Sep 23-27 Festival of Science- free, family-friendly events that celebrate the wonders of science on the Colorado Plateau!

Sep 25–26 Golf Tournament- Red Rocks Amateur, men.To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Sep 25–27 Red Rock Arts Festival- Held the last weekend of September during one of the most beautiful times of the year in Moab. We encourage all community members to come out and participate and connect during the festival. We partner with individual artists and community organizations to put on fun and free workshops and events. The festival includes workshops and events focused on various multi-media art subjects, and a Street Festival with live music, food, beverages, artisan vendors, a chalk competition, and other free-family friendly activities. at the Moab Arts Center on 100 North

Sep 25–26 Fruita Fall Festival- 90 vendors, 13 food trucks, live music, and a beer garden and the hilarious “Outhouse Race”. At Fruita Civic Center Park, 326 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, Colorado. See pg 7A

Sep 25 & 26 Live Music: Blu Pig- Crossroads

Sep 26 Service Saturday at Arches- (8:30am–10:30am). Show your love for Arches National Park by helping clean up litter or pull weeds at a popular parking lot or trailhead! All equipment will be provided and all ages and abilities welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Location and other details will be determined one week from the date of event. Each participant will receive a special thank-you item for volunteering time to care for the national park. For more information or to sign up, please email SEUG_Volunteers@nps.gov or call 435-222-3873.

Sep 26 John Wayne Grit Series: Moab Half Marathon and 10K- Benefit for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, so every step you take helps advance the fight against cancer. Run in honor of family and friends who have been affected by cancer. Run in the sheer grandeur of the red cliffs, mesas, and grasslands of the wild west where John Wayne filmed Comancheros and Rio Grande. 7am Half Marathon Start, 7:30am 10K Start. Moab, UT near Red Cliffs Lodge. Info at johnwayne.org/pages/moab

Sep 26 Suicide Prevention Walk- The Walks are an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together. Sponsored by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Event is at Grand County High School. Check In: 5:30pm. Event Start Time: 6:00pm. Sign up at afspwalks.donordrive.com/Moab, Contact: Melanie Jeske, 385-766-8342, mjeske@afsp.org

Sep 26 Yamuna Body Rolling- Join Structural Integration Practitioner Elizabeth Lamaroueux for this special extended class offering. 10am–12pm. Visit moonriveryoga.com to register.

Sep 26 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh; be mystified! 7pm, Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Sep 26 Indigenous Artist Market- Come support and shop from regional Indigenous artists with a variety of arts styles including painting, printmaking, jewelry and more! Free to the public. Courtyard will be open from 10am-3:30pm.Location: Bears Ears Education Center: 567 W Main Street (HWY 191) Bluff, Utah. www.bearsearspartnership.org

Sep 26 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by Out of Sanctuary. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market.

Sep 26–27 Barrels for Bucks- barrel race. Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S Hwy 191, Moab

Sep 27 Festival of Science Wetlands Walk-and-Talk- Join the Moab Festival of Science and the FireBREAK Campaign for an interactive walk-and-talk in the Matheson Wetlands about wildfire, ecosystems, and how we can use fire fuels mitigation to manage one without destroying the other. Attendance is capped at 25. RSVP and see more details at firebreakmoab.org

Sep 27 Festival of Science: Papermaking Workshop- Join artist Kate Aitchison and scientist Brooke Osborne in making paper using invasive plant species and recycled textiles. Learn how to form sheets and make marble pulp sheets that combine different materials and textures. 10:00am-1:00pm. FREE. Limited to ten participants. Utah State University, Moab, 1850 S. Aggie Blvd. info on eventbright.com

Sep 27 Live Music: Blu Pig- Tom Andes

Sep 27 When We Were Boats- Performed at the Red Rock Arts Festival. Doors at 2:30, Performance & Picnic at 3:00–4:30pm. Rotary Park Amphitheater

