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Gardner Village WitchFest
September 20, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Utah’s Premier Halloween Festival
WitchFest, Gardner Village’s seasonal celebration of everything witch, complete with witch displays and a scavenger hunt to find them. There’s Breakfast with a Witch, Witchapalooza Dinner Theater, Witches of Mystic Manor Escape Room, Manifestations Magic Show with Dinner and so much more.
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- WITCHAPALOOZA DINNER THEATER AND BREAKFAST WITH A WITCH at The Gathering Place on sale now. Live Gardner Village witches at breakfast.
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- WITCH DISPLAYS & WITCH SCAVENGER HUNT: Friday, September 20-Tuesday, October 31, 2024. Navigate using your phone and on-site signs. FREE! No ticket necessary. (Form available September 20).
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- WITCHES NIGHT OUT: An enchanting tradition at this annual ladies shopping and dining evening event on Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024 from 5-9pm. Dress in your finest witch wear or purchase your costume here at Gardner Village. 5:15pm family costume parade, ladies grand witches parade at 8pm (ladies 18 & older) with the live Gardner Village witches leading the way. Our live Gardner Village witches will create toil and trouble as they bring a few witch displays to life. Let your mole hairs down and shake your BOO-ty with DJs Russ & Morgan Powell of Powell Weddings & Events. Enter to win prizes, enjoy hair raisingly good food and shop til you drop. Wraps up at 9pm with Thriller and our Gardner Village witches on the main stage. No tickets necessary.
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- WITCH 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON RUN: Saturday, September 28, 2024. Hosted by On Hill Events. Register here.
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- WITCHES WEEKENDS WITH LIVE GARDNER VILLAGE WITCHES: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, September 20-October 26, 2024. Live Gardner Village witches in our Center Court area beginning at 12:30pm. Food trucks, scavenger hunt, shopping and activities in select shops.
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- MANIFESTATIONS! – A MAGICALLY MACABRE TRIBUTE TO EDGAR ALLEN POE at Mystique Dining and The Prestige: Magic Lounge & Showroom. A magical experience with a 5-course dinner followed by an award-winning master of illusion. Make reservations here.
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- WITCHES OF MYSTIC MANOR ESCAPE ROOM at A Great Escape : Reserve time here.
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- RICOCHET CANYON AMUSEMENT PARK: Rides, activities, play area, pony rides, petting zoo with a wild west bewitching theme. Reservations not needed. Admission & ride fees apply.
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- WITCH EXPRESS TRAIN & TRACTOR-PULLED WAGON RIDES at The Train Shoppe: Witch Express Train, a trackless train that meanders through Gardner Village, Monday-Saturday. Tractor-pulled wagon rides with a Gardner Village witch, Thursday-Saturday. Fees apply.
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- WITCHY HAIR & NAILS: Look your witchy best with a manicure, pedicure and a witchy updo at Soulstice Day Spa & Salon. By appointment only. Clip-in hair extensions and nail stickers available on a walk-in basis.
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- VW PHOTO BUS: Bewitching photos in an iconic VW Bus Photo Booth at Camera Shy. The VW bus will roll in October 5, 12 & 19 from 5 to 9pm in front of their shop. Various photo packages starting at $10. No appointment necessary.
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- FACE PAINTING: Located at The Art Cottage. Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm, Saturdays, 10am-8pm. HENNA TATTOOS: Thursday-Saturday, 10am-7pm, Saturdays, 10am-8pm. Fees apply.
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- WITCH-THEMED PAINT NIGHTS: Every Friday & Saturday from 6-8pm at The Art Cottage. Pick and paint from a variety of witch paintings with step-by-step instruction on a 16×20 canvas, $34.99 per painter. Register here. WITCH HAT TABLE TOP DECOR WORKSHOP: Thursday, October 3, 6:30-8:30pm, $49.99 per person. All supplies included. Register here.
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- WITCHY EATS: Food available at Archibald’s Restaurant and Happy Camper Deli and Bakery. Caramel apples and sweet treats at Chocolate Covered Wagon. The Cackling Cantina on Mill Plaza serves Mexican food, Monday-Saturday beginning September 25, 2024, first come first serve seating, open weather permitting. Food trucks Thursday-Saturday. No outside food or private parties allowed in seating areas.
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- THE BROOMSTICK SOCIETY TEA PARTY & SEASONAL CLASSES: Sandwiches, pastries, witches brew & more at Seven Gables Mercantile. September 26, 2024 at 6pm, $39 per person. Felted Witch Hat, Copper Halloween Ornament CLASSES and others available. Reserve here.
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- PET SPIDER CRAFT: Witches love spiders and kids love crafts at Willow Hill Yarn Company. Fridays & Saturdays during October from 11am-3pm. Fees apply.

