WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!....

We LOVE getting feedback from our readers! With the Halloween activities coming to an end, and Holiday Events right around the corner, we would love to hear back from you on how we did as far as keeping you informed on Halloween activities, so that we can improve upon when we post the Holiday activities. Thanks!

WINNER! What's In The Haunted Old House

Congratulations to
Laural Wilcox!

She was chosen at random from random.org to win a CD from
"What's In The Haunted Old House!"

Congratulations, enjoy your CD, and Happy Halloween!

CLICK HERE to read more about What's In The Haunted Old House.

Halloween Candy Buy-Back

Wondering what to do with all that Halloween candy you do NOT want your kids eating? Here is the solution, and it's for a great cause!


On November 1st from 2pm to 6pm, South Mountain Dental will buy your Halloween candy from you! They pay $1 per pound.

What does the dentist do with all that candy?! He sends it to our troops!

CLICK HERE for more information.

Mountain West Reef Fest

This is a one day show, Saturday November 6th starting at 8am.

 

It is $10 for adults and kids are FREE!!!!

 

There will be a pirate, a mermaid, face painting, balloon animals, and even touch pool tanks for the kids to play with.

 

They will all sorts of speakers and presenters.

 

This will all take place starting at 8am next Saturday at the Red Lion Hotel. 

Red Lion Hotel

161 West 600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

 

Bring your kids to check out the marinelife, listen to a presentation or two, touch some starfish, and who knows what else!

 

For more information, CLICK HERE to visit their website. You can also visit their Facebook page HERE.

WINNERS! Chick Fil A Jordan Landing

Congratulations to

Jolynn Grove Unsworth and Tanya!

They each won coupons for two free combo meals and two free kids meals at

Chick-Fil-A in Jordan Landing!

Thank you to all who entered,

and especially thanks to Chick-Fil-A Jordan Landing for sponsoring this giveaway!

Spooky Woods at The Stable Place

The Stable Places
Spooky Woods Halloween Fundraiser
Friday and Saturday
October 29th and 30th

6pm - 8 pm

$5 horse and pony cart rides
$1 hot chocolate and baked treats

free trick or treat candy for kids

Looking for thrilling family fun this Halloween season? Don't miss our Spooky Woods fundraiser on October 29 & 30. From a safe perch atop one of our trusty horses, you'll be led through the sights and sounds of our very own haunted forest. (Don't worry--all the spirits here are friendly!) Afterward, you can treat yourself to a cup of hot chocolate and something frightfully delicious from our bake sale.

The Stable Place is a 501 (c) (3) non profit therapeutic riding center.

The Stable Place
2877 S Cassell St.
West Valley City, Utah 84119

For more information about The Stable Place, CLICK HERE.

CONTEST: Win a "What's In The Haunted Old House" CD!

We just attended the "What's In The Haunted Old House" performance at the Kearns Library, and of course had a BLAST! :) It was awesome as always, and the kids loved it!

What does that mean for you?!
We have a CD to give away!
One lucky person will be chosen at random to win the "What's In The Haunted Old House" CD, just in time for Halloween!

Because Halloween is THIS Sunday, this contest will only go for a few days. The deadline to enter is Friday by Midnight. The winner will be announced on Saturday.

(CLICK HERE to read more about What's In The Haunted Old House).

CONGRATULATIONS TO

LAURAL WILCOX!

Halloween Activities

There are SO many activities going on this week between today and Halloween, that it would be impossible for us to post them all! Please refer to the following for Halloween events. More and more events are being added daily as we hear about them, so keep checking back so you don't miss out on anything!!:

Halloween Activites - sorted by category or county


Fall Activities


Calendar Of Events

 

Ft Douglas Cemetery Tour

The Ft Douglas War Museum is one of our favorite places to visit. The kids love wandering around the building looking at all of the artifacts.

Located at 421 Chipeta Way in Salt Lake City, the museum and its surrounding buildings are just waiting to
tell you their story. One of the surrounding barracks is said to be haunted by a ghost named "Clem".

This Friday and Saturday, October 29th and 30th, from 5pm to 8pm both days, you will get the chance to tour the Fort Douglas Cemetery. You will get to visit some of the more interesting citizens who are now resting in the Fort Douglas Cemetery. Listen to real stories of their former lives and how they found their way to such a captivating place. History will be told by actors in costume and will be suitable for all ages. You will even get a chance to hear about the real Museum Ghost named "Clem". CLICK HERE for more information on this event. Prices are as follows: $5 adults, $3 children, or $15 family. (The museum is always free of charge, but this specific event is a fundraiser for the Fort Douglas Museum). I can't think of any better way to learn the history of the people buried there than from hearing it from the "actual" people themselves! You do not have to pre-register, but if you would like to, call (801) 581-1251.

Established October 26, 1862, this was the home to U.S. Army troops until October 26, 1991 when the post was deactivated and most of it turned over to the University of Utah. CLICK HERE for more information the history of Ft Douglas.

While visiting the museum, we especially liked the "Lost and Found" display. Enclosed in a case are items that visitors have found around the area from the early years of Fort Douglas. It is fun to look at the items and try to figure out what they are and what they were used for. Some of them are obvious, like a baseball and a set of keys, and others were not so obvious and required a lot more thought and imagination. It is fun to look at the items and wonder who they belonged to, and what that person's life was like as they walked the same ground you are.