Sep 28 Death over Dinner- Grand County Hospice invites community to share a meal and talk about end-of-life wishes. 4:30pm. at Easy Bee Farm, East Easy Streey, Moab. Reservations are required; RSVP by Sep 21. HospiceCare@mrhmoab.org, 435-719-3772

Sep 28 & 29 Live Music: Blu Pig- Franklin Smith& Gypsy Troubadour

Sep 29 Exit 42 Concert- The rained-out Exit 42 Concert at Two Rivers Winery in Grand Junction will be back on the lawn for a make-up concert. Gates open at 5pm with music at 6pm. The Art Center Guild has a record of those who bought tickets online. Those who bought paper tickets from The Art Center are asked to contact Susan at 970-985-1015 or sjroberts1@earthlink.net to confirm their attendance. Others may buy tickets online at www.artcenterguild.org or at The Art Center, 7th and Orchard, Grand Junction,Colorado. General admission tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. All proceeds benefit the Art Center of Western Colorado and its programs.

Sep 30 Youth Garden Project Weed & Feed- Volunteer at the Youth Garden every other Wednesday, 6-8pm, Aug 5, 19, Sep 2, 16, 30. Help us with weeding in the garden for ~one hour, in exchange for a free, shared, garden-fresh meal. www. youthgardenproject.org

Sep 30 USU Community Education Event: The Roots of Sexual Violence in Utah: A Framework for Understanding Harm- Presentation by Dr. Susan Madsen, founding director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University. Explores the factors that contribute to sexual violence and how communities can work together to create meaningful change. Learn about local resources from Seekhaven and others. 6:00-7:00pm, check-in at 5:45. USU Moab, 1850 S. Aggie Boulevard. RSVP: bwfsoutheast@gmail.com. Light dinner will be provided.

Sep 30 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup- High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 7pm Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Sep 30 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night (Open Mic)

Oct 1 Supplement Thursday- Co-op owners, stock up and save on supplements on the first Thursday of every month at Moonflower! All dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, tinctures, medicinal herbs, and other items in this department will be 10% off for co-op owners only. Pure Synergy products will remain at the same year-round discount for owners. 8am–8pm @ Moonflower Co-op

Oct 1 Live Music: Blu Pig- Franklin Smith & Gypsy Troubadour

Oct 1–4 When We Were Boats- Moab Theater Project a new play by Sam Van Wetter. An imaginative, irreverent adaptation of a legendary 1955 voyage through the Grand Canyon. Featuring a small cast, creative staging, and characters from across time and space, this charming piece will change the way audiences think of friendship, adventure, and the Colorado River. Performed at Star Hall.

Oct 2 Gallery Moab Artist Reception- Jonathan Frank’s new work will be on display throughout October. Join us for an opening reception from 5–8pm where you can meet Jonathan and other gallery artists. Gallery Moab, 63 S. Main, Moab. www.gallerymoab.com. See article pg 9A

Oct 2 Live Music: Blu Pig- Sand & Sunnie

Oct 2 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Ethan J Perry

Oct 2–3 2026 River Runners Hall of Fame Festival- Join us as we celebrate six extraordinary people whose courage, skill, and love of rivers helped shape the history of river running. Induction programs, keynote talk by Kevin Fedarko, pancake breakfast at Swasey's Beach, river float, after party at Ray's Tavern. Presented by John Wesley Powell River History Museum, Green River, johnwesleypowell.com

Oct 2–4 Outerbike- For over a decade and a half, Outerbike has been the ultimate matchmaker, connecting riders like you with the world’s best brands and the tech of the future. This year, we’re leaning into that legacy of community, camaraderie, and straight-up desert magic.
www.outerbike.com

Oct 2 The Boys of Summer Concert- Eagles tribute band fundraiser hosted by the Rotary Club of Grand Junction Evening Group and the Grand Junction Elks Lodge 575 at Western Botanical Gardens, 655 Struthers Ave. Grand Junction. $20. Gates open at 6pm. Music at 7–pm. Info: givebutter.com/RotaryElksConcert

Oct 3 Center Street Fest—Keys, Costumes, and Cocktails- An evening of community, connections, and celebration in the heart of Center Street from 4–10pm at 50 E Center St. Hosted by Center Street Square, 98 Center and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.

