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77 fun things to do this fall in Utah

The leaves are changing, there’s a chill in the air, and everyone’s got some type of pumpkin-spice food or drink in their hand. It’s autumn in Utah, and there’s no shortage of fun things to do this season. Here are at least 77 fun things to do across Utah this fall. If you know of one that we’ve missed, add it to the comments section below!

 

Haunted Houses

We love our haunted houses in Utah! Here’s a list of the scariest haunts in Utah.

1. Nightmare on 13^th is now open, and features three haunted houses in one– Delirium, Swamp Blood and Haunted Hollywood.

2. An old factory along 9th S. is the site of Fear Factory. Make sure you take the Zombie Bus.

3. The Haunted Woods in Millcreek is a family friendly haunted house.

4. What kind of Utah Halloween would it be without a stop at Frightmares at Lagoon?

5. Get creeped out at Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus in Draper.

6. The “Things To Know” section of Asylum 49‘s website is scary enough, thank you.

7. Anguish Asylum has spiders, a swamp and a category 5 hurricane.

8. Zombie Apocalypse? Bring it on.

9. There are four levels at Castle of Chaos, and you should definitely try each one this year.

10. The spooky legend of Haunted Kays Cross is truly terrifying.

11. Help research the paranormal activity at the Sleepy Millcreek Hollow Trail of Terror.

12. The Dark Meadows Haunted Forest & Manor is in Preston, Idaho, but is worth the drive.

13. Part of Washington County’s “Halloween on the Town” is their annual Haunted Cave.

 

Family Friendly Fall Events

 

If you’re searching for some kid-approved Autumn activities, check out some of these fun attractions:

14. There’s a ton of great Fall activities at Hee Haw Farms.

15. Check out Pumpkin Days at Wheeler Farm.

16. See “Dracula vs. The Mummy” at Off-Broadway Theatre.

17. Get thrilled by “Thriller” from Odyssey Dance Theatre.

18. See witch displays, a scavenger hunt and more at the Witch Fest at Gardner Village.

19. Oktoberfest at Snowbird has fun activities like a bounce house, the Alpine Slide and great food.

20. The Heber Valley Railroad Pumpkin Festival is a train ride, treats, and lots of fun for kids of all ages.

21. Grab a discount coupon for the Haunted Village at This Is The Place Heritage Park at these Mountain America branches.

22. Red Butte Garden After Dark has a fun scavenger hunt for kids, plus crafts and light displays.

23. The annual Boo at the Zoo is a chance to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat with the animals.

24. There’s a maze, puppet shows and special activities at the Halloween Spooktacular at Discovery Gateway.

25. Celebrate Halloween with the Utah Symphony with their Halloween Hi-Jinks event on Oct. 28.

 

Free or Cheap Halloween Events

Having fun in Utah doesn’t always have to cost you an arm and a leg! Here are some free and nearly-free events to try this Halloween:

26. Print off a list at the Gardner Village Scavenger Hunt website, and have some fun!

27. Visit the Midvale Halloween Carnival this year at the Copperview Rec Center.

28. The Herriman City Pumpkin Festival has a pumpkin decorating contest, scavenger hunts and more.

29. There’s a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, food and games at the Draper Haunted Hollow.

30. Ice skating, treat bags and more at the Cottonwood Heights Monster Mash on Ice.

31. The Halloween Spooktacular at the Columbus Center in South Salt Lake only costs $1!

32. Carnival games, hot dogs and burgers at the Riverton Halloween Bash and Kids Carnival.

33. The West Valley City Bewitching Breakfast has Paranormal Pancakes, Spooky Sausage and Hot Cocoa Potions.

34. Check out the Utah Foster Care Pumpkin Festival at The Gateway, and the Mix 107.9 Pet Costume Contest.

35. The Monster Block Party at Gallivan Center has trick-or-treating booths, costume contest and a pumpkin drop.

36. Trick or Treet Street at The Utah Olympic Oval is free, and fun for all ages.

 

Farmers Markets

There’s nothing like locally-sourced fruits and veggies. Here’s a list of Farmers Markets around Salt Lake that run through the Fall:

37. Downtown Harvest Market

38. Downtown Farmers Market

39. Wasatch Front Farmers Market

40. Murray Park Farmers Market

41. South Jordan Towne Center Farmers Market

42. South Salt Lake Farmers Market

43. 9^th West Farmers Market

44. Sugar House Farmers Market

 

Fun Runs and Races

Fall is the perfect time to lace up your running shoes and have some fun!

