Hey there! Looking for Halloween activities in Utah?
Halloween is HUGE in Utah. Throughout the state, there are dozens of delightful destinations that celebrate the season and the unique cultures that make up our community. The fun begins in September.
Here's a list of family-friendly pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall celebrations, Dia de Los Muertos events, and other seasonal events all over Utah.
All of these places are OPEN in 2020, but be sure to visit official websites, make reservations where required and bring face masks. The experience may not be exactly the same as in past years. The good news is that a lot of these fun places may feel less crowded in 2020.
So… Need something to do this weekend? Take your pick.
Cache County
American West Heritage Center
Start with a corn maze. Add pony rides, a train and a playground for kids. Turn the corn maze into Haunted Hollow on weekend nights. Top it off with a Fall Festival in October and you've got the idea of how much fun is happening at American West Heritage Center in Wellsville this fall. www.awhc.org
Little Bear Bottoms Corn Maze
Little Bear Bottoms is a family farm that welcomes visitors for a corn maze, pumpkin patch and other fun family activities each fall. If you like your Halloween scary, try the Haunted River Trail. www.lbbcornmaze.com
North Logan Pumpkin Walk
The Pumpkin Walk is a long-standing Halloween tradition in North Logan. It's a free event featuring hundreds of decorated pumpkins and holiday scenes. www.pumpkinwalk.org
Davis County
Black Island Farms
Black Island Farms claims to have the largest corn maze in Utah. Multiple mazes of varying difficulty cover 26 acres on this family farm in Syracuse. Little kids will love the corn box, cow train, slides, pig races and more in The Courtyard. Don't forget the pumpkin patch! www.blackislandfarms.com
Cherry Hill
Kaysville's Cherry Hill turns into Scary Hill this fall. Get unlimited Scary Hill Miniature Golf, Bone Yard Tractor Rides, Junior Jungle Boats, Spooky Maze, Hamster Haven, Spider Aeroball, Rock Wall, Battlestar Blasters and Bug Bounce House for one low price! www.cherry-hill.com
Lagoon
Utah's biggest amusement park takes a spooky turn every October with Frightmares. Enjoy all your favorite rides, plus a variety of haunted experiences that range from not-at-all-scary to absolutely terrifying. www.lagoonpark.com
Duchesne County
Water Hollow Ranch
This small-town corn maze rivals those in the bigger cities along the Wasatch Front. A pumpkin patch and farm playground make this fun destination at Water Hollow Ranch in Bluebell, Utah worth the trip. www.bluebellcornmaze.com
Salt Lake County
Crazy Corn Maze
Crazy Corn Maze in West Jordan is one of Utah's longest-running mazes. You don't have to wander aimlessly through this maze because they will give you true/false trivia clues to help you find your way through. Of course, they have a pumpkin patch, haunted maze and farm playground too. www.utahmaze.com
Cross E Ranch
Multiple mazes on this urban farm offer families seven miles of trail. There's also a farm playground and pumpkin patch! www.crosseranch.com
Gardner Village
WitchFest at Gardner Village is a favorite fall activity for many families. It's free to wander through and see all the witches on display. Print a scavenger hunt from the website before you go. More than half-a-dozen witch-themed events and activities are scheduled. Get your tickets early because they are popular! www,gardnervillage.com
Haunted Woods
This annual October event in Murray City Park bills itself as “Utah’s only family-friendly haunted attraction.” Families can choose between Spooky and Silly trails. Admission is just $5 and includes cocoa, doughnut and other fun activities. Proceeds benefit The Fight Against Child Abuse in Utah. www.hauntedwoodsmurray.com
Hogle Zoo
BooLights brings Halloween fun to a day (and night) at the Hogle Zoo! My family thinks that the zoo is more fun in the cooler months than in the summer. It's less crowded and favorite animals like polar bears and snow leopards are active. www.hoglezoo.org
Living Planet Aquarium
Visit the Aquarium to see fun and spooky decorations lurking in October. Enjoy special events such as Skeleton Dives and Trick-or-Treating. Haunted Aquarium activities are included with Aquarium admission. thelivingplanet.com/haunted-aquarium
Odyssey Dance Theatre
The Odyssey Dance Theatre's sellout dance show “Thriller” returns to Utah this fall. Salt Lake City is not the only place you can see this popular Halloween-themed show. It will also be performed in St. George, Richfield, Provo, Logan, Ogden and Park City. “Thriller” is not recommended “for children under age 8 or the faint of heart.” www.odysseydance.com
Petersen Family Farm
Petersen Family Farm hosts a pumpkin patch throughout the season with a large variety of gourds and activities like a corn maze, tractor rides, face painting and more. On one weekend they welcome the community for a Harvest Festival. Admission is free! www.petersenfamilyfarm.com
This is the Place Heritage Park
This is the Place Heritage Park is a great family destination year-round, and the Little Haunts event on select days in October is extra fun. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes for trick-or-treating, listening to the Storytelling Witch and riding ponies. www.thisistheplace.org
