HISTORIC PARK CITY ANNOUNCES SPOOKY SEASON EVENTS & DINING SPECIALS
The Historic Park City Alliance celebrates the return of beloved fall traditions through October, including the Park City Sunrise Shot Ski™, Thriller performances at The Egyptian Theatre, tours from beyond the grave at Glenwood Cemetery, and more to experience everything Historic Park City has to offer this spooky season.
It's full-blown fall mode in Historic Park City, and we invite locals and visitors to take it all in. This month’s events, live shows, Park City Dine About specials, and wine dinners are sure to keep guests fueled and entertained between leaf peeping and fall shopping sprees with our Main Street businesses.
This month’s events and specials in Historic Park City include:
10/1 – 10/31
Throughout the month of October, dozens of Park City's local restaurants will offer special 2-course lunches, 3-course dinners, and après offerings at unbeatable prices. Visit parkcityrestaurants.com for a list of participating restaurants, dates, and menus.
Thriller – Odyssey Dance Theatre at The Egyptian Theatre
10/1 – 10/12
The haunting dance theatrical of monsters, maniacs, freaks, and ghouls returns to the stage by popular demand!
10/2 | 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Kick off the Park City Wine Festival on Main Street with three unique wine dinners:
Prime Pairings Wine Dinner at Butcher's Chophouse & Bar
A Tale of Two Terroirs Wine Dinner at Le Depot Brasserie
Calistoga Uncorked Wine Dinner at Riverhorse on Main
Reservations are required for each event.
Glenwood Cemetery Tribute Event
10/11 | 10:45 a.m. – noon & 12:45 – 2 p.m.
Park City history will come alive through reenactors or ghosts in costume standing at various gravesites discussing life and death in the old historic mining town. Death and Disaster: Terrible Ways to Die! will be the overall theme this year. Tours are $25 per person and are appropriate for ages 10 and older.
9th Annual Park City Sunrise Shot Ski™
10/11 | 2 p.m.
Park City Sunrise Rotary Club and High West Distillery host the 9th Annual Park City Sunrise Shot Ski™ event down the center of Main Street. With shot glasses filled with High West Double Rye Whiskey along the communal shot ski, the event aims to raise $70,000 to support Park City Sunrise Rotary Club’s Grant Program for more than 20 community groups. To purchase tickets and packages, visit parkcityshotski.com.
The Trial and Tragedy of Patrick Coughlin Lecture
10/14 | 5 – 6 p.m.
Given by Barb Martz and Brian Craig, this lecture explores the story of young Patrick Coughlin in the early 1880s. In 1895, he and two friends stole a box of strawberries from a merchant’s wagon parked on Main Street. When local sheriff John Harrington went looking for them, they left town on ‘borrowed’ horses. The lecturers will share their extensive research on the events in 1895 and 1896, which led to one of Utah’s most intensive manhunts in history and the first execution after Utah statehood. The lecture will be held at the Park City Museum Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive.
Marc Broussard at The Egyptian Theatre
10/16 – 10/19
Experience Marc Broussard, an artist with a unique gift of channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock, and soul into contemporary terms.
The SteelDrivers The Egyptian Theatre
10/22 – 10/25
Enjoy the 20th anniversary tour of this Grammy Award-winning Bluegrass band, who brings a passion to their delivery that adds a distinctive flavor and forceful grit with undertones of blues, soul, and rock.
Deaths in the Park City Shafts Lecture
10/29 | 5 – 6 p.m.
Given by Brian Buck, this lecture discusses the horrific mine accidents around Park City. These were always newsworthy and the Park Record published descriptions of at least 48 shaft accidents between 1880 and 1980. Buck has uncovered these news articles and will describe a number of these accidents, the causal factors involved, traumas to the victims, and measures employed over the years to reduce the occurrence of the accidents. The lecture will be held at the Park City Museum Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Egyptian Theatre
10/29 – 11/2
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
Halloween on Main Street
10/31 | 3 – 6 p.m.
This unique community event brings together two- and four-legged costumed creatures, gourmet treats, and a few playful tricks, creating an unforgettable celebration. Little ghosts and goblins are invited to Main Street for fun and safe trick-or-treating, compliments of participating merchants! Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 2 p.m. so guests are encouraged to walk, bike, or take free City Transit.
Park City Art & Music Gallery Stroll
10/31 | 3 – 6 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of art, food, drinks, music, and great company while strolling along scenic Main Street in Park City. Participating galleries open their doors to the public for a fun, casual cultural experience. Look for Park City Gallery Association flags. Free event the last Friday of every month.
Ongoing
Enjoy Beat Sessions, Set Saturdays, and special live music events every Friday and Saturday night. For the full lineup, visit here.
Trivia Tuesdays at Collie’s Sports Bar & Grill
Tuesdays | 7 – 9 p.m.
Test your knowledge every Tuesday. It’s free to attend and open to all ages.
Flanagan’s on Main
Savor Irish fayre and festivities with Taco Tuesday specials, Prime Rib Night on Thursdays starting at 5 pm., a live DJ in the tavern on Fridays at 9 p.m., and Saturday night karaoke from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Riverhorse on Main
Open nightly at 5 p.m., experience a meal to remember to the sounds of local musicians. Visit here for the full lineup of local acts performing each night.
The Spur Bar & Grill
Open daily from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., The Spur Bar & Grill features live music nightly. For the full lineup, visit here.
Top of Main Brew Pub
Weekdays from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., all pizzas are $10. Guests can also enjoy 50% off appetizers, and a $6 Bourbon & Beer special from 2 – 5 p.m.