 

Museum Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 12:00 to 5:00 PM

Closed Sunday, Monday and Federal Holiday weekends.

FREE ADMISSION!

Fort Douglas grounds:
Open to public at all times(except for active military areas).
Located just east of the University of Utah Campus Drive

Look for the Parade Ground where the big flagpole is located.

The museum is in the red sandstone buildings on the south side with the tanks.

FREE Scary Face Pancake at IHOP, Friday the 29th

This Friday kids 12 and under will be treated to a scary face pancake they get to decorate themselves with mini oreos and candy corn (ew, I know, it's a kid thing)!
While you're there, grab yourself some pumpkin pancakes. 'Tis the season!
For details click here, but the only restrictions seem to be one per child (thank goodness) and dine in only.

WINNER! Third Set Of Disney On Ice Tickets!

Congratulations to

Laura Melton!

She is the third winner of a family four-pack to see Disney On Ice!

Congratulations Laura, and have fun!

Remember, you still have ONE MORE chance to win! CLICK HERE to view all the details, and don't forget to enter our other contests as well!

FREE Weekly Picks 10/24-10/31

With Halloween this week, here are some fun ideas of FREE things to do this week to get you in the Halloween mood.

Here are my pics for fun FREE things to do this week. Make sure to check our calendar for events not listed here.

Witch Scavenger Hunt
This is the last week the witches will be up at Gardner Village! This is a FREE event to do, and the kids always have a blast! CLICK HERE for more information about Gardner Village and to download the scavenger hunt form. Make sure to bring your cameras, and the kids (and even you!) can dress in their costumes for some great Halloween pictures!

Halloween At The Glenwood Cemetery
This is one of the coolest Halloween events I've ever heard of! Visit a graveyard, and have the "actual" people buried there standing by their graves and telling you of their lives in Old Park City!

Visit a Cemetery
This is one of our favorite activities in our family! We love finding creepy old cemeteries, especially this time of year! You'd be surprised how many there are in Utah!

What's In The Haunted Old House
This is a really fun free event going on at a few libraries.

Fall leaves
The weather has officially turned colder, and there won't be many more chances for you to see the beauty of Utah's fall leaves. Definitely check them out before they're gone for another year!

Halloween Stories
Want something fun to listen to while drifting off to sleep, or driving to that fun Halloween activity? Here are some fun and free stories for download.

Halloween Music
Nothing makes Halloween seem like Halloween like music does!

Halloween Movies
With the weather turning colder, now is a great time to brew some hot chocolate, pop some popcorn, and get in the Halloween mood by watching a spooky movie. Here are some favorites that you can watch with the family that aren't TOO scary!
Haunted Utah
Did you know Utah has many places that are REALLY haunted? Click the title to be directed to a list of haunted places in Utah. Visit these places and try to catch a glimpse of a real ghost! Please make sure to observe and obey all trespassing laws!

WE WANT TO KNOW!!:

What have been/are your favorite Halloween activites around Utah that you find yourself doing year after year?

What Halloween events are you planning on attending this week?

What NEW Halloween events did you attend this year that you loved and will definitely attend next year?

Leave a comment here, or visit our Facebook page to comment!

What's In The Haunted Old House

This is one of our favorite things to go to every October! It's always a free event at the library, and the kids LOVE it!

"What's In The Haunted Old House" is music written and performed by Kevin Hurst and friends. He performs the songs every year at Salt Lake County libraries, and includes puppets, audience participation, and laughter!

Take a musical tour of Halloween with a hungry ghost, a compulsive trick-or-treater, a boy who’s not afraid of anything. Get lost in a corn maze and go on a quest for the perfect pumpkin. Sing along and become part of this library Halloween tradition. Not too spooky for young children. Families. (SIDE NOTE: This is one of my kids' favorite Halloween activities! We even bought the CD they have because it's SO much fun!)

My kids' favorite songs are "Wanda The Witch" and "Gonna Build A Monster". They are so much fun!

You can catch performances of "What's In The Haunted Old House" at the following dates and locations:
10/25/2010 7pm to 8pm Holladay Library
10/26/2010 7pm to 8:30pm Kearns Library
10/30/2010 11am to 12noon Riverton Library
10/30/2010 2pm to 3pm Herriman Library

FREE Christmas Stories for Download

StoryNory is our favorite place to download stories!
You can read them online, play them online, or download the mp3 and add it to a CD or your iPod!

Here are our picks for the holidays:

CLICK HERE to see the complete list, or click on each title below:

A Christmas Carol: Part One

Humbug ! Dickens’ s Christmas tale is retold as a mini-play, with Natasha and Rob playing all the parts between them including Scrooge! A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching covetous old sinner!

A Christmas Carol: Part Two
The Curtains of his bed were drawn aside, I tell you, by a hand. It was a strange figure – like a child: yet not so like a child as like an old man. The voice was soft and gentle. I am the ghost of Christmas Past.

A Christmas Carol: Part Three
It was always said of Scrooge that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless us Every One!

