When the leaves start to turn, Davis County comes alive with fall fun, and as Utah’s amusement capital, we don’t do boring. Whether you’re chasing thrills or cozy vibes, we’ve rounded up the must-do fall experiences so you won’t miss a thing.

Our water parks might be closed for the season, but that just means they’ve made room for the chills of Frightmares and Scary Hill—haunted attractions that bring spooky season to life. For something a little more classic, head to Day Farms, Pack Farms or Black Island Farms to pick the perfect pumpkin and soak up the harvest vibes.

Need a wardrobe refresh? Find your fall essentials at Station Park. Boots, sweaters and everything in between. Go for a slow stroll down Bountiful Main where local shops, crunchy leaves and the BDAC art gallery create a picture-perfect fall afternoon.

Wherever you go in Davis County, autumn is just better here.

Spend an evening at the Scarecrow Walk

One of the best parts about the Scarecrow Walk? It runs for a full week from dawn to dusk—come and go whenever it works for you! You won’t find more flexible fall fun! That said, we highly recommend checking out opening night. The Botanical Center pulls out all the stops with a local taste-off, vendor booths, the Farmer’s Market, and more. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season. As you stroll through the creative scarecrow displays, take note of the numbers by each one so you can vote for your favorite. Every participant is hoping to snag the coveted “Best in Show” prize, so your vote counts!

Cross E Ranch’s Sunflower Festival, Fall Festival and Grandpa’s Patch

The Sunflower Festival at Cross E Ranch is the perfect way to enjoy a date night, friends-night out or just picking beautiful flowers! The flowers are a stunning setting for family pictures or that perfect selfie! With millions of blooms you can create the perfect arrangement! Purchase a container and fill it with beautiful sunflowers. Everyone receives one free bloom with paid admission, so no one goes home empty handed.

The Fall Festival is a lively seasonal event that features over 30 hands‑on attractions like multi‑acre corn mazes, hay rides, pig racing, zip lines, jump pads, a “corn pit,” pumpkin patches, archery and more! All included in general admission.

Grandpa’s Patch is a dedicated U‑Pick pumpkin patch open even outside the Fall Festival dates, providing access to over 20 varieties at affordable, per‑pound pricing with no minimum purchase required. Visitors can bring wagons (even provided by the farm) and clippers to easily harvest their pumpkins, making it a relaxed, self‑guided experience perfect for pick‑your‑own fun without an admission ticket.

*Pick out more pumpkins at Day Farms or Pack Farms! This is a mellow fall activity that we love and is wonderful for the whole family. Pack Farms has other fun activities you can enjoy before finalizing your pumpkin purchases, including a very fun game called Gaga Ball.

Scary Hill

It’s time to take the Cherry out of Cherry Hill and make way for…Scary Hill! Water slides may be a no-go this time of year, but go play some haunted mini golf, grab a pie at their pie pantry (fall flavors are better than summer flavors, no contest), and enjoy their skeleton walk at Scary Hill. Extra points if you take a selfie with your favorite skeleton.

Syracuse Pumpkin Walk

Truly an art exhibit of jack-o-lanterns. You won’t want to miss the Syracuse Pumpkin Walk. Come enjoy the warm orange glow of hundreds of pumpkins in the moonlight! If this doesn’t get you in the mood for Halloween, we don’t know what will. This event is great for the whole family! Stay and sit by the fire and grab a bite from the food trucks that are there for the night.  

Antelope Island’s Bison Roundup

You don’t have to travel all the way to Yellowstone to see the glory of our National Animal, the American Bison.  Not only that, but see them in action as they get rounded up old west style by cowboys on horses into their corrals for their yearly checkup at the annual Bison Roundup.  There are multiple viewing points along Mountain View Road as they are herded from the southern tip of the island to “heartbreak,” their passage over to the western side of the island.  Or, you can join the viewing party at White Rock Bay and watch their final journey after they’ve crossed over “heartbreak” and head towards the corrals. Interested in riding your own horse for this event?  You can do that too!

Join an OAS Star Party

Our dark skies are internationally accredited (no big deal). This means you can enjoy dark, starry skies that are normally obscured by city lights. You might be wondering how this is possible when we are so close to the city lights of urban developments along the Wasatch Front. However, just a short trek away from Salt Lake City, Davis County and Ogden, you can see the starry skies at Antelope Island State Park, an internationally accredited dark sky park!

The Ogden Astronomical Society (OAS) often hosts a dark sky viewing party each month at the island so you don’t have to worry about access to your own telescope.  The even greater part about these events? They are come-and-go events and we appreciate that flexibility in this day and age.  

Want to make a weekend out of it?  Stay at the island to camp, fall really is the best time to visit Antelope Island, so rent some e-bikes, eat a bison burger, plan a hike or a visit to the Fielding Garr Ranch historical site, kayak or jump in the lake and have a great time.