Oct 3 Witches Night Out- Block Party at 41 E. Center | Back Alley. 4–10 pm. Kids costume

Oct 3 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by Mitch Melodia. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market.

Oct 3 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 7pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South. See article pg 10B

Oct 3 Live Music: Blu Pig- Bob Greenspan & Mama T

Oct 4 Autumn Wellness Family Class: Fire Cider- Join Moonflower Co-op and Courtney Dare Reese Hill for a fun, interactive family class exploring fire cider and seasonal wellness practice for kids. Children will learn about fire cider—a natural alternative to pharmaceutical medicines for colds and respiratory conditions made with simple ingredients commonly found in the kitchen—the difference between fire cider for adults and kids, and the health benefits of the ingredients in this herbal tonic. Participants will follow an autumn-themed yoga practice and make their own jar of kid-friendly fire cider to take home! Free and open to all. Sign up at bit.ly/familyfirecider. 9:30am @ The MARC (Moab Arts) Dance Room

Oct 4 Live Music: Blu Pig- Jon O

Oct 5 League of Women Voters Candidates Forum- Meet the people seeking your vote at the MARC (Moab Arts) 111 E 100 N. Doors will open at 5:30pm with the first session from 6:00–7:30pm for County Commission candidates and the second session 7:45–9:00pm for U.S. Congressional District 3, State House District 69, County Sheriff, and County Clerk candidates.

Oct 5 Jordan World Glow Circus- Old Spanish Trail Arena, 7:30pm. Tickets at jordancircus.com or at the gate 1 hour before showtime.

Oct 5 Live Music: Blu Pig- Alan Brown

Oct 6 Moab Regional Hospital Blood Drive- Give Blood. Save Lives. 10:30am–2:30pm at Recovery Center Parking Lot, 382 W. Care Campus Drive, North Side of Hospital

Oct 6 Take Care Tuesday—Yin, Sound Bath, and Tea Ceremony- Join us for a special 90-minute Take Care Tuesday with Kylie, featuring a deeply relaxing evening of yin yoga, sound healing, and tea ceremony. This gentle class invites you to slow down, settle into longer-held postures, and create space for rest and reflection. The practice will be paired with a soothing sound bath designed to support relaxation and ease, and a tea ceremony. A calming midweek offering for anyone seeking a softer pace and a little extra care. No experience needed. By donation. 5:15pm at 76 South Main St—Behind Red Rock Bakery. Please register at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.org

Oct 6 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Oct 7 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup- High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 7pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South. See pg 10B

Oct 7 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Oct 8 Nourish, Move, & Balance Chakra Wellness Series #2: Sacral Chakra- Join Moonflower Co-op and Crystal Blanks of Mindful Movement Moab for a monthly journey through the body’s seven main chakras. Each class will help participants better understand the physical, emotional, and energetic qualities of each chakra while learning practical tools to cultivate balance in everyday life. Each session will include discussion, guided gentle yoga, breathwork, and meditation, and chakra-specific, nutrient-rich foods and herbal teas. This class will focus on the sacral chakra. Free and open to all. Sign up at bit.ly/mooniesacralchakra. 5pm @ the MARC (Moab Arts) Stage Room

Oct 8 Free Movie: Ocean with David Attenborough- With Special Guest Ocean Environmental Artist Peggy Oki. David Attenborough delivers his greatest message of hope in this spectacular new film, taking viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. Come at 6:30 to learn how to make Origami Whales with Peggy, movie starts @7 PM | Moab Library | 257 E Center St. Presented by Grand County Public Library in partnership with Revive Our Ocean. For more info visit www.moablibrary.org or call 435-259-1111

