One of the most common questions we are asked is about free activities for Fall and Halloween in Utah. So we started rounding up some that we have visited, and some that we have heard of. This is a growing list! We hope to expand this list so you can find lots of free things to do in the fall season. Let us know by sending us an email if there is a really great free Fall or Halloween activity in Utah that we need to put on this list.
UTAH COUNTY
Springville Museum of Art Halloween Party
The Springville Art Museum is always free, and we love their hands-on activity room just for kids. On October 26, 2026, they are hosting a Halloween party. There will be games, haunted tours, creative activities, candy and more. Costumes are definitely encouraged. More details: Springville Museum Halloween Party
Pumpkins in The Orchard: Orem
Every day in October, you can enjoy hundreds of pumpkins on display at University Place in Orem. You can visit anytime between 10 am – 9 pm. Pumpkins are lit from 5:00 pm on, and there is a new straw bale maze this year. There is also a special Night of Fright (October 23, 2026) with bounce houses, trick-or-treating, and more. Details here.
Highland Gardens Fall Festival
Highland Gardens is a local garden in Highland, Utah, as well as a wedding venue. In the Fall, they set up cute decor, a corn pit, jumping pillow, slides, and more. There is no entrance fee to enjoy these fun activities, but there are pumpkins and treats for purchase. Open every day except Sunday form 9 am – 9 pm, but there are no lights at night.
Big Jack’s World: Lehi
This free display is a ton of fun at the Traverse Outlets in Lehi. There are pumpkin zoo animals, hobbits to find, and Big Jack who is over 20 feet wide. Enjoy from September through October 31, 2026. Read more.
Pirate Yard: Spanish Fork
For two nights, you can go walk through the Pirate Yard that is full of decor and lights, and an interactive treasure hunt. It is family-friendly. Check their Facebook page for the dates for 2026. We are super interested to visit. More details.
Pumpkin Patch Orem
The Pumpkin Patch in Orem is also Free admission with wagon rides, and a few other fun Fall activities. They offer a huge variety of pumpkins to purchase, too. You can check out more info about when the hay rides are available on their website.
BYU Bean Museum Halloween Family Night
Crafts, photo booths, and fun Halloween program. No candy at this event, but come dressed in costume. October 26 from 6-9 pm. More info.
Halloween Lights in Lehi
One of our favorite ways to enjoy Halloween for free is by checking out all of the amazing Halloween lights and decoration displays in people’s yards. We have 5 houses in Lehi that go all out. Follow our route for a full night of fun: map here.
Haunted Halloween Haven
We love this new Halloween house that we found in Spanish Fork. Haunted Halloween Haven has a projection light display AND a haunted house to walk through. The haunted house area is small and about the scare level of Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride. There are no scarers, just displays that move. The projection light show is about 25 minutes, so this will fill an evening, too. Watch from your car or on the sidewalk near the speakers. Address and hours info.
Canyon Road Haunt: Pleasant Grove
The Canyon Road Haunt is great in night or day. You can drive through and see all of the Halloween decorations. In the evening, there are sometimes people handing out candy. This is another great free Fall and Halloween activity in Utah. They collect donations for Tabitha’s Way. Directions here.
Springville Jack-O-Lantern Float
This event looks like a ton of fun. Bring a carved pumpkin and they will attach it to a small float. Then you can watch as Bartholomew Pond fills up with lighted pumpkins. Happening on October 26, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Read more here.
Beehive Bazaar
There are a few weekends in the Fall that the Beehive Bazaar happens in Provo. It is free to come and check out all the unique crafts and art Happening September 22-26 and September 29-October 3, 2026. More info here.
SALT LAKE COUNTY
Gardner Village Witches: West Jordan
One of our personal favorite free activities on this list. The Gardner Village witches are so much fun to visit. Located in West Jordan, you can walk through the historic village for free and see the amazing witches on display. This event is popular, so there are parking fees on Thurs-Sat. More info here. September 18-October 31, 2026.
Halloween at Conservation Garden Park: West Jordan
Just around the corner in West Jordan from the witches, is the Conservation Garden park. This garden is always free to visit, but they add some fun Halloween decorations and a scavenger hunt in October. We visited this recently and it is cute. Perfect for young families! Read more about it here.
SLCPD Halloween Fun Fest
The Salt Lake City Police Department holds an annual Halloween Fun Fest. This event has safety booths, pumpkin drops, trick-or-treating, and more. No dates for 2026 yet. Will update once date is announced.
