My very favorite season officially starts this week, although the weather has started to feel a bit like fall already. I only wish that Utah would let these perfect fall days stick around for just as long as winter, the few weeks that we get to enjoy aren't nearly long enough. Most people seem to wait until October hits to start their autumn activities, but I've decided that fun needs to start sooner so that we can take full advantage of opportunities for fall fun and romance. A lot of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and other fall festivals start in the next couple of weeks. I wanted you to have all of the details so that you can start enjoying your fall date nights then as well!
Davis County Fall Festivals for 2020
Cross E Ranch Fall Festival
When: September 22 - October 30 (visit the website for specific hours)
Where: 3500 North 2200 West, Salt Lake City
Cost: $11.95-$18.95 (pricing based on age range and day of the week) (children 0-2 are free)
Activities Included: 14-acre corn maze, corn maze games, hay rides, the sunflower field, mini wagon train, mega slides, zip lines, hay pyramid, yard fun and games, rubber ducky races, a mini hay bale maze, animal experiences, pig races, firepits, and picnic areas.
For an additional cost, you can purchase pumpkins from the 12-acre pumpkin patch, pony rides, face painting, grab food from the Cross E Grill, and enjoy donuts, kettle corn, caramel apples, hot chocolate, and apple cider.
MAKE A DATE OF IT: Spend the day as a family exploring the ranch and participating in all of the family-friendly activities. Then come back, just the two of you, later in the day to enjoy a fun fall date! Grab dinner at the Cross E Grill, get lost in the corn maze and play corn maze games, race down the mega slides together, pick pumpkins to take home and carve or decorate, and enjoy your favorite fall treats!
Black Island Farms
When: September 15 & 16, 22 & 23, September 29 - October 31 (visit the website for specific hours)
Where: 2075 South 4000 West, Syracuse
Cost: $10 - $30 (pricing based on age range and activities) (children 2 and under are free)
Corn maze, hayride, concessions, food trucks, courtyard, and Nightmare Acres.
The courtyard includes a cow train, straw mountain, giant slide, grain chute slide, corn box, corn snake, goat mountain, pig races, Corny Café Concessions, and more.
The Pumpkin Patch Hayride takes you through the patch where you’ll be able to pick your own pumpkin right off the vine.
Nightmare Acres is a four-acre haunted corn maze. Nightmare Acres also includes zombie apocalypse laser tag.
MAKE A DATE OF IT - Go for a fun time in the haunted corn maze and take part in a game of zombie apocalypse laser tag. If spooky fun isn’t your thing, take a hayride and get lost in the corn maze together. Don’t forget to pick up dinner or a treat from one of the food trucks or the farm’s concession stand.
Pack Farms
When: Daily September 22 - October 30 (10 am - 8 pm, closed Sundays)
Where: 1700 West Glovers Lane, Farmington
Cost: $4 per person (3 and under are free)
Activities Include: Pumpkin patch, PVC Roller Slide, pumpkin tetherball, pumpkin games, tractor tire playground, corn hole, round bale rollers, giant connect four!
Day Farms
When: October 9 - October 26 (Mon - Fri 3 pm - 6 pm, Saturdays 12 pm - 6 pm)
Where: 2520 W Gentile Street, Layton
Cost: $5 per person
Activities include a drive-in pumpkin patch. The cost includes one pumpkin. $5 for each additional pumpkin.
Scary Hill
When: October 2 - October 30 (visit website for specific days and hours)
Where: Cherry Hill - 1325 South Main Street, Kaysville
Cost: $13 (ages 4+), $2 (ages 3 and under)
Activities include Scary Hill miniature golf, Bone Yard tractor rides, Spooky Maze, Hamster Haven, Spider Aeroball, Rock Wall, Battlestar Blasters, Bug Bounce House, and the Pie Pantry.
Davis County Fall and Halloween Events
Scarecrow Walk
When: September 7 - 17 (8 am - 8 pm)
Where: USU Botanical Center (80 E 725 S, Kaysville)
Cost: Free
Kick off fall with a fun, family-friendly stroll through the USU Botanical Center! There is a display of scarecrows hidden along the paths of the property. You can grab a map from in front of the Extension building. Prizes will be awarded for the most popular scarecrow, so make sure to look for the numbers and QR codes to vote for your favorite!
Active Pages
When: Saturday, October 4 (2:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Where: Layton Park
Cost: Free (ticket reservations are required)
This year’s event will feature Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. If you are looking for a fun scare or more of a date night activity, check out the event from 6-9 pm in the evening.
Layton City Halloween Bash
When: Friday, October 20th, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Layton Amphitheater Plaza (437 N Wasatch Drive, Layton)
Cost: Free
The evening will include games and prizes, Museum After Dark (escape room), movie shorts in the amphitheater, and concessions will be available for purchase. Sure to be haunting family fun for all!
South Davis Spook-tacular
When: Details not released
Where: South Davis Recreation Center (550 N 200 W, Bountiful)
Cost: not currently listed
This year’s event details will be updated in this post when they are available.
Clearfield City Boonanza
When: Saturday, October 27, 6 pm
Where: Clearfield Aquatic and Fitness Center
Cost: $4-$5 per person
Fall Leaves
The leaves in the mountains are already starting to change colors and it's the perfect time to take a hike or go for a drive. Check out this post from Play in Davis for three suggestions of where to view the best fall leaves in Davis County. One of my favorite places to drive when the mountains are filled with fall colors is up 1800 South in Bountiful, toward Mueller Park. As you round the corner heading east toward Bountiful Blvd., you get a stunning view of the canyon.
Picnics are popular in spring and summer, but as the weather get cooler, people tend to spend more time indoors. Put on some layers, grab a flannel blanket and head outside to enjoy some time together. A fall picnic would be the perfect end to your drive through one of the local canyons or after a hike on one of the Davis County trails. Check out this post to get more ideas for your fall picnic.
Caramel Apple Date Night/Party
Whenever I think of fall, I think of apples, cinnamon and caramel. It wouldn't be fall without a gooey caramel apple, topped with your favorite candies! The Dating Divas have put together this really fun date night to help you get your caramel apple fix for the year! This group date party pack includes printable invitations, tags and ideas for toppings, a fun game and great caramel apple recipes!
I already had a few fall date nights planned but after putting this post together, I'm ready to add a few more to the calendar. I'll be celebrating fall clear through Thanksgiving, so I have plenty of time to fit this all in!
As always, keep an eye on our Upcoming Events page for the most up to date information on things that are going on around Davis County. And watch our Instagram feed and stories to see what fun things we are up to!
