Community Events

  • Utah Youth Rodeo
    Tuesday, Sept. 16, 4:30–9:30 PM
    Golden Spike Event Center. Free admission. Ages 2–14 compete in youth rodeo events.
    Event info

  • Nature Trivia Night
    Tuesday, Sept. 16, 5:30–6:30 PM
    Ogden Nature Center. Compete for a $25 gift card.
    Event info

  • Wasatch Audubon Monthly Program
    Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:00–9:00 PM
    Ogden Nature Center. Hybrid birding session with expert or slideshow each month.
    Event info

  • Planting Day
    Thursday, Sept. 18, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Ogden Nature Center. Volunteer to help plant over 300 native, pollinator-friendly plants.
    Event info

  • Weed 'em & Reap
    Friday, Sept. 19, 8:00–10:00 AM
    Ogden Nature Center. Weekly habitat restoration—volunteers remove invasive plants.
    Event info

  • Guided Bird Walk
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 8:00–9:30 AM
    Ogden Nature Center. $6 members, $10 non-members. Walk with a naturalist to spot local birds.
    Event info

  • Gentle Movements
    Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1:30–2:30 PM
    Main Library. Low-impact movement (yoga, dance, meditation).
    Event info

  • Wild Wednesday: The Bear Facts
    Wednesday, Sept. 17, 3:45–4:00 PM
    Ogden Nature Center. Family-friendly talk—bear safety and ecology.
    Event info

  • Harvest Moon Celebration 2025
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
    Historic 25th Street. Ogden’s biggest end-of-summer bash! Family fun, music, artisans. Free.
    Event info

  • 3rd Annual Dinosaur Park Car Show
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Eccles Dinosaur Park. Classic cars, dino displays, and prizes.
    Event info

  • 18th Annual NUHOPE Suicide Awareness Walk
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Ogden Amphitheater. Free event for suicide prevention and support.
    Event info

  • Ogden Trails – Downhill Bike Race
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 1:00–3:00 PM
    The Rut Trail. $40 to race, free to watch. Part of Shindig.
    Event info

  • Ogden Trails Shindig
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 6:00–9:00 PM
    Union Station. Food, music, awards, vintage bikes, $20.
    Event info

  • Crossroads of the West Gun Show
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Golden Spike Event Center. $12 (kids under 12 free).
    Event info

  • Fall Fun Festival
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 3:00 PM
    Southwest Branch Library. Outdoor festival with activities for all ages.
    Event info

Arts & Culture

  • Jewelry Making Class (recurring)
    Monday, Sept. 15, 6:30–8:30 PM
    Local Artisan Collective, $40 (plus materials). All skill levels welcome.
    Event info

  • Excellence in the Community: Mariachi de mi Tierra with Viva Mexico Ballet
    Monday, Sept. 15, 7:30–9:00 PM
    Peery's Egyptian Theater. Free, RSVP requested. Traditional Mexican music and dance.
    Event info

  • The Princess Bride (Movie Night)
    Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:00–9:00 PM
    Peery's Egyptian Theater. Family favorite, $10.
    Event info

  • Air Plant Terrarium Class
    Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6:00–7:00 PM
    Local Artisan Collective, $29. Create your own air plant arrangement.
    Event info

  • Jazz Nights (recurring)
    Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6:00–8:00 PM
    Two-Bit Bistro. Free, all ages. Live local jazz, food and drink specials.
    Event info

  • Odyssey Dance Presents: Thriller
    Friday, Sept. 19, 7:30 PM & Saturday, Sept. 20, 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    WSU Austad Auditorium. Utah’s legendary Halloween dance spectacular.
    Event info

  • Chamber Orchestra Ogden – Season Opener
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 7:30–8:30 PM
    Peery's Egyptian Theater. $10, veterans and students free.
    Event info

  • The Wizard of Oz (Musical)
    Multiple showtimes during the week
    Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse, Washington Terrace. All-ages musical classic—check venue for showtimes.
    Event info

  • Copper Bowl Metalsmithing Class
    Friday, Sept. 19, 7:00–9:00 PM
    Local Artisan Collective. Hands-on class—make your own copper bowl.
    Event info

Live Music & Nightlife

Monday, Sept. 15

Tuesday, Sept. 16

  • Dixon Haze
    5 PM, The Thirsty Horse
    Free, 21+—Country.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Thursday, Sept. 18

Friday, Sept. 19

Saturday, Sept. 20

Sunday, Sept. 21

Sports & Rec

  • Turn Pro Jackpots Barrel Race
    Wednesday, Sept. 17, 4:00–8:30 PM
    Golden Spike Event Center. Free for spectators—watch regional riders compete in this weekly barrel racing series.
    Event info

  • Ogden Trails – Downhill Bike Race
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 1:00–3:00 PM
    The Rut Trail, 3750 Skyline Dr. $40 to race, free for spectators. Fast and fun local downhill contest as part of the Shindig.
    Event info

  • Ogden Trails Shindig
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 6:00–9:00 PM
    Union Station. $20 entry. Celebrate Ogden’s trail and bike community—food, vendors, music, vintage bike show, and cycling awards.
    Event info

  • Huntsville Marathon
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 7:00 AM start
    Monte Cristo to Huntsville Park, 200 S 7400 E, Huntsville. Boston-qualifier, scenic point-to-point course in Ogden Valley.
    Event info

  • Peak Challenge
    Ongoing all week
    Take on Malans Peak, Lewis Peak, or Mt. Ogden. Log your hike or climb for seasonal recognition and prizes.
    Event info

  • Crossroads of the West Gun Show
    Saturday, Sept. 20, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Golden Spike Event Center. $12 admission (kids 12 & under free). Large regional show featuring sporting arms, collectibles, safety, and more.
    Event info

Civic Engagement

  • Ogden City Council Work Session
    Tuesday, Sept. 16, 3:30–5:30 PM
    City Municipal Building, 2549 Washington Blvd. Work session covering current city business. Open to the public.
    Event info

  • Ogden City Council Meeting
    Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6:00–9:00 PM
    City Municipal Building, 2549 Washington Blvd. Main public meeting for city discussions, voting, and comments.
    Event info

  • Ogden City Planning Commission Work Session
    Wednesday, Sept. 17, 5:00–7:00 PM
    2549 Washington Blvd. Committee working on city planning and neighborhood issues. Public welcome.
    Event info

  • Ogden Trails Network Committee Meeting
    Thursday, Sept. 18, 4:30–5:30 PM
    2549 Washington Blvd., Room 710. Committee for the area’s trail system, open to advocates and the public.
    Event info

NOTES FROM THE HORSE

“Neigh.”

Until next time,

Raw, weird, and local.

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