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Happy Tuesday Hive Members!

Halloween is right around the corner, evenings are getting dark and it’s almost time to fall back. It feels like the perfect time to revisit hidden gem spots to check out in the area.

Let’s dive in.

In this week’s Hive:

  • Hidden Gems

  • Tuesday Trivia

  • This week’s events

Hidden Gems

Whether you’re a new transplant or a lifelong local, Salt Lake can keep surprising you if you know where to look. 🏔️✨

The Spiral Jetty

Part art installation, part natural wonder. This massive spiral of basalt rock sits on the lake’s northern shore—changing color and texture with the water levels and salt crystals. It’s one of Utah’s most surreal landscapes, especially at sunset.

Granary District Street Murals

What used to be warehouses is now Salt Lake’s creative hub. Grab coffee at Publik, wander through the massive murals, and maybe catch a pop-up event or art show.

International Peace Gardens

A quiet retreat in Jordan Park, this under-the-radar gem features mini-gardens from over 25 nations—each designed to reflect its country’s landscape and architecture.

If you’re seeking a peaceful walk or you just appreciate good landscaping this will be a great spot for you.

Memory Grove Walk

A quiet, underrated spot for leaf peeping—especially in late October. The path winds through canyons of orange maples, ending in one of the city’s most peaceful parks. Bring a thermos and take the long way back.

Tuesday Trivia

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Tuesday

The Addams Family @ Draper Historic Theatre, 7pm (tickets)

Spooky Lights Show @ Bastian Center, 7:30pm (details)

Pumpkin Days @ Wheeler Farm, 4-8pm (details)

Wednesday

Garden After Dark @ Red Butte Garden, 7pm (details)

Concert - Garbage @ The Complex, 7pm (tickets)

Utah Jazz v Portland Trailblazers @ Delta Center, 7pm (tickets)

Thursday

Dia de Los Muertos SLC @ West Valley Center, 6pm (details)

Horror Book Night @ The Printed Garden, 7pm (details)

Concert - Nolan Taylor @ The Stateroom, 7pm (tickets)

Friday

Halloween Bar Crawl SLC @ Shades on State, 4pm (tickets)

WWE Smackdown @ Delta Center, 5:30pm (tickets)

Concert - Yung Gravy @ The Union, 8pm (tickets)

Saturday

Dia de Los Muertos Utah @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 12-6pm (details)

Fall Orchid Show @ Red Butte Garden, 9am-5pm (details)

iLuminate @ The Eccles Theatre, 7pm (details)

Fall Concert - Heroes & Villains @ Canyon View Community Center, 5 & 7:30pm (details)

Utah Utes v Cincinnati @ Eccles Stadium, 1pm (tickets)

Sunday

Utah Mammoth v Tampa Bay Lightning @ Delta Center, 1:30pm (tickets)

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ Grand America, 6:15pm (tickets)

Bohemian Bum Market @ The Gateway, 10am-3pm (details)

Monday

Murdered to Death @ Empress Theatre, 7:30pm (details)

Paint Nite @ Big Willie’s, 7pm (tickets)

Weekly Trivia @ Gracie’s, 7:30pm (details)

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