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Wheeler Farm Monthly Events

A monthly song and story adventure provided in partnership with Salt Lake County Library. Fun for preschoolers with a caring adult.

Location:

North Lawn or Education Center in inclement weather

Dates:
  • January 13
  • February 10
  • March 10
  • April 14
  • May 12
  • June 9
  • July 14
  • August 11
  • September 8
  • October 13
  • November 10
  • December 8
Time:
  • 9 am–9:30 am and
  • 10 am–10:30 am

**Program is the same for both times

Join Clark Planetarium and Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation at Wheeler Historic Farm for a stargazing party and fun activities.

Location:

North Parking Lot, Wheeler Historic Farm

Dates and Times:
  • January 16, February 20 | 7 pm–9 pm

  • March 20, April 10, September 11 | 9 pm–11 pm

  • May 8, June 12, July 17, August 14 | 10 pm–12 am

  • November 6, December 11 | 6 pm–8 pm

*This program is weather-permitting and can be canceled due to poor viewing conditions.

Celebrate our Sun and enjoy some fresh winter air at Wheeler Farm! Join the Clark Planetarium team and safely view the sun and sunspots through solar telescopes. Registration is required

Location:

Lawn at the North Parking Lot, Wheeler Historic Farm

Date:
  • January 24
  • February 7
  • March 7
  • April 4
  • May 23
  • June 6
  • July 11
  • August 22
  • September 5
  • October 3
  • November 21
  • December 5
Time:

11 am - 1 pm

*This program is weather-permitting and can be canceled due to poor viewing conditions.

Ready to explore the stars but not sure where to start? Join us at the Wheeler Farm north parking lot for a hands-on introduction to astronomy. We’ll cover telescope components and types, teach you to navigate the night sky, and provide a variety of telescopes for you to test with staff guidance. You are also welcome to bring your own equipment for troubleshooting and setup help!

Important Details:

  • Ages: 18+
  • Registration: Proof of registration is required to participate.
  • Weather & Enrollment: This program is weather-dependent and requires a minimum number of participants. Sessions may be rescheduled due to poor viewing conditions or low enrollment.

2026 Session Dates:

  • June 20
  • September 18
  • November 20

Space is limited—register today!

Visit our Mother's Day Boutique and pick up a gift for the moms in your life. This outdoor market showcases a variety of local handmade gifts, treats, and trinkets. Vendors will be set up on the Central Lawn.

  • Location: Central Lawn, Wheeler Historic Farm
  • May 9, 2026
  • Time: 10 am–2 pm
  • Cost: Free admission

  • Date: May 16, 2026
  • Time: 9am – 1pm
  • Cost: Free Admission

Join us at Wheeler Farm to celebrate the season! Guests can browse a preview of our Farmers Market, enjoy hands-on farming activities, and watch our annual sheep shearing demonstrations.

Event Highlights:

  • Sheep Shearing & Farming Demonstrations: Hosted by IFA and 4-H.
  • Farmers & Art Market: Featuring vendors on the central lawn.
  • Historic House Tours: Free tours available 10 am-1 pm.
  • Food Trucks: Located at the barn curb.
  • Wagon Rides: $3 per person (ages 2+).

The Sunday Farmer's Market began at Wheeler Farm in 2011 operated by the Wasatch Front Farmer's Market. In 2017 they announced that they would no longer continue the Market at Wheeler Farm. The Market had grown to become a well-loved community event with a wide variety of local vendors from local produce to handmade foods, goods and art. In 2018, Salt Lake County Parks began operating the Wheeler, Sunday Market. Our goal is to support more producers and provide more infrastructure for the market.

Hours

  • Sundays
  • 9 am–1 pm

Dates

  • May 17, 24, 31
  • June 7, 14, 21, 28
  • July 5, 12, 19, 26
  • August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • September 6, 13, 20, 27
  • October 4, 11

Support local farmers, artisans, and bakers every Sunday May 17–October 11 on Wheeler Historic Farm’s West Lawn from 9 am–1 pm!

Celebrate the season at Wheeler Farm! From our traditional pumpkin patch to the family-friendly maze, we have everything you need for a perfect autumn outing. Explore our various attractions below and plan your visit for a day of harvest fun.

Wheeler Farm Pumpkin Patch

  • Dates: September 25–October 31
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10 am–8 pm | Fri–Sat, 9 am–9 pm | Sun, 9 am–4 pm
  • Location: North Parking Lot Pasture
  • Details: Admission is free; pumpkins are priced by size. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome in the patch.

Pumpkin Days Maze & Playland

  • Dates: September 25–October 31
  • General Hours: Mon–Thu, 4 pm–8 pm | Fri–Sat, 9 am–9 pm | Sun, 9 am–4 pm
  • Special Daytime Hours (10 am–8 pm): Oct 15, 19, 22, and 26.
  • Halloween Hours: Oct 31, 10 am–4 pm.
  • Admission: $12 (Includes maze, playland, and one wagon or cow train ride).
  • Specials: $10 Maze-only tickets | $2 Off Tuesdays (Full ticket only $10).
  • Ages 2 and under are free with a paying caregiver.

Wagons, Cow Trains & Country Store

  • Hours: Open daily during Pumpkin Patch hours.
  • Tickets: $3 per ride (One ride included with Pumpkin Days ticket). Purchase at the Rosebud Country Store, Activity Barn, or Ticket Booth.

Join us for a ghoulishly fun evening at the Pumpkin Boo-tique. Fly on over to the Activity Barn to discover unique treasures, seasonal crafts, and wicked-good finds for everyone.

  • Location: Wheeler Farm Activity Barn
  • Date: October 9, 2026
  • Time: 4–8 pm
  • Admission: Free

Monday, October 26

Celebrate Halloween with your favorite four-legged friend! This fan-favorite event invites you and your pooch to explore the Pumpkin Days maze and playland together. Put your pup's directional skills to the test in the straw bale maze, visit our Vendor Alley for doggy trick-or-treating, romp in the off-leash area, and enjoy a seasonal wagon ride. While there is no formal contest, we highly encourage you and your pup to arrive in your finest Halloween attire!

Registration Details:

  • On Sale: September 28 at 9 am.
  • Cost: $20 per Human/Dog pair (includes trick-or-treat bag).
  • Additional Humans: $12 each (no bag included).

Important: This event is pre-registration only and sells out quickly. Don't wait to secure your spot!

Bundle up and enjoy the magic of the holidays at Wheeler Farm! Take a twilight wagon ride to view our holiday light displays and visit with Santa on the front porch of the Historic Farmhouse. Our helper elf will be on hand to assist with photos on your own device.

  • Dates: Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11, & Dec 18
  • Time: 5-7 pm
  • Santa Visit: Free (Located on the Farmhouse front porch)
  • Wagon Rides: $3 per person (Ages 2+). Pickup is located at the Ice House.
  • Tickets: Purchase ride tickets at the Activity Barn.

Santa Paws is coming to town! Bring your pups to the Wheeler Farm Outdoor Education Center for a festive afternoon of doggie cookie decorating and a special visit with the Big Guy himself

Important: This event is pre-registration only and tickets sell out quickly. Tickets go on sale November 16 at 9 am.

Admission Includes:

  • Dog-friendly cookie to decorate
  • A festive cookie for humans
  • A commemorative doggie stocking
  • A visit with Santa Paws
  • Access to the off-leash area (weather permitting)

Details:

  • Date: December 12
  • Time: 12-4 pm
  • Cost: $20 per Human/Dog pair | $9 per additional human