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For Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25 there are 45 events in Central Utah on Go Do, 22 of them free. Saturday is the busiest day (21). Highlights include Frightmare at the KOA (Sat, Oct 24, Fillmore); Horseshoe Canyon Guided Walk (Sat, Oct 24, Hike begins at the Horseshoe Canyon Trailhead., Canyonlands National Park); Friday Night Western Swing Dance (Fri, Oct 23, Manti Fairgrounds).

Everything happening in Central Utah Friday through Sunday (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25) in one place: the highlights first, then the full list.

Updated Friday, October 23, 2026

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Highlights

State VolleyballFriday, October 23, 2026 · South Sevier High School, Monroe, UT

Tween and Teen Halloween PartyFriday, October 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM · - Nephi Public Library 21 East 100 North Nephi UT 84648, Nephi, UT

Football Varsity Playoffs @ 6:00pmFriday, October 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM · Richfield High School, Richfield, UT

Friday Night Western Swing DanceFriday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Manti Fairgrounds, Manti, UT · $4–$8

Girls Soccer State ChampionshipsSaturday, October 24, 2026 · Richfield High School, Richfield, UT

Horseshoe Canyon Guided WalkSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Hike begins at the Horseshoe Canyon Trailhead., Canyonlands National Park, Hanksville, UT · Free

Wizarding HalloweenSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM · Mt Pleasant City Aquatic Center, Mount Pleasant, UT

Frightmare at the KOASaturday, October 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM · Fillmore, Fillmore, UT

Fear Factory @ Big Rock!Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM · Big Rock Gymnastics & Dynamite Cheer, Richfield, UT · $25.63

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Everything in Central Utah this weekend

Friday, October 23, 2026

State VolleyballFriday, October 23, 2026 · South Sevier High School, Monroe, UT

Womens Wrestling vs Blue & Orange Intersquad ScrimmageFriday, October 23, 2026 · Richfield, Utah, Richfield, UT

Water Aerobics at Mt Pleasant City Aquatic CenterFriday, October 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM · Mt Pleasant City Aquatic Center, Mount Pleasant, UT

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

Tween and Teen Halloween PartyFriday, October 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM · - Nephi Public Library 21 East 100 North Nephi UT 84648, Nephi, UT

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

Football Varsity Playoffs @ 6:00pmFriday, October 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM · Richfield High School, Richfield, UT

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

Friday Night Western Swing DanceFriday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Manti Fairgrounds, Manti, UT · $4–$8

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

Girls Soccer FinalsSaturday, October 24, 2026 · South Sevier High School, Monroe, UT

Girls Soccer State ChampionshipsSaturday, October 24, 2026 · Richfield High School, Richfield, UT

SnowDay at Snow College, Greenwood Student CenterSaturday, October 24, 2026 · Snow College, Greenwood Student Center, Ephraim, UT · Free

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

Fall Market at Nephi City ParkSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Nephi City Park, Nephi, UT

Horseshoe Canyon Guided WalkSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Hike begins at the Horseshoe Canyon Trailhead., Canyonlands National Park, Hanksville, 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

Wizarding HalloweenSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM · Mt Pleasant City Aquatic Center, Mount Pleasant, UT

Womens Soccer vs College of Southern IdahoSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM · Ephraim, Utah, Ephraim, UT

Frightmare at the KOASaturday, October 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM · Fillmore, Fillmore, UT

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

Canceled: Halloween Carnival 2026Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM · Richfield, Richfield, UT · $25.63

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

Mens Soccer vs College of Southern IdahoSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM · Ephraim, Utah, Ephraim, UT

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

Mens Wrestling vs Blue & Orange Intersquad ScrimmageSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM · Richfield, Utah, Richfield, UT

Fear Factory @ Big Rock!Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM · Big Rock Gymnastics & Dynamite Cheer, Richfield, UT · $25.63

Sunset Hike (Halloween Spooky Animals of the Desert)Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM · Goblin Valley State Park, 598 Voll St, Helper, UT, United States, Hanksville, UT

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

Football vs Navarro CollegeSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Ephraim, Utah, Ephraim, UT

Stephen TrimbleSaturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM · ENTRADA CENTER, Torrey, UT

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

Full Moon Hike at Goblin Valley State Park, 598 Voll St, Helper, UT, United StatesSunday, October 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM · Goblin Valley State Park, 598 Voll St, Helper, UT, United States, Hanksville, UT

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

Also going on now

Basin Drive In Movie Theatre Mount PleasantNow through Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Basin Drive In Movie Theater, 680 North State Street, Mount Pleasant, UT, 84647, United States, Mount Pleasant, UT · $7

Ladycat Soccer State Semi-FinalsNow through Friday, October 23, 2026 · Richfield High School, Richfield, UT

Volleyball Juab @ RHS (Senior Night) 3:30/5:00/6:30 pmNow through Friday, October 23, 2026 · Richfield High School, Richfield, UT

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