15 Festive Ways to Celebrate Fall and the Spooky Season
Fun Things to Do for Autumn and Halloween in Utah!
Written By Content Writers for My Local Utah
To help you better navigate this season, we have put together a list, in no particular order, of our favorite fall and Halloween activities for 2023. Are you searching for an activity near you? Don’t miss our complete list of all the best fall activities in Utah to search hundreds of Halloween and festivals by event, venue, city, or category!
Fall on the Farm: Wellsville
Say goodbye to summer heat and prepare for fall with the American West Heritage Center. Find your way through the corn maze, play some old-fashioned games, and play in the straw fort. Train and pony rides are included (Bucket train Monday through Thursday, Spooky train Fridays and Saturdays).
Happy Pumpkin Corn Maze: West Haven
Experience the thrill of navigating a giant corn maze! This maze will challenge and delight with its winding pathways and complex puzzles. Have fun with your family and friends or come alone and make new connections. The corn maze is designed to be family-friendly and is separate from The Field of Fear Haunted House. Do you dare to enter the Field of Fear Haunted House? If you’re brave enough, you’ll be taken on an immersive journey filled with big scares and hi-tech special effects through the towering corn. This haunted house is open Friday and Saturday nights until 11 p.m. and is NOT recommended for guests under 13. So, take a deep breath and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
Black Island Farms: Syracuse
Black Island Farms has been a family business for over 60 years and is proud of its heritage in Davis County. Please bring your family to the farm this fall; their family will welcome you! Come hungry and enjoy farm-fresh goodies from the market and some yummy concessions from the Corny Cafe booth. Get lost in the 8-acre corn maze and take a scenic ride to one of the large pumpkin patches to pick your own pumpkin. If you dare, enter Nightmare Acres, the haunted corn maze now featuring zombie apocalypse laser tag!
Cross E Ranch Fall Festival: Salt Lake City
The Cross E has loads of fun included with admission to the attraction.
They have everything: animals, a new ropes course, pig races, jump pads, zip lines, mega slides, a hay pyramid, hayrides, a barrel train, and more! Shop the Country Store with fall decor, apparel, toys, and more! Visit the Pumpkin Patch with 25-plus varieties. Don’t forget to enjoy one of their famous apple cider donuts, a fresh gourmet caramel apple, a bag of fresh kettle corn, or freshly roasted nuts!
The Cross E Grill offers ranch fresh hamburgers, hand-dipped corn dogs, chicken strips, pulled pork sandwiches, fries, and more!
Pumpkin Days: Murray
Wheeler Farm’s fall favorite is back! Enjoy the maze, corn pit, duck races, pedal tractor, and more! The ticket includes a wagon OR a cow train ride. This is a family-friendly, not-so-scary Halloween event.
Halloween at Gardner Village: West Jordan
Looking for some fun Halloween events, food, and shopping? Look no further than historic Gardner Village. Returning for another year of delightful cackling is WitchFest. If you’re eager to soar on your broomstick to experience the enchantment at Gardner Village, now’s the time to start planning. So, pull out your broom and grab your favorite black cat or beloved toad to brew up the best Halloween season possible at one of Utah’s favorite annual traditions. Plenty of Halloween attractions around the village to enjoy.
Fall Wagon Rides: Midway
Climb aboard Rocky Mountain Outfitters horse-drawn wagons and experience the fall scenery with your friends and loved ones. Teams of Percheron or Belgian draft horses will lead the tours with the finest cowboys (or cowgirls) at the helm. Each tour is approximately 15-20 minutes long, depending on the horses. This ride is suitable for all ages. Children ages two and younger do not need a ticket. All ticket sales are final. Feel free to bring a blanket! It can get chilly at night this time of year. They have water, pop, and Gatorade on site and available for purchase.
Heber Valley Railroad: Heber City
You and your kids will enjoy the annual Pumpkin Train! Your ticket includes a 40-minute train ride where our hosts will entertain you. You’ll also be served a delicious pumpkin cookie. And, of course, you also get to select a pumpkin from our Pumpkin Patch and take it home with you! Additional food and snacks will be available for purchase at the depot.
