(Editor’s Note: Pumpkin Nights did not come to the Utah State Fairgrounds in 2021. Check the Pumpkin Nights website for current locations.)

This fall, you’ll want to mark your calendars because there’s a glowing pumpkin trail returning to Utah that you won’t want to miss. This annual favorite is the ultimate family-friendly Halloween event that will mesmerize just about everyone. This outdoor festival features more than a half-mile walking path of over 5,000 hand-carved fresh and synthetic pumpkins, and larger that life displays that you simply have to see to believe. Clear your schedule, because Pumpkin Nights is just around the corner and it’s the best pumpkin glow in Utah.

Located at the Utah State Fair Grounds, Pumpkin Nights is a family-friendly, glowing pumpkin walk that's held every year in October. Families with kids of all ages will especially love this themed festival.
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This year's dates havent been released yet, but click here to be taken to their website to stay up to date.
This beautiful outdoor festival features a half-mile-long trail that is illuminated by thousands of glowing pumpkins, each one hand-carved and unique. Some of the displays are larger than life, like a 40-foot dragon.
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With eight different lands to visit, you'll want to allow plenty of time to see all 3,000 carved pumpkins and synthetic "funkins" here. And be sure to have your camera ready, because you'll want to take plenty of pictures while you're here.
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The pumpkins here are a mix of real and artificial. Real pumpkins are hand-carved right onsite, and you might even see a pumpkin-carving artist at work while you're here.
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Other pumpkins are artificial so that they can be part of larger sculptures that won't rot and collapse. You won't believe some of the creations you'll see here! These whimsical jack-o-lanterns will quickly put you in the Halloween spirit.
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You'll enjoy live entertainment, too. Check out the fire breathers, pumpkin artists, and dancers.
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This glowing pumpkin walk is perfect for all ages. While there are some Halloween effects like fog and skeletons, no ghouls will jump out to scare little ones, and you won't find any gory displays here. So bring even the tiniest of tots, they will absolutely love it.
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Pumpkin Central is the heart of the festival, and you'll find plenty of photo-worthy backdrops to document your evening of fall fun.
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You'll also find plenty of snacks, along with hot cocoa to warm you up on a chilly, fall evening.
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Tickets may be purchased in advance. You'll select a 30-minute window on the date of your choice, then enter at that time. Once you're in, you can stay as long as you'd like.
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Pumpkin Nights is an event you won't want to miss this fall. Put it on your calendar now! It's held at the Utah State Fair Grounds.
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Address: 155 North 1000 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

For more information, visit the Pumpkin Nights website, and for tickets, click here.

Have you attended Pumpkin Nights in previous years? Do you think it’s the best pumpkin glow in Utah? Tag the friends and family members that you want to take with you this year! What other Halloween events in Utah do you love? Let us know in the comments!

For another fun fall activity, visit this eight-acre corn maze!

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What are the best Halloween events in Utah?

There are several Halloween events that take place every year in Utah. Some of the best include Frightmares at Lagoon Park, The Bluebell Corn Maze at Water Hollow Ranch, The Castle Valley Gourd Festival in Grand County, Pumpkin nights at the Utah State Fairgrounds and the Haunted Woods in Murray City Park. While most of these events are suitable for little ones, it’s always best to check their website or give them a call to make are these Halloween events in Utah are suitable for small children.

What are the best Halloween towns in Utah?

There are multiple towns around Utah that transform for the Halloween season. Two of the best Halloween towns are Salt Lake City and Sundance, where you’ll find several haunted houses, ghost tours, and Halloween events. Both of these towns also have several pumpkin patches and corn mazes peppered throughout, so you can enjoy multiple Halloween-themed events.

What are the best pumpkin patches in Utah?

The best pumpkin patches in Utah include: the Judd Pumpkin Patch in Paragonah, Robinson Pumpkin Patch in Cedar City, Hansen’s Pumpkin patch in Sevier County, Glen Ray’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Spanish Fork. Be sure to visit their website or give these attractions a call ahead of time to make sure they are open for the season. These spots are some of the best things to do in Utah in the fall.

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