Harrie and Rosie Trick Santa
A modern Christmas story about how two children, Harry and Rosie tricked Santa – a free mp3 for kids.

Bertie's Christmas StoryNory
By HRH Prince Bertie the Frog Download the audio here. Or use the play button to listen now: Now, this morning it is a bit cold in this part of the world. Mr Frosty has been to visit, and the vegetable patch is white and glistening. There is ice on the pond. Brrrr, said Colin [...]

The First Christmas
John Le Mesurier tells how Mary gave birth to the baby Jesus in a stable in the time of King Herod. The nativity is undoubtedly THE Christmas story. The Shepherds and the Three Wise Men put in appearences.

Bertie Meets Father Christmas
The absolutely true story of how Prince Bertie the Frog met Santa Claus and his reindeer. The Lovely Princess Beatrice was most terribly upset after the wicked stepmother called off Christmas, and Bertie just had to cheer her up.

A Visit From St Nicholas (The Night Before Christmas)
Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore. No Rudolf but Santa’s Reindeer Dasha, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen feature.

Christmas Writing Competition Winners
Natasha reads two very special stories were written by the young winners of Bertie’s Christmas Storynory Writing Competition. As it happens, both stories are about dolls – but the tales are very different. So well done Alisa Pullum and Michelle Dufflocq!

Colin's Grumpy Christmas
A fish wishes to be alone. Santa grants him his desire for Christmas, and then he wonders if peace and quiet is such a wonderful thing after all.

The Elves And The Shoemaker
A shoemaker was terribly poor and had just enough money to buy leather for one pair of shoes. A Christmas story with elves – guaranteed to delight children.

A Christmas Nutcracker
A magical Christmas story with music by Tchaikovsky about the girl’s love of a toy that was both ugly and broken – but who turned out to be a true hero.

Christmas In Space
The “Wicked Uncle” Jeff arranges for his relatives to spend Christmas in space. His generosity gives an ordinary family from London a chance to feel the marvel of creation and life at Christmas time.

The Christmas Cherry Tree
A medieval story for Christmas about a medieval knight who was so generous at Christmas that he gave away almost everything he had. A miracle of a cherries out of season restored his wealth.

Sir Gawain And The Green Knight: Part One
An audio drama. King Arthur’s noblest knight, Sir Gawain, goes on a quest which tests is honour as much as his valour. A Storynory Special, adapted for the Medieval text.

Sir Gawain And The Green Knight: Part Two
Sir Gawain faces must meet his destiny at the hands of the Green Knight on New Year’s Day. In the meantime he must overcome a more delicate challenge to his honour.

The Christmas Beauty
Princess Talia has no home to go to at Christmas. Her college friend Sally invites her to her house in Liverpool, where Talia’s strange behaviour does not entirely win favour with her family.

Halloween Party at Chick Fil A Jordan Landing!

Every Wednesday is family  night, but this coming up Wednesday, October 27th, is a special Halloween Family Night at Chick-Fil-A Jordan Landing!

It will be from 5-8:30pm and they will have a silly band trading table set up.  They have slly bands and they will be trading with the kids.

Everyone is encouraged to wear their costumes and the store will be decorated! 

When you buy one combo meal, you get a 4-piece nugget kids meal FREE!

CLICK HERE to go to their site, and CLICK HERE for their Facebook page.

Pumpkin Princess Pageant

Saturday October 23rd at 2pm
Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point

This is tomorrow at 2pm down at Thanksgiving Point! It starts at 2pm.

CLICK HERE for more information

FREE Pumpkin Carving Templates - Bargain Divas

In the next week and a half, most of you will be cutting, gutting, and carving pumpkins. Bargain Divas did an awesome post today about where to get FREE Pumpkin carving templates. CLICK HERE to view the post. THANKS Bargain Divas for another awesome post!

Meteor Shower TONIGHT!

Apparently there is a meteor shower tonight! I would have posted this sooner but I JUST found out about it!

Halley's Comet won't zoom near Earth again for another 50 years, but the ice ball may still put on a show for some skywatchers this week in the form of a meteor shower.

This year's October shower — called the Orionid meteor shower, because it appears to come from the constellation Orion — has been going on since Oct. 15, according to NASA officials. It will peak today (Oct. 21).

To read more about this and how to spot the meteor shower, CLICK HERE......

HOLIDAY EVENTS IN UTAH 2010

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Happy Holidays Utah 2010!

Below is a list of many Holiday events happening around the state of Utah. If you know of any we may have forgotten, please email us at contact@enjoyutah.org . THANKS!


Holiday Grief To Gratitude Teleseminar
Dec. 14th and 20th. Because it's a teleseminar, anybody, anywhere, can participate!
Learn how to turn that grief you are experienced into gratitude, and enjoy your holidays again!

Pet Photos With Santa Claws! 

At select Petsmart locations Saturdays and Sundays in December.

Salt Lake County Library Holiday Events

The Salt Lake County library has many fun holiday events.

The Christmas Chronicles: A Christmas Radio Drama

Go back to "the good old days" when families would gather around the radio every evening and listen to their favorite "radio program". Jump into your snuggly jammies, light a fire in the fireplace, brew up a pot of homemade hot chocolate, gather your family, and delight in this old-time beloved tradition!

