South Jordan and Daybreak residents are preparing for Halloween festivities through Oct. 31, 2026, featuring community events like the Pumpkin Promenade and diverse themed house displays. This year's celebrations follow years of local tradition, including highly popular Halloween house drives that were documented as early as Oct. 13, 2023.
Pumpkin Promenade Event Details
The Pumpkin Promenade, a collaboration between Live Daybreak and the City of South Jordan, will take place at Bingham Creek Regional Park. The event features a large display of decorated pumpkins, music from a live DJ, a live pumpkin carver, performers, vendor booths, and games.
Attendees can enjoy free donuts and milk or chocolate milk on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, while supplies last, with a limit of one donut and one drink per person. On Friday, Oct. 23, free hot chocolate from Ground to Earth will also be available while supplies last, with a limit of one drink per person.
Participants in the decorated pumpkin contest can pick up complimentary pumpkins at the Gale Museum between Oct. 19 and Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for South Jordan residents, or at The Glass House between Oct. 19 and Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Daybreak residents. Pumpkin drop-offs will occur at Bingham Creek Regional Park on Friday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contest Categories and Prizes
The Pumpkin Promenade includes a competition with several categories. The Open Category features prizes including a $100 Visa gift card for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. The People's Choice Award also offers a $100 Visa gift card.
Other categories include Group, Kids, Teen, and Senior. The Group category offers a $100 Visa gift card for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. The Kids category provides a $50 Visa gift card for first place, $25 for second, and $10 for third. The Teen category offers $50 for first, $25 for second, and $10 for third, while the Senior category offers $50 for first, $25 for second, and $10 for third. All prizes for the Kids, Teen, and Senior categories are Menchies gift cards.
Judging for the contest begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and winning ribbons will be placed between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. that same evening. Winners will be notified via email during the week of Oct. 26 regarding prize pickup.
Safety Reminders for Residents
The City of South Jordan released safety guidelines on Oct. 21, 2026, to ensure a safe Halloween. Officials recommend that children wear reflective strips, glow sticks, or flashlights on dark costumes to increase visibility for drivers. Parents are advised to ensure masks and accessories do not interfere with a child's ability to see, hear, or move safely.
Drivers are urged to slow down and stay alert for children who may cross streets unexpectedly. The city suggests that walking is often the safest option for trick-or-treating rather than using e-bikes or scooters, which can be challenging due to crowded sidewalks and parked cars.
Utah law requires anyone under 21 to wear a helmet. Additionally, children under 8 years old may not legally operate an e-bike. Riders between ages 8 and 14 must have adult supervision when operating Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes, which have assisted speeds up to 20 mph. Class 3 e-bikes, which can assist riders up to 28 mph, are restricted to riders aged 16 and older.
Themed House Displays
The Daybreak area features numerous themed houses that residents and visitors can explore. In the Island at Daybreak, notable themes include Hogwarts, Inside Out, Hocus Pocus, A Dead and Breakfast, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and The Three Broomstick Bed and Breakfast.
Other neighborhoods offer diverse displays. South Kestrel Rise Road features themes such as Dragula's Web, Nightmare Before Christmas, Ursula's Lair, a pirate ship, Disney's Coco, and Hocus Pocus. Cascade Village includes themes like Disney's Haunted Mansion, a zombie attack, and Pixar's Coco.
In the Founders' Park neighborhood, displays include Halloween Town, Azkaban, Oogie Boogie's Lair, and a haunted swamp. The West Beach Park area features themes like 80s House of Horrors, Stranger Things, Willy Wonka, and a spooky graveyard.
Community Inclusion and Navigation
The Daybreak community also emphasizes inclusive celebrations through the Teal Pumpkin Project. A teal pumpkin on a doorstep indicates that non-food treats are available for children with food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Visitors to the Daybreak houses can use various maps to navigate the displays, including a Google Map and a specialized Teal Pumpkin Only Map. While viewing homes is free, some areas, such as The Island, may experience heavy traffic on weekends, and visitors are encouraged to find parking and walk to the various homes to avoid congestion.
Seasonal Schedule
The Halloween season in Daybreak and South Jordan officially runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31. Decorations are typically removed during the week following the holiday.
Event Location
The Pumpkin Promenade event is held at Bingham Creek Regional Park, located at 10004 S 4800 W, South Jordan, UT 84009.
