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Looking for the perfect family Halloween activity? Enjoy WitchFest, a celebration of everything witch-related every mid-September through October. The 20,000 pounds of straw, 30,000 pounds of pumpkin and various witch displays scattered throughout the village will give you a feeling you’re not in Utah anymore!
Here’s a full list of WitchFest events and activities:
WITCH DISPLAYS & WITCH SCAVENGER HUNT
Wander through Gardner Village and enjoy all the witch displays. Think you can find them all? Print out a Scavenger Hunt form before you arrive and put your skills to the test.
Cost: Free
Dates: Through Oct 31
SIX HAGS
After snapping a pic with a Gardner Village witch, make your way out of the Maze of Mayhem by wiggling through spider webs and jumping on a giant pillow.
Cost: $6/person. Ages 1+
Dates: Monday–Saturday, 11 am–8 pm weather permitting. Open on Halloween until 4 pm.
WITCHAPALOOZA
Featuring some of Utah’s top musicians and actors, this year’s show — Bewitched, Bothered and Bedazzled — is sure to entertain guests of all ages!
Buy tickets here.
Cost: Starting at $21 for show only, and $34.95 for show and dinner.
Dates: Click here for show times.
BREAKFAST WITH A WITCH
Enjoy breakfast and Witch Wars — Return of the Witch Eye, a wacky show put on by Gardner Village witches. All shows usually sell out, so get your tickets quickly!
Buy tickets here.
Cost: Tickets start at $15.
Dates: Click here for show times.
NEW! WITCH IN THE KITCHEN
Spend an evening with Gardner Village witch Lucinda as she brews up some of her most wicked autumn recipes over at Archibald’s Restaurant
Buy tickets here.
Cost: $25 per guest per class. General Admission seating.
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, October 2–25, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
WITCHES NIGHT OUT
WitchFest’s flagship event is back for the 18th time. So ladies (18+ encouraged), stretch the stripes in those stockings and polish the point on that hat because it’s time to get your witch on! Festivities include sales in all shops, prize drawings, tasty concoctions and much more. Don’t miss the Witches’ Parade at 8 pm, and the closing dance at 10 pm!
Cost: Free — some activity fees may apply. $5/car parking fee
Dates: Oct 13, 14, 27 and 28, 6 pm–10 pm
WEE WITCHES WEEKEND
Mom! Dad! Load your witch wagon (that’s your minivan) and bring your little ones to Wee Witches Weekend, where await: the Six Hags Adventure, scavenger hunt, food, music, petting zoo, pony rides and face painting.
Cost: free — Some activity fees may apply. See attractions or shops for details. $5/car parking fee
Dates: Oct 19 from 10 am–8 pm, Oct 20 and 21 from 10 am–9 pm
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