Salt Lake County

• Carriage Rides to see the Christmas Lights (year round rides, seasonal light display)
• The Grand America holiday windows and more
• Sugarhouse Christmas Street
• West Valley City Giving Tree (Nov 12 - Dec 11)
• Michael's Holiday Craft Workshops (Saturdays and select Sundays beginning Nov 13th)
• Santa's Elves at Gardner Village (Nov. 18th - Dec. 31st)
• The Bipolar Express - Desert Star Playhouse (Nov 18-Jan 1)
• Trees of Diversity (Nov. 19 - Dec 30)
• Christmas Street in Taylorsville (Nov. 26th through Christmas)
• Winder Farms - Lights and Scones (Nov 26th through Christmas)
• FREE Downtown Parking (Nov 26th - Dec 25th)
• Old World Christmas Market at The Gateway (Nov 26th - Dec 4th)
• Holiday Window Wonderland Contest (Nov. 26th - Dec. 25th)
• Candlelight Christmas at This Is The Place (Nov 26th - Dec 30th, not on Sundays, or Dec 24th and 25th)
• Christmas Utah lights show (Nov. 26th - holiday season)
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Nov 26 - 29)
• OakRidge Boys Christmas Concert (Nov 30th)
• Zoo Lights at Hogle Zoo (select dates in Dec.)
• Festival Of Trees (Dec. 1st - 4th)
• World Nativity Tour (Dec 1st - 27th)
• SoDa Row Lights On at Daybreak (Dec. 2nd)
• South Jordan Light The Night (Dec. 3rd)
• A Christmas Carol - Hale Center Theater (Dec 3 - 23)
• Holidays at Wheeler Farm (Dec 3-4, 10-11, 17-78)
• Pioneer Theater "White Christmas" (Dec 3 - 24)
• 2010 Holiday Festival at Olympic Oval in Kearns (Dec. 4th 6pm to 10pm)
• Winter Market (Dec 4th)
• Pioneer Christmas: A Time For Celebration (Dec 4th)
• Holiday Pops Concert (Dec. 4th)
• Elf On The Shelf Photos (Dec. 4th)
• Breakfast With Santa at Discovery Gateway (Dec. 4th, 11th, 18th)
• Red Butte Garden Holiday Open House and Art Show (Dec 4-5)
• The Nutcracker Ballet (Dec 4-31)
• Salt Lake Christmas Tour - Geneology (Dec 5 - 11)
• Craft Sabbath Holiday Boutique (Dec 5th and 12th)
• West Valley Tree Lighting and Walk With Santa (Dec. 6th)
• Holiday Tour of Governor's Mansion (Dec. 7, 9, 14, 16)
• FREE Holiday Concert with 106.5 (Dec. 9th)
• Elves Gift Show (Dec 10th-12th)
• Dickens' Christmas Festival (Dec 9-11)
• SLC Mommies Holiday Boutique (Dec 11th)
• 15th & 15th Holiday Celebration (Dec. 11th)
• Holiday Market at Trolley Square (Dec. 11th and 18th)
• The Polar Express with the Utah Symphony (Dec. 11th and 13th)
• FREE Skating at Maverik Adventure Wonderland (Mon and Thrs)
• Nutcracker Ballet by Mountain West Ballet (select dates in December)
• Echoes of Christmas (Dec 14-18, 20-22)
• Santa at Chick Fil A Jordan Landing (Dec 15th)
• Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband Christmas (Dec 16th)
• Ivory Homes Gingerbread House Display and Contest (Dec 16th)
• A Kurt Bestor Christmas (Dec 16-18)
• Christmas Concerts with David Archuleta (Dec.16th-19th)
• Ice Skate With Santa (Dec. 17th)
• Peter Breinholt Christmas Concert (Dec 17 and 18)
• Christmas With Saint Nicolas (Dec. 18th)
• Energy Solutions FREE Christmas Carole SingAlong (Dec 20th)
• Breakfast With Santa (Hogle Zoo - select Saturdays)
• FREE Showing Of "Elf" (Dec 23rd)
• Tucano's New Year's Party (Dec 31st) 

Tooele County

• Old Fashioned Christmas - Benson Grist Mill (Nov. 27th)
• Tooele Santa Parade (Dec 4th)
• 12 Days Of Christmas Activity (Dec 4th)
• Tooele City Library Holiday Events (all month long)
• Jon Schmidt Holiday Concert (Dec. 16th)
• Santa Paws Pet Photos (Dec 18th and 19th)
• Santa's Workshop (Dec. 21st)
• More Tooele holiday events!

