★ Artist in Residence Gallery: Alison H. Spencer at Tracy Aviary
Closing exhibition of paintings by artist Alison H. Spencer, created during her residency at the aviary and inspired by native birds and Utah wetlands.
12 Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Week · October 29–November 1, 2026
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Music & Nightlife
SCREAM: A Halloween Party | Salt Lake City
A Halloween party at Durango Bar & Night Club, listed on Eventbrite as going fast.
Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 PM · Durango Bar & Night Club
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Arts & Culture
Salt Lake Spooky Speaks
A spooky-themed event at the Eccles Theater on Halloween Eve.
Friday, October 30, 2026 · Eccles Theater
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Artist in Residence Gallery: Alison H. Spencer at Tracy Aviary
Closing exhibition of paintings by artist Alison H. Spencer, created during her residency at the aviary and inspired by native birds and Utah wetlands.
Friday, October 30, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Tracy Aviary
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Insights Tour: For the Future
A 45-minute guided tour of the For the Future exhibition led by Emily Lawhead at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.
Friday, November 6, 2026 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts
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Stephanie Leitch, Sri Whipple & Zak Jensen | Maddison Colvin & James Talbot
Current exhibition at Finch Lane Gallery featuring work by Stephanie Leitch, Sri Whipple, Zak Jensen, Maddison Colvin and James Talbot.
November 2–December 18, 2026 · Finch Lane Gallery, 54 Finch Lane
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Festivals & Special Events
Field of Screams 2026
A Halloween event at Smith's Ballpark with an exclusive prize drawing for RSVPs.
Friday, October 30, 2026 · Smith's Ballpark
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Michelada Music Festival: Día de los Muertos Edition
A Día de los Muertos edition of the Michelada Music Festival with lowriders, live music and micheladas, with West Coast rap legend Mr. Capone-E on the lineup.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 801 Event Center
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Garden After Dark
Illuminated pathways, twinkling lights and fall displays transform Red Butte Garden into a nighttime fall wonderland.
October 15–30, 2026 · Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City
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Family-Friendly
HawkWatch: Birds in the Lab!
Members of the HawkWatch crew bring some of their feathered friends to the museum's Dry Caves Lab.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Natural History Museum of Utah, Dry Caves Lab
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Sensory Friendly Day
A sensory-friendly day at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts with adjusted environments for visitors.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts
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Outdoors & Active
Light Up Liberty
Salt Lake Running Company's upcoming save-the-date event, with more details to come.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Sports
Race for Campus Safety
A community race for campus safety held at the McCarthey Family Track and Field.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · McCarthey Family Track and Field
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