Name: 2026 Garden After Dark: Adventures in Neverland
Start: 2026-10-15
End: 2026-10-30

Official practice facility for the Utah Grizzlies professional hockey team and was a practice venue for the 2002 Olympic Games. 200'x100' (Olympic size) ice surface, Skate rental and sharpening, Pro Shop, Party Room, and Centenntial Swimming Pool with 2 Water Slides, Play Features, Water Geysers and Lap Pool.

Acord Ice Center

Escape the hustle of everyday life as you stroll brick-lined paths and explore locally owned shops and restaurants nestled around the [historic Gardner Mill](https://www.gardnervillage.com/gardner-village-history). Built by early Utah pioneer Archibald Gardner, the mill is also connected to the [history of the Salt Lake Temple](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibald-salt-lake-temple), where Gardner played an important role in its foundation work. Today, the mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as a Utah Historic Site.

Surrounding the mill, you'll enjoy shopping in small boutique shops located in restored homes, each brimming with charm. Relax at a day spa, dine in our flour mill and silo or indulge a 5-course gourmet meal followed by a captivating, Vegas-quality magic show. Fun awaits at a petting zoo, train ride, art and knitting classes or an escape room. [Gardner Village](https://www.gardnervillage.com/) is an ideal place for your event, wedding or meeting. With our [picturesque setting](https://www.gardnervillage.com/photo-gallery/Gardner-Village)and multitude of [entertainment options](https://www.gardnervillage.com/places/experiences), delight in this one-of-a-kind experience found nowhere else in Utah.

**DINING IN HISTORY**

Set in the historic flour mill, [Archibald’s Restaurant](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibalds-restaurant)is rich in atmosphere. You can even dine in the silo. For a quick bite, try [Happy Camper Deli and Bakery](https://www.gardnervillage.com/happy-camper-deli-and-bakery) for award-winning sandwiches followed by a sweet experience at [Chocolate Covered Wagon](https://www.gardnervillage.com/chocolate-covered-wagon), named one of the country’s top 50 candy stores by *Food Network Magazine*.

**SAVOR THE SHOPPING**

Stroll through charming [boutique shops](https://www.gardnervillage.com/places/shopping) housed in beautifully restored historic homes, all surrounding the iconic flour mill. Each has its own character and is unique to our area.

**ENJOY THE EXPERIENCES**

Beyond shopping and dining, [Gardner Village](https://www.gardnervillage.com/)offers a full day of fun. From a relaxing [day spa](https://www.gardnervillage.com/soulstice-day-spa-and-salon) and immersive [escape room](https://www.gardnervillage.com/a-great-escape) to hands-on [classes](https://www.gardnervillage.com/activity/classes), [event venues](https://www.gardnervillage.com/host-your-event), a charming [petting zoo,](https://www.gardnervillage.com/pony-rides-and-petting-zoo) and even a five-course dinner paired with a Vegas-quality [magic show](https://www.gardnervillage.com/mystique-dining).

**WORTH THE RIDE**

- Short 15-minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City
- Ample parking on site and free
- Easy access off 1-15 and 1-215 freeways or via the Trax train system
- [Meeting and party space](https://www.gardnervillage.com/host-your-event) available

Gardner Village is open year round and hosts popular community[events](https://www.gardnervillage.com/events/gardner-village-events) and festivals including the [Woodland Fairy Festival](https://www.gardnervillage.com/woodland-fairy-festival), [WitchFest](https://www.gardnervillage.com/witch-fest)and [Christmas in the Village](https://www.gardnervillage.com/christmas-in-the-village).

Gardner Village

The Bruins of Salt Lake Community College offer exciting games in baseball, softball, men's and women's basketball, and volleyball competing against other intermountain west collegiate teams. Single tickets and season passes are available.

Salt Lake Community College Athletics

It's the heart of [Gardner Village](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/listings/Gardner-Village/54342/) and where our story began. Archibald’s Restaurant is located in a historic flour mill that was built in 1877 by one of the original pioneer settlers to the Salt Lake Valley, [Archibald Gardner](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibald-salt-lake-temple), who was also instrumental in building the Salt Lake Temple. The mill was originally powered by turbin driven water and many of the original equipment remains today. The [mill](https://www.gardnervillage.com/gardner-village-history) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a special part of Utah’s history. If you’re looking for a unique dining experience rich in history and great food, Archibald’s in the place.  
  