Oct 8 Sand Flats Stargazing- Come learn from astronomy experts up at Sand Flats Recreation Area! Issue experts will guide us through a tour of the night sky. The City of Moab will provide an educational training on how to contribute to their citizen science study monitoring helping to collect valuable information about ambient light in and around Moab. Training starts at 7:30 pm followed by stargazing. Please meet us at the Slickrock parking lot which is located 1/2 mile past the Sand Flats entrance station on the left. Please use a red filtered flashlight if you have one to preserve night vision. We will have a telescope available for viewing. Info: abrand@grandcountyutah.gov or aveilleux@moabcity.gov

Oct 8 Live Music: Blu Pig- Eric Brors

Oct 8 Kigalia Fine Arts Event: Los Hermano de los Andes- Andean Folk Music dating back to the ancient Inca civilization 7pm at San Juan High School Auditorium, 311 N 100 E in Blanding, UT. kigaliafinearts.org

Oct 9 Arts & Ag- A free, family-friendly outdoor market at Swanny City Park featuring artisan goods, produce, and live music. Come take a stroll and support local businesses.

Oct 9 Live Music: Blu Pig- Meander Cat

Oct 9 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Bob Greenspan and Mama T

Oct 9–13 2026 Moab 240- Endurance run covering 240 miles of beautiful terrain through desert, canyons, slick rock, and two mountain ranges—all while surrounded by Canyonlands and Arches National Park. Info at www.destinationtrailrun.com/

Oct 10 Moab Open Flea Market- An assortment of sellers with treasures ranging from housewares, jewelry, tools, beads, crafts, vintage NikNaks, to that thing you’ve always wanted. A curated Yard Sale in one place. Sellers welcome. 9:00am–noon at Old City Park Pavilion. Info contact Char @text (801) 870-4062

Oct 10 Moab ArTTrails Tour- Walking tour of the newly installed exhibition during afternoon. moabartttrails.org

Oct 10 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by Brian Limper. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market.

Oct 10 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 7pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Oct 10 Live Music: Blu Pig- Alan & Valerie Brown

Oct 10–11 Golf Tournament- Moab Senior Amateur, men/women. To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Oct 11 Moab Canyons Endurance Ride- For more information they can go to my website https://mickeysmt.wixsite.com/moabenduranceride, or contact Mickey Smith / Blaze Adventure LLC at 435-260-8521

Oct 11 & 12 Live Music: Blu Pig- J. Ezra

Oct 13 5% Day for Moab Valley Multicultural Center- Every second Tuesday of the month, Moonflower donates 5% of the day’s sales to a local organization that furthers our mission of providing socially responsible foods, goods, and education in promotion of a healthy, sustainable community. Join us this month in supporting the Multicultural Center! 8am–8pm @ Moonflower Co-op

Oct 13 Live Music: Blu Pig- Rosine

Oct 14 The Storied Self: Moab’s Story Slam “Collective Effervescence”- Put your name in the hat for a chance to tell your true, personal 5-7-minute story on the theme Collective Effervescence: feelings of unity and harmony spurred by shared experiences. Snacks and sips at 6:30, stories start at 7. Free! Moab Arts/The MARC 111 E 100 N. Presented in partnership with Grand County Public Library & Moab Arts. For more info visit www.moablibrary.org or call 435-259-1111

Oct 14 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup- High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 7pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South. See pg 10B

Oct 14 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Oct 15 Moab Information Center Lecture Series: Mill Creek Canyon—What Was, What Is, and What Could Have Been- Jeremy Buck discusses how Mill Creek has served as a vital water source for both wildlife and humans since time immemorial. Over the past 200 years, substantial changes have altered the flow of Mill Creek—for better or worse. Historical journals, newspaper archives, and water management proposals document how the modern settlement of Moab has forever changed the flow of water. 6pm at Moab Information Center, on the corner of Center and Main St. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association (CNHA).

