Family events in Salt Lake County, UT

In Salt Lake City, HOPEtober Fest brings the community together to benefit CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, raising funds for research focused on new, less toxic, and more effective treatments. Many attend to celebrate brave fighters, remember loved ones, and support families facing childhood cancer. Registration costs $25 for adults, and kids 16 and under participate at no charge. All participants receive a HOPEtober Fest sticker. Fundraisers who collect $100 or more earn a HOPEtober Fest T-shirt, and those reaching $500 or more receive a premium CureSearch branded beanie. Each registrant is given a personal fundraising page to share. Suggested goals are $500 for individuals and $1,000 for teams, and every contribution helps advance children’s cancer research.

Crossroads Pokémon and TCG Card Show brings a Halloween themed day of collecting to The Gateway in Salt Lake City. Explore a variety of cards and collectibles from vendors, trade with fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy family friendly activities and giveaways. Trick or treating with vendors adds to the fun, and the first 80 attendees receive a Boo Bag filled with treats. Admission is free. The show takes place on the north end of The Gateway and runs in tandem with The Gateway’s Pumpkinpalooza and Zombie Walk, adding giant pumpkins, zombies, a vendor craft market, a haunted house, and more across the venue.

Connect with other Pokémon fans to swap cards and enjoy friendly matches. A no-cost tournament is available with chances to win prizes, and participants may receive Pokémon League packs when they are in stock. A parent or guardian is required for anyone 12 or younger to take part.

The final outdoor Urban Flea Market of the season brings a lively marketplace to downtown Salt Lake City before the event shifts indoors for winter. Shoppers can explore a wide mix of vendors featuring eclectic vintage pieces, antique discoveries, cozy fall apparel, vinyl records, yard sale style finds, and distinctive handmade goods from local makers. Special guests from the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah will be on site with Gus, a turkey vulture, and Arya, a barn owl. Donations of clean, gently used towels and sheets are welcome at the entry table to support the center. Admission is $3 for adults, payable by Venmo or cash, and children 12 and under are free. Complimentary parking is available in The Gateway’s North Garage, with street parking also offered. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome, and paw protection is required if surfaces are hot. The market is scheduled to take place rain, snow, or shine. Sponsors include The Gateway, Third Sun Productions, QSaltLake Magazine, and SLUG Magazine.

Enjoy an evening that raises funds for Cyprus Gridiron D2 Football with plate sales, trunk or treat activities, and a car show. Each $12 plate includes two tacos, one chicken and one pork, with rice and beans. Preorders can be made via Venmo at @marie-wade-5, and be sure to include how many plates you want and the name of the person picking up in the note. Every plate purchased helps support the team.

An all-ages game night at UPC welcomes attendees to bring friends, board or video games, and snacks to share, or simply come ready to play. VR games and a Nintendo Switch loaded with titles like Jackbox and Super Smash Bros will be available, with more options on hand. No registration is required. Two hours of free parking are available at the City Creek West parking lot.

Disney’s Worlds Collide concert tour stops in Salt Lake City, bringing together performers from the Descendants, ZOMBIES, and Camp Rock movies for a live showcase on one stage. Plan ahead for a strict bag policy. Most bags are not permitted. Diaper and medical bags are allowed if they do not exceed 14 x 14 x 6 inches, and small clutches are permitted up to 4 x 6 x 2 inches. For ticket purchases, use only authorized Delta Center outlets, including the venue’s official sites and SeatGeek.

Enjoy takeout favorites from a rotating mix of local food trucks at two Daybreak locations, Highland Park and North Shore, while supporting small businesses. For the latest lineup each week, follow LiveDAYBREAK and check the story for updates.