Archibald’s Restaurant opened in 1990 and serves [lunch and dinner](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibalds-restaurant). It has a delicious menu serving a variety of dishes. Salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks and seafood. The pot roast in pan dripping gravy has been a staple for over 30 years. Alongside our impressive menu of entrees, we're known for our signature Fried Green Tomatoes. The popular and longtime appetizer has been on the menu since the restaurant opened. For dessert, the carrot cake and white chocolate bread pudding are a must. Archibald's has built a reputation of serving fresh food, made in-house daily. Pay us a visit, and you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time as you mill around in a restaurant unlike any other in Utah.

You'll also find [unique venues](https://www.gardnervillage.com/host-your-event) within Archibald's for your next event - Mill Plaza, the Gear Room, the Silo, the Wheel Room, The Cottage, Miller's Office and the Cellar Bar. With the backdrop of the historic Gardner flour mill, you'll discover all the modern amenities of a heated floor, fire pits and a cozy fireplace to warm your guests as they mingle with friends and family on the Mill Plaza. You'll enjoy an outdoor space with a stunning setting that has the versatility to have a tent on the plaza or easily create flow to include the[indoor event spaces](https://www.gardnervillage.com/archibalds-restaurant-event-spaces) of Archibald's Restaurant. Event coordinators will take care of the details so you can focus on the things that matter most.

  
Before or after your meal, wander brick-lined paths and explore locally owned shops and businesses surrounding the iconic mill and silo at [Gardner Village](https://www.gardnervillage.com/). With its picturesque setting and variety of experiences, a visit to Archibald’s offers a one-of-a-kind destination you won’t find anywhere else in Utah.

Come for the food and stay for [WitchFest](http://www.gardnervillage.com/witch-fest) during October each year.

**Open for lunch and dinner, Monday-Saturday**

Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village

8 Softball fields (2 wagon wheel complexes). The fields have announcement stands, concessions and restrooms located in the fitness center on premises. There are also basketball courts and soccer fields along with barbecues and covered pavilion with convenient restrooms.

Centennial Park

One of the larger regional parks with a wide range of amenities including: five baseball fields, basketball courts, volleyball, cricket, soccer and rugby fields.

Southridge Park

Buca di Beppo offers modern Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for celebrating a special occasion, planning a group event or having a night out with family and friends. Come celebrate at Buca and enjoy the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality

Buca di Beppo, Midvale

Our purpose is to establish a place where the native Hawaiian community can learn, share and experience their culture and unique lifestyle of the "islands" right here in Utah. We welcome the community-at-large to come experience and appreciate the cultural experiences and island warmth each time they visit.

Hawaiian Cultural Center

Known for the 'Fastest Ice on Earth', Utah Olympic Oval is home to over 100 world records in speed skating. Built in 2001, this amazing venue has transformed from a high-performance competition venue to a community recreational resource for Utah residents from all over Salt Lake Valley. Today, the Olympic Oval continues to host world-class speed skating races annually and provides learn-to-programs for aspiring figure skaters, speed skaters, hockey players and more

Utah Olympic Oval

The Element Event Center is a unique, shared vision come to fruition. With the planning and execution of several organizations – including the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center, US Speedskating, Salt Lake County, and the State of Utah – the $12M multi-use Element Event Center is a model of cooperation and innovation between government, non-profit and community partners that individual stakeholders couldn’t have achieved independently.

Element Event Center

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Follow the second star to the right and straight on till morning to a world of adventure—but beware! Something has gone terribly wrong in Neverland.  
  
Captain Hook has finally captured Peter Pan. Using stolen Pixie Dust, Hook shrank Peter down to the size of a fairy and imprisoned him deep inside Skull Rock.  
  
With Halloween just around the corner, Tinker Bell needs your help. Journey across Neverland as you search for hidden Pixie Dust beads, explore enchanted landscapes, outsmart Captain Hook, and rescue Peter Pan before Neverland's Halloween celebration begins.  
  
Along the way, discover botanical wonders, magical surprises, and adventures around every corner.  
  
Featuring immersive scenes, interactive storytelling, glowing displays, and a family-friendly adventure for all ages, Garden After Dark: Adventures in Neverland transforms Red Butte Garden and Arboretum into an unforgettable Halloween experience the whole family will love.  
  
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