Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near South Salt Lake 2026

48 family-friendly fall activities near South Salt Lake

Illustration of scarecrows in hats and costumes on a village lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and cottages at sunset (Spooktober at Thanksgiving Point)

Spooktober at Thanksgiving Point

Oct 5 – Oct 30

Lehi 20 mi $$

Month-long Halloween celebration across multiple venues

Millfreaks

Sat, Oct 10

Millcreek

Interactive entertainment scavenger hunt with live music, street performers, and surprises.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Pumpkin Days at Wheeler Farm)

Pumpkin Days at Wheeler Farm

Sep 25 – Oct 31

Murray 6 mi $

Features a pumpkin patch, family-friendly maze, playland, and wagon rides.

The Kinlands Pumpkin Patch

Sep 12 – Oct 31

Riverton 14 mi Free

Free admission patch featuring farm animals, wagon rides, and seasonal treats.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Cornbelly’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Fest)

Cornbelly’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Fest

Sep 21 – Oct 31

Lehi 20 mi $$

Features over 60 attractions, stunt shows, light displays, and farm activities.

WitchFest at Gardner Village

Sep 18 – Oct 31

West Jordan 8 mi Free

Fall festival featuring whimsical witch displays, boutique shopping, and seasonal entertainment.

Spooky Light Show

South Jordan 11 mi $$

Mile-long drive-thru with millions of synchronized lights

BooLights at Hogle Zoo

Sep 24 – Oct 30

Salt Lake City $$

After-dark family zoo adventure featuring immersive glowing light displays and live entertainment.

Riverton Halloween Tour

Oct 14 – Oct 31

Riverton 14 mi Free

City-wide driving tour of decorated homes

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Thanksgiving Point Scarecrow Festival)

Thanksgiving Point Scarecrow Festival

Oct 12 – Oct 17

Lehi 20 mi $$

Dozens of community-crafted scarecrows and pumpkins across 50 garden acres.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Garden After Dark: Adventures in Neverland)

Garden After Dark: Adventures in Neverland

Oct 15 – Oct 30

Salt Lake City $$

An interactive Halloween quest through Neverland to help rescue Peter Pan.

Little Haunts Day

Oct 9 – Oct 31

Salt Lake City

Daytime, not-so-scary trick-or-treating and Halloween fun for all ages.

Illustration of a clay witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards at a small round table inside a candlelit tent (Breakfast with a Witch at Gardner Village)

Breakfast with a Witch at Gardner Village

Sep 26 – Oct 31

West Jordan 8 mi $$

Interactive witch bake-off show and buffet breakfast for families.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Pack Farms Pumpkin Patch and Treats)

Pack Farms Pumpkin Patch and Treats

Fri, Sep 25

Farmington 17 mi

Family pumpkin patch featuring a 30-year traditional hay maze.

Scarecrow 5k

Sat, Oct 17

Lehi 20 mi $$

Costume-friendly 5k through Ashton Gardens past community scarecrows.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Saratoga Springs Fall Festival)

Saratoga Springs Fall Festival

Fri, Oct 2

Saratoga Springs 23 mi

Fall celebration featuring train rides, a petting zoo, and trick-or-treating.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Trunk or Treat at Murray Park Center)

Trunk or Treat at Murray Park Center

Thu, Oct 22

Murray $

Candy, games, toys, and costume contest for ages 12 and under.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Fright Lights Halloween Light Show)

Fright Lights Halloween Light Show

Sep 26 – Oct 31

West Jordan 10 mi $$

Nearly mile-long glowing Halloween light trail with over 20 interactive buttons.

Pumpkin Promenade

Oct 23 – Oct 24

South Jordan 12 mi

Community pumpkin walk featuring spooky decorations and complimentary donuts and milk.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Riverton Halloween Bash)

Riverton Halloween Bash

Mon, Oct 12

Riverton 14 mi Free

Free community Halloween festival featuring games and the Scare Rodeo spook alley.

Herriman Howl

Mon, Oct 5

Herriman 16 mi Free

Free community Halloween celebration featuring train rides, dinosaur encounters, and trick-or-treating.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Autumn Bloom Showcase)

Autumn Bloom Showcase

Sep 23 – Sep 26

Lehi 20 mi $$

Autumn floral displays, hands-on plant activities, and dahlia exhibits in Lehi.

Scarecrow Walk

Sep 26 – Oct 4

Kaysville 21 mi Free

Stroll garden paths to view and vote on community-built scarecrows.

Mabey Farms Pumpkin Patch

Sep 25 – Oct 31

South Jordan 11 mi Free

Features 45 pumpkin varieties across a 16-acre Utah Century Farm.

SoJo Halloween Fun Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17

South Jordan 12 mi $

5K, rucking challenge, and kids run with custom race medals.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Giant Pumpkin Palooza and Zombie Walk)

Giant Pumpkin Palooza and Zombie Walk

Sat, Oct 10

Salt Lake City

Features giant pumpkin weigh-offs, a pumpkin drop, and pie eating contests.