If not the Pumpkin Train, then Join them on the Halloween Express Train! This magical 90-minute round-trip ride departs at 7 p.m., including Halloween songs, entertainment, and not-very-scary fun for the whole family. This ride will take you to the spooky Heber Creeper Village where you can search for the Ghost of the Heber Creeper. You’ll be laughing and singing – and maybe get a little scared now and again. The cast of characters for the ride includes wizards, baby dragons, zombies, monsters, ghosts, and more!
Cornbelly’s: Lehi & Spanish Fork
A Utah original, Cornbelly’s, is in its 28th season. Whether finding your way out of the maze, exploring the Pumpkin Princess Playland, blasting apple cannons, mining for gems, enjoying all the yummy farm-fresh food, picking out the perfect pumpkin, tiptoeing through Insanity Point’s haunted trails, or trick-or-treating with local mascot characters, there is unforgettable fun and memories for folks of all ages. Plus, don’t miss some of this year’s unique special events, including the Twistical Halloween Lights & Fireworks Show, Puppy Pals Dog Show, Great American Duck Races, the Los Moralitos Stunt Show, a favorite Disney ventriloquist, and the ever-popular trick-or-treat parade, and much more.
Evermore Park: Pleasant Grove
Every Fall Season, the Village of Evermore is transformed into a Halloween Wonderland. Beings from the macabre world of Lore have entered the town of Evermore and brought new guilds and quests. All tickets grant you entry into a magical Halloween festival filled with shows, games, themed shops, and so much more! Add a ticket to the Lore Haunted Adventure to take the scare up several notches. Book a ride on the Evermore Express, see the village from a unique perspective, and enjoy a ghost story.
Wilkerson Farm: Orem
Wilkerson Farm is an iconic fall adventure located in the heart of Utah County. One simple admission price allows unlimited use of all rides and attractions for one day. Beyond their fairgrounds, they have a picturesque pumpkin patch filled with varieties and colors. Navigate through the corn maze or rummage through the mountains of pumpkins. You can also shop in the traditional fruit stand, redesigned as the central service station filled with drinks, snacks, treats, and merchandise. Another area for parties and families to gather is the spacious outdoor food court with abundant tables surrounded by food trucks and vendors.
Halloween Cruise on the Provo River: Provo
Spending the evening on a pirate-themed Halloween Cruise is a great way to get into the fall spirit! During the cruise, you will float past 100 jack-o-lanterns as the captain narrates a spooky story. If you’re lucky, you may even encounter a real pirate! Your ticket also includes a free movie before or after your ride. Check here for more information!
Glen Ray’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch: Spanish Fork
The Glen Ray family has been farming in Leland for over 150 years and six generations. Have a BLAST this Halloween season in the 7 1/2 Acre Corn Maze or choose from one of the three mazes ranging from short and sweet to challenging yet fun!
Pick your favorite pumpkin to take home and let their crew help you load it up. Take advantage of your chance to ride on their giant 50 ft straw bale slide. The Rubber Duck Races are a hit with all ages! Plus, your favorite fall treats can be found at their concession stand—and don’t forget to try their popular mini-donuts and hot chocolate. Jump inside the Hamster Wheel and try to stay on your feet as it turns around and around. The Jump Pad is back as the number one requested activity.
10th West Scare House: Logan
This scary attraction is designed to startle you in a variety of ways. Costumes, tech, and some spooky scenery will help kick-start your imagination. Although a portion of the attraction is outside, they do not close for inclement weather. So, dress appropriately. Located on the corner of 10th West and 10th North in Logan.
Staheli Family Farm: Washington
The Halloween attractions at Staheli Family Farm in southern Utah include a corn maze, Spooky Wagon Ride, Waffles with Witches, the Witches Showcase, a pumpkin patch, and Field of Screams. Other attractions like the Petting Zoo, the Rope Swing, the Jumping Pillow, and the Kid’s Farmhouse are here too. Fun for the whole family. If you live in the St. George area, this is a Halloween season must-see.
Plenty to do and see around Utah this Fall/Halloween season.