It’s time to explore all things Spring in Davis County! Lagoon is now open weekends. Antelope Island State Park has a few events to enjoy – stargazing, full moon hike and more. You can participate in activities at the Eccles Wildlife Center in Farmington Bay. Find Easter Egg Hunts throughout the county. Or enjoy the arts at CenterPoint or Hopebox current productions. Much more, listed below. #playindavis

RECURRING EVENTS:

Lagoon – Now Open Weekends

As of Saturday, March 29th

What: As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, thoughts turn to summer fun. Lagoon will be open on weekends beginning Saturday, March 29, weather permitting.
Tickets: https://www.lagoonpark.com/buy-tickets/ OR Season Passports: https://www.lagoonpark.com/buy-season-passports/

Discount Day @ Cinemark – Station Park

When: Every Tuesday
Where: Cinemark (Station Park), 900 W Clark Ln, Farmington, UT 84025

What: $5 movies!!! Gather your friends and family and enjoy discounted movie prices on TUESDAYS at Cinemark at Station Park! Check out the link for show times and additional information: https://www.cinemark.com/utah/cinemark-farmington-at-station-park

Tales & Trails at Farmington Bay Wildlife Education Center (FREE)

When: Every Wednesday, Meet at 10 a.m.
Where: George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center – Conservation Hall, 1700 W Glovers Ln, Farmington, Utah 84025

What: Bring your little ones and join us to hear a story read by an Eccles Wildlife Education Center staff member or volunteer. After the story, venture out to the nature trail for a self-guided walk. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk in the Conservation Hall at 10 a.m.

Improve Show at Bountiful Davis Arts Center

When: Every Friday, 9 p.m.
Where: Bountiful Davis Arts Center, 90 N Main St, Bountiful, Utah 84010

Coffee & Conservation at Wildlife Education Center (FREE)

When: Every Saturday
Where: George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center, L.S. Skaggs Wetland Discovery Classroom, 1700 W Glovers Ln, Farmington, Utah 84025

What: Bring your own beverage and join other outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts while we watch birds from the viewing patio at the Wetland Discovery Classroom. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/2046383855441322/

Flashback Skate at Classic Fun Center

When: Every Saturday night, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Classic Fun Center at 867 N Angel St, Layton, Utah 84041

What: Every Saturday night come and get your groove on while skating to the best old jams! Flashback is for ages 16 and older. Pricing is $10.00 per person. Roller Skates are included. Roller Blades are extra. No Scooters.

Harmon’s Cooking Classes

When: Throughout the month, see schedule by clicking here
Where: Harmon’s in Station Park, Farmington, Utah

Catch Me if You Can @ Hopebox Theatre

When: April 5 – 20
Where: Hopebox Theatre at 1700 S. Frontage Rd., Kaysville, UT  84037

What: Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager, Frank Abignale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
Tickets:  https://www.hopeboxtheatre.com/tickets, 801.451.5259, hopeboxtheatre@gmail.com

New Room Open at Great Room Escape: Ghost Hotel

WEEK 2:

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang @ CenterPoint Legacy Theatre

When: March 15 – April 13, M – Sat 7:30PM, Sat Matinees 2:30PM
Where: 525 N 400 W, Centerville, UT

What: With unforgettable characters, fun sing along songs, and of course a flying car, Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang is going to have the audience cheering along.A high-flying adventure comes to life in this beloved classic. Caractacus Potts maybe a crazy inventor but when he and his children, Jeremy and Jemima, bring a magical car to life, they soon discover that anything is possible – even the car taking flight! Trouble isn’t too far away when the evil Baron and Baroness Bomburst seek to take the car for themselves. Joined by the beautiful Truly Scrumptious and the zany Grandpa Potts, the family sets off into the skies and shows those horrid Bombursts that good will always prevail! Read our full blog review: A Must-See for Families: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Tickets: $17.75-$28.75 (Free Parking), 801.298.1302, CPTUtah.org

New at Bountiful Davis Arts Center: Davis School District High School & JR. High Student Exhibit

Anna Berrong, Representation in Fruition, Acrylic and Ink, Northridge High School

Reception: April 12, 6 – 8 PM, Awards announced at 7 PM
Exhibits on view: April 12 – May 7
Gallery Hours:  Tues – Fri: 10 AM – 6 PM   Sat: noon – 5 PM

What: Nearly 100 different student artist’s work will be on display from 9 Different Davis County High Schools and 7 different Davis County Junior High Schools. Along with the opening reception, awards will be announced. 

Family Activities on the Ranch

When: April 13
Where: Antelope Island State Park, Historic Fielding Garr Ranch

What: Come have 133 years worth of fun at Garr Ranch! We will have games, chores, and crafts that will take you from 1848 to 1981 in one trip. See how you do at rolling a hoop, put together a round of kick the can, and befriend your very own pet rock. For more information, e-mail caldrich@utah.gov.