Monster Mash Halloween Event

Mon, Oct 26

Cottonwood Heights 8 mi Free

Free Halloween festival with carnival games, food trucks, and dance performances.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Witch Run Half Marathon - 10K - 5K)

Witch Run Half Marathon - 10K - 5K

Sat, Sep 26

West Jordan 8 mi $$$

Themed 5K, 10K, and half marathon featuring festive Halloween displays.

Harvest Moon Celebration

Sat, Sep 19

Ogden 35 mi Free

Ogden's largest end-of-season bash with a harvest market and beer garden.

Hee Haw Farms Fall Festival

Sep 19 – Nov 7

Pleasant Grove 25 mi

Fall farm fun featuring hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and corn pit.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (CLAS Ropes Course Halloween Riverboat Ride)

CLAS Ropes Course Halloween Riverboat Ride

Sep 25 – Oct 31

Provo 35 mi $

Interactive pirate cruise featuring over 100 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns.

The Halloween Express

Oct 1 – Oct 30

Heber City 29 mi $$

Fun and not scary 90-minute round-trip Halloween train ride.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Heber Valley Pumpkin Train)

Heber Valley Pumpkin Train

Oct 3 – Oct 24

Heber City 29 mi $

Includes a 40-minute train ride, pumpkin cookie, and pumpkin patch selection.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Halloween Family Night at Bean Life Science Museum)

Halloween Family Night at Bean Life Science Museum

Mon, Oct 26

Provo 35 mi Free

Family costume fun with crafts, a photo booth, and spooky programming.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Provo Pioneer Village Autumn Harvest)

Provo Pioneer Village Autumn Harvest

Fri, Oct 9

Provo 35 mi Free

Annual autumn community gathering held at the historic village.

Syracuse City Pumpkin Walk

Oct 22 – Oct 24

Syracuse 27 mi Free

Display of over a thousand intricately carved, glowing pumpkins.

18th Annual Giant Pumpkin Drop

Sat, Oct 24

Pleasant Grove 26 mi

Watch pumpkins drop 14 stories high onto cars and pools.

The Pumpkin Patch - Orem

Sep 21 – Oct 31

Orem 32 mi Free

Free family activities, farm animals, and locally grown pumpkins.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Dia de los Muertos en Ogden)

Dia de los Muertos en Ogden

Sun, Oct 11

Ogden 35 mi

Traditional Mexican celebration with ofrendas, live music, dance, and car show.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Sundance Resort Harvest Mini Markets)

Sundance Resort Harvest Mini Markets

Sep 19 – Oct 10

Sundance 28 mi Free

Community harvest celebration featuring local artisans, food, and live music.

Illustration of a corn maze path with tall golden cornstalks, small costumed figures, a flag, pumpkins and a red barn (Glen Ray's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch)

Glen Ray's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Sep 18 – Oct 31

Spanish Fork 45 mi $

7.5-acre corn maze on a seventh-generation family farm.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Halloween Family Night)

Halloween Family Night

Fri, Oct 16

Brigham City 55 mi Free

After-hours museum exploration featuring games and crafts with local partners.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Springville Museum of Art Halloween Party)

Springville Museum of Art Halloween Party

Thu, Oct 22

Springville 41 mi

Trick-or-treat games and art activities in costume at the museum.

Lehi Halloween Party

Lehi 23 mi $

Live reptile show with Scales and Tails

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (NHMU Family Seasonal Science: Halloween!)

NHMU Family Seasonal Science: Halloween!

Salt Lake City $

Hands-on Halloween science and crafts

Halloween on Main Street

Park City 21 mi $

Nationally recognized Halloween celebration on Main Street

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Highland City Trick-or-Treat Street)

Highland City Trick-or-Treat Street

Highland 21 mi Free

Community trick-or-treating with local businesses.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Puppy Halloween Trick-For-A-Treat at Provo Towne Centre)

Puppy Halloween Trick-For-A-Treat at Provo Towne Centre

Provo 37 mi $

Dog-centric 'Trick-For-A-Treat' scavenger hunt

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Thanksgiving Point Scarecrow FestivalLehi

Fri16Oct Halloween Family NightBrigham City

Sat17Oct Scarecrow 5kLehi

Sat17Oct SoJo Halloween Fun Run 5KSouth Jordan

thru31Oct The Kinlands Pumpkin PatchRiverton

thru31Oct WitchFest at Gardner VillageWest Jordan

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Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

South Salt LakeHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties8 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

South Salt LakeHaunted Experiences26 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

South Salt LakeHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment10 shows & screenings

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon

South Salt LakeUnique Halloween Events9 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near South Salt Lake

South Salt Lake hosts 18 family-friendly Halloween events this season. From ticketed attractions further afield like Herriman Howl to more local, accessible gatherings, there's a fit for your family's autumn adventures.

Consider a drive for larger county-wide celebrations or explore closer-to-home gatherings that might include pumpkin patches or farm festivals. Many events focus on younger children, while others may offer experiences for different age groups.

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48 family-friendly fall activities near South Salt Lake

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