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Halloween Guide 2013

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itches, mazes and pumpkins! Oh my! All types of spooky activities will be taking place along the Wasatch Front to help locals get into the Halloween spirit. Get your perfect pumpkin at one of the local patches and enjoy live entertainment from music to theater across the state. For the braver souls, some of the scariest haunted houses can be found here. There are even haunted circuses and fun run races for witches, the undead and everyone else. Nearly any Halloween activity you can think of is taking place this year, so get out and enjoy all that the Wasatch Front has to offer this fall.

Haunted houses and happenings

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Frightmares at Lagoon

• Every Friday and Saturday night in October

5600 S. Redwood Rd., Taylorsville castleofchaos.com Castle of Chaos, featured on The Travel Channel’s “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions,” presents three haunted houses in three locations.

• Freak-out Factor: Moderate to extreme, depending on which scariness level you choose.

• Tickets: $20.00, with upgrades available • Special: $30 for all three attractions • Doors open at 7:30 pm • Free VIP fastpass with online ticket purchase • Check website for location hours

Fear Factory 666 W. 800 S., Salt Lake City fearfactoryslc.com The Fear Factory is located on 2½ acres in an abandoned cement factory that is rumored to be haunted by the ghosts of workers who died in unfortunate accidents when the factory was in operation.

• Freak-out Factor: Extreme • Thursday-Saturday Oct 3-19 • Monday-Saturday Oct 21-November 2 • Tickets: Zipline $15, General Admission w/free VIP upgrade $25, VIP/Zipline combo $35

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Lagoon Drive in Farmington, I-15 Exit #322 www.lagoonpark.com/ attractions/frightmares 801-451-8000 Frightmares at Lagoon in Farmington offers fun Halloween decorations, activities, and entertainment in addition to the usual thrill rides.

Costumes are not allowed.

• Freak-out Factor: Moderate to mild; suitable for anyone, although sensitive children will want to avoid some shows and attractions.

• Through October 30 • Fridays: 5–10 pm; Saturdays: 11 am–10 pm; Sundays: 11 am–8 pm

• Freak-out Factor: Moderate

• Starting times vary; tours last 1.5–2 hours Tickets: $14–$20 • Advance reservations recommended • Buy tickets online or call 801888-8551

Haunted Forest 1100 S. 500 E. American Fork 801-623-1824 The Haunted Forest in American Fork has been one of Utah’s favorite haunted attractions for 22 years. Visitors walk through a real forest with scary surprises.

• Open from 11 am –10 pm during fall break, October 17-20

• Freak-out Factor: Moderate

• Tickets: $29.95–$45.95

• Weekdays: 7:30–10 pm; weekends: 7:30 pm–midnight

Ghost Tours Ogden and Salt Lake Salt Lake City tours begin behind the Rio Grande Building at 300 S. 500 W. Ogden tours meet at the parking lot North of the Union Station storytours.com Guided by a professional storyteller, take a bus or walking tour to the great “haunts” of Salt Lake City or Ogden and learn about the ghosts who dwell in historic buildings and cemeteries. Journey through time on an adventure through the rich culture and learn about many of the

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• October: 1–31, except Sundays

• Tickets: $15-$20

Heber Valley Railroad Train Rides and Pumpkin Festival 450 S. 600 W. Heber City, UT 435-654-5601 hebervalleyrr.org Enjoy a 45-minute evening train ride through scenic Heber Valley with witches, mummies, and even Dracula.

• Freak-out Factor: Mild • Thursdays-Saturday Oct 10-26 • Monday-Wednesday Oct 28-30

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• General Admission: $15 • Children 3 and under: $3 • 2 train rides available: 4 pm and 5:30 pm • Additional trains on Saturday October 26, at noon and 2 pm

Nightmare on 13th 300 W. 1300 S., Salt Lake City nightmareon13th.com 801-467-8100 Nightmare on 13th brings some completely new nightmares for 2013.

• Freak-out Factor: Extreme; not for young children or anyone who is sensitive.

• September 13–28, weekends only • October 1 to November 2, (except Sundays): 7:30–10 pm on most weekdays, open until 11 pm (check website for specific details) • Tickets: $20 (check the website for a bounce back special)

Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus 98 East 13800 South, Draper stranglingbros.com Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus takes place under the big top and in 23 haunted tractor trailers including, the Infirmary and Emergency Room, Frankinswine, and Demented Fun House. Odyssey Dance Company will entertain crowds with their “Thriller” performance.

• Freak-out Factor: Moderate • Monday through Wednesday: 7:30–10:00 pm • Thursdays (excluding Oct 17): 7:30-11:00 pm • Friday and Saturday and Thursday, Oct 17: 7:30 pm–midnight • Open Fridays and Saturdays from September 13 to October 5, daily from October 9 to November 2.

• Tickets: $22–$35 • Discount coupons are available at participating Zurchers or Wendy’s restaurants. More details online.

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Crazy Corn Maze

2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City

8800 S. 4000 W., West Jordan

801-582-1847

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With more than eight acres of corn to wander through, Crazy Corn Maze will keep you guessing. A trivia question and answer game within the maze will baffle even the most clever guests.

Haunted houses, shadowy streets, headless horsemen, and assorted spooks lend This is the Place Heritage Park a decidedly creepy air in the evenings in October. For the little ones, there’s also a daytime event, Little Haunts, where kids can wear their costume to the park, go trick-or-treating, and enjoy pony rides, train rides, crafts and more.

