According to a October 24 report, three local events are scheduled for the Utah Valley area between October 24 and November 1, 2026. These upcoming activities include a pumpkin floating tradition, a Halloween race, and a seasonal celebration at Thanksgiving Point.
The Jack-O’-Lantern Float 2026 is scheduled for Oct. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wayne Bartholomew Family Park in Springville. This family-friendly Halloween event involves floating pre-carved pumpkins, measuring 10 to 12 inches or smaller, on Bartholomew Pond. The event will feature food trucks, s’mores roasting stations, and other activities while participants wait for the sun to set. Costumes are encouraged for attendees.
In Provo, the Runtastic Haunted Provo 2026 is scheduled for Oct. 31 at 8 a.m. at Qualtrics. The event is described as a spirited Halloween race that includes a costume contest at the Half Marathon start line. Participants can compete for a spooky ghost medal and bragging rights.
A Dia de los Muertos celebration is scheduled for Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. Held in the Show Barn, this seasonal celebration honors tradition and those who have come before through the sights and sounds of the Latin American holiday. The event includes artful calacas and calaveras, such as skeletons and skulls, along with dancers, mariachi bands, singers, and storytellers.
The full Utah Valley calendar of events is available on L4 of the publication.