Porsche of America Car Race at Legacy Events Center

When: April 13th 9am to 3pm
Where: Legacy Events Center, at 151 S 1100 w, Farmington, UT 84025

What: The Porsche Club of America will be here holding a car race. There is no charge for being a spectator. Be sure and stay in the designated viewing area. For more information email zumazuma@yahoo.com

Endurance Horse Ride

When: April 13 – 14
Where: White Rock Bay + most open park trails

What: This two day event will take place beginning in White Rock Bay, and will utilize most of the open park trails. Riders on horseback with participate in several long distance rides on the island. Park Impacts: No areas of the park will be closed for this event. Increased horse traffic on most of the open trails.  Increased traffic within White Rock Bay. 

Registration: https://antelopeislandride.weebly.com/registration.html

Gone to the Dogs Club Show

When: April 13, April 14 7:00 am – 4:00pm
Where: Legacy Events Center, Building #2, at 151 S 1100 w, Farmington, UT 84025

What: Gone to the Dogs Club Show.  Private Event.  They don’t mind if you watch, as long as you do not bring your own dog. More info: https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/legacyeventscenter/contact, 801.451.4080

Bountiful City Youth Council Egg Hunt

When: Sat, April 13, 9am – 10am
Email organizer for more details: btflcal@gmail.com

Easter Egg Hunt at Dartside (Layton Hills Mall)

When: April 13th, 10am – 12pm
Where: Layton Hills Mall, 1201 N Hill Field Rd, Layton, UT 84041
Inside Dartside – top floor, West end, above Dick’s Sporting Goods

Loyal Cycle Co.’s 5 year anniversary party!

When: Saturday, April 13th at 2:30 PM
Where: Loyal Cycle Co. 15 E State St, Farmington, Utah 84025

What: 5 years down time to party. 2:30 pm meet at the shop for a bike race/alley cat. Following the bike race at 5:00pm we will have a party at the shop. We will have Massimo’s pizza, plenty of seating, and lots of great folks to meet and chat bikes with. At the party we will have food, raffle, and a bike show. Bring your best bike and show it off. If you have a particularly awesome or unique bike we’d love to see it. We look forward to this party every year and love hanging out with all of you. Invite your friends, everyone is welcome. The party is free. Bike race is 5 dollars

Free Photo with Easter Bunny at Cabela’s

When: April 13th – 21st
Saturdays 11am-6pm, Sundays Noon-5pm, M-Th 5:30pm-7:30pm, Friday 2pm-8pm
Where: Cabela’s Farmington – 391 North Cabela Dr, Farmington, Utah 84025

What: Learn more at cabelas.com/easter

Utah Sports Club Car Club of America Race

When: April 14th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Legacy Events Center (Lot C, Lot D) at 151 S 1100 w, Farmington, UT 84025

What: Sports Club of America Car Race in north parking lot.  No charge for being a spectator. Be sure and stay in designated viewing area. More info: https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/legacyeventscenter/contact, 801.451.4080

WEEK 3:

South Weber Easter Egg Hunt

When: Monday, April 15th at 5:30pm
Where: 2100 E 8100 S, South Weber, UT 84405

New at Bountiful Davis Arts Center: Davis School District High School & JR. High Student Exhibit

Anna Berrong, Representation in Fruition, Acrylic and Ink, Northridge High School

Exhibits on view: Open now – May 7
Gallery Hours:  Tues – Fri: 10 AM – 6 PM   Sat: noon – 5 PM

What: Nearly 100 different student artist’s work will be on display from 9 Different Davis County High Schools and 7 different Davis County Junior High Schools. Along with the opening reception, awards will be announced. 

Bunny Bop at Station Park

When: April 18 5:30 – 7:30
Where: Station Park, 140 N Union Ave, Farmington, UT 84024

What: Parents will want to bring their cameras to catch photos of their children enjoying a variety of games, activities, and entertainment. The Bunny Bop will be held in Fountain Square. 
Activities include:

• Face painting
• Balloon animals and caricature artist
• Spring-themed crafts
• Game Booths
• Free activities for families sponsored by Station Park retailers and local businesses.

More info at: https://www.facebook.com/ShopAtStationPark/photos/a.238792782828843/2763737203667709/?type=3&theater

Full Moon Hike on Antelope Island

Collage of full moon and view of Syracuse city lights over Great Salt Lake.

When: April 19, 8:00pm
Where: Dooley Knob (the same as Frary Peak) trailhead at 8:15 pm

What: Most people hike Antelope Island during the day but there are lots of critters out at night.  Join the park naturalist for a hike by the full moon light and learn about the nocturnal wildlife of Antelope Island. Meet at the Dooley Knob (the same as Frary Peak) trailhead at 8:15 pm.  We will be gaining about 800 feet of elevation in 1.5 miles.  This hike is 3 miles total. 

Utah Ultimate Disc Tournament

When: April 19th and April 20th 8am to 3pm
Where: Legacy Events Center, at 151 S 1100 w, Farmington, UT 84025

What: Hundreds of youth and their families will be here. There is no charge for being a spectator. For more information kroupadave@gmail.com

Wasatch Agility Dog Club

When: April 19 – April 21
Where: Legacy Events Center, Building #2, West Grass

What: Wasatch Agility Dog Club.  This is a private show.  They don’t mind if you watch as long as you do not bring your own dog.

