This weekend in Park City: Candace Bushnell, Southern Rock and a Halloween weekend at Swaner

Our top picks for Friday night, Saturday and Sunday in Park City, from Candace Bushnell's one-woman show to a Southern Rock tribute on Main Street, author signings at Dolly's, and free Halloween fun at Swaner.

Updated October 21, 2026

• What's happening in Park City this weekend
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• Free this weekend
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What's happening in Park City this weekend

Looking for something fun to do in Park City this weekend? You have come to the right place! Late October is a great time to enjoy Park City like a local, and this weekend brings a big night of theater, live music on Main Street, book signings, stargazing and a whole weekend of free Halloween fun at Swaner.

We bring together the calendars of Park City's venues, bookstores, nonprofits and visitor guides in one spot, and we refresh them every day, so what you see here is what's on. Every pick links to its listing with the full details, a map, the weather, and restaurants and hotels nearby.

This guide goes Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, then the free events and what's running all weekend. Here's a few of the top options to consider, so find your next great day or night out and get planning with your family and friends in our App too!

Friday night

Friday night in Park City is about easing into the weekend: a cozy après spot with live music, or a night under the stars. Both are great for couples or a small group of friends.

Evenings in the mountains get cold this time of year, so bring a warm jacket, especially for anything outdoors. Lunar Libations includes roundtrip transportation, so you can leave the car behind.

Photo: Pendry Park City

Lunar Libations

Through Fri, Oct 30 · Pendry Park City, Park City

Pendry Park City's Lunar Libations is an elevated evening that blends guided stargazing, storytelling and premium mocktail tasting, with roundtrip transportation included. A great pick for a date night or anyone who'd rather skip the bar scene.

Saturday

Saturday is Park City's big day this weekend, from an afternoon book signing on Main Street to a girls' night out with Candace Bushnell and a Southern Rock tribute that kicks off Live PC Give PC. There's something for book lovers, music fans and anyone who loves a good story.

Give yourself extra time to park on a busy Saturday night on Main Street, and buy show tickets ahead.

Photo: Park City, Utah

True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex and the City

Sat, Oct 24 · Park City, Utah, Park City

In her new one-woman show, Candace Bushnell, the best-selling novelist and creator of Sex and the City, takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of New York City, from Studio 54 to the Lipstick Jungle and beyond. She shares her stories of fashion, literature and sex while pouring cosmos in Manolos. Grab your Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte for a girls' night out.

Photo: The Marquis Park City

Mountain Town Music Celebrates Southern Rock

Sat, Oct 24, 8–11 PM · The Marquis Park City, Park City · $39.19–$231.27

Mountain Town Music kicks off Live PC Give PC with a night of music and celebration, a tribute to Southern Rock at The Marquis on Main Street. It's a fun night out with friends and a great way to kick off Live PC Give PC.

Photo: Dolly's Bookstore

Marianne Bohr Signing

Sat, Oct 24, 1–3 PM · Dolly's Bookstore, Park City

Local author Marianne Bohr celebrates her latest book, When Paris Whispers, at Dolly's Bookstore on Main Street. It's a lovely stop on a Saturday afternoon stroll, and a nice chance to meet the author and get your copy signed.

Sunday

Sunday in Park City is a great day for families, and the top pick is a treat for young space fans. Pair it with a walk up Main Street or an afternoon at Swaner's free Halloween weekend (in the Free section below).

Arrive a little early for the signing so the kids have time to pick out their book.

Free this weekend

Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter has two great free ways to spend time outdoors this weekend, one for the little ones and one for anyone who wants to give back. Both are perfect for families, and they make a great morning or afternoon on the edge of town.

Dress for the weather and wear shoes that can get muddy, especially for the tree planting along the creek.

Still running

These run all weekend and beyond, so they're easy to fit in whenever you have a free hour. There's art for the curious and a dining deal that makes a weekend in Park City easier on the budget.

Check each listing for the hours, and for Dine About, which restaurants are taking part. It ends at the end of October, so this is one of the last weekends to try it.

Common questions

What's free in Park City this weekend?

Swaner's Halloween weekend, with geocache trick-or-treating and a spooky nature craft all weekend, the Tree Plantings with Swaner and TreeUtah on Saturday morning, and the Between the Lines exhibition at the Kimball Art Center.

What can kids do in Park City this weekend?

Swaner's free Halloween weekend, Friday through Sunday, and astronaut Dr. Karen Nyberg's signing of her children's book A Quilt of Stars at Dolly's Bookstore on Sunday.

Is Dine About still going in Park City?

Yes, Park City Dine About runs through Oct 31, with more than 30 restaurants offering prix fixe lunches, dinners and après specials.

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