October 2026 Events in Tooele County, Utah

Looking for things to do in Tooele County this October? From fall festivals and Halloween events to local markets, live entertainment, family activities, and outdoor adventures, there’s plenty happening throughout Tooele, Stansbury Park, Grantsville, and the surrounding area.

Here are some October 2026 events to add to your calendar.

October 1 — Halloween Spooktacular

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:00–8:00 PM | Free

Kick off October with Tooele Valley Theatre’s Halloween Spooktacular Cabaret, featuring spooky songs, characters, and live performances.

October 2 — Cinderella: Presented by The Panto Theatre

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:30–9:30 PM | $10

Enjoy a live production of Cinderella presented by The Panto Theatre at the historic Ritz Theater.

October 3 — 3rd Annual Rocktoberfest

700 Village Blvd., Tooele

Rocktoberfest returns to Tooele for its third year. Current event listings confirm the October 3 date and Village Boulevard location.

Be sure to check the event page for the latest start time and details before heading out.

October 5 — Movie Musical of the Month: Enchanted

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:00–9:00 PM | Free

Catch a free showing of Disney’s Enchanted at the Ritz Theater.

October 7 — Community Science & Culture Night

Zions Bank, 998 N. Main Street, Tooele | 3:30–5:30 PM | Free

The Natural History Museum of Utah is bringing hands-on activities, museum specimens, learning stations, community partners, and NHMU experts to Tooele for a free event for all ages.

October 9–10 — Utah Honey Harvest Festival

Clark Historic Farm, Grantsville
October 9: 12:00–6:00 PM
October 10: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Admission: $5

One of Tooele County’s signature fall events returns for its 12th year with world honey tasting, more than 80 craft vendors, local honey, beekeeping demonstrations, kids’ activities, bounce houses, contests, entertainment, and more.

October 10 — Bear Trap Trail Races

Settlement Canyon, Tooele | Race starts at 8:00 AM

Explore the trails around Settlement Canyon during the Bear Trap Trail Races. Participants can choose from Marathon, 23K, and 10K distances through singletrack, rugged dirt roads, ridgelines, and foothills.

October 10 — Fall Vendor Fair

Dow James Building, Tooele | 10:00 AM

Shop local vendors and small businesses at this seasonal vendor fair.

Event details are currently listed through local event calendars, so be sure to double-check with the organizer before attending.

October 10 — Diesels at the Depot

Peterson Industrial Depot, Tooele | Gates open at 10:00 AM

Automotive fans can spend the day checking out live dyno runs, burnouts, a Show & Shine, vendors, food trucks, and custom vehicles.

October 10 — Dark Cinema Film Festival

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 4:00–11:00 PM

Dark Cinema celebrates horror, supernatural, and dark-themed short films with screenings, filmmaker presentations, a youth showcase, and an awards ceremony.

October 13 — Tuesday Trivia: Halloween

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:00–8:00 PM | Free

Test your Halloween knowledge with family-friendly questions covering Halloween movies and other spooky-season topics.

October 13–14 — Pumpkin Days

Mill Pond Farms, 175 UT-138, Stansbury Park | 6:00–9:00 PM

Pumpkin Days celebrates its 10th year with pumpkins, vendors, food, tractor wagon rides, a mini haunted house, a bounce house, and more.

Admission is free, with $5 wristbands available for the wagon ride and bounce house.

October 16–17 — Benson Grist Mill Fall Festival

Benson Grist Mill Historic Site | Free Admission

Spend the weekend enjoying local craft vendors, food trucks, the Country Store, and family activities at the annual Benson Grist Mill Fall Festival.

Free children’s activities are scheduled from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM each day.

October 17 — Ken’s Gym Fall Market

Ken’s Gym | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Support local youth entrepreneurs and small businesses while enjoying networking opportunities, open gym activities, vendors, and more.

October 17 — Tooele County Special Needs Carnival

Dow James Memorial Park | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Enjoy games, activities, a magician, balloon artist, Search & Rescue, a Tooele City fire truck, face painting, treats, and more. Costumes are welcome!

October 17 — Rock the Ritz: All About Betsy

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:00–9:00 PM | $10

All About Betsy takes the Ritz stage with an eclectic mix of rock, country, blues, and more.

October 20 — All-Ages Costume Karaoke

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:00–10:00 PM | Free

Wear your Halloween costume and take the Ritz stage for an all-ages night of karaoke.

October 22 — Music After Dark

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:30–9:00 PM | Free

The Tooele County Symphony Orchestra presents a Halloween-themed concert featuring seasonal music.

October 23 — Adults-Only Costume Karaoke

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:00–10:00 PM | Free | Ages 18+

Dress up and take the Ritz stage during this adults-only Halloween karaoke night.

October 24 — Classic Movie Night: House on Haunted Hill

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:00–9:00 PM | $2.50

Catch the 1959 Vincent Price horror classic House on Haunted Hill on the big screen.

October 24–30 — Tooele’s Haunted Historic Park

Tooele Valley Museum & Historic Park

The Haunted Historic Park returns for multiple dates leading up to Halloween. Current listings show event dates on October 24, 27, 28, 29, and 30.

Check the event schedule for individual session times before visiting.

October 26 — Family Movie Night: Haunted Mansion

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:00–9:00 PM | $2.50

Enjoy the 2003 family Halloween comedy Haunted Mansion starring Eddie Murphy.

October 27 — Dancing with the Stars: Buffs Edition

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:00–9:00 PM | $5

Tooele High School’s Z-Motion “pros” and THS “stars” take the stage for a ballroom dancing competition and guest performances.

October 28 — Retro Movie Night: Ghostbusters

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 7:00–9:00 PM | $2.50

Catch the original 1984 Ghostbusters on the big screen.

October 30 — Halloween Movie Night: The Sixth Sense

Ritz Theater, Tooele | 8:00–10:00 PM | $2.50

Get ready for Halloween with a showing of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense.

October 31 — Downtown Trick or Treat

Downtown Tooele | 2:00–4:00 PM

Bring the kids downtown for Halloween trick-or-treating with participating Tooele businesses and organizations.

Through October 31 — The Goose Is on the Loose

Locations throughout Tooele County

Explore Tooele County while completing missions in the “Goose Is on the Loose: America250 in Tooele County” scavenger hunt.

The countywide GooseChase challenge encourages participants to explore local communities, attend events, learn local history, and complete activities.

More Things to Do in Tooele County

October is packed with fall festivals, Halloween activities, local markets, outdoor adventures, entertainment, and family events throughout Tooele County.

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