Northern Utah Living: 3 events to check out this week (Oct. 18-26)
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KELLY KEITER, Standard-Examiner file photo
The Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park is open year-round, but for the last two weeks leading up to Halloween, they deck the park out in Halloween themes and offer trick-or-treating, train rides and carnival games.
The Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park is open year-round, but for the last two weeks leading up to Halloween, they deck the park out in Halloween themes and offer trick-or-treating, train rides and carnival games.
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- Peery’s Egyptian Theater in 2024.
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- Davis Arts Council logo
The full Northern Utah calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Dinos in the Dark
Ogden Dinosaur Park and Museum, Ogden, Oct. 18, 23-25, 6-9 p.m.
Get some scary vibes by heading over to the Ogden Dinosaur Park and Museum for the classic Dinos in the Dark experience. The park’s website says, “Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure filled with eerie surprises and mysterious creatures! Dinos in the dark is a timed ticketing Halloween event where guests of all ages will embark on a night of thrills, featuring Trick or Treating, Bigfoot and Cryptids and Haunted Paths.”
For more information, go to dinosaurpark.org.
2. Ogden Musical Theatre presents: Dracula
Photo supplied, Peery's Egyptian Theater
Peery's Egyptian Theater in 2024.
Peery’s Egyptian Theatre, Ogden, Oct, 18-20, 7:30-10 p.m.
It’s the time of year where tales of vampires come to life. Check out one of the originals by heading to Peery’s Egyptian Theatre. The website says: “After a successful run in 2024, Dracula is back! Ogden Musical Theatre is thrilled to present a haunting and immersive production of Dracula, adapted by Jennifer Westfall from Bram Stoker’s iconic novel. This spine-chilling play will take audiences on a journey into the dark and eerie world of Count Dracula, featuring an atmospheric set inspired by the silent film era with monochrome visuals, deep disturbing music, and a Gothic ambiance that heightens the horror.”
For more information, go to ogdenpet.com.
3. Whispers in the Dark
465 N Wasatch Dr., Layton, Oct. 18, 3-9 p.m.
October is a great time for some scary stories and so Layton will be a great place to be on Oct. 18. The city website says, “Join us on Saturday, October 18th, from 3:00 – 9:00 PM for an enchanting evening of stories, performances, and fall fun! The night will feature family-friendly storytelling, spooky tales after dark, live entertainment, yard games, vendors, and delicious food trucks. Don’t miss a special live performance of Active Pages by the Davis Arts Council and a magical lineup of storytellers from the Utah Storytellers Guild.”
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Davis Arts Council logo
For more information, go to laytoncity.org.
