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Dia de los Muertos, ski swaps, reptiles and MORE across Utah this weekend!
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Dia de los Muertos, ski swaps, reptiles and MORE across Utah this weekend!

SALT LAKE CITY — Looking for a fun time before it gets too cold? This weekend is filled with great events across Utah for you and your family.

If you know of an event that’s not on this list or if you have something coming up, email the details to [email protected] to be featured.

Here’s what’s happening across the Beehive State!

CACHE COUNTY
Cache Valley Ski Swap – Come and get your skis! This Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Cache County Fairgrounds is hosting a FREE event including a ski swap! All cards may incur a processing fee of up to 2.5%, cash is also welcome. No Venmo, Zelle, check, ect.

DAVIS COUNTY
Farmington Reptile Show – Show me the reptiles! This Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Legacy Events Center is hosting an event featuring ALMOST every reptile you can think of! Try holding a friendly gecko and taking a photo with a sweet turtle. The Show Me The Reptile Show will have general admission prices at $10 and VIP at $15 for entry one hour early. Children aged 6 and under are free. Follow the link for more information.

IRON COUNTY
Dia de los Muertos: Feast of the Altars – This Saturday from 12:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Southern Utah Museum of Art will host a free event featuring music, dance, food, art and open to all! Follow the link for the full program of events and more information.

SALT LAKE COUNTY
Diwali/Govardhan Puka Celebration – Celebrate the Festival of Lights! This Saturday at 6:00 p.m., the Krishna Temple in Salt Lake City will host a FREE event featuring fireworks, dancing, theater performances, and authentic Indian cuisine! Follow the link for more information.

Dia De Los Muertos in Millcreek – Let the celebrations begin! This Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Millcreek Common Plaza & Grandview will host a FREE event including a parade, dancing, mariachi music and MORE! Follow the link for more information

Dia De Los Muertos in West Valley City – This Saturday, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City will host Dia de los Muertos from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with traditional Mexican dance and music performances, food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and activities free for the whole family. . Admission prices for adults are $7, children ages 4-12 are $3, and younger children are free. The family pass for up to six people costs $20. Follow the link for more information.

UTAH COUNTY
Día de los Muertos at the Orem Library – This Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Orem Library will host a free event featuring performances by local dance music groups, games and crafts and more than 40 community resource booths. Follow the link for more information.

Corn Maze and Fall Fair – Come visit us before they leave! This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wilkerson Farm will host a day full of attractions including a four-acre corn maze and several attractions. Admission prices start at $13.95 per person, sales end one hour before closing. Follow the link for more information.

WASHINGTON COUNTY
Celebration of Day of the Dead 2024 – The annual Day of the Dead celebration will take place this Saturday at the St. George Art Museum from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will include a pop-up art exhibit, live dance and music performances, an Ofrendo community, food. trucks, makeup and more! Follow the link for more information.

WEBER COUNTY
Paired Horse Racing – Off to the races! This Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Golden Spike Event Center will host a Matched Horse Races event. Concessions will be available and doors will open at 9:00 a.m. Tickets will cost $55 per person ages 12 and older, and anyone younger can attend for free. Follow the link for more information.