Oct 15 Castle Valley Speaker Series: The Clouds of Castle Valley: Their Lives and Conversions with Mary O’Brien- Why do certain types of clouds come to Castle Valley? (Some types don't!) And while they're here, what are they doing? Clouds are change artists. How do they do that? This presentation is all about our cloud neighbors—their lives and their interactions with us. Free! 6:30pm at the Castle Valley Library | 2 Castle Valley Drive. Presented by Grand County Public Library. For more info visit www.moablibrary.org or call 435-259-1111

Oct 15 Live Music: Blu Pig- The Waymores

Oct 15–18 Bluff Arts Festival- Music, Films, Art Workshops, Literary Events and more. Featured artist and weaver, Arlene Benally. Bluff Community Foundation. Info at bluffartsfestival.org See pg 10A

Oct 16 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Lisa Hathaway

Oct 16, & 17 Live Music: Blu Pig- Mountain Country with Jim Fish

Oct 16–18 Moab Celtic Festival- Scots on the Rocks. Entertainment this year will be Ga Greine, Brian Caldwell, The Rinceoiri Don Spraoi Irish Dancers and Celtica Nova! As well as The Highland Dance competition in Star Hall on Saturday, Heavy Athletics Saturday and Sunday, BagPipes and Drum Bands, Clan Booths, and lots of great merchandise booths and food trucks. Hours: Friday 4–9pm, Saturday 9am–9pm, Sunday 9am–4pm. Center Street Ballfields, 250 East Center Street. www.scotsontherocksmoab.org See pg 11A

Oct 17 Castle Valley Gourds and More Festival- From 11:00am until 3:00pm with parade at noon, face painting, puppet show, gourd artists and crafts from Castle Valley artists. Food available. For more information: 435 260 2654. Free for everyone. Article pg 7A. Ad on this pg.

Oct 17 White Mesa Ute Community Spiritual Walk & Protest- Rally starts at 11am, at the White Mesa Community Center, followed by the spiritual and protest walk to the Energy Fuels uranium mill. Info: 435-459-2461 or protectwhitemesa.org

Oct 17 Red Rock Remembers- Alzheimer's Walk fundraiser. At Swanny Park from 10am–4pm. Brought to you by Edward Jones. Info: 435-259-3910 or redrockmembers@gmail.com

Oct 17 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 7pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South. Article pg 10B

Oct 17 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by The Unpaid. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market.

Oct 18 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Oct 19 Live Music: Blu Pig- Alan Brown

Oct 20 Live Music: Blu Pig- Danny Rose

Oct 21 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup- High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 7pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Oct 21 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Oct 22 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Oct 23 Monthly Ayurvedic Health Talks- Join Kathy for an introduction to Agni, the Ayurvedic concept of digestive fire, and learn why healthy digestion is considered an important part of overall well-being. We’ll also explore seasonal foods and simple daily habits traditionally used in Ayurveda to support balance as we move into fall. No previous Ayurveda experience needed. By Donation. 5:00pm at the Wellness Collective, 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery. Sign up at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.org

Oct 21 Writing Workshop with Author Suzanne Roberts: Getting Unstuck and Making Inspiration- Writer’s block comes from the fear that we don’t have anything interesting or useful, entertaining or important to say. Sometimes, a story is burrowed inside us, but we just don’t know where to begin. Join us for a fun, hands-on creative writing workshop, where we’ll work to get unstuck, move through our blocks, and make—rather than find—inspiration. Free! All genres and levels welcome. 7pm | Moab Library | 257 E Center St. Presented by Grand County Public Library. For more info visit www.moablibrary.org or call 435-259-1111

Oct 23 Utah Humanities Book Festival: Author R.E. Burillo presents: American Archaeology: Living History, Stolen Pasts, and Defending the Future- Archaeology has long captivated the American public, yet pop culture mythology often obscures the harsh realities, thrilling discoveries, and complex moral decisions that archaeologists confront out in the field. With rollicking storytelling and an insider’s expertise, Burrillo challenges us to celebrate curiosity even as we rethink what archaeology is, whom it serves, and what’s at stake for our future and our understanding of ourselves as a species. Free! 7 PM at Star Hall | 159 E Center St. Presented by Utah Humanities Book Festival, Grand County Public Library and Back of Beyond Books
Mel Soul & The Heartbeat

Oct 23 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Toni and the Enablers

Oct 23–24 Field of Screams- Youth softball tournament. Old Spanish Trail Arena.

