You don’t have to fly all the way to Germany to enjoy a traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest. With the tree-lined mountains, Deutschland-themed steins, and musicians dressed in lederhosen, you might second-guess where you are. From August 17 to October 20, every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free and parking is $10.

This annual market fares over 100 local farmers and producers, so the options are endless. Their website even shows you what’s fresh this week, so planning your next family dinner menu is effortless. The Downtown Farmers Market will run from June 3 to October 21, but produce tends to run out early, so we suggest getting there at 8 a.m.

Visit Utah’s original corn maze at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi or in spanish Fork. Whether finding your way out of the maze, exploring the Pumpkin Princess Playland, blasting apple cannons, mining for gems, enjoying all the yummy farm-fresh food, picking out the perfect pumpkin, tip-toeing through Insanity Point’s haunted trails, or trick-or-treating with local mascot characters, there is unforgettable fun and memories for folks of all ages running through September - October.

Try this 4.5-mile out-and-back trail near Mapleton, Utah. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.