Weber/Davis/Box Elder County

• Layton City Lighting Ceremony (Nov 22nd, lights on until Jan. 1st)
• Gingerbread House Contest and Show (Nov. 22nd - Jan. 3rd)
• Ogden's Christmas Village (Nov. 27th - Jan. 1st)
• Treehouse Museum Family Christmas Eve Party (Dec 24th)
• Willard Bay Lights Display (now - end of December)

Utah County

• Spanish Fork Festival Of Lights (Nov 25th - Jan 1st)
• Provo's Winterfest (various events Nov. 26th - Dec. 31st)
• Provo Lights On Ceremony and Candy Windows Unveiling (Nov 27 - Dec 31)
• Holiday Lights at Thanksgiving Point (Nov 27th-Dec 28)
• Breakfast With Santa at Thanksgiving Point (Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, 18)
• Christmas Cruise (Dec 3 - 27)
• Utah Valley Handbell Ringers (dates TBA)
• Holdman Christmas (to look forward to next year)
• Ice Sculpture Demonstration (Dec. 20th)
• Provo City's FIRST NIGHT 2010 - Dec 31st

Wasatch/Summit County

• North Pole Express with the Heber Valley Railroad (Nov. 20th - Dec. 24th, not on Thanksgiving)
• Cottages For The Children and Gingerbread House Display (Dec 3-4) (click here for info on building house)
• Swiss Christmas in Midway (Dec 3-5)
• The Forgotten Carols (Dec 4)
• Christmas At The Ranch (Dec. 18th)
• Santa Arrives on Park City's Town Lift, Carnival (Dec. 18th)
• Winter Solstice Electric Parade (Dec. 21st)
• Park City Torchlight Parade (Dec. 24th)

Washington County

• Dickens' Christmas Festival (Dec 1 - 4)

Cache County

• Peter Breinholt Christmas Concert (Dec 4)

Breakfast With Santa at Discovery Gateway

This will be Discovery Gateway’s third year hosting Breakfast with Santa, a holiday event that includes a tasty warm breakfast, holiday crafts, and play time in the museum with Santa.

Breakfast with Santa will be held at Discovery Gateway on
December 4th, 11th, and 18th from 8:00AM to 10:00AM.

I know, I know, it's a little early to be thinking about Christmas activities, but now through November 19th The Discovery Gateway is giving an early bird discount:
Members: $15/child, $20/adult
Non-Members: $20/child, $25/adult

For more information or to register, please call them at (801) 456-5437, ext. 124.
CLICK HERE to go to their site.

Daddy Daughter Night TOMORROW!

Tomorrow night there is a Daddy Daughter Date Night at the West Valley Chick-Fil-A! For only $6 per person, you get dinner, crafts and a limo ride! That is an amazing deal, considering in our family we usually spend around $6 per person just to eat!

5:30pm to 8:00pm

You DO need to reserve a spot, and spots are going fast! Call the store at (801) 968-8267 to get your names down before the spots fill up!

This sound like it's going to be a BLAST! I am sure your daughters would love to spend a night out on the town with their daddies!

Day Of The Dead Celebration and Display

November 1st through November 4th
FREE!

Cultural Celebration Center
1355 West 3100 South
West Valley City, UT 84119

Celebration: Nov. 1st - 6pm to 9pm
Display: Nov. 1st through 4th - 9am to 6pm

For more details, CLICK HERE.

Cold Weather means movie time!

That chill is in the air. Well, if you're like me, it's less a chill and more a "oh my gosh WHY is it so FREEZING in this house!?" as I stumble around in the mornings wishing I didn't have to leave my bed.
The days are shorter, the weather is turning but this is the time to make up some goodies and have family movie nights! Going to the theatres can be expensive and renting adds up fast (particularly for forgetful folks like me who rack up the late fees) but here are three options you either didn't know about or are not using to their full potetial!

Netflix. They give you one month free to try them out, just click on the free trial button on their home page. I pay $9 a month for unlimited dvd rentals (one at a time) but where we really get our use is from their streaming movies. The selection is HUGE and they are always adding new and cool stuff! (We just watched the Princess and the Frog!) It's easy to watch on your TV if you have a wii, psp or xbox. Simply set them up to your wireless router and you can access netflix movies right to your tv. They also have hundreds of tv series available, so you can catch up on past seasons or finally figure out what all the fuss was about with Grey's Anatomy and Lost. They even have Disney series favourites. If you have to stop a movie, it will let you resume from where you left off, even if you come back to it days later! (busy moms, do you hear me?)

Redbox. Utilize all those red (or blue) boxes you walk by on every errand! Best of all, you don't have to stand out in the dark and the cold selecting a movie! Create an account online and you can search for movies, reserve them at your desired location and even earn free rentals! And remember, if you rent a movie from one location, you can return it to any location! So if you nab that new release from a redbox in Layton, you can return it to the redbox you pass on your way to work in Salt Lake. It's convient and easy and they always have a good selection of new and old.
Here's a few one time use codes for a free rental if you want a trial run! dvdonme, breakroom and dvdatmac works at McDonald's locations only.

If you're afraid to cut the cable bill, just give online a try to see if you can make the transition. Hulu and cartoonnetwork.com have full tv episodes streaming online and you can connect your tv to your computer to view them. Netflix offers lots of popular kids shows, documentaries from National Geographic and Discovery Channel series. My son's current favourites are Deadliest Catch and The Liberty Kids (you know, that old PBS series?) We've had fun mommy son nights curled up with popcorn watching The Young Riders, a fun little series about the pony express that aired when I was a kid!

With those options, you should have happy veiwing until the weather warms up again! If you have any questions, comment below or shoot me an email. We have actually dropped cable at our house because netflix and hulu give us so much! We're saving $100 a month and I will admit I feel less stressed not paying that cable bill every month just to find there's NOTHING on tv!

