We’re wrapping up the Halloween Segment for 2025 on Utah Fan Club Podcast with an epsidoe all about community, candy, and connection!

Utah’s largest trunk-or-treat, hosted by the Department of Public Safety in Taylorsville. Tara Stump shares how this statewide celebration of safety and fun has grown from a small post-COVID idea into a massive event drawing over 4,000 visitors each year.

From SWAT vehicles and snowplows to a helicopter landing and live DJ, this event brings together law enforcement, firefighters, and families for one unforgettable night. It’s more than candy... it’s connection.

Event Details:
Friday, October 24, 2025
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
4501 South 2700 West, Taylorsville

Every fall in Utah, Thriller by Odyssey Dance Theatre proves why it’s the Halloween tradition you just can’t skip. From the moment the zombies stumble into the aisles to the tap-dancing skeletons and the bride of Frankenstein twirling with her monster, the show mixes jaw-dropping dance with laugh-out-loud humor. One of the biggest crowd favorites? The Jasons, three masked madmen who storm the stage with chainsaws and machetes in a routine that has the entire audience cracking up. It’s that perfect blend of spooky and silly, scary and hysterical, that makes Thriller unlike anything else on stage. In this episode, we sit down with Derryl Yeager, Founder and Artistic Director of Odyssey Dance Theatre, to hear the behind-the-scenes story of how Thriller came to life, why it’s become such a beloved tradition, and what keeps audiences coming back year after year. Whether you watch it at the Grand Theatre, the Egyptian in Park City, or outdoors at Tuacahn, it’s an unforgettable night. If you’ve never been, trust us: grab friends, make a memory, and go. T

Tickets: https://odysseydance.com/thriller/

It’s not October in Cache Valley without the North Logan Pumpkin Walk! In this episode, Steph and co-host Shay sit down with long-time volunteer and committee member Gina Worthen, who has been part of the Pumpkin Walk magic for nearly 30 years.

Gina shares the heartwarming history of the event, from its humble beginnings on a local farm to its move to Elk Ridge Park where tens of thousands now gather every year. You’ll hear about unforgettable scenes from pirates on the canal to the viral Taylor Swift “Eras” display and the incredible creativity that turns simple pumpkins into Spider-Man, Chewbacca, Narnia wardrobes, and more.

We also go behind the scenes to learn what it takes to pull off this free, community tradition: hundreds of volunteers, thousands of carved pumpkins, music, treats, and even the beloved witch hut. Whether you’ve been coming for decades or have never experienced it, this episode captures the joy, artistry, and community spirit that make the Pumpkin Walk a Utah favorite.

More Info: https://pumpkinwalk.org/