings and releases.

October 2026

Friday, October 30

5–7:30 p.m.; drop at 5:30 p.m.
Utah Foster Care Candy DropFamily · USU Vernal Campus, VernalFree
A free event in which candy is dropped from a helicopter, followed by trick-or-treating and a bounce house.
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November 2026

Sunday, November 1

1–5 p.m.
Moab Day of the Dead FestivalCommunity · Moab Valley Multicultural Center, MoabFree
A free community Day of the Dead celebration in Moab.
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Friday, November 6

Nov 6–Nov 8Time TBA
Moab Folk FestivalFestivals · Star Hall and Ballfield venues, Moab
The 24th annual folk music festival in Moab, with Rising Appalachia and Leftover Salmon on the 2026 lineup. The Star Hall and Ballfield venues are ticketed…
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Saturday, November 7

Nov 7–Nov 8Time TBA
Moab Trail MarathonOutdoors · Moab
A trail marathon, half marathon, 10K adventure run and kids' race in the canyons near Moab. The half marathon hosts the 2026 USATF trail half marathon national…
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Saturday, November 14

Time TBA
Dead Horse UltraOutdoors · Gemini Bridges Trailhead, Moab
Trail races of 50 miles, 50K, 30K and 15K on the mesas northwest of Moab.
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March 2027

Saturday, March 13

Mar 13–Mar 16Time TBA
Skinny Tire Spring FestivalOutdoors · Downtown Moab and area roads, Moab
A supported road cycling festival on routes through the red rock canyons around Moab, with four-day and two-day options.
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Saturday, March 20

Time TBA
Canyonlands Half Marathon and 5 MileOutdoors · Highway 191 and Highway 128, Moab
A long-running spring half marathon and 5-mile race along the Colorado River canyon into Moab.
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Mar 20–Mar 28Time TBA
Easter Jeep SafariOutdoors · Moab
The 61st edition of the off-road vehicle gathering, with guided trail runs on Moab's backcountry routes. Trail registration opens in January 2027.
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Public meetings this week

Mon, Oct 26
Eagle Mountain City Council5:00 p.m. · Eagle MountainNotice of Quorum · Agenda
Tue, Oct 27
Board of Commissioners of Utah County11:00 a.m.October 27, 2026 Board of Commissioners of Utah County, Utah Budget Work Session · Agenda
Tue, Oct 27
Salt Lake County Council1:30 p.m. · Salt Lake County Government CenterCounty Council Meeting · Agenda
Tue, Oct 27
Lehi City Council4:30 p.m. · Lehi · Lehi Civic CenterLehi City Council Meeting Agenda
Tue, Oct 27
Eagle Mountain Planning Commission5:30 p.m. · Eagle Mountain · Eagle Mountain City HallPublic Meeting · Agenda
Tue, Oct 27
South Jordan Planning CommissionAmended6:30 p.m. · South Jordan · South Jordan City HallPlanning Commission Meeting - Amended · Agenda
Tue, Oct 27
American Fork City Council7:00 p.m. · American Fork10.27.26 City Council agenda · Agenda
Wed, Oct 28
Board of Commissioners of Utah County10:00 a.m.October 28, 2026 Board of Commissioners of Utah County, Utah Budget Work Session · Agenda
Wed, Oct 28
Salt Lake City Planning CommissionAmended5:30 p.m. · Salt Lake City · Salt Lake City and County BuildingSLC Planning Commission Amended Agenda for October 28, 2026
Wed, Oct 28
Provo City Planning Commission6:00 p.m. · Provo · Provo City HallPlanning Commission - October 28, 2026 · Agenda
Wed, Oct 28
Eagle Mountain City Council6:30 p.m. · Eagle Mountain · Eagle Mountain City HallNotice of Quorum · Agenda
Thu, Oct 29
Board of Commissioners of Utah County10:00 a.m.October 29, 2026 Board of Commissioners of Utah County, Utah Budget Work Session · Agenda

Official notices from the Utah Public Notice Website. An agenda shows what a body plans to consider, not what it decided. Times are Mountain Time. Notices last checked Oct 25, 2026, 2:41 AM.

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Calendars we watch

Visit Utah EventsUtah Office of Tourism's statewide calendar of festivals, holiday events and seasonal happenings.
Utah Public Notice WebsiteOfficial state site where every public body in Utah posts meeting notices and agendas.
Utah Legislature Significant Session DatesKey deadlines and dates for the 2027 General Session, from bill-request deadlines to the governor's veto deadline.
Utah Legislature 2026 Interim ScheduleInterim committee meeting days for 2026.
Utah State Capitol EventsCapitol Preservation Board calendar of government and public events at the State Capitol.
Utah Elections (vote.utah.gov)Lieutenant Governor's Office election dates, deadlines and results.
Salt Lake City Events CalendarCity-run calendar of public meetings, park events and community programs.
Salt Lake County Events CalendarCounty calendar including parks and recreation events and ZAP-funded arts events.
Downtown SLC AllianceDowntown Salt Lake City events, markets and weekly 'This Week Downtown' roundups.
Salt Lake Chamber EventsBusiness events, including the annual Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit.
Utah Division of Arts & MuseumsState arts division exhibitions, folk arts and arts events.
Utah Historical Society EventsUtah Historical Society and State History events calendar.
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera ScheduleConcert and opera schedule for Abravanel Hall, the Capitol Theatre and regional venues.
Ballet West EventsBallet West season, including The Nutcracker.
Utah State Parks Monthly EventsRanger programs, star parties, hikes and seasonal events at Utah state parks.
Ski UtahResort updates and opening information for Utah ski areas.
UHSAA CalendarUtah High School Activities Association calendar of state tournaments and championships.
UHSAA FootballHigh school football playoffs and state championship dates and sites.
UHSAA Boys Basketball2026-27 boys basketball state championship dates and sites.
Utah Utes AthleticsUniversity of Utah football, basketball and other schedules.
BYU Cougars AthleticsBYU football, basketball and other schedules.
Utah State Aggies AthleticsUtah State football, basketball and other schedules.
Utah Jazz ScheduleUtah Jazz 2026-27 NBA schedule.
Utah Mammoth ScheduleUtah Mammoth 2026-27 NHL schedule.
Real Salt Lake ScheduleReal Salt Lake MLS schedule; the 2026 regular season ends Nov. 7.
BLS Release Calendar 2026Federal release dates for the jobs report, CPI, and state and metro employment.
BLS Release Calendar 20272027 BLS release dates; state and metro employment dates for early 2027 are not yet posted.
BLS State Employment and UnemploymentMonthly state jobs and unemployment release, including Utah.
Utah DWS Press Releases / Employment SummaryUtah Department of Workforce Services' monthly Utah Employment Summary. It usually comes out around the BLS state release, but the department posts no advance schedule.
BEA Release ScheduleBureau of Economic Analysis release dates for GDP, personal income, and state GDP and personal income.
Kem C. Gardner Policy InstituteUniversity of Utah research on Utah's economy, population and housing; publishes the annual Economic Report to the Governor.
Economic Report to the GovernorAnnual Utah economic outlook, presented in past years at the Salt Lake Chamber's economic summit.
FOMC Meeting CalendarFederal Reserve rate-setting meeting dates for 2026-2027.
Governor's Office of Planning and BudgetState budget process, consensus revenue estimates and the governor's budget recommendation.

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