Things to do in Utah for: 10/24/2014

There are TONS of fun FREE Halloween events all around the State this weekend, here’s a sample:

Free Monster Block Party at Gallivan Center
Free Monster Mash Ice Skating at Cottonwood Heights
Free Pumpkin Parade at Riverwoods
Free Halloween Concerts
Free Snowbird Tram Rides with Donation
Discounted Tracy Aviary, Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park, Golfing, Heritage Park, Natural History Museum of Utah, Salty Dinner Theater, and more!
Discounted Get-aways to Midway, Park City, Bryce Canyon and more!
Check out our Calendar of Events for even more events. You can also find our favorites listed under C4U Picks, many of which are also listed below.

Take a Fall Hike – One of the best and frugal activities in Utah is to take a hike. Here’s a list of some of our favorite hikes along the Wasatch Front>>

Halloween Spooks: Haunted Houses, Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches and Other Haunted Events. Check out growing list of all things to do Halloween in Utah!

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Salt Lake City Events:

Trick-or-Treat Street (Kearns) – Friday, October 24 from 6-9 pm at Utah Olympic Oval (5662 S Cougar Lane). Includes trick-or-treat booths, activities, bounce houses, face painting, prizes and more. Admission is Free.

North Logan Pumpkin Walk – October 23-25 at Elk Ridge Park. Free to the public and features dozens of displays created from pumpkins.

South Jordan Halloween Fun – Friday, October 24 at 11 am at 1600 W Towne Center Dr. There will be trick or treating, costume contest, and Apple Pie eating contest.

Monster Mash (Cottonwood Heights) – Friday, October 24 from 5-7 pm at Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center (7500 S 2700 E). There will be ice-skating, Scales & Tales, a treat bag for all kids, Halloween related games and coloring activities. Wear your costume. This is a FREE event for kids 12 and younger.

Midvale Halloween Carnival – Friday, October 24 from 6-8 pm at Copperview Skate Park (8446 S Harrison St). Includes games, grave yard dive, and obstacle course. This event is Free.

South Salt Lake Halloween Spooktacular – Friday, October 24 from 6-9 pm at Columbus Community Center (3495 S West Temple). There will be Free pumpkins, games, costume contest, food drive and more. Admission is $1 per person and food will be available for purchase.

Trunk N Treat (Murray) – Friday, October 24 from 6-8 pm with a blood drive from 4-8 pm at Murray Memorial Mortuary. Admission is free.

Halloween Organ Concert and Costume Party (Bountiful) – Friday, October 24 from 6:30-8 pm at Bountiful Community Church (150 N 400 E). There will be kid-friendly spooky music, costume party, games and treats. This is a Free event.

Central Utah Gardens (Orem) – Pumpkin carving contest starts Friday, October 24 and Pumpkin Walk will be held Saturday, October 25 from 12-8 pm at 355 W University Parkway. There will be activities, Puking Pumpkin demos and a Free donut for each person wearing a costume.

Monster Block Party – Saturday, October 25 from 11 am – 3 pm at the Gallivan Center (239 S Main Street). There will be trick-or-treating booths, costume contest, arts and crafts, pumpkin drop and more. Admission is Free.

Riverwoods Pumpkin Parade (Provo) – Saturday, October 25 from 4-9 pm at The Shops at Riverwoods. Includes fun pumpkin displays, free hay rides, face painting, s'mores station, trick or treating and more. This is a Free event.

Trick or Treat Village (Eagle Mountain) – Saturday, October 25 from 10 am – 2 pm with trick or treating, monster mash by Gotta Dance, cookie decorating and free pumpkin. Admission is free.

Tick or Treat Street (Daybreak) – Saturday, October 25 from 2-4pm at SoDa Row. The SoDa Row tenants will be handing out candy. There will be a DJ and a photo booth.

Pumpkin Party in the Park (Farmington) – Saturday, October 25 from 1-3 pm at Station Park. There will be games & activities from 1-3 pm and trick or treating from 3-4:30 pm. This is a free event.

Halloween Spooktacular (Bountiful) – Saturday, October 25 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at South Davis Rec Center (550 N 200 W). Includes a canoe ride through a haunted swamp, a walk through the haunted locker room, crazy carnival games, trick or treat alley, goblin grub, spooky crafts and more. Admission is free. Each activity requires tickets and tickets are $0.50 each.

Kimball Junction Boo Bash – Saturday, October 25 from 12-3 pm at Newpark Amphitheater. There will be games, prizes, activities, trick or treating from 12-3 pm and Tanger Outlets is hosting their own trick or treating from 3-6 pm. This event is Free.

Fall Family Festival (Sandy) – Saturday, October 25 from 12-4 pm at New Creation Church (8700 S Sandy Parkway). There will be games, bounce houses, and candy. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and water will be sold for $2. Admission is free.

