Three local events are scheduled for the Northern Utah area between October 24 and November 1, 2026, according to an October 24, 2026 report. The upcoming activities include a bison roundup at Antelope Island State Park, a storytelling festival, and a dinosaur-themed event in Ogden.
The 2026 Annual Bison Roundup Watch Party was scheduled for October 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Antelope Island State Park in Syracuse. This annual tradition allows the public to witness hundreds of horseback riders rounding up nearly 800 bison and moving them north into holding corrals. According to the park website, the roundup is a primary tool used to help ensure the continued health of one of the nation’s largest and oldest public bison herds. Registration is not required for the viewing public.
The Halloween Storytelling Spooktacular is scheduled for October 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Peery’s Egyptian Theatre in Ogden. This fall festival is celebrating 31 years in the art of storytelling and will feature Paul Strickland with Mo Reynolds, Sam Payne, and others. An encore event is scheduled for October 30 in Davis County.
The annual Carnivore Carnival, also known as Dinos in the Dark, was scheduled for October 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park in Ogden. The event allows visitors to explore dinosaur replicas in the dark and includes treats, crafts, jump scares, and haunted trails. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes during the event.
The Weber State University Storytelling Festival has featured performers such as Kim and Reggie Harris.
