More Halloween Events - KSL Article

If you haven't checked out this link...you definitely should! It lists all the fun Halloween events around town. We are going to go to a backyard haunted house that is supposed to be less scary for kids this weekend...and I found it on this interactive map.

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=37029972&nid=148&fm=home_page&s_cid=toppick1

Utah Halloween spook alleys and haunted houses map | KSL.com

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The 'Haunted Woods' at Murray Park

The 'Haunted Woods' at Murray Park is back...Monday October 26, Tuesday October 27 & Wednesday October 28...7:00pm-9:00pm Cost this year is $5/person.

Last year was our first jaunt through the woods. First of all, bring cash they didn't take debit/credit cards. Second...get there early...the line can be fairly long especially on family night (Monday).

My kids loved it! I loved that the 'creatures' acted less scary for our group with children than they did with the other groups. The kids loved the doughnut, fire and hot chocolate at the end.

And the money is for charity...have fun and give...that is the way to go.


Here is a little more about it from their facebook page...you can also go there by clicking
https://www.facebook.com/events/1500936863536890/
Children friendly/family fundraiser for National Exchange Club of Murray Utah benefiting Child Abuse Prevention. An escorted walk through Haunted Woods, with Hot Chocolate and Doughnut reward at the end. Cost $5.00 per person. A night filled with Story Tellers, Dragons, Fortune Tellers and more.

No Haunted Nursery at Homestead Nursery this year

My children are so bummed. We usually go to this nursery multiple times during October. I called the nursery this week to find out when they are doing the haunted nursery...and unfortunately they are not doing it this year. The sweet gentleman said they are just getting too old. So sad. I thought I should let y'all know since many of my neighbors and friends look forward to this 'less scary' haunted nursery.

Homestead Nursery is located on 1720 E 6400 So.

One of the many trips we took there

Rowley's Red Barn Fall Fun 2015

Rowley's Red Barn is our FAVORITE place to stop for a treat when we are down south. If you love fountain drinks where they mix the syrup they have those and they are so yummy. The ice cream is fantastic too. Oh, and you have to try their apple juice...especially if they have their cherry apple....I am dying a little as I type this - it is that good!

They have some fun fall activities for families...$8/person or $35/for a family of 5. Under age 2 are free. And with your paid admission you can buy a pumpkin of ANY size for $3.

Admission includes a hayride to the “Back Forty”, the corn maze, the pumpkin patch, the apple cannons, The giant slides, the race tractors, the hay pyramid, the tractor train, giant sand box, and bin maze.  Children under the age of two are free for the ride and all activities 

The barn is in Santaquin, located at 901 South 300 West. 

For more details...check out their link...
https://www.rowleysredbarn.com/events/rowleys-red-barn-pumpkin-patch/

Peterson Family Farms Harvest Festival October 10, 2015

The annual Harvest Festival at Peterson Family Farms is coming October 10, 2015. The farm is located at 11887 South 4000 West in Riverton.

October 10th from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

$5/person or $20 for family up to 5 members/$2 each additional person
Farmers Market “Boo-tique” and free story time with local author Roni DaRonche.

Free Wagon Rides, Corn Pit & Kids Corn Maze, Hay bale Maze & Hay Pyramid, Free Hot dogs, Pumpkin Bowling, Farm Animals, Wagon Rides, Face Painting, Live Music, $1 Apple Slingshot game, Food Trucks, Pick your Pumpkin for .27 cents/lb

For more details visit their website below...

http://petersenfarm.com/fun/harvest-festival/

Wheeler Farm Pumpkin Days and Haybale Maze

Wheeler Farm is one of our favorite places to go because it is so close to where we live. Each October they do a little fall Pumpkin festival. There are kid friendly mazes, wagon rides and your price includes a pumpkin to take home.

We have never encountered a large crown and everything is perfectly non-scary fun for ages 8 and under.

October 2-31 price is $9 for 2 and older, which includes unlimited mazes, 1 wagon ride and a pumpkin. You can add on additional wagon rides or their cow train rides for a few more dollars.



My recommendation is to go on a Tuesday night...the price is $2/off per person.

If you get to the farm before it gets dark, take a walk around and see the animals.

Wheeler Farm is in Murray
6351 South 900 East





Here is a link for more information
http://www.wheelerfarm.com/events/fallFestival.html

They do have a Halloween Dog Costume contest...if interested check out their site!

Cornbelly's Opens Oct 2!

For all of you parents who like a deal, Cornbelly's is offering $3 off tickets purchased before October 1st.

Cornbelly's is located North of the Farm at Thanksgiving Point and they have tons of things for children to do. My kids favorite at age 2-4 were the giant areas full of dried corn to play in (picture a giant sand box of corn). They also like the floating pillows, corn maze, the giant rocking chair and smores, rockwall, pumpkin princess...just to name a few things.

There are so many things to do there...you should definitely check it out if you haven't been. Ages 2 and under are free and Thanksgiving Point members receive 25% off (note that there is a limit to how many tickets you can purchase with your membership see their site before you go).

http://www.cornbellys.com/general-admission.html

It is that time of year.....Witches are out at Gardner Village

We love the Witches at Gardner Village. Every year we hunt down our favorites as the start to our Halloween season - usually we go in September to avoid the crowds and enjoy the nice weather - and mostly because we are so darn excited for Halloween. Going is FREE. Unless you go on a night where you need to pay for parking or if you do any of the paid events.

Some things to know for this year...if you are going for Witches Nite Out on Oct 9-10 or 23-24 or attending the Wee Witches Weekend the 15-17 there will be a $5/car parking fee.

They offer a scavenger hunt to find the witches...when you are done you can turn it into Naborhood Bakery and buy chocolate chip cookies for only $0.50...the link to the scavenger hunt is http://www.gardnervillage.com/witch-scavenger-hunt

This year they are having Six Hags Witches adventure for $6/person you jump on a giant pillow, climb thru spider webs, crawl thur the Maze of Mayhem or take a dip in the Candy Corn Pool. I'm sure your kids will want to try these out.

And as always they have the petting zoo $5 and pony rides $5.

Gardner Village is located 1100 West 7800 South in West Jordan. More info can be found on their website below:
http://www.gardnervillage.com/witchfest-calendar-of-events