Participate in a RAID at The Colosseum

What happens when you put some zombies in laser tag?  You get a wildly fun, adrenaline-fueled mission that is just a good time. And we’re not talking about simulated zombies on a wall, we mean…well, you’ll see.  We don’t want to spoil all the fun. Maybe leave the younger kids at home, but take your older kids (their video game skills might actually come in handy here) or your group of friends and enjoy this unique experience. Be prepared for some fright, some thrills and even some exercise that you’ll be talking about for months. Plan your RAID and if you’re looking for more to do, The Colosseum is conveniently located in Layton Hills Mall with lots of dining options, shopping and even the Layton Aquarium & Wildlife Encounters!

Go to the Farmer’s Market

Before the season ends, make sure to reap the last of the bountiful produce by visiting one of Davis County’s farmers markets. Celebrate the harvest season by supporting local and take the whole family to this fun outdoor market every week in October.

Bountiful Farmers Market – Through October 16

Syracuse Farmers Market – Through October

Find your way through a corn maze

Not sure the whole family is up for a corn maze? Worried about getting lost for hours? Don’t be. Cross E Ranch has you covered. Their annual corn maze features a fun new theme each year and offers three different difficulty levels. Choose the easy path for young kids or go for a challenge with the more advanced options. And while you’re there, enjoy the rest of the fall festival activities too!

Looking for a spooky twist? Visit Black Island Farms in Syracuse for their haunted corn maze. Prefer something less scary? They also offer non-haunted maze days for all ages to enjoy.

Go on a fall hike

It’s a mixed bag when trying to figure out how long the leaves will be multi-colored and beautiful, but generally, the sweet spot is mid-September to mid-October in the mountains. Check out our blog for our favorite hikes to see those beautiful leaves and don’t forget your camera!

Enjoy a day or a weekend at Antelope Island

Antelope Island State Park is a lovely place in fall; there are fewer bugs, the Spider Festival is long gone and recreating in a no-shade environment is a lot better with lower temperatures. The new Cottages at Bridger Bay are a great way to glamp. Coordinate this with an OAS star party and stay for the weekend, or head out there for the day and rent some e-bikes to see the island. Antelope e-Bikes is conveniently located right at the end of the causeway to get you the right kind of e-bike for your adventure!

ATV Farmington Canyon

If you don’t wanna hike, we get it. Rent an ATV and adventure up Farmington Canyon for some leaf peeping. Or if you have younger kids and want to stay in the safety of your car, then just drive up.  Be careful on this steep, dirt road and be cautious of others around those sharp turns.  

Indulge in some fall treats

The ultimate fall taste-off is on! This is by far the easiest fall bucket list item to check off: get a fall treat and join our debate: apple-cinnamon or pumpkin spice?

Some of our favorites include a pumpkin pie shake at Burger Stop, cinnamon apple muffins from Old Grist Mill and a spooky-shaped sugar cookie from Parson’s Bakery. If you’re gluten-free, Sweet Cake Bake Shop is the place to go (pictured above)!

Go to Frightmares

Frightmares has all of your favorite foods, rides and games but adds in over 9 haunted attractions and Halloween-themed entertainment. There is something for everyone, and if you’re not sure, check out their ratings: kid-friendly, parental guidance suggested and too scary for most kids. Lagoon takes it another step further and offers a “no scare glow stick” to signal the ghoulish to keep away. Pick the attractions that are right for you and your family and have a great time during Lagoon’s remaining season through October 30th.

Fall shopping spree at Station Park

As if we ever needed a reason to shop, fall gives us the perfect excuse—holiday season is right around the corner, and gifts aren’t going to buy themselves! Whether you’re spending the day or making a weekend of it, Station Park has something for everyone. Browse a wide variety of shops, dine at gourmet restaurants, catch a movie or enjoy the fountain shows happening every hour. Need a little self-care? Stop by the nail salon and spa to refresh your mani or pedi for the season.

Visit the BDAC Art Gallery

Turn this outing into an afternoon spent meandering down Bountiful Main Street, fallen leaves crunching underfoot. Stop in at Blacksmith Ice Cream, because hey, it’s not winter yet! Or grab a pumpkin-spice latte at Split Leaf Coffee (or both!). Mingle through locally owned shops and enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon. Top that off with a tour of art exhibits at the Bountiful Davis Art Center.

Escape the Ghost Hotel at Great Room Escape

If you’re looking for some soft scares and a fun, challenging experience, try the Ghost Hotel escape room at the Great Room Escape. If you do want to scare yourself to tears, try The Cabin instead – see below. For most of their escape rooms, you can have a team of 8 max and a minimum of 4.

Bonus: Only if you dare, the ultimate scare challenge

You have a few options…if you really wanna scare yourself that badly. 

Frightmares at Lagoon: Seance or Nightwalk

Conjuring spirits is always scary and a little reckless, as is walking with demons, ghouls and possibly the devil himself. Seance does have an added fee, but Nightwalk is included with your admission ticket!

Haunted Kay’s Cross/haunted forest

To be featured in Ghost Adventures, you’ve gotta have a reputation. Whether or not you believe, this experience is sure to give you big scares.

The Cabin Escape Room

It’s scary. Like, really scary. It’s also the most difficult escape room at this location. Happy Haunting!

Want to keep track of your progress? You can download our Fall Bucket List checklist below!

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