Oct 24 Cortez Makers Fair- Second day of the makers fair and public equipment sale at the Cortez Makerspace. Free to attend. 9am-4pm, 209 W Main St., Cortez, Colorado. www.fundamentalneeds.net/challenge

Oct 24 Service Saturday at Arches- (9am–10:30am). Show your love for Arches National Park by helping clean up litter or pull weeds at a popular parking lot or trailhead! All equipment will be provided and all ages and abilities welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Location and other details will be determined one week from the date of event. Each participant will receive a special thank-you item for volunteering time to care for the national park. For more information or to sign up, please email SEUG_Volunteers@nps.gov or call 435-222-3873.

Oct 24 Yamuna Body Rolling- Join Structural Integration Practitioner Elizabeth Lamaroueux for this special extended class offering. 10am–12pm. Visit moonriveryoga.com to register.

Oct 24 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by Paul Teerlink. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market.

Oct 24 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 7pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South Article pg 10B

Oct 24 Live Music: Blu Pig- Bob Greenspan & Mama T

Oct 24–25 Barrels for Bucks- barrel races. Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S Hwy 191, Moab

Oct 25 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

OCT 26 Jeep Jamboree Moab Expedition- Private guide services and opening hors d'oeurves and farewell dinners. jeepjamboreeusa.com

Oct 26 Live Music: Blu Pig- JellyBowl

Oct 27 Theodore Roosevelt's birthday- National Park Service fee-free day for US citizens and residents.

Oct 27 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dave Mensch

Oct 28 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Oct 29 Moab Information Center Lecture Series: SEUG Community Artist in the Parks- The Community Artist in the Parks program is a partnership between the National Park Service Southeast Utah Group of parks (SEUG) and Canyonlands Natural History Association (CNHA). Join Chrissy Noel Kinslow as she discusses her seven-month term creating works of art inspired by Southeast Utah's national parks' varied landscapes. She will share some of her favorite stories and images, discuss her artistic process, and answer questions about the program. 6pm at the Moab Information Center, on the corner of Center and Main St. Sponsored by CNHA. See article pg 9A

Oct 29 Live Music: Blu Pig- Rick Gerber

Oct 29 Wild Rivers Film Tour 2026- Join us for 100 minutes of river-based recreation and conservation cinema celebrating human connections to wild rivers. Free! 7pm at Star Hall | 159 E. Center St.| Presented by Grand County Public Library and American Rivers. For more info visit www.moablibrary.org or call 435-259-1111

Oct 29–31 Jeep Jamboree- Experience iconic trails like “Hell’s Revenge” and “Poison Spider” and enjoy some of the greatest scenery our country has to offer. Join us for an unforgettable experience in Moab! jeepjamboreeusa.com

Oct 30 Skate Moab- Free Community Night, All Ages, 6pm–8pm, Old Spanish Trail Arena Pavilion

Oct 30 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Oct 31 Halloween

Oct 31 Pumpkin Power! Family Class- Join Moonflower Co-op and Courtney Dare Reese Hill for a fun, interactive family class exploring themes of strength, confidence, and physical and mental wellness for kids. Children will engage in discussion on nourishment, movement, rest, and social connection, participate in pumpkin-themed yoga, and make a healthy pumpkin-based snack. Free and open to all. Sign up at bit.ly/mooniepumpkinpower. 9:30am @ The MARC (Moab Arts) Dance Room

Oct 31 Trunk or Treat- Free admission for trick-or-treaters; vehicle registration is required in advance for those hosting a trunk. A family-friendly, safe outdoor community Halloween tradition featuring decorated vehicle trunks, costumes, and candy. 4–6pm, Ballfield Road at Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S Hwy 191

Oct 31 Halloween Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 7pm. Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Oct 31 Live Music: Blu Pig- Bob Greenspan & Mama T

Oct 31 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by The Twoners. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market.

