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For Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25 there are 20 events in Capitol Reef on Go Do, 20 of them free. Friday is the busiest day (7). Highlights include Evening Program (Fri, Oct 23, The Fruita campground amphitheater is located near Loop C of the Fruita campground (approximately 1.5 miles/2.4km south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive)., Capitol Reef National Park); Fruita Farmers and Makers Market (Sat, Oct 24, Fruita Civic Center).

Everything happening in Capitol Reef Friday through Sunday (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25), all in one place. Updated every morning.

Updated Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:37 AM Mountain Time

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Friday, October 23, 2026

Archeology TalkFriday, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Cohab Hike at Capitol Reef National ParkFriday, October 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM · Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Ranger's Choice TalkFriday, October 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM · Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Guided Walk at Meet in front of the Gifford House. Parking available across the street in the dirt lot or at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National ParkFriday, October 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM · Meet in front of the Gifford House. Parking available across the street in the dirt lot or at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Junior GeologistFriday, October 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM · Ripple Rock Nature Center is located approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) down the Scenic Drive. Parking available at the Blacksmith Shed across the road., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Evening ProgramFriday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM · The Fruita campground amphitheater is located near Loop C of the Fruita campground (approximately 1.5 miles/2.4km south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive)., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Star Talk at The astronomy demonstration site is next to the amphitheater parking lot and just off the Fremont River Trail., Capitol Reef National ParkFriday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM · The astronomy demonstration site is next to the amphitheater parking lot and just off the Fremont River Trail., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Fruita Farmers and Makers MarketSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:30 AM · Fruita Civic Center, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Archeology TalkSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Orchard Stroll at Meet at the Johnson Orchard entrance (near the picnic area restrooms). Extra parking available at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National ParkSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM · Meet at the Johnson Orchard entrance (near the picnic area restrooms). Extra parking available at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Ranger's Choice TalkSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM · Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Guided Walk at Meet in front of the Gifford House. Parking available across the street in the dirt lot or at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National ParkSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM · Meet in front of the Gifford House. Parking available across the street in the dirt lot or at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Evening ProgramSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM · The Fruita campground amphitheater is located near Loop C of the Fruita campground (approximately 1.5 miles/2.4km south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive)., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Star Talk at The astronomy demonstration site is next to the amphitheater parking lot and just off the Fremont River Trail., Capitol Reef National ParkSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM · The astronomy demonstration site is next to the amphitheater parking lot and just off the Fremont River Trail., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Archeology TalkSunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Orchard Stroll at Meet at the Johnson Orchard entrance (near the picnic area restrooms). Extra parking available at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National ParkSunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM · Meet at the Johnson Orchard entrance (near the picnic area restrooms). Extra parking available at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Ranger's Choice TalkSunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM · Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Guided Walk at Meet in front of the Gifford House. Parking available across the street in the dirt lot or at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National ParkSunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM · Meet in front of the Gifford House. Parking available across the street in the dirt lot or at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Evening ProgramSunday, October 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM · The Fruita campground amphitheater is located near Loop C of the Fruita campground (approximately 1.5 miles/2.4km south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive)., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

Star Talk at The astronomy demonstration site is next to the amphitheater parking lot and just off the Fremont River Trail., Capitol Reef National ParkSunday, October 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM · The astronomy demonstration site is next to the amphitheater parking lot and just off the Fremont River Trail., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT · Free

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