On a Tuesday afternoon in October, the best-known fall attraction in Washington City is closed to the public. Staheli Family Farm uses Monday through Thursday daytime for field trips and private events. It opens the corn maze, the pumpkin patch and Farmland to everyone else from 5 to 9 p.m. those days. That one scheduling rule sets the shape of the town's fall. Most of what Washington offers in October happens on weeknight evenings, and the city's own events and its newest park run on that same clock.
The season runs September 18 through October 31, 2026, at 3400 S Washington Fields Rd. As of today, October 4, nearly four weeks remain. Most of what's left is scheduled for after the workday ends.
Who Has the Farm Before Five
The daytime field trip slots come from a farm that has been at this a long time. Staheli Family Farm is a seven-generation working farm founded in 1892 by Swiss immigrants. Frank Staheli helped build the agricultural infrastructure behind what is now Washington Fields. In the 1960s, Woodrow and Carma Staheli added cattle and alfalfa and built the silo. Today that silo is the farm store.
The corn maze came later. In 2001, Ralph Staheli's oldest son, Burke, came up with the idea, and that autumn the farm opened its first maze, called "Go For the Gold." That makes this fall the 25th since the first maze. Ralph's youngest daughter, Sherrie Lou, and her husband, Mike, now run the farm. Sherrie handles design and creative direction, Mike handles the physical farm work, and about 200 seasonal employees fill out the crew.
The Silo Store sells gifts, home décor, local artisan goods, farm eggs and Staheli beef. Purchases there are separate from general admission.
The Weekend Farm Runs Longer, Then Gets Darker
On Fridays and Saturdays, Farmland, the pumpkin patch and the corn maze open at noon and stay open until 10 p.m. The posted fall hours list no Sunday public hours. Monday through Thursday, the full farm is open for four hours. On Friday and Saturday it's open for ten.
The longer weekend hours carry several layers of programming:
- Lights on Tour, a daylight walk through the haunted attraction, Friday and Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Pony rides, Monday 5 to 8 p.m., Friday 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday 1 to 8 p.m.
- Face painting, Friday and Saturday 5 to 8 p.m., closed October 10, 30 and 31.
- Fire pit rentals, reservation only, 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Field of Screams, the haunted attraction, Thursday 7 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 7 to 11 p.m. on select nights.
The remaining Field of Screams nights this season are October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31. The farm says tickets sell quickly each season. Ticket holders pick up a wristband at the ticket booth and should join the queue at least 30 minutes before their entry time. Late arrivals may be delayed or lose their place. On any night, the ticket booth closes 30 minutes before the farm does. On a Monday that means 8:30 p.m. On a Saturday it means 9:30.
Children 2 and under get in free. Everyone else needs a ticket. The concession stands sell caramel apples, apple cider, hot donuts and kettle corn made daily. Free parking is available to ticketed guests.
The Dated Events Left on the Farm Calendar
Four special events remain this October, and Breakfast with a Witch is the only one booked on a weekday morning.
| Date | Event | Time | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 15 | Witches Night Out | 7 to 9 p.m. | Separate ticket |
| Friday, Oct. 16; Saturday, Oct. 17; Saturday, Oct. 24 | Waffles & Witches: Breakfast with a Witch | 11 a.m. on Oct. 16 | Separate ticket |
| Monday, Oct. 26 | Witches Light Parade | 6 p.m., lineup 5:45 p.m. | General admission or season pass |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Trick-or-treating | 3 to 5 p.m. | General admission or season pass |
Witches Night Out is ticketed on its own. The evening includes food and drinks, contests, prizes, raffles, a Clue-inspired mystery around the farm and a dance party, and costumes are encouraged. It lands on a Thursday, the same night Field of Screams runs from 7 to 10. Two of the family events run in daylight. Waffles & Witches is a morning breakfast with music, stories, costumes and prizes for young guests. Trick-or-treating on Halloween runs in the afternoon and needs general admission or a season pass, so it isn't a free drop-in.
Five costumed witches also appear on select dates through October 30. Their names are Candy Corn, Twitch Witch, Luna Leota, Winona Windsong and Autumn Crisp.
Monday, October 26, Is the Crowded Night
On one evening this month, the farm's weeknight window and the city calendar overlap completely. Washington City's Trunk or Treat is set for 6 to 8 p.m. on October 26 in the Washington City Community Center parking lot at 350 Community Center Drive. The Witches Light Parade at Staheli Family Farm starts at 6 p.m. the same night.
Here is how the two events line up:
- 5 p.m. Staheli opens to the public for its usual Monday hours.
- 5:45 p.m. Parade lineup begins behind the Pavilion stage. The first 100 children in line get a foam glowstick.
- 6 p.m. The Witches Light Parade begins at the farm, and the city's Trunk or Treat opens at the Community Center.
- 8 p.m. Trunk or Treat ends. Pony rides at the farm also wrap up at 8 on Mondays.
- 8:30 p.m. The Staheli ticket booth closes, ahead of the farm's 9 p.m. close.
The parade requires general admission or a season pass. The city says Trunk or Treat spots are limited and are reserved through its events page. The city's listing has one inconsistency. The date field reads October 26, while the description says "Monday, October 27th." October 26, 2026, is the Monday, so the 26th matches. The city takes questions at [email protected] or 435-656-6322 for anyone who wants confirmation before booking a trunk.
Wheels Park Keeps the Same Hours, a Little Later
The other big evening option in town didn't exist last fall. Washington Wheels Park sits at 3730 Rolling Rock Drive. It opened March 28, 2026, and the mayor estimated about 5,000 people came to opening day. FOX 13 reported 65,000 square feet of skatepark and another 65,000 square feet of dirt terrain for bikes, about 130,000 square feet of riding area in total.
On the skate side, the city lists bowls, flats, transitions, street elements and an Olympic-style qualifying course. The bike side has dirt tracks, skill courses, jumps and pump tracks. The park also has a splash pad, an inclusive playground, a climbing wall, a ninja-style course, a 40-yard dash and three rentable pavilions that seat about 80, 20 and 60 people.
The skate park's posted hours are dawn to 10 p.m. On a Monday through Thursday, it stays open an hour past the farm. In May the mayor wrote, "The Wheels Park is used at all times of the day," and said the city had been surprised by how popular it was. The posted sign requires helmets at all times while skating. It bans motor-driven equipment, bikes with metal pegs, personal ramps, food, drinks, pets, alcohol and tobacco in the skate area.
Weather affects both places the same way. The skate area closes in bad weather or when equipment is wet or damaged. Staheli closed for the day on September 29 because of slippery, muddy conditions. Tickets for that day can be used on a later visit, either through an emailed reschedule link or by bringing the original ticket to the gate. A rainy weeknight in Washington can close both evening options at once.
When the Corn Comes Down
After October 31, the city calendar moves outdoors and earlier in the day:
- Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Veterans Day Parade and Program at Veterans Park, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 30. The annual tree lighting at Veterans Park, held each year on the first Monday after Thanksgiving.
- Monday, Dec. 7. The Pearl Harbor/U.S.S. Utah Remembrance at Heritage Hall, 50 N. Main Street, 5 to 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 31. New Year's fireworks at 10 p.m., visible from the Community Center parking lot or the nearby Softball Complex.
The farm's top season pass tier, Total Blast, includes five Field of Screams admissions with no blackout dates plus one admission to the farm's 2026 Christmas lights. That last admission carries the pass past October.
Whether you're planning around the parade, the haunted house or a trunk spot at the Community Center, Dustin & Angie Hammer and The Hammer Team know these Washington City evenings well and are always glad to share what's on the local calendar. Contact Us any time this fall.