Stuff To Do In Utah (10/22): The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

Don't Miss This Week

For a strange, memorable night: Owl-o-ween brings live birds to a Halloween-season library program on Thursday, while The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour takes over the Delta Center on Thursday, October 29.

Thursday, October 22

Remember and make: Several libraries are marking Día de los Muertos with a Community Ofrenda, a family-friendly memory wall in Riverton, and hands-on Mexican paper flowers. Cookies & Craft adds a treat to the paper-flower project.

For young players: Teens can try tabletop role-playing at Intro to Dungeons and Dragons, while younger fans gather for Millcreek Pokémon Club.

Friday, October 23

Halloween, three ways: Younger children get a gentle, interactive show with A Magical Halloween Night; UMOCA goes decidedly more adult and art-forward with Doomsday Disco; and a community memorial honoring people and pets continues with Community Ofrenda.

Downtown options: The Jazz host the New Orleans Pelicans in a home game, while the Utah Museum of Fine Arts opens salt 18, its latest contemporary art exhibition. Kids who would rather read than spectate can practice with a trained therapy dog at Read to a Dog.

Saturday, October 24

Family and culture: A Diwali Family Celebration offers a welcoming introduction to the festival, while another Community Ofrenda honors people and pets. For a quieter creative stop, try Open Origami.

Big-night choices: Sports fans have a late-season Real Salt Lake match in Sandy and a Utah Mammoth game at the Delta Center. For comedy, there’s Eric Andre at Wiseguys; for a Halloween outing, try Adult Night Out — The Vampire Ball.

Sunday, October 25

Rivalry energy: The Jazz take on the Lakers at the Delta Center in a high-profile Sunday home game—an easy pick for anyone who likes a little extra electricity in the arena.

Monday, October 26

The Jazz stay home for a matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, giving downtown a weeknight sports option.

Wednesday, October 28

Spooky science and stagecraft: Ballet West brings Dracula downtown, while families can lean into costumes and experiments at the Natural History Museum of Utah’s Spooky Science Night.

Friday, October 30

Halloween weekend onstage: Country-pop duo Dan + Shay play downtown, while Pleasant Grove gets a seasonal theater outing with The Addams Family.

Saturday, October 31

Pick your Halloween soundtrack: Jazz vs. Portland offers a costumed-arena option, Icon for Hire w/ Elijah brings a concert choice, and The Addams Family keeps the night theatrical. For something more reflective, Our Town offers a classic small-town drama.

Sunday, November 1

Close out the run with Don Omar, a major Latin music concert at the Delta Center.

All Week

• Puppet Show: There's a Monster in My Bathtub gives young children a seasonal library outing.
• School-age kids can get messy with Spooky SLIME.
• Tweens and teens can decorate treats at Teen Time: Halloween Cookie Decorating or join the haunted hangout Teen Halloween.
• For a calm, creative evening, try Cozy Tarot or the take-home craft at Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda.
• Families can pair art and reading at UMFA at KUED PBS Kids Reading Marathon.