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Salt Lake Fall Bucket List Ideas 2025

Posted on October 6, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

Fall trees.

Autumn leaves in bloom. (Ali Vallarta/City Cast Salt Lake)

Seasonal Affective Disorder be damned, this year I’m relishing all that fall has to offer. Here’s what’s on my Salt Lake autumn bucket list.

Enjoy the Crisp Autumn Air

It’s sweater weather, after all.

Fall Is for Comfort Food

Everything is seasonally spiced right now — from ice cream at Rockwell to dirty sodas at Swig. Travel to northern Utah for the apple cider donuts at Cross E Ranch or the giant Yoders Donuts. And don’t forget to save room for all the soups.

Adventure in a New Town

Mahjong pieces.

Mahjong game pieces. (Shelly Still/Getty Images)

Learn To Play Mahjong

As the days get shorter it’s the perfect time to pick up a new hobby. Ever since I watched that one episode of “Bluey,” I’ve wanted to learn Mahjong. Well, thank the algorithm for showing me Salt Lake Mahjong Club, which offers beginner lessons, leagues, and open play.

What's on your fall bucket list?

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