Looking for something spooky to do this week? We have compiled a list of Salt Lake Halloween happenings that has something for everyone. Fill the end of October with family-friendly events, creepy haunted houses, tall corn mazes, classic cult films, haunting theater and much more.
Utah Symphony Halloween Spooktacular on the Seven Seas
Abravanel Hall will host an evening of music, inspired by Halloween and the sea on Tuesday, October 25. The symphony is set to perform “Russian Sailor’s Dance,” “The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship” from Scheherezade, John Williams “Flight to Neverland” from Hook, the Klaus Badelt Suite from Pirates of the Caribbean and many more. The show is held from 7 – 9 p.m. and tickets start at $12.
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum will be hosting a party for families to come eat, show off their costume and explore. The event will be held Saturday, October 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. With kooky science, spooky art, balloons, trick-or-treating and a Princess meet & greet, the event is free with admission so your children can explore the museum too.
Trick or Treat at the Market
Known as a popular haunt for Sunday Farmer’s Market go-ers, Historic Wheeler Farm will be hosting trick-or-treating on Sunday, October 30 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Many of the vendors will have a sign posted letting shoppers know they are participating and will be handing out candy.
Haunted Houses
Nightmare on 13th
Nightmare on 13th is a favorite of locals, known for their famous 13 rooms with 13 different fears. Open every night at 7:30 p.m. now through the end of October, Nightmare on 13th offers many discounted options for those who want to have a spooky, and affordable, Halloween.
Castle of Chaos
Just south of downtown Salt Lake City sits Castle of Chaos, labelled by the Travel Channel as “One of America’s Scariest Haunted Attractions.” Open every night now through Halloween, Castle of Chaos has a haunted house, escape room and mystery theater. Tickets begin at $20.
Fear Factory
You may have noticed Fear Factory every time you take the freeway into Salt Lake City from the south, and now is the perfect opportunity to go inside and check it out with tickets starting at $25. Open every night, excluding Sundays, Fear Factory also offers a virtual reality experience, ziplining, and free falling in addition to their haunted house.
A cozy farm just outside Salt Lake City, Crazy Corn Maze is located on over twelve acres of corn and pumpkin patches. Featuring several attractions including the corn maze and a haunted trail, Crazy Corn Maze is fun and festive for the whole family.
Wheeler Historic Farm – Pumpkin Days and Haybale Maze
The classic cult film returns to the Tower Theatre for screenings October 28, 29 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Buy a prop bag to use during the show and wear your best Frank-n-Furter costume for this classic Halloween tradition. Tickets are $15 through Salt Lake Film Society.
Based on the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, Jekyll & Hyde continues its run October 27-29 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee show at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 29. The Tony-nominated show features a pop-rock score by Frank Wildhorn, adding a modern twist to the spooky tale. Tickets range from $8-$22 and is located at The Grand Theatre.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller star in the National Theatre’s retelling of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein. The first screening will take place at Broadway Centre Cinema on October 29 at 12 p.m., where Miller will play the creature. The second screening will be held at Park City Film Series on October 30 at 2 p.m., where Cumberbatch will play the creature. Tickets are $20.
Other Fun
SPOOKY SCIENCE at the Leonardo
Running now until the end of October, the Leonardo’s SPOOKY SCIENCE reveals the mysteries behind the stuff that gives us the heebie-geebies. The exhibit is perfect for young scientists hoping to shine a light on some of the creepiest, crawliest things imaginable. Tickets are $12.95 for adults and $8.95 for children.
Gardner Village’s Witchfest
The annual festival, held at Gardner Village, runs throughout October and features events for witches of all shapes and sizes. Displays, a scavenger hunt, dinner theater, food, shopping and more is available and fun for the whole family.
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