City Cast Salt Lake logo
Advertisement image

Your Guide to Salt Lake in October

Posted on September 30, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

Apple cider donuts.

Apple cider donuts, enough said. (Kevin Trimmer/Getty Images)

City Cast

Your Guide to October in Salt Lake

00:00:00

If you’re a freak for the holidays, October is when it all begins: The festive decorations are pulled out of storage, your iced latte becomes a hot cider, and your weekends are spent at pumpkin patches or haunted houses. Here are the best things to do this month in Salt Lake.

🧀 Culture Club

Here I go again, being Caputo’s number one fan. Have you heard of their Culture Club subscription? Every other month you get a box full of curated food items like cured meats, cheeses, and other accoutrement (fancy talk for dips and sauces). I honestly can’t think of anything better to get me through the colder months.

🍎 Apple Cider Donuts

If your social media feed is anything like mine, it’s nothing but PSL’s and apple cider donuts right now. Cross E Ranch near North Salt Lake offers two varieties of ACD’s: cinnamon sugar coated and glazed. Get it with a hot cocoa or an apple cider slush.

😱 Scary Movie Locations

Utah is the backdrop to many famous film locations, including scary movies like “Hereditary,” “Midsommar,” and “Halloween.” Take a self-guided tour of the sites, bonus points if you dress up in character. Find me at the “Hereditary” house as the telephone pole.

🏚️ While you’re at it, visit the neighborhoods that go all out decorating for Halloween: Daybreak (remember the Barbie theme last year?), Lehi, and around Salt Lake.

📖 City Cast Salt Lake Book Club

Join our book club! We’re reading “Life After Dead Pool” by Zak Podmore, a must-read western water story. The one caveat: It’s for City Cast Salt Lake members only. A big shout out to the 17 new members who joined since our announcement! Do you think we could get another 20 to sign up to reach our goal? Make some new friends and support this newsletter.

Sign up here

Share article

Hey Salt Lake

Stay connected to City Cast Salt Lake and get ready to join the local conversation.

Can't subscribe? Turn off your ad blocker and try again.

Salt Lake's Best

See All
Salt Lake's BestJuly 7

Everything You Need To Know About 801 Day 2026

Mark your calendars for a whale of a party: 801 Day 2026 is going to be the Salt Lake event of the year.

A graphic for City Cast Salt Lake's 801 Day event.
Salt Lake's BestJuly 1

Your Guide to Salt Lake in July 2026

Grab a pint at Helper Beer, stroll Main Street, and stop by The Helper Mini (a tiny art gallery).

A shot of main street in Helper, Utah.
Salt Lake's BestJune 10

Your Guide to the 2026 Utah Arts Festival

The Utah Arts Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Whether you’re a festival regular or finally checking it out for th...

People looking through art prints.
Salt Lake's BestJune 2

Your Guide to Salt Lake in June 2026

It’s June: Have you crafted your summer bucket list yet? Good news: It’s not too late. Here are some of the best things to do as the seas...

People at a farmers market.
Salt Lake's BestMay 29

The Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant Patios in Salt Lake

Salt Lake County just released its annual list of dog-friendly restaurant and bar patios. While there are far too many to note here — we’...

Woman at a table holding a glass of wine with a salad and fries on the table in front of her and a dog tied next to her sitting on the patio.
Salt Lake's BestMay 20

The Best Small Grocery Stores Around Salt Lake

Salt Lake City’s first-ever food co-op, Wasatch Food Co-op, officially opens today. What a perfect excuse to round up some of the best sm...

Wasatch Food Co-op sign on building.
Salt Lake's BestApril 30

Your Guide to Salt Lake in May 2026

May is all about low-stakes plans: lingering a little longer, trying something new, and maybe even flying a kite? Here’s what to check ou...

Sunglasses and coffee on a counter.
Salt Lake's BestApril 24

The Best Indie Bookstores

This Saturday, April 25 is Independent Bookstore Day! The best day of the year for book lovers across the nation. Find out how to celebra...

Books on shelves at Lovebound Library.