Posted in Utah
September 13, 2015
Here are 16 Awesome Things You Can Do in Utah this Fall for $10 or Less
Fall fun in Utah! And, you can do it on the cheap. Each of these events or activities costs less than $10 per person (many are free!).
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
The Utah State Fair began on September 10th and runs through the 20th. While it’s possible to spend a lot more than $10 while you’re there, adult admission is just $10. Instead of dropping tons of cash, enjoy the free things at the fair: animals, craft displays, free entertainment.
You’ll find corn mazes all over the state this fall. A few cost more than $10 per person; for cheaper admission, choose a small-town maze like Carter’s Crazy Corn Maze in Garland. Admission is $6 or less.
The Fall Festival is October 16th and 17th. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $8.00 for kids.
There’s plenty to do on Antelope Island; don’t miss the Bison RoundUp on October 23-24 this year! The park fee is $10 per vehicle; ride your bike or walk across the causeway and pay a $3 entrance fee each.
Beck Family Farms in Centerfield is just one of the many pick-your-own pumpkin farms across Utah. Many offer free hay rides, too!
You’ll be hard pressed to find college football tickets for $10, but there are a host of other college sports to enjoy this fall! Catch a Utes hockey game for just $5; cheer on the Utah State Volleyball team for less than $7; see a soccer game at Dixie State for just $7.
Meet artists, see demonstrations and enjoy live music and entertainment. It’s free! September 18th through the 27th.
The festival starts Friday, September 18th. Enjoy a dutch oven dinner opening night for $6 while you listen to live music. Enjoy apple treats throughout the weekend.
Watch dozens of hot air balloons fill the sky on September 18th and 19th. Free!
It’s the first year for this free festival held at 400 W. 300 S. in Salt Lake City on September 19th and 20th. Live performances, bocce tournaments and of course, plenty of great Italian food.
This year, the air show is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. September 26th. Tickets are $10.
Live music, geo-caching, fish pond and more. This event is Free! It’s held at the Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitor Center in Midway. Saturday, September 26th.
Another free event on September 26th! The Conservation Learning Garden at the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District in Layton hosts its 6th annual festival with treats, tours, gardening workshops, live entertainment and kids’ activities.
From September 21st to October 31st, you’ll find events and free readings across the state. Visit the Utah Humanities Book Festival Facebook page for event dates and times.
Admission, which includes plenty of live entertainment, is free. Beer and brats is extra. Every Saturday and Sunday through October 11th.
Hiking on most of Utah’s trails is free! Get out and see the fall leaves before they’re gone.
This list of fun things to do in the fall in Utah doesn’t include Halloween events. Watch for those next month!
