Datebook

Park City Weekend Agenda: October 31–November 3

Don’t miss the famous Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade on Main, stand-up comedy at The Egyptian, or Sundance award-winning flick Honeyland.

By Vanessa Conabee October 30, 2019

All Weekend Long

The 47th Annual Park City Ski Swap & Sale

Friday, 8 p.m.–1 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.—6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. @ Basin Recreation Fieldhouse

Buy gear. Sell gear. Bring on winter. Admission $10 Friday; $5 Saturday; and $2 Sunday (ages 12 and under free). A percentage of the proceeds benefit Park City Ski & Snowboard. parkcityskiswap.com

Park City Film: Honeyland

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m. @ Park City Library

Sundance Award-winning Honeyland turns the lens on a young beekeeper living in the mountains of Macedonia with her ailing mother. When new neighbors move in and take up honey-making, tensions rise after they disregard her advice. What follows is a bittersweet story of a vanishing way of life and the determination of a woman trying to find her way in the world. General admission $8; students and seniors $7. parkcityfilm.org

Stand-Up Comedy

Friday–Saturday, 8 p.m. @ The Egyptian Theatre

Get in a night full of laughs with headlining comedians Jodi Miller and Ross Bennett. Beer sold to those 21+. parkcityshows.com

Park City Museum

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, noon–6 @ Park City Museum

Explore Park City’s rich mining history through interactive and educational exhibits that take you into a mine shaft and old-time jail. Children can complete a “Park City History Detectives” activity, digging deeper into the past. parkcityhistory.org

The Robot Zoo

Wednesday—Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m. –4 p.m. @ Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter

Check out the biomechanics of complex animal robots to discover how real animals work. The exhibit includes robot animals and hands-on activities, which reveal how a chameleon changes colors, how a fly walks on the ceiling, and much more. Great for ages 4 to adult. $6 per person. Free for Swaner members and children age 3 and under. swanerecocenter.org

Thursday, October 31

Don't miss traditional trick-or-treating and Howl-O-Ween dog parade on Main St.

Image: courtesy historic park city alliance/Claire Wiley

Halloween Trick-or-Treating and Dog Parade

3–6 p.m. @ Main St.

Little ghosts and goblins are invited to Main Street for fun and safe trick-or-treating, compliments of participating merchants. Don’t miss the Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade on Lower Main at 5 p.m. Costumed (and leashed) dogs and their owners meet below the pedestrian bridge at 4:45 p.m. and parade marches to Heber Avenue. Keep in mind that Main St. will be closed to traffic starting at 2 p.m. Park at the Park City School District, Park City Mountain or Deer Valley and hop on the bus. historicparkcityutah.com

Friday, November 1

Costume Karaoke

7 p.m.@ DeJoria Center

If karaoke is your jam and you haven't had enough of costumes by the week's end, then mosey over to Kamas. Ages 21+ with ID required for entry. dejoriacenter.com

Saturday, November 2

Saturday Morning Nature Walk

8:30–10 a.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter

Discover the Swaner Preserve with a guided nature tour, navigating the wetlands while learning about the diverse plant and animal species found in its grasses and waters. Keep your eyes peeled for an abundance of birds, elk, and perhaps a nesting sandhill crane. $10 per person, $5 locals, free for Swaner members. swanerecocenter.org

Books2Movies: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

4–5:30 p.m.@ Park City Library

The Park City Library and Park City Film partner to provide free movies based on books geared towards youth. In this family favorite, Nancy and her pals set out to solve a mystery, make new friends, and establish their place in the community. Free. parkcityfilm.org

Belinda Carlisle

7 p.m.@ DeJoria Center

Former Go-Go's lead singer Belinda Carlisle headlines a rockin' show in Kamas. Now’s your chance to belt out “Mad About You” and “Heaven is a Place on Earth." Tickets start at $70. dejoriacenter.com