Utah offers a plethora of fun activities to celebrate Halloween. From performances to trick-or-treating to themed animal exhibits, there’s no shortage of fun haunts on Oct. 31.
Where: Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 Lone Peak Pkwy, Draper
When: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost: $14.95–$19.95
Visit the sea creatures swimming among spooky Halloween decorations and enjoy fun events such as skeleton dives and trick-or-treating.
- Horror and Edgar Allen Poe
Where: The Harold B. Lee Library (HBLL) 1131
When: 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Come listen to Dr. Carl Sederholm on our very own BYU campus discuss Edgar Allan Poe and the tradition of horror.
Where: Downtown Provo, Center Street
When: 3 p.m.–6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Take the kiddos trick-or-treating in a fun, safe environment down Provo’s historic Center Street.
Where: Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Dr., Ivins
When: Show times vary
Cost: $21–$35
This two-hour program is nothing short of spectacular. “Thriller” highlights all the creatures and spooks of Halloween in exciting dance numbers and amazing sets and costumes.
Where: Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City
When: 1–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $7.95–$11.95 (come in costume for half-price admission)
The Aviary has a lot of big plans for Halloween, including a bone-chilling bird show, ghostly roaming encounters, spooky storytime, crafts and facepainting.
Where: Scera Theatre, 745 S. State, Orem
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: $2
Watch a silver screen showing of Hitchcock’s black and white classic about birds out to kill.
Where: Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 E., Murray
When: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Cost: $8
Experience a Hay Maze, enjoy a wagon ride with the whole family and take home a pumpkin (price of pumpkin included in admission fee) at Wheeler Farm’s Pumpkin Days.
Where: Gardner Village
When: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Cost: $0-$35
The Gardner Villlage offers a palooza of witch-themed activities for both kids and adults.
Where: Select Megaplex theatres throughout Utah
When: show times vary
Cost: $6.75-$13.75
Experience the classic horror thriller “Halloween” on the big screen with a side of popcorn.
Where: 1200 Towne Centre Blvd., Provo
When: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: free
Pick up a treat bag in the mall offices and look for every store with a pumpkin in the window – they’ll be handing out candy.
Where: The Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, Salt Lake City
When: Show times vary
Cost: $10–$16
This musical comedy features Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein and Mummy finding themselves stuck haunting the theater for eternity.
Where: The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 S., Salt Lake City
When: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: $8.95–$12.95
Visit the museum’s three halls of terror in the Halloween-themed exhibit, where a little science can go a long way in explaining the spooky and the scary.
Where: Highland City Town Center Splash Pad
When: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
The city’s annual pumpkin walk includes hundreds of expertly carved pumpkins on display, trick-or-treating and free hot chocolate and cookies.
