Halloween fun

There are a number of places with corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and haunted houses all over UT. Thanksgiving point has a very large Halloween area, including a gigantic corn maze. Last year I went to a lovely little farm that had a small (and free) corn maze just the right size for preschoolers. You could also pick a pumpkin from their patch and take pictures with the scarecrows. You take the Farmington exit, head west, and follow the signs. There are a number of other ones in Syracuse, but I've never been there.

Gardiner Village Halloween

Gardiner Village hosts lots of fun activities around Halloween. They have a petting zoo; there is also pony rides, a horse-drawn wagonette ride with a witch (on Mon, Fri, and Sat. evenings), and of course, their witches displays... with tons of costumed witches in every corner. There is also a witches night out Oct. 20 & 21, where you can come in costume to enjoy live music, raffles, and lots of fun. I think Gardiner village is cute anyway, but Halloween must be the most fun.

Scarecrow Festival

Get ready for Halloween! Sandy has an annual scarecrow festival each year with a petting zoo, games, performances from local groups, food and games. Tons of fun. It's an annual don't miss treat. This year it runs from Oct. 12-14. Kids under 5 get wrist bands for $5 so they can do pretty much everything, but admission to the festival is free.

For directions and info: call 282-1040 or sandy.utah.gov