• Freak-out Factor: Moderate for Haunted Village; mild for Little Haunts

Haunted Village

• Wednesday-Saturday, evenings October 9-26 • Nightly, October 28-31, weeknights, 6:30–10 pm; Fridays and Saturdays: 6:30–11pm • $15 per person

Little Haunts

• Oct. 17, 18, 19, 26,10 am –4 pm • Tickets: Adults $10; Kids 3–11 and seniors: $7; children 2 and under free

Corn Mazes Cornbelly’s Maze and Pumpkin Fest 3003 North Thanksgiving Way, Lehi www.cornbellys.com Cornbelly’s has over 40 different attractions, including a pumpkin patch, playground, farm-themed kiddie rides, a Pumpkin Princess Playland, a Halloween parade, contests, and even pig races!

• Freak-out Factor: Mild; moderate in the haunted sections.

• October 4 to November 2 (Closed Sundays and Halloween) • Check their website for information on operating hours and ticket pricing.

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• Freak-out Factor: Mild, but sensitive children should avoid the haunted section.

• Monday through Saturday from September 25 to November 2 • Monday through Thursday: 6–10 pm • Fridays: 6–11:30 pm • Saturdays: Noon–11:30 pm • Last ticket sold one hour prior to closing • Closed Sundays • Ages 11+: $7.50 • Ages 5–10: $4 • Under 4: free • Haunted section: $4.50 extra

Barnyard Boo and Spooky Saturdays Spooky Saturdays 3003 North Thanksgiving Way, Lehi 801-768-2300 Guests are encouraged to show up in their favorite Halloween costume to have an afternoon of activities filled with games, crafts, and Halloween fun.

• Freak-out Factor: Mild • Saturdays in October (5, 12, 19, 26): 11 am–2 pm • Adults: $12 • Children & Seniors: $10 • Members and children 2 and under get in free

Barnyard Boo 3003 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi 801-768-2300 Enjoy storytelling and a variety of Halloween-themed activities for

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kids like boo bowling, hairy horseshoes, spider toss, and many more fun games.

• Freak-out Factor: Mild • Oct. 10, 11, 12, 19, 26 10am -8 pm • Oct. 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 4-8pm • Adults: $6 Monday-Thursday, $7 Friday-Saturday, Children: $4 Monday-Thurday, $5 Friday-Saturday, Free for members and children 2 and under

Monster Block Party at the Gallivan Center Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St. 801-535-6110 thegallivancenter.com There will be trick-or-treat booths; a costume contest with prizes for kid, teen, and adult divisions; arts and crafts; a pumpkin drop; live performances; and more.

• Freak-out Factor: Mild • Saturday, October 26: 11 am–3 pm

Garden After Dark 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City redbuttegarden.org October brings the beloved Garden After Dark. An indoor/outdoor, costume and kid-friendly romp through the Garden to celebrate Halloween.

• Freak-out Factor: Mild • Thursdays through Saturdays: October 17, 18 and 19 and 24, 25 and 26, from 6-9pm. Tickets on sale Monday, September 23.

• Check website for more details • Tickets: $12

THEATER Odyssey Dance Theater’s “Thriller” Various Locations odysseydance.com One of the most popular dance events of the year in Utah, “Thriller” lives up to its name with monsters, madmen, and mayhem along with incredible dancing and a few laughs. Performances at

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Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City, the Egyptian Theatre in Park City, the Covey Center for the Arts in Provo, the Val Browning Center for the Arts in Ogden, Kent Concert Hall in Logan, and the Tuacahn Amphitheater in St. George.

• Freak-out Factor: Somewhat scary, not recommended for children 10 and under.

• September 27-November 2, 7:30 pm, except Sundays • Saturday matinees: 2 pm • Tickets: $25–$45

2600 East Sunnyside Avenue 801-582-1631 hoglezoo.org Hogle Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo is great Halloween fun for kids 12 and younger. Come in costume to trick-or-treat at candy booths set up throughout zoo grounds.

• Freak-out Factor: Mild • Saturday, October 26: 9 am–3 pm • Adults $9.75; 65 and older: $7.75; Children 3–12: $7.75 • Children 2 and younger: free

• See website for discount offers, performance times and location details

RACES

Dracula vs. The Wolfman

Tuscany Park, Herriman

272 S. Main St., Salt Lake City

If the idea of running a half or full marathon scares you, a 5K or 10K is the perfect pre-holiday festivity.

Come in costume and get in the holiday spirit.

theobt.org 801-355-4628 Off Broadway theater delivers a delightful production about two newlyweds who find themselves caught a castle cared for by Dr. Acula, who takes a liking to the young bride.

• Freak-out Factor: Mild • Monday, Friday, and Saturday, September 27 to November 2, 7:30 pm • Tickets: $10-$16

WITH THE ANIMALS Tracy Aviary Halloween Hoot 589 E. 1300 S. 801-596-8500 tracyaviary.org Enjoy the beauty of Tracy Aviary with the fun of the annual Halloween celebrations.

Running Scared 5K/ 10K runningscaredrace.com

• Freak-out Factor: Mild • Saturday, October 26 • Both races start at 10 am • Check website for route, packet pick-up and more details • Registration: $25–$35

Night of the Running Dead 5K 10200 S. Sandy Centennial Parkway undeadrace.com This race features two sets of runners who register as either “undead” or “human.” Humans are given a two-minute head start on their undead counterparts who pursue the living in search of some sweet, sweet brains.

• Freak-out Factor: Mild • October 12, One-mile Creep and Crawl 7 pm, 5K 9 pm

• Freak-out Factor: Mild

• Registration: $15–$40

• October 5, 12, 19, 26, 31

• Check website for route, packet pick-up and more details

• Adult: $7; Student/senior: $6; Child: $5, 2 and under: free • 50% off admission for those in costume.

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