Davis County Symphony Halloween Concert – Saturday, October 25 at 7 pm at Christian Life Center (2352 E Hwy 193, Layton). The concert will feature spooky music and there will be indoor trick or treating. Concert is free.

Cemetery Clues (Murray) – Saturday, October 25 starting at 7 pm at Murray Cemetery (5490 S Vine St). Groups will discover the cause of death of individuals buried at the cemetery. Tours will leave every 20 min until 9:20 pm. This activity is free, however, you must pick up a ticket at the Murray Park Office.

Snowbird Customer Appreciation Day – October 25-26; enjoy a FREE Aerial tram ride (conditions permitting) with donation of a can of food for the Utah Food Bank or $3 for Wasatch Adaptive Sports Program.

Moab’s Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival – Saturday, October 25 from 10 am – 4 pm at GC High School (400 E Red Devil Dr).  Admission is Adults/$10; Youth(3-14)/$5. There will be games, kids activities, music, slingshots, catapults, & trebuchets shooting pumpkins through the sky.

Pumpkinpalooza (Kaysville) – This event is scheduled for Monday, October 27 from 6-8pm at Utah Botanical Center (725 S Sego Lily Dr). Includes Free donuts and root beer to the 1st 100 guests, face painting, tomato throw, kid & dog costume contests, pumpkin alley and more. This event is free, however, train rides and pumpkin carving station do require a fee.

Discovery Gateway Museum – has a coupon valid for $6 admission per person (good for up to 4 people). Valid Fridays & Saturdays from 5-8 pm and Sundays 12-6 pm.

MOA Family Workshops (Provo) – On any one Saturday of their choice families can take a guided tour of a current exhibition and create a fun, hands-on art project, free of charge.

Arts, Parks and the Zoo – Get a coupon for places such as Utah Hogle Zoo, Red Butte Garden, This Is the Place Heritage Park, Utah Museum of Fine Arts and more. Go here for even more Hogle Zoo coupons.

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Disney On Ice Worlds of Fantasy show will be coming to Salt Lake City this November 12 through November 16. Go here for the best deal you will find for tickets>>

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Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park – $8 for admission for TWO with option for up to SIX

Tracy Aviary – $8 for admission for Two with options for up to six.

Cornbelly's & Insanity Point at Thanksgiving Point – $26 for TWO Screamn' passes.

Men Are from Mars Women are from Venus at Rose Wagner – $28 (reg. $56.50) for one ticket on November 14 or 15, all ticket fees included.

Wiseguys Comedy Club – $12 (reg. $24) for TWO tickets to a stand-up comedy show.

Filmstock Film Festival – $10 for Two general admission tickets to one screening or $15  for one all access general admission. Scheduled for November 6-7.

Macbeth (Provo) – $12 (reg. $24) for two tickets at the Echo Theatre October 2-November 1.

 

Ice Skating at Gallivan Plaza – $9 (reg. $16) for Two with skate rental. Options available for up to six. The rink will open November 14.

Toad's Fun Zone (Ogden) – $35 (reg. $55) for a VIP package which includes one-year VIP season pass and $5 arcade credit.

 

Dartside (Layton) – $11 (reg. $24) for one hour of dart tag for TWO.

Lil' Orphan Annie…and ZOMBIES Tickets – $19 (reg. $30) for TWO tickets at Salty Dinner Theater. Shows run October 8-28.

Dinner Theater Show – $19 for Two from Prime Time Players at Mimi's Cafe in Sandy.

Harlem Globetrotters Game – Monday, February 2 for $33 (reg. $55)

Natural History Museum of Utah – Pay as low as $15 (reg. $26) for Two. Options for up to Six.

Heritage Park – Save on admission to This is the Place Heritage Park. Pay as little as $8 for adults or $5 for kids.

Grand Theatre Play or Musical – as low as $22 for admission to one of the following shows: Little Shop of Horrors

High-Speed Driving or Ride-Along Experience – $99 (reg. $249) for a ride along driving experience in an exotic car or drive 3-laps for $149.

Provo Beach – as low as $30 for laser tag, Flowrider or activities.

Sky Trampoline Arena (Layton) – pay $12 (reg. $40) for a 2-hour jump pass for TWO with zip line access.

Boondocks (Draper & Kaysville) – $16.50 (reg. $25.95) for an unlimited day pass.

Classic Fun Center (Sandy, Layton or Riverdale) – $12 for waterpark or skating day for Two or $20 for Four. Also includes a pizza and pitcher of soda.

Classic Fun Center (Orem location) – $13 for a $25 voucher.

Pass of all Passes – Current best price for new and renewals on the Pass of all Passes can be found on this post here>>

Showstar Cinemas 6 in Taylorsville – Get movie tickets as low as $4.75 each and a free popcorn!

Brewvies Cinema Pub – $9 (reg. $18) for TWO movie tickets and one popcorn at a matinee. Four options available for anytime shows as well.