Monster Block Party

Monster Block Party
Saturday, October 30
11am-3pm
Gallivan Center (239 S Main St)

The Monster Block Party is a FREE, family-friendly halloween party for Salt Lake City's goblins and ghouls of all ages.  Though it was cancelled in 2009, it has been brought back from the dead!

There will be trick-or-treating booths, a costume contest with prizes (Kid, Teen and Adult divisions),  arts and crafts, a pumpkin drop, live performances, Do-It-Yourself photo booths and more!

Check back for an update of events and activities!

JUST ADDED - Enter the Pumpkin Decorating Display Contest with $700 in prizes!

Show off your Halloween skills in the 1st Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Carve, decorate, or create a fabulous pumpkin display and enter to win. All creations will be judged by the public during the Monster Block Party and by a panel of judges, giving you two chances to win. Best of all, no registration fee!
Check out the Contest Rules below, submit the Registration Form and get started!

 

Contest Rules:

• Registrations must be received by 10/28 at 5pm.

• No inappropriate (distasteful, offensive, etc.) entries allowed.

• Props are OK.

• Entries must be delivered by 10am on 10/30.

• Must be present to win - 2:30pm on 10/30.

• Entries left past 5pm will be discarded.

REGISTRATION FORM: Pumpkin Decorating Display Contest

SCHEDULE

11:00am     Trick or Treat booths open
                    Arts & Crafts booth open
                    DIY photo booths open   
11:30am     Magic Show
1:00pm       Costume Contest
                     (Kid, Teen and Adult division)
2:15pm       Pumpkin Drop
                     (Pumpkins dropped from ladder of firetruck)3:00pm     Event Ends, Booths Closed
                   Happy Halloween!!!

WINNER! Yo Gabba Gabba Tickets!

Congratulations to

Jamie Stansfield!

She is the winner of a family four-pack to see Yo Gabba Gabba!

Thanks to all of you who entered and referred others to the blog and contest!

Congratulations Jamie, and have a great time at the show!

Remember, you can still buy tickets for the show! Go to
 http://maverikcenter.com/ to buy tickets and for more details!

CONTEST: Chick-Fil-A Jordan Landing

Enjoy Utah! is teaming up with Chick-Fil-A Jordan Landing

to give you some great prizes!

For this first contest, we will be choosing two different winners!

Each winner will receive:
2 FREE combo meals, and 2 FREE kids meals!

Winners will be announced on Thursday October 28th.
The deadline to enter is Wednesday October 27th at 12noon.

Here's what you need to know:

HOW TO ENTER:

1. BECOME A FAN of Enjoy Utah! and Chick-Fil-A Jordan Landing on Facebook.
2. Fill out the entry form (below) saying that you are a fan of both. 

RULES:

• The prizes must be redeemed at the Jordan Landing location of Chick-Fil-A only.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

• OF COURSE we have an extra entries section! WE LOVE REFERRALS! For each person that enters this contest and says that you referred them, you get an extra entry! That gives you unlimited entries per day! You can only enter yourself once per day, but the entries are limitless if you refer a lot of people! JUST MAKE SURE that they follow each step above for their entry and your referral to count! Commenting on our page saying that you referred them doesn't count....they have to enter the contest.

If there are any questions on this or any other contest, feel free to email us at any time contact@enjoyutah.org.


ENTER HERE:

CLICK HERE to go to the Chick-Fil-A Jordan Landing event page to stay informed of upcoming events. You can also watch for the posts about them weekly on our blog. Don't forget that every Wednesday night is Family Night!

Holiday Events List Is Up! (Please don't hate me!)

Okay, I know, I know.....it's not even Halloween yet......but I know that many of you like to plan far in advance for the Holiday activities that are going on. SO....we have a list started of activities going on during the holidays this year! AND many of them are happening in just a few weeks, the beginning of November! CLICK HERE to view the ever-growing list, or click on the "Seasonal Activities" link at the top of the page. After Halloween is over, we will have a featured clipart to click on to direct you to the list.

Grab your day planners and start making plans for all the fun activities coming up!
Make sure to CHECK BACK OFTEN, as this list will be growing!

AND because it ISN'T Halloween yet, there are still many fun Halloween activities still to come!

CLICK HERE to view the list, or head over to the calendar to check for specific dates!

It's Family Night at Chick Fil A!

Tonight is FAMILY NIGHT
at Chick Fil A!

Not only do you get a free kids meal with each adult meal purchase, there are always fun activities going on!

Check with the Chick Fil A near you to make sure they are participating (not all of them are!), or just head out to Jordan Landing to the Chick Fil A there! They always have so many fun activities! Here is the description for tonight's family night at Jordan Landing Chick Fil A:

Family Night - Halloween Craft

Treat yourself to a night of food, fun and family! Every Wednesday from 5-8:30pm is family night. Purchase a combo meal and get a 4 count nugget kids meal free for kids 12 and under! Kids enjoy a free craft while supplies last.

CLICK HERE to view their event calendar for upcoming family nights. You can also become a fan on Facebook to hear about updates and activities!

Bonneville Mariner and Spooky Utah!

