Utah Valley Living: 3 events to check out this week (Oct. 10-18)
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Courtesy of Adam Clark
Sundance Mountain Resort is nestled in the mountains of Provo Canyon.
Sundance Mountain Resort is nestled in the mountains of Provo Canyon.
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- Bears carved into a log from local artisan Wendy Robinson will be at the Viking Day celebration on Oct. 9. (Courtesy photo)
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Leland Martinez shows off his halloween costume while trick-or-treating on center street with his family and friends during Provo’s eighth annual Downtown Safe Halloween in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.
The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. The Music of Laurel Canyon
Sundance Resort, Provo, Oct. 10, 8 p.m.
Fall is a great time to head up to Sundance and music lovers will have another reason to go this week. The event website says: “Acclaimed Bay Area musicians and music historians Dr. Nolan Gasser (piano, co-creator of Pandora Radio) and Bert Keely (multi-genre recording artist, vocals, guitar, trumpet) will present a one-of-a-kind event: THE MUSIC OF LAUREL CANYON – celebrating the amazing musical and cultural synergy that was the Laurel Canyon district of Los Angeles from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s. With great stories and music by such luminaries as The Byrds, Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Doors, The Eagles, among others. Joining them will be Bay Area vocalist Jenifer Freebairn and special guests. It will be a night not to be missed!”
Bears carved into a log from local artisan Wendy Robinson will be at the Viking Day celebration on Oct. 9. (Courtesy photo)
For more information, go to sundanceresort.com.
2. Pleasant Grove Viking Day Festival 2026
Downtown Pleasant Grove Park, Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m
Many in Utah Valley have Viking heritage somewhere in their lineage and this Saturday is an opportunity to celebrate it. The city website says: “Prepare yourselves, villagers–Viking Day Festival is upon us. Join us for a full day of Norse-inspired fun featuring shopping with amazing local vendors, epic strongman competitions (watch jaw-dropping feats of strength–or step up and test your own), food trucks, live music, and activities for warriors of all ages. Come for the festival. Stay for the dance. This is Viking Day — and it’s legendary.”
For more information, go to pgcityutah.gov.
3. Eagle Mountain’s Halloween Town 2026
Cory Wride Memorial Park, Eagle Mountain, Oct, 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Leland Martinez shows off his halloween costume while trick-or-treating on center street with his family and friends during Provo's eighth annual Downtown Safe Halloween in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.
Cities throughout Utah Valley are putting on some great Halloween-themed events in the coming weeks. In Eagle Mountain, it’s time for Halloween Town 2026. The city website says: “Dress up and bring the whole family to find candy at a creepy car show!” Another city event this week is the Scarecrow Spectacular 2026 at Mapleton City Park on Oct. 10. Many local locations are also doing paranormal investigations, so check the full calendar for a spooky and/or fun activity near you.
For more information, go to eaglemountain.gov.
