Utah Valley Living: 3 events to check out this week (Oct. 25-Nov. 2)
- Sundance Halloween
- File Photo – Jack-O-Lantern
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Sundance Halloween
Ivy Drumm, 10, walks toward the supposedly haunted schoolhouse on Oct. 17, 2015, at Camp Floyd in Fairfield. Participants were encouraged to bring their own flashlights, camera cables, film, digital and infrared cameras to find paranormal orbs, mists and sounds. SAMMY JO HESTER, Daily Herald
The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Halloween Lift Rides 2025
Sundance Resort, Provo Canyon, Oct. 25-31, 8 p.m.
If you are looking for a slightly different way to enjoy the scenes of a Halloween attraction, head to Sundance Resort. The location has jazzed up their moonlit ride for the season, with the website saying: “Just like the Full Moon Lift Ride, but a little spookier! Perfect for date nights and family activities! Geared to be family-friendly, the lift ride lasts 30-45 minutes and takes place on Outlaw Express Lift. Don’t miss special Halloween Treats made by our pastry team, hot chocolate, food, and concessions near the base of Outlaw Express Lift. Food will be available from the line as well! Blankets and sweatshirts will also be available.”
For more information, go to sundanceresort.com.
2. Jack-O’-Lantern Float

File Photo - Jack-O-Lantern
Bartholomew Pond, Springville, Oct. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Youngsters might not like all the creepy events that take place during the Halloween season, but who can resist watching glowing pumpkins floating on a pond? That’s what will happen in Springville, according to the city website that says: “Join us for this family-friendly Halloween event on Monday, October 27th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 .p.m. at Wayne Bartholomew Family Park. Bring your pre-carved pumpkins (10-12 inches or smaller) and we’ll illuminate the pumpkins and float them for you. Watch as Bartholomew Pond fills with glowing pumpkins! As we wait for the sun to set, there will be food trucks, s’mores roasting stations and more exciting activities for the entire family to enjoy.”
For complete details, go to springville.org.
3. Ghosts of Camp Floyd
Camp Floyd State Park, Cedar Valley, Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m.
Sure, modern haunted houses are fun — but there is a charm to going to a historic location and seeing if you can really spot some supernatural phenomenon. That’s what you can do at Camp Floyd, where the website says: “Is Camp Floyd haunted? The public is invited to participate in a paranormal investigation of Camp Floyd. A brief presentation will be conducted to familiarize participants with paranormal investigating techniques and findings as the investigation starts. All participants will be invited to present their findings at the conclusion of the investigation and will have the opportunity of viewing photographs along with other paranormal evidence gathered at this historic site.”
For more information, go to stateparks.utah.gov/parks/camp-floyd.

Ivy Drumm, 10, walks toward the supposedly haunted schoolhouse on Oct. 17, 2015, at Camp Floyd in Fairfield. Participants were encouraged to bring their own flashlights, camera cables, film, digital and infrared cameras to find paranormal orbs, mists and sounds. SAMMY JO HESTER, Daily Herald