Heber City will host a series of Halloween festivities on Friday, October 30, 2026, including a trail ribbon cutting and various community events. The evening's activities at Main Street Park will feature trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and a carnival fundraiser.
The festivities will begin at 4:30 PM with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 300 South Trail at the southwest corner of Main Street Park. This event will mark the official opening of the new path and serve as a kickoff to the evening's activities.
From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the Heber Halloween Fest will take place at Main Street Park. This free event will offer trick-or-treating and various activities, including face painting, pumpkin photo opportunities, and mad scientist demonstrations. A carnival fundraiser will also be available with tickets priced at $10 per person or $40 per family.
Live entertainment is scheduled at Main Street Park throughout the evening. Performances include Ground Control Dance Studio at 5:30 PM, Wasatch Back Irish Dancers at 6:00 PM, and Wasatch Waspettes – Bride of Frankenstein at 6:15 PM. The schedule continues with the Intensity Dance Team – Thriller at 6:30 PM and an accordion showcase by Wallace Whaley at 6:40 PM. Local food trucks will also be on site.
The Heber Valley Railroad will offer specialized train rides departing at 7:00 PM from the Heber Valley Railroad Depot. The Halloween Express will take passengers on a 90-minute journey to Grim Hollow station, with tickets starting at $35 per person. Additionally, the Witches Night Out Train will depart at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026, with tickets priced at $85 per person. Advanced booking is strongly recommended for train rides.
Costumes are highly encouraged for all events. Visitors can find parking around Main Street Park and near the Heber Valley Railroad Depot, though officials ask that neighbors' driveways and garages remain unobstructed.