Salt Lake City Weekender : Weekend of October 12th

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As October takes hold, the crisp autumn air ushers in a seasonal transformation that's nothing short of magical. The mountains are wearing a fresh, snowy coat, whispering promises of powder days to come. In the neighborhoods, the landscape is beginning to look more and more like something out of a Halloween storybook, with spooky decor and jack-o'-lanterns adorning front porches. It's the perfect time to embrace the cozy warmth of your favorite sweater and relish the beauty of fall, all while eagerly anticipating the winter adventures ahead. Welcome to this week's newsletter! 🍂❄️🎃

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Thursday, October 12th

• Sweeney Todd: Stephen Sondheim’s beloved dark classic is a thrilling musical that tells the tale of Sweeney Todd, a vengeful barber who returns to London after being wrongfully imprisoned for years. The Grand Theater at Grand Theatre at SLCC. Runs through October 28th. 7:30pm. Tickets are $30.

• War of The Worlds: the Night that Panicked America. A true story behind one of the most brilliantly creative and terrifying moments in radio broadcasting history. Provo Covey Center for the Arts. 7:30pm. Tickets are $20.

• Halloween Express Train: Halloween Songs, Entertainment & Family Fun! Runs Thursday and Friday nights in October. Heber Valley Railroad. Tickets are $25.

• Millcreek’s Food Truck Thursdays: winding down for the season with just a few weeks left. At Millcreek Commons from 5pm - 8pm.

• Sleepy Hollow the Musical: opens today and runs through October 30th. West Valley Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25.

• The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy: Runs multiple dates in October. Timpanogos Community Theater. Tickets are $15.

• Salty Dinner Theater: Frankenstein: Great for a romantic night out or a fun family evening. Shows are family friendly so bring one and all! 7:30pm. Athena Beans in Sandy. Tickets are $15.

Friday, October 13th

• Breakfast with a Witch: The Gathering Place transforms into the witch parade headquarters complete with interactive dances, games, autograph signing, photos and a buffet breakfast. Runs all October. 10:30am. At Gardner Village. Tickets $25.

• Halloween On The High Seas: Pirates and Scallywags starts and runs through October 30th. Halloween costumes are highly encouraged. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, Sandy. 12pm - 6pm.

• Open Streets SLC: Every Friday and Saturday this fall, downtown SLC’s Main Street will undergo a delightful transformation into a pedestrian promenade with music and art. 12pm onward. Free.

• Midland - The Last Resort Tour at Sandy Amphitheater. Show starts at 6:30 PM. Tickets start at $45.

• Paint Nite with Grace at Mountain West Hard Cider: No experience required! Just follow along while the Social Painting Instructor guides you step-by-step through the featured painting in about two hours.

• Friday the 13th Event with the Elders and special guests The DeBasers. Music starts at 9 PM. $5 cover at the Barbary Coast Saloon.

• Panic! At The Disco: Viva Las Vengeance Tour. Vivint Arena. 7pm.

• Frightmares at Lagoon: With over nine haunted attractions, Halloween-themed entertainment and all of your favorite foods, rides and games, Frightmares is Utah’s number one destination for family friendly Halloween fun. Runs until October 29th. Tickets are $95.

• Young Frankenstein opens: From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein! Runs through October. Ziegfeld in Ogden. Tickets are $26.

• Millcreek Harvest Market: come and enjoy fresh fall crops, packaged goods, food trucks, and harvest-themed arts and crafts all sold by local vendors to celebrate the bounty of the harvest season. Runs until November 3rd Fridays from 4pm – 8pm at Millcreek Common.

Saturday, October 14th

• Annular Solar Eclipse: ☀️An annular Solar Eclipse will be passing directly over Utah this October 14th! It will be a Saturday morning with a spectacular view for you, your friends, family, and neighbors.

• Draper Farmers Market Trick-Or-Treat Bash: It's the last day of the market, and they are going out with a BOO-m! Get ready for a fang-tastic time filled with family fun and goodies galore.

• Farmers Market in South Jordan: Come experience Utah’s freshest fruits and vegetables from friendly local farmers. SNAP/Double Up Food Bucks is back this year. 8 AM - 1 PM.

• Pumpkin Days: Enjoy a family friendly Halloween with a play zone, hay maze, cow train, corn pit, & wagon rides. 9 AM - 9 PM. Tickets prices range from $3-$12 based on age.

• Autumn Market: Come support the lineup of talented, local, BIPOC and women owned small businesses. Free entrance & free parking from 10 AM to 2 PM. Hosted at Publik Roasting Company.

• Photos with Beetlejuice! Stop by this October to hang out with the ghost with the most at Valley Fair Shopping Center. From 2 PM - 6 PM.

• Bates Haunt Halloween Show: The award winning, longest running outdoor projection show in the world! A house that has been taken over by the spirit of Halloween entertains you with singing pumpkins, ghosts, and other creatures in a continuously running half hour family friendly show. Show runs each night except Sundays from 7:30-10pm.

• Oktoberfest at Snowbird: Just a few weekends left. Featuring activities, live music, traditional Bavarian fare, over 50 varieties of beer and an array of local vendors.12pm - 6pm Saturday and Sunday. $12 per car.

• Photos with Beetlejuice: at the Valley Fair Mall. Every Saturday & Sunday in October from 2pm - 6pm.

• Whiskey Street Ghost Walk: Stroll down Historic Whiskey Street and back in time. Learn about the ghosts who continue to dwell in these local haunts. 7pm and 9pm. Tickets are $25.

Sunday, October 15th

• Outdoor Urban Flea Market: The Urban Flea Market features 80+ vendors offering the best eclectic and unique vintage and antique finds. Local crafters will provide cool handcrafted and upcycled vintage items. At the Gateway. 10am - 4pm.

• Clothing Swap: If you feel called to exchange, donate, give away, or trade any clothing items, feel free to meet near the vendor booths on Sunday from 6 PM - 7PM! You will have 1 hour to lay your donations out and shop. If you’re not swapping, you can still shop with a $5 donation! Location: 600 900 S Liberty Park

• Shakey Graves at the Union Event Center. Tickets starting at $38. Doors open at 7 PM.

• Sunday Night Comedy Show: ​​Sunday nights the Crowdsourced cast does comedy based off your suggestions. 'Who's line is it anyway?' style! Location: Why Kiki at 7 PM.

• BooLights: not-so-spooky friends, frights and lights. Enjoy the zoo after dark with themed light displays and animalized Halloween entertainment, activities, and scavenger hunt. Hogle Zoo. Starts after dark. Entrance is $25.