Family events in Utah County, UT

Tryouts for the Payson Bantam program take place at Payson High School in Payson, Utah. Participants will be evaluated by coaches. The program includes coaching for 6th grade boys, and questions about the program are welcome.

Parents can enjoy an evening out while kids take over the lab at Little Beakers Orem during a Boo-tacular science night. Participants will design and try out spider launchers, create a gooey monster head, and mix a potion that bubbles and glows. The program lasts for more than two hours and is led by Little Beakers scientists. Dinner is included, featuring pizza, juice pouches, and fresh vegetables. This is a drop-off experience, so parent attendance is not required. Open to ages 3 and older, with the requirement that children are restroom independent. Pricing starts at $40 per child, and discounts are available for siblings and members.

The Utah Speed Puzzling Championship takes place at Boardwalk Puzzles HQ, featuring competitive jigsaw puzzling across several formats. Participants can compete on their own, pair up with a partner, or assemble a four-person team. New options add variety with a Pairs Relay and a Puzzle Pyramid event. The experience also emphasizes community, with chances to connect with fellow enthusiasts, puzzle alongside seasoned competitors, and pick up complimentary puzzles. Prizes celebrate standout performances in every division. The top three finishers in each division receive gift certificates or free puzzles, along with custom wooden puzzle piece trophies featuring laser etching. Ticketing is per person for all formats, and each ticket secures one spot in the selected contest. For pairs and teams, every participant purchases their own ticket, and registration is finalized once payment is received. An early-bird discount is available before prices rise, and orders that include at least $100 in contest tickets within a single checkout can qualify for a free championship T-shirt when the shirt is added to the cart and the coupon code 26FREETEE is applied. Championship FAQs and rules are provided by the organizer.

Young storytellers in Utah County can take part in a two-round showcase created for children in grades 3 through 6. The first round is held at two locations, with Westfield students presenting at their school and all other participants sharing their stories at the Alpine Library. Family and friends are welcome to attend and support the presenters. One finalist from each grade level at both locations will be selected to advance. Finalists receive a swag bag and present at the final showcase, where first and second place winners will be chosen. Students need to sign up to participate.

Creator’s Collective Lindon Halloween Market gathers more than 50 vendors, highlighting local small businesses, artists, makers, and curators in a festive celebration of the spooky season. Costumes are encouraged, and children can trick or treat at vendor booths. Costumed characters from Castle of Chaos will be available for photos, and a discounted admission offer is tied to the photo opportunity. Explore Halloween themed finds alongside food trucks, fine line tattoos, hollow needle piercings, sweet treats, permanent jewelry, a custom charm and hat bar, home goods, clothing and accessories, self care products, jewelry, art, children’s items, pet goods, crochet, 3D prints, pottery, and more. The first 50 shoppers receive themed goodie bags filled with complimentary gifts and coupons for use at vendor booths, and giveaways run throughout the day with prizes from participating vendors. Admission is free. The market takes place indoors, and only service animals are permitted inside the building.

Haven Ranch Sanctuary hosts a Halloween themed paint night that blends creative fun with time among rescued goats. Participants choose a handmade concrete statue to paint, and all supplies are provided. A zero proof drink bar serves spooky, seasonal sips throughout the evening. A suspenseful key challenge adds to the festivities. Each ticket holder receives a key for a locked chest brimming with prizes, but only one key opens it and the person who holds it takes home the entire trove. This experience runs on two nights with 30 spots available each evening. Tickets are $30 per person, and every purchase helps care for more than 350 animals at this volunteer run sanctuary.

This brief performance offers a playful twist, blending a hint of Halloween with an imaginative evening on a very small mountain, and perhaps even a visit to one or two tiny planets. Expect a compact program filled with lighthearted moments and plenty of fun.

Gather your crew for a laid back trivia showdown at Village Pizza, where friends, families, and competitive teams can go head to head for local bragging rights in Eagle Mountain. The top team earns a prize, and the menu keeps everyone fueled with pizza, breadsticks, and drinks. Tuesday nights feature specials available while you play, making it an easy midweek outing for anyone who enjoys good food and a little friendly competition.