Clint Thomsen, writer of Bonneville Mariner and for the Tooele Transcript, has devoted the rest of the month to writing about Halloween and everything spooky! If you haven't checked out his site, he is a great writer and always writes about interesting things in Utah! Check him out HERE and brace yourselves for everything spooky!

NEW DOMAIN NAME!

You can now find us at www.enjoyutah.org ! Just make sure you don't type .com......that does not belong to us and you will be directed to a site that's not as exciting! :)

Go ahead and update your bookmarks. Don't worry,......all of the old links will still work, they will just redirect you!

I hope this makes it easier on all of our readers!

You can also contact us now at contact@enjoyutah.org . If you forget and type in the old address enjoyutah@q.com, no need to worry......it will forward to us as well!

FREE Tour Of Utah Historic Theater

Join the Utah Heritage Foundation on Saturday, October 23 to tour one of downtown Salt Lake's landmarks: the Utah Theater, formerly the Pantages II at 148 South Main Street. Doors will open for three hours, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  to view the interior of the historic theater and consider how it's  rehabilitation integrates it into downtown's cultural district.  This event is free, open all ages, no RSVP is required, and is sponsored by the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency and Utah Heritage Foundation.

The Utah Theater, also known as the Pantages and the Orpheum, was once a jewel of Main Street. It was built in 1918, and originally housed vaudeville performances, but it later became a film theater. In the 1960's a floor was added by Intermountain Theaters to convert the balcony into a second auditorium according to utahtheaterinfo.com. Unfortunately, in the process much of the original ornamentation in the auditorium was lost. Other changes were made throughout the years to accommodate its evolving use sparing some decoration and losing others.

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YO GABBA GABBA: 24 more hours to enter!

Tomorrow, Tuesday October 19th, is the LAST day to enter to win Yo Gabba Gabba tickets! CLICK HERE for all the details, and good luck! Get all of your entries and referrals in now!

DISNEY ON ICE: Little Mermaid Trivia

The DISNEY ON ICE: Little Mermaid Trivia is now available! CLICK HERE to answer the trivia and get entered to win a family four-pack of tickets to see Disney On Ice!

Witch Scavenger Hunt and Breakfast With A Witch

We took the kids to Breakfast With A Witch and did the Witch Scavenger Hunt a few weeks ago. CLICK HERE to read all about it!

Club Soda at Daybreak

LiveDAYBREAK presents:
Club Soda

This is a perfect idea for a date night, or a night out on the town!

• - 18 and older
• - $10 cover ($20 for VIP Lounge)
• - Sushi and cocktails at VIP Lounge

Located in Daybreak at
11277 S Kestrel Rise Road

Saturday October 23rd
8pm to Midnight

CLICK HERE to be directed to their Facebook page to become a fan and keep up with current events.

Scary Story Trail

The Fremont Indian State Park has a really cool

Halloween event coming up called the

Scary Story Trail.

Friday October 29th 2010
5pm to 8:30pm

• Trick Or Treating
• Haunted Trail
• Storytellers and Campfires
• Native American Village
• Crafts, Games, and Hay Rides

CLICK HERE for more information about the Fremont Indian State Park.

WINNER! Second Set of Disney On Ice tickets!

Congratulations to

Sherry Anthony!

She is our second winner for a family four pack of tickets to see Disney On Ice. Have fun Sherry!

Remember, you still have two more chances to win!
CLICK HERE for more details, and good luck!

FREE Ride On The Snowbird Tram!

For a FREE ride on the Snowbird Tram:

Bring a can of food to the front of the Snowbird Center. All food is donated to the Utah Food Bank.

OR

• Bring $2 to the Snowbird Ticket Office. All money is donated to the Wasatch Adaptive Sports program.

Applicable Dates:

• Saturday October 16, 2010 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
• Sunday October 17, 2010 11 a.m – 5 p.m.
• Saturday October 23, 2010 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday October 24, 2010 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Haunted Rainforest

The Living Planet Aquarium
725 E. 10600 S. Sandy, UT 84094
801-355-Fish (3474)
info@thelivingplanet.com

October 28th, 29th, 30th

'Journey To South America' will be transformed into the 'Haunted Rainforest'! Aquarium volunteers will safely lead you through the depths of the rainforest where you will encounter man-eating piranha, giant anacondas and Goliath bird-eating spiders! This is a great way to kick of your Halloween night festivities.

CLICK HERE for times and admission prices.

Disney On Ice SPECIAL EVENT and offer!

HALLOWEEN COMES EARLY @ THE GATEWAY MALL WITH
Disney On Ice presents
Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey
Costume Party & BUY ONE TICKET GET ONE TICKET FREE EVENT

Saturday, October 23^rd 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Gateway Mall Olympic Legacy Fountain
(If it rains we will move Saturday, Disney On Ice Halloween event to our Grand Hall in the Union Pacific building, which is directly east of the Olympic Legacy Plaza at the top of the stairs.)

Kids, Moms & Dads; Come dressed up as your favorite Disney Character and go trick or treating at KUDD Radio Canopy, the KYLZ Radio Canopy and the Disney On Ice Canopy. Enter to win one of 10 VIP Family four Packs of tickets & a VIP Disney Meet & Greet with Mickey & Minnie Mouse at the opening night engagement of the Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey playing at the Energy Solutions Arena November 11 – 14, 2010. Play games and win Disney On Ice prizes, while supplies last.

