Herriman Howl
Free community Halloween celebration featuring train rides, dinosaur encounters, and trick-or-treating.
46 family-friendly fall activities in Herriman and nearby.
Herriman families can find Halloween activities from free community gatherings to ticketed farm adventures. Consider the immersive experiences of local attractions or journeys to nearby towns for seasonal entertainment.
Costume bar crawl with red-carpet photos, DJs, and themed drink specials.
Over 1,000,000 sq ft of haunted trails and attractions
Family-friendly symphony concert with lobby crafts and a massive costume contest.
Costumed half marathon running 13.1 miles down scenic Provo Canyon.
See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.
Under 6, daytime wins: naps hold, nothing lurks, and temperatures cooperate. Ages 6-10 love early-evening events, costume parades, family light shows, and glow mazes, that end by 8. Save true nighttime events for tweens. A good compromise is the golden-hour arrival: daytime activities first, then a short after-dark finale like a lit hayride before the meltdown window opens.
Most farms let tweens 10-12 run the family maze solo if adults wait at the exit; give them a phone, a photo of the maze map, and a 30-minute check-in rule. Under-10s stay with adults, since identical corn rows disorient fast. Flagship mazes with bridges and checkpoints are better for solo tweens than flat mazes, because staff can spot and redirect wanderers.
Prep beats rescue: preview photos of the event beforehand, name what might feel spooky, and agree on a squeeze-hand signal. On site, enter behind a confident friend, and treat any exit request as instantly honored, no bribing kids deeper. Staff at family events will happily unmask a character or wave from distance if asked. One good retreat preserves next year's willingness.