What's happening in Utah

National banking convention held in Utah. Registration required; confirm fees and eligibility with ABA.

A free America 250–themed Halloween night with trunk-or-treating, carnival games, craft booths and food trucks.

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…

A glowing Halloween parade through the farm, led by costumed witches. Tickets are sold online.

Hundreds of jack-o'-lanterns are displayed, with activities and free hot chocolate and doughnuts.

A presentation titled "Does Marijuana/THC Really Help With... Anxiety? Sleep? Focus?" For ages 15 and up; tickets are free but required.

The alternative rock trio performs on its fall 2026 tour with guest Stef Chura.

Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up.

Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Pop culture, history and random questions.

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.

Weekly trivia night. Free to play; reservations recommended but not required.

Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Hosted by Questionable Productions.

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.

Last day to request a ballot (does not apply to military and overseas voters). Ballots began going out to active registered voters Oct. 13.

High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.

State championship meets for all six classifications over two days.

Two-day state tournaments for the two largest classifications.

Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Teams of one to four.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Utah Symphony performs the film score live while the movie is screened.

Trivia night for ages 21 and up. Held the last Wednesday of the month; schedule from the organizer, Game Night Live. Free to play, though Game Night Live asks…

The Utah dance company's Halloween show of horror-themed dance pieces.

A theater and music work by Ain Gordon and percussionist Josh Quillen.

The first estimate of U.S. economic growth for the quarter, measuring the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced. It is the broadest scorecard…

Free trick-or-treating with downtown businesses and vendors, planned as a no-scares event for young children.

The police department's annual trunk-or-treat. Free.

The author discusses her new novel, Christmas in Austenland, as part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival. For ages 15 and up.

The Utah Symphony performs the score live alongside a screening of the 1993 film.

Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Schedule from the organizer, Questionable Productions.

The alternative rock band led by Billy Corgan performs an arena show.

High school teams compete for state titles at Utah Valley University.

Two-day state tournaments for the 3A and 4A classifications.

Home-improvement exhibitors at the Davis Conference Center. Admission is free.

Trick-or-treating, crafts, games and a blacklight maze for children. Child admission is $5 in advance, and adults get in free.

A free event in which candy is dropped from a helicopter, followed by trick-or-treating and a bounce house.

The country-pop duo of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney performs at the Delta Center.

A Halloween 5K run or walk that raises money for teens affected by homelessness and foster care. Trick-or-treating, games and a costume contest follow at the finish.

Daytime Halloween trick-or-treating stations around the zoo, while supplies last. Regular zoo admission applies.

A Halloween-morning 5K and kids run. Registration and fees are on the race page linked from the city's listing.

A family concert of spooky classics, about 60 minutes, preceded by Halloween crafts and a costume contest in the lobby.

Southern Utah plays Northern Arizona in football at Eccles Coliseum.

Utah Tech plays Idaho State in football at Greater Zion Stadium.

Weber State plays UC Davis in football at Stewart Stadium.

Utah State plays Colorado State in football at Maverik Stadium.

Free trick-or-treating at the businesses along Park City's Main Street. Families and pets in costume are welcome.

The police department's Halloween trunk-or-treat at City Hall.

The regional Mexican group performs on its 2026 tour.

The Utah Pride Center's annual 21-and-older Halloween fundraiser, with DJs, drag-hosted bingo and a costume contest. General admission is $31.

BYU plays Arizona State in football at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

A costumed Halloween half marathon down Provo Canyon, with a 5K and a kids run.

A free community Day of the Dead celebration in Moab.

A free community Día de los Muertos afternoon with face painting, crafts, food and cultural traditions.

The Puerto Rican reggaeton artist performs an arena concert.

The museum's annual Day of the Dead celebration and community exhibition. Admission is free.

BYU faces Ohio State in men's basketball at a neutral site, the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up.

Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Pop culture, history and random questions.

Paid registration. Hands-on banking AI workshop covering practical use cases and responsible adoption, including a Microsoft Copilot agent-building session. UBA…

The soul and pop singer brings The Ugly Tour to Salt Lake City.

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.

Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Hosted by Questionable Productions.

A free Neil Diamond tribute concert presented as part of the theater's Excellence in the Community series.

Statewide general election day in Utah.

Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Teams of one to four.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Tony-winning Broadway performer presents a concert of songs and stories.

A Beatles tribute band performs in the outdoor amphitheater.

Weekly trivia night for ages 21 and up. Schedule from the organizer, Questionable Productions.

The monthly national jobs report: nonfarm payroll employment, the unemployment rate and average hourly earnings. It sets the tone for financial markets and Federal…

High school teams compete for state titles at Zions Bank Stadium.

Conrad Tao is soloist and conductor in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 and Symphony No. 40.

Wildlife filmmaker Sandesh Kadur presents a talk and images on wild cats; recommended for ages 8 and older.

