Community Events

Parent Café – Haunted Tales & Parenting Wins
Mon, Oct 6, 12:00–1:00 PM
Peer-led discussion with a seasonal twist. Hosted via Ogden City’s events hub.
Event info
Gentle Movements (Library)
Tue, Oct 7, 1:30–2:30 PM
Light movement for all levels.
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Nature Trivia Night (Ogden Nature Center)
Tue, Oct 7, 5:30–6:30 PM
Test your nature know-how with ONC staff.
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Wild Wednesday: Crazy & Curious Corvids (Ogden Nature Center)
Wed, Oct 8, 3:45–4:00 PM (drop-in), free–$6
Short naturalist talk focused on corvid superpowers.
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Weber County Heritage Foundation - West Weber Cemetery Tour
Sat, Oct 11, 4-7:30 PM, $20-35 or free for members
Wander through the headstones and meet spirited residents from the past, brought back to life by local storytellers and historians for one night only.
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Guided Bird Walk (Ogden Nature Center)
Sat, Oct 11, 8:00–9:30 AM, $6–$10
Bring binoculars; limited group size.
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Fall Market by Farmers Market Ogden (Historic 25th)
Sat, Oct 11, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, Free
Vendors, produce, fall flavors downtown.
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Forest Bathing with Ian Napper (Ogden Nature Center)
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00–11:30 AM, $20–$25
Guided mindfulness walk in nature.
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Dia de Los Muertos en Ogden (Ogden Amphitheater)
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, Free
Community celebration with altars, music, food.
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SnowWiesn Oktoberfest (Snowbasin Resort)
Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 12:00–6:00 PM
Bavarian food, market, live music; dog-friendly.
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Arts & Culture

Jewelry Making Class (Mondays)
Mon, Oct 6, 6:30–8:30 PM
Hands-on metals/jewelry session (weekly series).
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Annual Creepy Doll Class (The Local Artisan Collective)
Fri, Oct 11 (date confirmed via shop posts/calendar)
Create a creepy doll for spooky season; supplies provided.
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Spooky Paint Night (The Mercantile)
Tue, Oct 7, 6:00 PM
Guided paint night; all skill levels welcome.
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Something Rotten! (Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse)
Mon, Oct 6, 7:30–9:45 PM, $22–$25
Hit Broadway comedy about the “first” musical ever. (Show runs through Nov 15; check schedule.)
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Excellence in the Community: David Park & Friends (Peery’s Egyptian)
Mon, Oct 6, 7:30–9:00 PM, Free
Carnegie-bound program featuring violinist David Park with Melissa Garff Ballard & Alex Marshall.
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Yoga (Main Library)
Wed, Oct 8, 6:30–7:30 PM, Free
Bring a mat; beginner-friendly.
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Rakish (Onstage Ogden @ The Monarch)
Thu, Oct 9, 7:30–9:30 PM
Fiddle/guitar duo blending traditional tunes and modern edge.
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Galloween Craft Night (The Queen Bee Giftery)
Fri, Oct 10, 6:00–9:00 PM, ~$30
Make spooky-season crafts; supplies included.
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Rocky Mountain Choreography Festival: The Black Bow (Peery’s Egyptian)
Fri, Oct 10, 7:00–9:00 PM, ~$20.50
Evening of new choreography from regional artists.
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Chiller (Peery’s Egyptian)
Sat, Oct 11, 7:30–10:00 PM, $11–$23
Cult-classic sci-fi on the big screen.
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Mitten Durch Rock Experience (The Monarch)
Sun, Oct 12, 3:00–7:00 PM, $22+
Rock show + mental health focus; a portion benefits 988.
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Ogden Library (select arts/learning programs this week):
Story Fiesta — Mon, Oct 6, 6:00 PM
Event infoCraft Class: Ghost Family Portraits (North) — Tue, Oct 7, 6:30 PM
Event infoMovie: The Peanut Butter Falcon (Pleasant Valley) — Wed, Oct 8, 6:30 PM
Event infoGraphic Novel Workshop (Ogden Valley) — Thu, Oct 9, 6:00 PM
Event infoWeber Reads: The Great Salt Lake (Southwest) — Thu, Oct 9, 6:30 PM
Event infoMovie: Newsies (Pleasant Valley) — Fri, Oct 10, 2:00 PM
Event infoWicked (PG) Sing-Along (Southwest) — Sat, Oct 11, 2:00 PM
Event infoAuthor Talk: Emily Inouye Huey (Main) — Sat, Oct 11, 2:00 PM
Event info(Dozens more Library kids/teen/ESOL/STEAM sessions are happening: https://weberpl.events.mylibrary.digital/)
Live Music & Nightlife

Country Dance (Union Station)
Wed, Oct 8, 8:30–10:00 PM, $4–$5
Two-step night at the Station; all levels welcome.
Event info
The Ogdenite Nightlife Calendar
Ongoing
Quick scan of venues, DJs, karaoke, comedy, and bar events across Ogden. Note: as of this post, their weekly page hasn’t been updated yet—still a useful hub to check.
Calendar
L.A.B. (Lit Arcade Bar) Weekly Staples
Please confirm timings per venue socials
Karaoke (Tue & Thu), Trivia (Wed), rotating Killer Game Night (Fri), Foosball tourneys (Sat), Pinball league/tournaments (Sun/Mon).
Venue calendar
Sports & Rec

Halloween Havoc Demolition Derby (Golden Spike Event Center)
Sat, Oct 11, 6:30–11:30 PM, from ~$33
Smash-’n-crash crowd favorite.
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Weber State Football vs Sacramento State (Stewart Stadium)
Sat, Oct 11, 6:00 PM
Big Sky matchup under the lights.
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Yoga for Families (Pleasant Valley Library)
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30 AM
All-ages flow.
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Zumba / Zumba Gold / Tai Chi / Vinyasa (Library branches)
Various times Oct 10–11
Drop-in fitness across branches (see links).
Zumba Gold – Fri • Zumba – Sat • Tai Chi – Sat • Vinyasa – Sat
Civic Engagement

Ogden City Council Work Session
Tue, Oct 7, 4:00–6:00 PM
Agenda includes Wall Ave Corridor plan, Mt. Lewis plan amendment, cross-connection ordinance updates, and more.
Agenda packet
Ogden City Council Meeting
Tue, Oct 7, 6:00–8:00 PM
Regular meeting; public comment available.
Calendar & details
NOTES FROM THE HORSE
“Neigh.”
Until next time,

Raw, weird, and local.