45. Take part on the Night of the Running Dead Zombie 5k at the Utah State Fairgrounds.

46. There’s a 5k Run Dead at Salt Lake Community College.

47. The Troll Stroll 5k at Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park is a fun run for everyone.

48. Carry a pumpkin during Plod N’ Pitch 5k Pumpkin Fun Run at Soldier Hollow, and then pitch them at the finish line for points.

49. Take part in Dracula’s Dash for Hope at Cottonwood Complex.

50. The Great Pumpkin Race at the South County Pool also has a trunk-or-treat for the kids.

51. Check out the Dawn of the Running Dead at the Utah State Fair Grounds.

52. The first Dash in the Dark 5k at the USU Botanical Center takes you around beautiful garden trails and ponds.

53. The Haunted Hustle at Sugar House Park is the scariest 5k course you may ever run.

Mazes

There’s nothing like finding your way out of a maze to help you celebrate the arrival of Fall! Here’s a list of Utah’s finest corn and straw mazes:

54. Cornbelly’s Corn Maze at Thanksgiving Point is a ton of fun for the whole family.

55. The Tri City Straw Maze is terrifying, and you can save 50 cents off your ticket on their website.

56. Check out the Haybale Maze at Wheeler Farm, and stay for a wagon ride afterwards.

57. McCoards Mystery Maze in Provo has three different difficulty levels and lengths.

58. It’s the 16th season of the Crazy Corn Maze in West Jordan.

59. The Black Island Farms Corn Maze is totally worth a drive out to Syracuse for a day of fun.

60. A bounce house, pumpkin patch and barrel train wait for you at the New Corn Maze in West Haven.

61. If you show up to the Halloween Hoot Straw Maze at Tracy Aviary in your Halloween costume, you can get 50% off your admission.

 

Pumpkin Patches

Want to pick out your own pumpkins this Fall? Here are some local pumpkin patches:

62. Pumpkin Point Farms has orange, red, white, blue and tan pumpkins, and about 25 different varieties to choose from.

63. Cornbelly’s has a pumpkin patch right off the main entrance.

64. Pack Farms has ornamental pumpkins and squash. Don’t forget your camera!

65. He Haw Farms also has gords, sunflower heads and indian corn for your decoration projects.

66. Hop on the wagon at Rowley’s Red Barn to pick out a pumpkin from their patch.

67. Petersen Family Farm has pumpkins of all shapes and sizes to pick from.

68. Day Farms features winter squash, gourds, potatoes and, of course, pumpkins.

69. There’s a 4-acre pumpkin patch at Crazy Corn Maze in West Jordan.

70. McCoard’s features a u-pick pumpkin patch with different varieties.

71. Black Island Farms has warty and Cinderella pumpkins. ‘Nuff said.

 

U-Pick Produce Farms

Whether you’re making homemade cider, pie, jam, or just want a unique Fall activity for your family, here are some u-pick farms:

72. Day Farms has plenty of fruits and vegetables to pick from.

73. Pick tomatoes, watermelon, peppers and more at Farnsworth Farms Cider Mill in Sandy.

74. The Pride of Neola Orchards features peaches, plums and more in-season fruits and veggies.

75. Pick your own delicious apples at Green Acres in Draper.

76. Grandpa Mike & Glade’s Farm in South Jordan has locally grown fruits and vegetables to pick.

77. In the Fall months, Borski Farms offers onions, dried heirloom beans and winter squash.