Autumn can bring to mind the colors that the leaves change to or the adjectives crisp and breezy. The fall season is closely tied to Halloween, offering a whimsical, mysterious, playful and eerie energy to the season.
As the year progresses, Utah’s natural decorations are accompanied by seasonal ones added to the regularly traveled streets. The addition of creepy characters, spooky skeletons and various other items to storefronts and front yards brings festivities to life, allowing neighborhoods to be enchanted with thematic displays.
Halloween decorations can add to the season’s magic by turning neighborhoods into haunting displays that draw in both children and adults. They often serve to set the mood, inviting community interaction, creative expression and seasonal excitement. With traditions like trunk-or-treat gatherings, costumes and local displays, people are given the opportunity to express themselves and transform neighborhoods into something otherworldly, while interacting with the community.
Sharing photos and participating in these activities can promote a sense of unity and holiday spirit. Weber State and businesses across Ogden are offering a variety of Halloween-themed events for those looking to take part in Halloween festivities.
WSU & Student Engagement:
Pumpkin Painting hosted by Student Involvement & Leadership
o Oct 27: , 3–4:30 PM in WSU Davis Stewart Center Atrium — free.
“Witches and Wizards Night Out” by WSU’s Campus Recreation
o Oct 29: Halloween Fitness Party 5:15–7:30 p.m. in the Wildcat Center GroupX
Studios.
A Spooky Desert Climb and Hike in St. George, by The Outdoor Program
o Oct 30–Nov 2: with fees included, $220 for WSU students
Community Events & Fun Activities (All Ages):
Ogden Downtown Alliance is thrilled to host Trick-Or-Treat Streets
o Oct 22-31: Trick-or-Treat Street & BOO-tique Window Decorating Competition —
Voting goes until October 30th at 4 p.m.
o Oct 31: 4-8PM – pick up candy & or coupons (Participating business will have a
candy-corn poster in their window)
Perry Egyptian Theater Presents
o Oct 28: : The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Silent Film
Ogden Nature Center
o Oct 29: Wild Wednesday Batty About Bats
Halloween Costume Parties (21+):
Be sure to prioritize safe rides at all times! (:
o Brewski’s 25th Street: Costumes encouraged, with music starting at 9 PM expect
cover charge
o Ogden Bar Crawl: A two-night event on Halloween (4 p.m.) through Nov 1
(midnight)