Nov 1 Day of the Dead- Live Mariachi, Food, Kids activities, & more. Free. 1–5pm at 156 North 100 West | Moab. Presented by Moab Valley Multicultural Center. See article pg 7A

Nov 1 30th Rim Rock Marathon and Half Marathon- Colorado National Monument run. Info at grandjunctionsports.org/rimrockmarathon. See pg 10A

Nov 6 Moab Art Walk- A free, all-ages downtown celebration of artistry and community, from 5-8 pm at Participating Businesses and the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. Locations exhibit new work every month, featuring local and regional artists exploring a variety of ideas and mediums. Expect to encounter raffles, food and drink, artist demonstrations, live music, and more as you stroll around town to each of the locations. Meet and mingle with artists and art enthusiasts, buy a piece of art, and leave feeling inspired to create! For more information, including a map of participating Art Walk locations, monthly show details, and information about accessibility accommodations, please visit www.moabarts.org. Hosted the First Friday, 5–8pm.

Nov 6–8 Moab Folk Festival- Takes place in beautiful, downtown Moab. Friday and Saturday night shows happen in historic Star Hall. Saturday and Sunday daytime shows are held at the Moab City Ballpark. Please consider joining us for quality music in intimate venues and with stellar scenery. www.moabfolkfestival.com for info, line-up, and tickets. See article pg 14B, ad on 16B.

Nov 7 Soup Bowl Fundraiser- Join the Clay Artisans of Moab for the annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser benefiting the Wellness Collective! Choose a one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic bowl, enjoy soup, bread, and dessert from local restaurants and community partners, and browse the All-Ceramics Silent Auction. Hosted by the Clay Artisans of Moab and sponsored by Desert Sun Ceramics. Proceeds support the Wellness Collective’s free and low-cost community programs. At Moab Arts and Recreation Center (Moab Arts), 111 E. 100 N. Tickets: www.wellnesscollectivemoab.org See article pg 1B

Nov 7–8 Moab Trail Marathon- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Kids K. Set among the towering red rock canyons of southeastern Utah, the course takes runners deep into the spectacular Kane Creek Canyon area just outside Moab. Whether you’re chasing a National Championship or just soaking in the landscape, the Moab Trail Marathon promises an adventure you won’t forget! moabtrailmarathon.com

Nov 7–8 Golf Tournament- Moab Golf Course Charity Classic Scramble (4 person hndc restrictions) men/women/mixed.To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Nov 9 Kigalia Fine Arts Event: Desert Heartstrings- An American folk-rock duo with tight harmonies and a rich tapestry of folk instruments. 9:00pm at USU Arts & Events Center, 715 W 200 S, Blanding, UT. www.kigaliafinearts.org

Nov 11 Veterans Day - National Park Service fee- free day for US citizens and residents.

Nov 13 Authors Amy Irvine and Pam Houston- Join friends and authors Amy Irvine and Pam Houston in conversation, as Irvine presents her new book Almost Animal: a Memoir of Motherhood, Wildness, and the American West. 7:00–8:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm at Star Hall, 159 E Center St. Free. Presented by Grand County Public Library and Back of Beyond Books

Nov 13 Dead Horse Ultra- This desert trail event is our biggest and most popular race of the year! A beautiful course on world class trails, with expansive views. Mad Moose Events. www.madmooseevents.com

Nov 14 Golf Tournament- St Jude Charity Scrambe (4 person no restrictions) men/women/mixed.To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Nov 14 Moab Frisbee Tournament- Old Spanish Trail Arena Soccer Field.

Nov 21 Turkey Trot- ATTENTION RUNNERS, WALKERS & TROTTERS! Moab City Recreation's Annual Turkey Trot 5K will start at 9am at the Moab Recreation and Aquatics Center.

Nov 21 Golf Tournament- Toys Fore Kids Scramble (4 person no restrictions) men/women/mixed.To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Nov 26 Thanksgiving

Nov 29 Kigalia Fine Arts Event: The Messiah- Sing in, oratorio. www.kigaliafinearts.org