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.
Event info

Nature Trivia Night (Ogden Nature Center)
Tue, Oct 7, 5:30–6:30 PM
Test your nature know-how with ONC staff.
Event info

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.
Event info

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.
Event Info

Guided Bird Walk (Ogden Nature Center)
Sat, Oct 11, 8:00–9:30 AM, $6–$10
Bring binoculars; limited group size.
Event info

Fall Market by Farmers Market Ogden (Historic 25th)
Sat, Oct 11, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, Free
Vendors, produce, fall flavors downtown.
Event info

Forest Bathing with Ian Napper (Ogden Nature Center)
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00–11:30 AM, $20–$25
Guided mindfulness walk in nature.
Event info

Dia de Los Muertos en Ogden (Ogden Amphitheater)
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, Free
Community celebration with altars, music, food.
Event info

SnowWiesn Oktoberfest (Snowbasin Resort)
Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 12:00–6:00 PM
Bavarian food, market, live music; dog-friendly.
Event info

Arts & Culture

Jewelry Making Class (Mondays)
Mon, Oct 6, 6:30–8:30 PM
Hands-on metals/jewelry session (weekly series).
Event info

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.
Event info

Spooky Paint Night (The Mercantile)
Tue, Oct 7, 6:00 PM
Guided paint night; all skill levels welcome.
Event info

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.)
Event info

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.
Event info

Yoga (Main Library)
Wed, Oct 8, 6:30–7:30 PM, Free
Bring a mat; beginner-friendly.
Event info

Rakish (Onstage Ogden @ The Monarch)
Thu, Oct 9, 7:30–9:30 PM
Fiddle/guitar duo blending traditional tunes and modern edge.
Event info

Galloween Craft Night (The Queen Bee Giftery)
Fri, Oct 10, 6:00–9:00 PM, ~$30
Make spooky-season crafts; supplies included.
Event info

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.
Event info

Chiller (Peery’s Egyptian)
Sat, Oct 11, 7:30–10:00 PM, $11–$23
Cult-classic sci-fi on the big screen.
Event info

Mitten Durch Rock Experience (The Monarch)
Sun, Oct 12, 3:00–7:00 PM, $22+
Rock show + mental health focus; a portion benefits 988.
Event info

Ogden Library (select arts/learning programs this week):

  • Story FiestaMon, Oct 6, 6:00 PM
    Event info

  • Craft Class: Ghost Family Portraits (North)Tue, Oct 7, 6:30 PM
    Event info

  • Movie: The Peanut Butter Falcon (Pleasant Valley)Wed, Oct 8, 6:30 PM
    Event info

  • Graphic Novel Workshop (Ogden Valley)Thu, Oct 9, 6:00 PM
    Event info

  • Weber Reads: The Great Salt Lake (Southwest)Thu, Oct 9, 6:30 PM
    Event info

  • Movie: Newsies (Pleasant Valley)Fri, Oct 10, 2:00 PM
    Event info

  • Wicked (PG) Sing-Along (Southwest)Sat, Oct 11, 2:00 PM
    Event info

  • Author 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.
Event info

Weber State Football vs Sacramento State (Stewart Stadium)
Sat, Oct 11, 6:00 PM
Big Sky matchup under the lights.
Event info

Yoga for Families (Pleasant Valley Library)
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30 AM
All-ages flow.
Event info

Zumba / Zumba Gold / Tai Chi / Vinyasa (Library branches)
Various times Oct 10–11
Drop-in fitness across branches (see links).
Zumba Gold – FriZumba – SatTai Chi – SatVinyasa – 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.

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