Large illuminated lanterns, including a giant jellyfish and new designs, fill the aquarium's outdoor plaza. Tickets include evening access to the aquarium.

A Ballet West program set to music by the Rolling Stones.

Brian Head's projected opening date for the 2026-27 ski season. Projected dates depend on snow.

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…

The British glam rock band known for "Ballroom Blitz" performs.

A city-run 5K open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

A two-day family science festival with demonstrations, hands-on activities, talks and meet-and-greets with Utah researchers. Some in-depth workshops cost extra.

High school teams compete for state titles at Zions Bank Stadium.

The main event of SUMA's free Día de los Muertos program, which runs Oct. 18 to Nov. 7 and includes a community ofrenda on display.

Southern Utah plays Northern Colorado in football at Eccles Coliseum.

Real Salt Lake hosts LA Galaxy in a 2026 MLS regular-season match.

The Los Angeles punk band plays a 21-and-over show on its farewell tour.

Utah State plays Fresno State in football at Maverik Stadium.

The country singer performs an acoustic concert.

Utah hosts BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium in the football edition of the Holy War rivalry.

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…

Cirque Mechanics presents an 1980s-themed circus show.

Last day a voter who cast a provisional ballot without ID can provide it to the election officer so the ballot can count.

Measures the change in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of goods and services; the headline U.S. inflation gauge. Utah households are covered within the…

Counties may canvass (certify) final general-election results from Nov. 10 through Nov. 17.

The Tony-winning musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel plays a one-week touring engagement.

A large holiday shopping show with hundreds of vendors selling gifts, crafts, decor and specialty food. One wristband covers entry on all three days.

Semifinals for the largest classifications. The finals are Nov. 20 at the same stadium.

A walking holiday light display through Ashton Gardens, with timed-entry tickets. It is open Monday through Saturday, and hours vary by date.

The Utah Symphony performs Stravinsky's Firebird Suite at Utah Valley University.

The a cappella vocal group performs at Tuacahn.

High school teams compete for state titles at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

The Utah Symphony performs Stravinsky's 1945 revision of The Firebird Suite, with works by Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann and Vaughan Williams.

The comedian and author performs stand-up at Kingsbury Hall.

The country singer performs in the outdoor amphitheater.

High school teams compete for state titles at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Utah Tech plays Eastern Washington in football at Greater Zion Stadium.

BYU plays Baylor in football at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Trail races of 50 miles, 50K, 30K and 15K on the mesas northwest of Moab.

The Navy's premier jazz ensemble performs at Tuacahn.

High school teams compete for state titles at Eccles Coliseum.

The bassist and singer performs with support from fera.

The musical about a young woman in 1920s Russia and Paris who may be a lost Romanov princess.

Last day for legislators to designate priority bill request No. 1 (House and Senate) and No. 2 (Senate) for the 2027 General Session.

The county Board of Canvassers meets to canvass official 2026 general election results for Salt Lake County.

The Swedish metal band performs a rescheduled all-ages show.

The Taiwanese contemporary dance company performs a double bill.

The Legislature lists Nov. 18 as the last day of interim committee meetings and the first day legislators-elect may file legislation.

BYU plays Utah State in women's basketball at Marriott Center.

The rock band brings its Forever Now Tour, with Anberlin as special guest.

The rotating musical collective performs modern pop songs in vintage styles.

Workforce Services' monthly statewide report on Utah nonfarm payroll jobs (CES) and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate (LAUS). It is the first official read…

Utah plays Utah Valley in women's basketball at Jon M. Huntsman Center.

A pops program of music from The Sound of Music, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and Oklahoma!, with three vocalists and the Utah Symphony.

Alta, Solitude and Park City Mountain all list Nov. 20 as their projected opening date. Projected dates depend on snow.

Tuacahn's indoor holiday musical, based on the Irving Berlin film.

The stand-up comedian performs at the Eccles Theater.

High school teams compete for state titles at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Southern Utah plays Chicago State in football at Eccles Coliseum.

Weber State plays Utah Tech in football at Stewart Stadium.

Gardner Village's holiday season, with decorated shops and separately ticketed events such as a dinner show, a holiday escape room and a Santa Run.

The rock musician and producer performs a concert.

The Orem theater stages the musical based on the Disney animated film.

The state board of canvassers certifies statewide and multi-county results of the Nov. 3 general election.

Workforce Services' one-page summary of unemployment rates for each of Utah's 29 counties from the LAUS program, showing how local labor markets compare with the…

The rock orchestra returns with its annual holiday production, with matinee and evening shows.

The Ziegfeld Theater presents the stage musical based on the 1983 holiday film.

Quarterly house price indexes for the nation, every state and metro areas, including Utah and its metros, based on mortgage transactions. It tracks how fast Utah…

The second estimate of U.S. economic growth for the quarter, revising the earlier figures with more complete source data and corporate profits.

Thousands of holiday lights and displays in St. George's desert garden. It is free and open to the public.