October 15, 2026
MAMA LANE NOTES
Family stories & local notes
Useful local information, organized for real family plans.October 6, 2026
Free Wheeler Farm Holiday Market — November 27–29
Shop more than 50 local artisans and makers at Wheeler Historic Farm’s free indoor Holiday Market, November 27–29. Food and drinks are available for…Read more →October 6, 2026
Free Halloween Hayrides at The Pumpkin Patch — October Mondays & Saturdays
Free 10–15 minute family-friendly Halloween hayrides run every Monday and Saturday evening in October at The Pumpkin Patch in Orem. Donations are suggested; no…Read more →October 4, 2026
Free Taylorsville Art Show — October 16–17
Free indoor art show featuring local artists: Friday, October 16 from 5–8 p.m. and Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Mid-Valley Performing…Read more →October 2, 2026
Free Salt Lake Spooky Speaks at Eccles Theater — October 30
Free all-ages multilingual storytelling and poetry in the Eccles Theater Grand Lobby on October 30, 7–9:30 p.m. Costumes are welcome.Read more →October 2, 2026
Free Sensory-Inclusive Halloween at The Gateway — October 24
Free sensory-inclusive Halloween at The Gateway on October 24, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., with trick-or-treating, a calming area, sensory tools and one-on-one support. Reserve a…Read more →September 29, 2026
Free Halloween Movie: Don’t Look Under the Bed — October 19
Free County Library showing of Disney’s Don’t Look Under the Bed at the Viridian Event Center on October 19 at 7 p.m.; bring dinner…Read more →September 27, 2026
Free Fall Dog Training at Memory Grove — October Sundays
Free beginner-friendly dog training at Memory Grove on October 11, 18 and 25 from 10 a.m.–noon. Dogs must be fully vaccinated; bring a leash,…Read more →September 27, 2026
Free Pumpkin Patch at The Kinlands — Through October 31
Visit The Kinlands’ Riverton pumpkin patch with no admission fee through October 31. Slides, swings, a bean pool and animal viewing are free; optional…Read more →August 2, 2026