Northern Utah Living: 3 events to check out this week (Sept. 26-Oct. 4)
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Hot air balloons take off from Eden Park during the Ogden Valley Balloon Festival on Friday morning, August 14, 2015.
Hot air balloons take off from Eden Park during the Ogden Valley Balloon Festival on Friday morning, August 14, 2015.
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The Fun House of Fear at Lagoon’s Frightmares wins an Oscare award for best entrance to a haunted attraction.
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The Halloween costume possibilities are endless at the local thrift stores.
The full Northern Utah calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Eden Balloon Festival
Eden Park, Sept. 26, all day

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The Fun House of Fear at Lagoon's Frightmares wins an Oscare award for best entrance to a haunted attraction.
Who doesn’t love watching hot air balloons drift through the fall sky? Come check out the Eden Balloon Festival. The event notice on VisitOgden.com says: “Come to Eden Park on Saturday, September 26, for a full day of balloons, music, food and community fun at the Third Annual Eden Balloon Festival. Ogden Valley is once again preparing to be painted with vibrant colors as hot air balloons rise against the backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains bringing the community together for a day filled with wonder, tradition, and small-town charm. Last year’s festival, which drew families, neighbors, and balloon enthusiasts alike, proved that the spirit of ballooning in the valley is alive and well. What began as a grassroots effort by a handful of local Valley residents has quickly grown into a beloved tradition. Organizers say the momentum from last year’s event inspired them to dream bigger, while still keeping the festival rooted in its original vision–community first.”
For more information, go to visitogden.com.
2. Frightmares
Lagoon, Farmington, Sept. 26-Nov. 8, 5 p.m.
Utah’s biggest amusement part changes into world of fun and thrills when fall rolls around. With so much to do, Lagoon is a great place to enjoy the Halloween season. The park website says: “Come one, come all! Frightmares has something for everyone. With over nine haunted attractions, Halloween-themed entertainment and all of your favorite foods, rides and games, Frightmares is Utah’s number one destination for family friendly Halloween fun.”
For more information, go to lagoonpark.com/what-to-do/frightmares.
3. Wasatch Peaks Foundation Halloween 5K & 1 Mile

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The Halloween costume possibilities are endless at the local thrift stores.
Wasatch Peaks Credit Union Plain City Branch, Oct. 3, 4-6 p.m.
Make the most of the start of the Halloween season by getting to the classic Wasatch Peaks Foundation Halloween 5K. The event website says: “Run, Walk, or Skip Your Way Through our Halloween 5K. We know how important community moments are. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to the Wasatch Peaks Foundation Halloween 5K. Whether you’re racing in the chip-timed 5K in your favorite costume or enjoying a relaxed 1-mile fun run or walk with family and friends, this event is made to connect, celebrate, and give back. We can’t wait to see you there!”
For more information, go to wasatchpeaks.com/halloween5k.
Starting at $4.32/week.
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