It’s the most wonderful time of year! Time to get out with your families and enjoy the holidays. We have gathered a list of many events and light shows that you won’t want to miss. Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point Lehi
Until December 31
This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the Holiday Open House at Red Butte Garden! Enjoy local artists, cider, and hot chocolate, while exploring the winter gardens. Spanish Fork’s Festival of Lights Spanish Fork
Until January 1
The festival is a drive-through holiday light show. Christmas in Color Provo
Until January 1
The festival is a drive-through holiday light show. Utah’s Tallest Christmas Tree Lehi
Until December 31
Utah’s tallest Christmas tree is at the Outlets at Traverse Mountain. The Forgotten Carols Christmas Tour Orem
Until December 20
See the timeless Christmas classic during its 25th anniversary tour in Utah. Salem’s Pond Town Christmas Salem
Until January 2
The display in Salem includes lights floating on a pond in Knoll Park.
The Halloween season is upon us and there are many things to do! We’ve created a list of events coming up in the Utah County area that you won’t want to miss out on. So get the family together, spruce up your costumes, and go out for some fun!
Halloween Lift Rides Sundance October 20-31 Just like the Full Moon Lift ride, but a little spookier! Fun games, hot chocolate, & snacks are for sale, as well as blankets for those that forget. On weather permitting nights, a complimentary movie plays at the base. Cornbelly’s Corn Maze Thanksgiving Point Open until October 29 Kid friendly and scary corn mazes, cow train, slides, zipline, pumpkins, corn cannons, pig races, and much more! Halloween Carnival Provo October 29 Come in costume to the Recreation Center for a chance to wander the Wonderland Cake Walk, take a shot at Angry Birds, create some autumn crafts, and dozens of other activities. Entertainment, crafts, and character meet-and-greets will give every member of the family something to enjoy. Older and scarier events for kids ages 10+ Pumpkin Carving Contest Central Utah Gardens – Orem October 28 Carved, painted, and decorated pumpkins can be dropped off from Noon – 6:00 pm The pumpkins will be displayed at the pumpkin walk the following day. Cash prizes will be awarded to contest winners. Pumpkin Walk Central Utah Gardens – Orem October 29 Free admission. Come walk through the gardens and enjoy the fall colors as well as the pumpkin entries from the pumpkin carving contest. Fun activities for all members of the family. Free gift for each person wearing a costume. Puking Pumpkin demonstrations throughout the day. Sundance Halloween Zipline Sundance October 23-31 Includes Demo and Outlaw spans, plus a Halloween Lift Ride. Hee Haw Farms Lindon Open until November 5 Hee Haw Farms is the place to pick out the perfect pumpkin for your porch. Children of every age will enjoy the corn maze, silo slide, hayrides, petting farm and more great activities. Halloween Cruise Down the Provo River Provo October 1-31 Get ready for an epic experience your kids will never forget with a Halloween cruise down the Provo River. Delight in jack-o-lanterns reflecting off the water and a spooky story, but beware of pirates, matey. Kids will love this fun event, with some candy handed out by a special visitor.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to pick up your pumpkins at these great Pumpkin Patches!
