Community Events

Steep in Sound: Tea & Reading PartyMon, Aug 11, 6:30–8:30 PM

  • Atlas Tea Company — sound bath, handcrafted teas, and guided quiet reading time. $16.

Gentle Movements ClassTue, Aug 12, 1:30–2:30 PM

  • Main Library — low-impact yoga, stretching, dance, and meditation. Free.

Children’s Story TimeTue, Aug 12, 11:30 AM (ages 3–5) & Thu, Aug 14, 10:30 AM (ages 0–2)

  • Main Library — free story time with songs and activities.

Wild Wednesday – Endangered & Threatened in UtahWed, Aug 13, 3:45 PM

  • Ogden Nature Center — meet a live desert tortoise and learn about species conservation. Free with admission.

Yoga for EveryoneWed, Aug 13, 6:30–7:30 PM

  • Main Library — gentle, family-friendly yoga class. Free.

Country Dance NightWed, Aug 13, 8:30 PM

  • Union Station — beginner lesson + social dancing. \$4 before 9 PM, \$5 after.

Ogden’s Night Out Against CrimeThu, Aug 14, 5–7 PM

  • Marshall White Center — meet police & first responders, safety demos, family fun. Free.

Open Arts & MusicThu, Aug 14, 6–8:30 PM

  • Huntsville Square — open mic, free watercolor instruction, kids’ art station, taco bar. Free.

Weed ’em & Reap (Volunteer Gardening)Fri, Aug 15, 8–10 AM

  • Ogden Nature Center — help restore native habitats. Free (registration required).

Farmers Market OgdenSat, Aug 16, 8 AM–1 PM

  • Historic 25th Street — 200+ vendors, yoga at 9 AM, live music at 9:30 & 11:30 AM. Free.

Weber County R.A.M.P. Free SaturdaySat, Aug 16

  • Free admission to select attractions — Ogden Nature Center has crafts & rabbit presentations at 10 AM & 2 PM.

Two-Bit Street Art MarketSat, Aug 16, 1–8 PM

  • Two-Bit Street Café/Bistro — local artists & makers, live music. Free.

Arts & Culture

Jazz Night at Two-Bit BistroWed, Aug 13, 6–8 PM

  • Weekly relaxed jazz evening in downtown Ogden. Free and all ages.

Imposibilidades: Performance Art for Video — Aug 2–Oct 26, 2025

  • Ogden Contemporary Arts — Group exhibition exploring the intersection of performance art and video, featuring Latin American and Latinx artists whose works challenge physical, political, and social boundaries. Free admission.

51st Statewide Competition ExhibitAug 1–30

  • Statewide art competition winners on display at the Eccles Art Center. Free admission.

Live Music & Nightlife

Ogden Twilight: The Head and The HeartWed, Aug 13, 5 PM

  • Big-name indie folk-rock show at Ogden Amphitheater. Tickets $25.16.

Ogden Twilight After Party w/ JPANWed, Aug 13, 9 PM

Dan NoblesThu, Aug 14, 7–9 PM

  • Live acoustic set at Warren’s Craft Burger. Free, all ages.

Korene GreenwoodThu, Aug 14, 8–10 PM

Theater & Stage

The Wizard of OzAug 15–Sept 20

  • Magical stage classic at Beverly's Terrace Plaza Playhouse.

Sports & Rec

Matched Races (Horse Racing)Sun, Aug 17, 9:30 AM–2:30 PM

  • Golden Spike Event Center. $55 adults / $20 kids 12 & under.

Mount Ogden Via Ferrata(by appt.)

Ogden Raptors BaseballCheck schedule for home games

  • Summer minor league baseball at Lindquist Field.

Now-Oct 14th - The Peak Challenge

  • A hike/run challenge hosted by Trails Foundation of Northern Utah. Tackle peaks, earn prizes, and support trail conservation.

Family & Kids

Free Summer Saturday Family DaySat, Aug 16, 9 AM–4 PM

  • Ogden Nature Center, with nature crafts & activities at 10 AM & 2 PM. Free admission via R.A.M.P.

Adventures in Search & RescueWed, Aug 13, 6:30 PM

  • Ogden Valley Branch Library — interactive family program. Free.

Summer Cinema for KidsThu, Aug 14, 2 PM

  • Southwest Branch Library — free children’s movie screening.

Discovery Time (Storytime)Thu, Aug 14, 10:30 AM

  • North Branch Library — early literacy program for toddlers. Free.

Food & Drink

Taste of Ogden Walking TourSat, Aug 16

Blues & Brews Summer FestivalSun, Aug 17

  • Snowbasin Resort — craft beers, food, and live music.

Ogden’s Own Summer SeriesFri, Aug 15, 6–10 PM

  • Live music, cocktails, and food trucks at Ogden’s Own Distillery. $5, 21+.

NOTES FROM THE HORSE

“Neigh.”

Until next time,

Raw, weird, and local.

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