Utah Cultural Celebration Center
The Day of the Dead is a lot more than Mexico's version of Halloween. It's a celebration of culture and family. Your family is invited to attend an authentic Day of the Dead Celebration at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City. www.culturalcelebration.org
Sanpete County
Beck Family Farms
Beck Family Farms is the place to pick your pumpkin in Centerfield, Utah. They also build a straw bale maze for kids that gets bigger every year! How do you feel about an obstacle course race? If you're in, check out the annual Wild Pumpkin Adventure event, held in early October. www.beckfamilyfarms.com
Sevier County
Hansen's Pumpkin Patch
Hansen's Pumpkin Patch is a fun family farm that attracts visitors from throughout the county and beyond. In addition to pumpkins, families can enjoy hay rides, train rides and… can anyone tell me what a penta-wheel is? Send a photo, please! www.facebook.com/hansenpumpkinpatch
Uintah County
Lapoint Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
This Eastern Utah gem has three mazes – main, kids and haunted – plus loads of other activities. Pony rides, a petting zoo, farm playground and a pumpkin patch make a fun way to spend the day on a 100-year-old family farm. www.lapointcornmaze.com
Utah County
Cornbelly's
Cornbelly's Corn Maze at Thanksgiving Point has been one of the top corn mazes in the United States for more than 20 years. There are dozens of activities for all ages. You can spend all day here. cornbellys.com
Evermore Park
This new fantasy park in Pleasant Grove has changing themes to match the holidays. Choose the “Magical” or “Cursed” World of Lore this Halloween. Dressing up and choosing a character are encouraged in this living storybook village. Learn more at www.evermore.com.
Glen Ray's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Glen Ray's is a 6-generation family farm in Spanish Fork that welcomes families for the Halloween season. Top attractions include a pumpkin patch, kiddie corral and 7.5-acre corn maze. The maze is haunted on weekend evenings. www.glenrayscornmaze.com
Hee Haw Farms
Hee Haw Farms has a corn maze, petting zoo, hay rides, pumpkin patch and other activities. The event that caught my attention was the Giant Pumpkin Drop. This unique and spectacular event raises money to help families at Christmas time. www.heehawfarms.com
Jaker's Jack-o-Lanterns
Admission to Jaker's at Harward Farms is just $2 and pumpkins prices start at $2 each, so Jaker's is affordable for families. Your admission includes a corn maze, petting zoo, hay rides and fun farm play zone. www.harwardfarms.com/jakers
Rowley's Red Barn
Rowley's Red Barn is known for its apple crop, and when fall comes round this fruit farm opens up its Back 40 for a corn maze, pumpkin patch, giant slides, apple cannons and all the fresh pressed apple juice you can drink. www.rowleysredbarn.com
Sundance Mountain Resort
Sundance dresses up its Full Moon Lift rides in October for Halloween! Gently drift above Halloween scenes on your way up the mountain. Back at the base, you'll find games, hot cocoa and a complimentary Halloween movie. www.sundanceresort.com
Thanksgiving Point
Thanksgiving Point has three fun events for families in September and October. Visit the website to learn about Witch's Breakfast, the annual Harvest Festival, and the Scarecrow Festival! www.thanksgivingpoint.org
Wasatch County
Heber Valley Railroad
The Heber Valley Railroad has several themed trains that are fun for the Halloween season. Choose between a Pumpkin Train, Wizard's Train (inspired by Harry Potter) and a Halloween Train on select dates in October. https://www.hebervalleyrr.org/
Washington County
Staheli Family Farm
Looking for the biggest and best corn maze and farm-based family activities in Southern Utah? This is it. Staheli Family Farm has multiple mazes, special events like Witches Night Out, a pumpkin patch and lots more. www.stahelifamilyfarm.com
Weber County
Green Acres Dairy Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Green Acres is a newcomer to the local corn maze scene, but this family farm is doing its best to become a top family attraction for fall in Weber County. They have an active Facebook page and website, detailing a list of fun activities for families. They host an Easter event in the spring too! www.greenacresdairy.com
Ogden's George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park
See the Dinosaur Park after dark at the Halloween Carnivore Carnival! Kids can wear costumes and trick-or-treat through this unique Ogden park filled with realistic dinosaur statues. Mad science, Halloween games and a costume parade are also on the agenda. www.dinosaurpark.org
Ogden Nature Center
Does your family love the outdoors and nature? Want to skip the crowds at the corn maze? Try Creatures of the Night at the Ogden Nature Center. This fun and educational nighttime nature event is all about nocturnal animals. https://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/
Conclusion
There are so many fun Halloween activities in Utah for families – especially if you live near the Wasatch Front. I hope that this list has given you some good ideas to fill this season with some great family memories.
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