The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:

1. Jack-O’-Lantern Float 2026

Wayne Bartholomew Family Park, Springville, Oct. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

It’s time to carve up the pumpkins and let them light up the water. It’s one of many great Utah Valley traditions, this one taking place in Springville. The city website says: “Join us for this family-friendly Halloween event. 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. Costumes are encouraged.

For more information, go to springvilleutah.gov.

2. Runtastic Haunted Provo 2026

Qualtrics, Provo, Oct. 31, 8 a.m.

Perhaps a good way to kick off a holiday that often features indulging in large amounts of candy is to get out and run. There are a couple of opportunities to do that during the week of Halloween, including Runtastic Haunted Provo 2026. The event website says: “Kick Saturday morning off with our costume contest at the Half Marathon start line, then earn your spooky ghost medal and bragging rights at Utah’s most spirited Halloween race. Costumes, canyon speed, and spooky bling — HAUNTED Provo is the Halloween run you’ll want to sink your fangs into.”

For more information, go to runtasticevents.com.

3. Dia de los Muertos 2026

Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

It’s a seasonal celebration to honor tradition and those who have come before at Thanksgiving Point. The venue website says: “Join us for the Latin American holiday Día de los Muertos at Thanksgiving Point! Legend has it that on Día de los Muertos, the dead join us as a part of our community, awakened from their eternal sleep to share celebrations with loved ones. The Show Barn will be filled with the sights and sounds of Día de los Muertos, including the most familiar symbol of Día de los Muertos, artful calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls), and dancers representing the colorful traditions of Latin American countries performing, along with mariachi bands, singers, and storytellers.”

Grant Hindsley, Daily Herald

For more information, go to thanksgivingpoint.org.