Cottonwood Heights Rec Center Monster Mash
This event looks fun because it is at the Cottonwood Heights Rec Center and includes ice skating. Free for kids 12 and under. Scales and tails will be sharing a bunch of creepy crawlies, too. October 26, 2026. Learn more.
Giant Pumpkin Regatta Daybreak
Watch while brave racers take their ginormous pumpkins across the lake in Daybreak. There are other fun games and activities happening between races. Free to watch! 10 Am -1:00 pm on October 17, 2026. More info.
Trick of Treat Street at Olympic Oval
Free with a donation of a canned food item. Otherwise $5 entry. Enjoy indoor trick or treating from sports clubs and other local groups from 4:30-6:30 pm. Ice skating is free, but skating rental is $5, and the public skate is from 5 – 9 pm. October 23, 2026. More details.
South Jordan Halloween Houses in Daybreak
The other area where there are a ton of houses all in one spot is the Daybreak neighborhood in South Jordan. In 2025, there were 50 houses on their neighborhood map. We have 10 that are our favorites including a huge Harry Potter display and a Stranger Things house. You don’t want to miss them. We can’t wait to visit in 2026. Details here.
Fall Festival at the Benson Grist Mill
This one is out in Tooele County, but I’m listing it here. Fun activities, especially for kids. There is a market, too. October 17 & 18 from 10 am – 6 pm. More info.
DAVIS COUNTY
Layton City Halloween Bash
Community event with games, haunted hallow, live music, and more. Check out the free Layton Heritage Museum, too. Happening on October 16 from 6-8:30 pm. Details.
West Point Fall Festival
The fall festival in West Point is free. There are a ton of things happening such as a car show, carnival games, trunk or treat, and more. October 10, 2026. Learn more.
USU Botanical Scarecrow Walk
Walk through the gardens and enjoy the fall colors while you check out the creative scarecrows. You also get to vote for your favorites. There are so many fun scarecrows to see. Happening September 26-October 4, 2026 from dawn to dusk. More info.
Syracuse Pumpkin Walk
Walk through thousands of pumpkins on the Syracuse Pumpkin Walk. October 22-24, 2026 from 6:30-9:30 pm at Founders Park. More info.
Clearfield Pumpkin Float
October 19 from 6-8 pm at Steed Pond. Bring your pumpkin and watch it float with others across the pond. There will also be a pumpkin cannon. Details.
Clearfield Howl-o-ween
This one is for all the dog owners out there. Bring your pups all dressed in costume for a parade and fun and treats. October 17 at Barlow park from 4-6 pm. All the info here.
Plain City Pumpkin Walk
This is in Weber County, but we are listing it here. A free pumpkin walk with carnival games and bounce houses on October 23 & 24 at Lee Olsen Park. More details.
CACHE COUNTY/BOX ELDER COUNTY
North Logan Pumpkin Walk
We have heard this is such a fun Halloween activity and we are so glad it is free. Every October, members of the community create displays from painted pumpkins, gourds and other vegetables. October 15-17, 19 & 20, 2026. 10 am – 10 pm at Elk Ridge Park. Read more.
Brigham City Museum Halloween Family Night
Enjoy crafts and games, as well as the amazing museum. October 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Details.
USU Big Blue Pumpkin Walk
Walk the trail with creative pumpkin decorations created by local businesses and community groups. October 23 & 24, 2026.
Start at the corner of 1000 S & 200 E – USU Brigham City and Free parking at the USU Academic Building. More info.
SUMMIT COUNTY
Haunted Forest at Park City Gardens
Walk through some spooky decorations at the Park City Gardens. Open the entire month of October from 9 am-5 pm on Monday-Saturday and 10-5 pm on Sunday. Check their Instagram page for updated info.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Scarecrow Walk & Haunted Canyon: St. George
Red Hills Desert Garden hosts the scarecrow walk and haunted canyon every year. Community members create a scarecrow and add to the display. We love seeing the different creations. And we enjoy walking through the canyon area of the gardens with the spooky decorations (still family-friendly). We love this free garden: More info.
Haunted Wood Cove: Santa Clara
This house is amazing. The owners create a whole pirate ship display in their yard, and let people walk through the pirate ship. It is so cool, and definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. Directions here.
Fall Outdoors
You can always enjoy Fall in the Great Outdoors. There are a lot of great Fall Hikes and Fall Drives that are free. Here are our favorites: Best Fall Drives in Utah and Favorite Utah Fall Hikes.