Come to the Gateway Mall Olympic Legacy Fountain at 11:00 a.m. and receive a coupon offer good for:

Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey

Playing at the Energy Solutions Arena November 11-14, 2010

Buy One Get One Free

(coupon valid for up to 3 free tickets; buy 1 get 1 free, buy 2 get 2 free, buy 3 get 3 free – limited to 3 per coupon)

Tickets must be purchased between Saturday, October 23^rd and Saturday, October 30^th & can only be purchased at the Energy Solutions Arena Box Office & must accompany a valid coupon. Coupon can only be obtained at the Disney On Ice Canopy at the Gateway Mall on Saturday, October 23^rd between 11:00 am & 1:00 p.m. while supplies last, only 1000 will be distributed.

Offer is valid for the $13, $16 & $23 price levels and is valid for the Friday, Nov. 12^th 4:00 p.m. performance, the Saturday, Nov. 13^th 6:30 p.m. performance and the Sunday, Nov. 14^th 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. performances. Offer is not valid with any other offer, VIP tickets, Free tickets or Kid Tickets.

Please note: Only 1000 coupons will be distributed on a first come basis.

Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey takes audiences on a fun-filled tour to four exciting destinations filled with favorite Disney friends. With Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as tour guides, guests will visit the enchanting worlds of Disney’s the Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Lilo & Stitch and Peter Pan. Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey performs at the Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City, November 11-14.

Ticket Information

- Prices: $13, $23, $35 (VIP), $65 (Front Row) **Does not include service charges, handling or facility fees

- Order Online: www.disneyonice.com or at www.energysolutionsarena.com

- Order tickets by phone: (801) 355-SEAT or (800) 888-TIXX

Location & Showtimes

Energy Solutions Arena

- Thursday, November 11 7:00 pm

- Friday, November 12 4:00 pm; 7:60 pm

- Saturday, November 13 11:00am; 2:30pm; 6:30pm

- Sunday, November 14 1:30pm; 5:30pm

Get Out And Vote!

A vote is your voice!

For your voice to be heard, you must register to vote. It is your right and your responsibility.

Our elected officials determine much concerning our quality of life: taxes, economic regulation, and the educational system. Don’t let someone else choose your elected officials for you. The biggest election issues often directly effect the youth and will impact life for years to come. The only way democracy works is if citizens, young and old, are active participants.

What are the requirements?

• You must be at least 18 years old on or before the next election.
  
• You must be a citizen of the United States.


• You must be a resident of Utah* for at least 30 days before the election.
  *An applicant is considered a resident of Utah if they have their principal place of residence within Utah and intends to continue to reside within Utah indefinitely.

The Utah State Government has made it SO easy for us to vote, there really isn't any excuse NOT to!

• Worried about having to find childcare for your kids while you go and vote? Now you don't have to! VOTE BY MAIL! You don't even have to GO somewhere to register to vote by mail! CLICK HERE for the forms to fill out and mail in.


• Are you not registered to vote? No problem! CLICK HERE to do that as well!


• Not sure when you need to vote? CLICK HERE!


• Not sure WHERE you need to go to vote? CLICK HERE and then click on "Find My Polling Place".


• Do you always FORGET to go and vote?! Sign up for text or email reminders!


• Not sure who the candidates are? CLICK HERE to read all about them, and what they stand for. You can also read through the issues up for vote.


• Not sure what you need to bring when you vote? CLICK HERE for all of the requirements.

SO....as I said above, you really don't have any excuse for not voting! CLICK HERE for more information on voting, and more Frequently Asked Questions.

I have been voting via mail for the past two years, and LOVE it! I can do it in the privacy of my own home, at my own time, and I don't need to worry about finding somebody to sit with my kids while I go and vote!

Riverton Halloween Bash and Carnival Fundraiser

Riverton's annual Halloween Bash
and RHS Drill Team Carnival Fundraiser

Monday, October 25th from 6:00-8:00 pm


At 7:30 pm children will be able to search for candy, prizes and the Great Pumpkin for FREE!

This year the Bash will be held at the Riverton Community Center at 12830 S Redwood Road.

Carnival game tickets are 4/$1.00
Hot dog dinner-$3
Hamburger dinner-$4

Dress warm, wear your costume, bring your flashlight and come prepared for lots of fun!!

WINNER: Two tickets to Nightmare On 13th Haunted House

Congratulations To:
Lynda Ostler!

She is the winner of two tickets to Nightmare On 13th Haunted House!

Thank you to all who entered! Click Here to read our review of Nightmare On 13th, and how to purchase discount tickets!

American Diabetes Associations Sweet Kids Halloween Party

Oct 29th 5pm to 8pm (Taken from Utah.com events)

Provo

If you are a family with a child living with diabetes it can be Scary! Come have a little fun and fright at our Halloween Party.

Wear your best costume and be prepared to play games, enjoy treats, and have your fortune told.

Contact: Richelle Pearce

Phone: 801-554-7505

Event Hours: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Admission: Free - Must RSVP to attend

Location: Utah Valley Regional Medical Center

Address: 1034 North 500 West, Provo