Movie Reminders:

Fandango is offering Cinemark movie goers that have a Visa Signature card Buy one ticket, get one free. This offer is only available on Friday's for a  Friday movie.

There’s a weekly Cinemark concession coupon on their Facebook page.

Join Megaplex’s Newsletter Club and receive a FREE medium popcorn, or you can upgrade to a large for $1.

Murder Mystery Dinner – Pay $85 (reg. $162) for TWO tickets to a 4-course meal in West Valley. Also includes two commemorative mugs.

Dive Utah (Holladay) – Pay $11.99 ($25 value) for a Discover Scuba class.

Rocky Mountain Aquatics (West Valley) – Pay $9 ($20 value) for a 20-minute instructional scuba-diving experience for Two.

The Crater at Homestead Resort – $22.99 (reg. $32) for a 40-min bath or swim with snorkling gear for TWO. Options available for six.

Salt Lake Connect Pass – Starting at $48, get a 365-day pass that is valid at 13 Utah attractions.

Flowrider and iFly (Ogden) – $55 (reg. $89) for an indoor skydiving, surfing, and rock climbing package.

Skydiving (Moab) – Pay $109 for one tandem skydive jump.

Salt Lake Bicycle Tours – $15 (reg. $30) for a 1-hour bike tour for TWO. Options available for up to four or up to 3 hours.

Half Day Private Fly-Fishing Trip (Provo) – $109 ($260 value) for a guided fly-fishing trip on the Provo River.

Pebblebrook Golf Links (Sandy) – $27 (reg. $40) for 18 holes of golf with a cart.

Soldier Hollow Golf Course (Midway) – $31 (reg. $47) for 18 holes of golf and a $14 food voucher at Soldier Hollow Grill. Or pay $45 to include a cart.

Crater Springs Golf Course (Midway) – $89 (reg. $138) for two 18-hole rounds of golf, $40 restaurant voucher and cart rental.

Cedar Hills Golf Club – Pay $10 for 9 holes or $17.99 for 18 holes.

The Ranches (Eagle Mountain) – Pay $49 ($99 value) for 18 holes of golf for TWO, plus a cart and large bucket of balls.

Painting Event – Pay $25 (reg. $45) for admission for on to a painting party at local restaurants.

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art Membership – Pay $24 ($50 value) for a dual/family annual membership or $19 ($40 value) for an individual annual membership.

Grimm Ghost Tours (Downtown Salt Lake) – Pay $32.99 ($54 value) for TWO ghost tours, options available for four.

Scales and Tails (West Valley) Pay $5 for admission for TWO.

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Weekend Getaways

Lespri Park City – $66.33 (reg. $135) a night when you stay for three nights. Includes kitchenettes.

The Chateaux Deer Valley (Park City) – $89 a night in a king, queen or studio room. One bedroom suite also available.

Homestead Resort in Midway for just $79 (reg $149) a night in a Cottage King or Double Queen room.

Lift Lodge Resort in Park City for as low as $79 (reg. $140) a night with options for up to a three bedroom condo.

Laketown Lodge – $399 (reg. $80) for a 50-person lodge with eight full bedrooms and bathrooms.

Bear Lake Lodging – $124 (reg. $248) for a 2-night getaway in a 1-bedroom condo.

Best Western PLUS Ruby's Inn at Bryce Canyon – $49 (reg. $105) a night with a $10 dining credit.

Best Western Red Hills (Kanab) – $55 (reg. $100) a night in a king or two queen room, includes free full hot breakfast.

Courtyard Marriott in St. George – $79 (reg. $159) a night.

Ticaboo Resort at Lake Powell – Pay $89 (reg. $129) for a night stay.

Rodeway Inn near Capital Reef – Pay just $99 for a 2-night stay. Includes a Free Continental Breakfast.

Hampton Inn or Marriott in Salt Lake for only $59 a night (reg. $129). Includes a complimentary breakfast, free cable, free WiFi, indoor pool, hot tub and more.

Home2 Suites by Hilton in Lehi – $79 (reg. $169) for a night stay.

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Barnes & Noble – Various weekend reading events for the kids.

Michael’s – Various crafts and activities.

Home Depot Kids Workshop -offers a Free workshop, Saturday, November 1 from 9 am – 12 pm. Kids can make a Pallet Coaster. Go here to find a location and register in advance.

Lowes Build & Grow offers a Free Kids workshop – Saturday, November 8 at 10 am. Pre-registration is required and spots fill up quickly, registrations opens October 27.

Home Depot – On Saturday, there is a Free DIY workshop at 10:15-11:30 am. Register online here.

Lakeshore Learning stores offer a free craft every Saturday from 11am-3pm. This Saturday kids can make a Spooky Sweets Holder. Lakeshore Learning is in The Oakwood Village Shopping Center 5480 S. 900 East. hulu plus

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Redbox – New Movie codes and specials will be update as they become available on this post here. Bookmark it or pin it.

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