Looking for something to do this week? Check out these events in Moab happening October 27 – November 3. For a complete list of events and to add your own, visit our community calendar.
Tuesday, October 28
Launch party for The Skybound Traveler
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Back of Beyond Books (83 N. Main St.)
The launch of Moabite Daniel McNeil’s Skybound Traveler Climbing Spirit Deck & Guidebook! This tarot-like set includes 52 cards beautifully illustrated by Peggy Flavin and a 120-page guidebook that offers insights and inspiration. Now it’s your chance to hear about how this deck and guidebook came to be, draw cards, enjoy sample readings, meet the author, and support the Skybound Traveler set making its way onto our shelves and into the wider world.
The 1979 Church Rock uranium tailings spill – an unrecognized disaster
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Moab Museum, 118 E Center St
In July 1979, the tailings disposal dam at United Nuclear Corporation’s Church Rock Mill breached, releasing 1,100 tons of uranium mill tailings and 94 million gallons of radioactive wastewater into the Puerco River—the nation’s largest release of radioactive material by volume. Speakers Chris Shuey and Terry Keyanna will share scientific research and personal stories of the impact on the Navajo Nation community. More info →
The Blu Pig: Lost Buffalo LIVE
When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Blu Pig, 811 South Main Street
Support Moab’s only Lost Buffalo for a fun night of live music.
Halloween party and costume contest
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Climb Moab, 11850 US-191, Unit A8
Bring your best costume for prizes, candy, and climbing.
Wednesday, October 29
4th Ward chile cook off and Trunk-or-Treat
When: 5 p.m.
Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 701 E Locust Lane
Trick or “Beet” at YGP!
When: 4 to 5 p.m.
Where: the Youth Garden Project (530 S 400 E)
Come to the garden on Thursday and harvest your own veggies! Fill a bag for a $10 suggested donation or buy a YGP tote bag to fill. Help us get all the veggies plucked before the first frost!
Arts class: Spooky art studio for kids
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Moab Arts Center, 111 E. 100 N.
The Spooky Art Studio is back again this Halloween! Join us for a handful of spooky Halloween inspired crafts both independent and collaborative! This workshop is for ages 5 and up. Dress to get messy! $8. Read more →
Digitizing Idaho’s dinosaurs
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Grand Center, 182 N 500 W
Join paleontologist Robert J. Gay to meet our dinosaur neighbors to the north and discover how Idaho is digitizing their fossil record. A presentation of the Utah Friends of Paleontology. Free!
Toddler Time
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Grand County Library, 257 E Center St
Yoga with the 12 Steps of Recovery
When: 5:15 p.m.
Where: Wellness Collective Moab, 76 South 100 West (behind Red Rock Bakery)
Combining the practical tools of the 12-Step program with the ancient wisdom of yoga. Open to everyone and anyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. Free class provided in partnership with USARA.
Thursday, October 30
Lego Engineering Afterschool Club
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Grand County Library, 257 E Center St
Prehistoric scavenger hunt
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Utahraptor State Park, 13890 N. Hwy 191
Costumes encouraged! Kids will search for dinosaur eggs with prizes inside, painted pumpkins, and more. Half-mile scavenger hunt at the historic site.
Star party: Galactic trick or treat
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Dead Horse Point State Park
A special Halloween star party! Come dressed up in your favorite family-friendly costume as we hop across our galactic neighborhood and beyond. Bring a comfy chair or blanket, and a telescope if you have one. Meet at the visitor center.
Wild Rivers Film Tour
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Star Hall, 159 E Center St
A sublime evening of river-based recreation and conservation cinema celebrating human connection to wild rivers. Presented by Grand County Public Library in partnership with American Rivers. More info →
Friday, October 31
Skate Moab free night
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Old Spanish Trail Arena Pavilion, 3641 S Hwy 191
All ages welcome.
Trunk-or-Treat
When: 4-6:30 p.m.
Where: Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S Hwy 191
Grand County’s 10th annual trunk or treat event. Participants must register their vehicles in advance and arrive by 3:45 p.m. All candy and treats must be individually wrapped. No pets allowed. More info →
Saturday, November 1
The Blu Pig: Randy Stephens & The Groove Makers
When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Blu Pig, 811 South Main Street
Guitar-led blues-rock from a musician who plays in a Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band.
Healthy holiday desserts for kids
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Moab Arts Center, 111 E. 100 N.
Kids will learn about desserts made with whole food ingredients and natural sweeteners. Includes kid-friendly yoga. Free and open to all.
Rick Boretti’s Magic Show
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Moab Backyard Theater, 56 W. 100 S
Interactive family-friendly magic show with humor. $8-15, children under 3 free.
Sunday, November 2
Free community meal
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Rotary Park, 680 Millcreek Dr
Enjoy a cozy fall community meal with your neighbors. There’s also a free market to bring anything you don’t want and take anything you need. All free.
MVMC’s Festival del Día de Muertos 2025
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Moab Valley Multicultural Center, 156 North 100 West
The Day of the Dead Festival honors the spirits of loved ones who have passed away. Features brightly decorated altars, a kid tent, traditional Latin cuisine, live mariachi, and folk art. More info →
Monday, November 3
Fall 2025 Voucher Cleanup Program begins
When: 8 a.m. (through November 15)
Where: Moab Landfill, 1282 Sand Flats Road
Free program open to residents of Grand and San Juan County only. Each household receives one voucher for up to two cubic yards of green/yard waste, construction and demolition debris, or up to eight standard or four oversized automotive tires. Registration required.
Learn to belay class
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Climb Moab, 11850 US-191, Unit A8
Free for locals. The first step to top rope climbing in the gym. Register ahead of time at climbmoabgym.com/learn-to-belay.
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