North Salt Lake’s Easter Egg Dash

When: April 20th, 9:00am
Where: Hatch Park at 50 W. Center St., NSL 

What: Hunt begins at 9:00am sharp! Bring your baskets to find goodies from local businesses. Sponsored by North Salt Lake YCC. 

Clinton City Easter Egg Bash

Kaysville City Easter Egg Hunt

When: April 20th, 9:00am
Where: Barnes Park, 950 W 200 N, Kaysville, UT 84037

What: Come enjoy a spring morning at one of our beautiful parks as hundred of children participate in our annual egg hunt. The hunt is located at Barnes Park and will be held on the baseball fields 1-4. The egg hunt is for ages 0-10 years old and each field has ages assigned. Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets and come early to find your field. The hunt ends as fast as it begins so come early.

Fruit Heights Easter Egg Hunt

What: Saturday, April 20th at 10:00 AM
Where: Harvey Park, 910 S. Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, UT 84037

What: FREE

When: Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 10 AM – 1 PM
Where: Sunset City Central Park, 85 W 1800 N 

Woods Cross City Easter Eggstravaganza

When: Saturday, April 20th, at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Woods Cross Elementary School

What: Our annual Easter Eggstravaganza will have games, baskets, and the Easter Bunny!

Layton City’s Surf n Swim Easter Egg Dive

When: April 20, 10am to 12pm
Where: Surf n Swim, 465 N Wasatch Drive, Layton UT

Registration Required: $5 – online at http://www.laytoncity.org/LC/Recreation OR in person

South Davis Rec. Center’s Egg Dive

When: Saturday April 20, 2019
Pricing: $5 per person Pricing: $5 per person 
Ages Allowed: 1-12
Schedule:  10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am

What: Doors open at 9:30am for crafts and games. The egg hunt starts at 10:00am. Sign up at the front desk or online for a time slot. 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am. Make sure you come early for the games and craft. We will close the gym after the 11:30 group leaves for their dive. Register early, slots fill up fast.

Syracuse City’s Easter Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 10 AM – 10:30 AM
Where: Founder’s Park, 1904 W 1700 S, Syracuse, UT

What: Be ready at 10am SHARP for the hunt. Free admission. Children 11 years of age and younger are welcome to participate. The Easter Bunny will be available for picture-taking with the children. Accommodations for special needs children will be available.

Spring Egg Decorating at Eccles Wildlife Center

When: Sat, April 20, 2019 at 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM MDT
Where: Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington, UT 84025

What: Join us as we get egg-cited about decorating eggs utilizing the natural plants surrounding the Education Center. Learn a new and creative way to decorate your eggs and learn about the local plant life as we adorn our eggs with these natural fibers of the wild. Our skilled volunteer staff will assist from start to finish with the egg decorating process and supply you with an egg and all the materials needed for decorating. Artists of all disciplines and experience levels are welcome. Limited to twelve participants – click here to register.

Event Contacts: Billy Fenimore – Eccles Wildlife Education Center Coordinator 385-522-5171 OR Nicaela Haig – Eccles Wildlife Education Center Programs Specialist and Project Wild Coordinator 385-206-7211

WEEK 4:

B2B Expo – Davis Chamber of Commerce Utah

When: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 1 PM – 5 PM
Where: Davis Conference Center, 1651 North 700 West, Layton, Utah 84041

What: Davis County professionals should be here to network, learn, win giveaways, and more! The B2B Expo showcases over 70 exhibitors and welcomes hundreds of attendees. Engage with a captive audience and showcase your business and products without the worry of making a sale! Exhibitors and attendees will enjoy keynote speaker, Tony Rubleski, President of Mind Capture Group. Click here for more info. 

New at Bountiful Davis Arts Center: Davis School District High School & JR. High Student Exhibit

Anna Berrong, Representation in Fruition, Acrylic and Ink, Northridge High School

Exhibits on view: April 12 – May 7
Gallery Hours:  Tues – Fri: 10 AM – 6 PM   Sat: noon – 5 PM

What: Nearly 100 different student artist’s work will be on display from 9 Different Davis County High Schools and 7 different Davis County Junior High Schools. Along with the opening reception, awards will be announced. 

Homeschool Prom

When: April 26, 7 – 11 pm
Where: Legacy Events Center, Building #2, 151 S 1100 W, Farmington, UT

What: North Star Scholars Association in partnership with Davis County Homeschool Coalition Cordially invite you to, The Enchanted Garden HOMESCHOOL PROM! This formal event is for all homeschooled teens (ages 15 and up) and a guest. There is no need to bring a date, invite your friends and dance the night away! Come celebrate with us!

Tickets: $15 – $30, Click here to buy

City Nature Challenge 2019: Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve

When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 9 AM – 12 PM
Where: The Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve
1002 South 3200 West, Layton, Utah 84041

What: Calling all naturalists of all ages and experience levels are invited to come together to observe and identify the plants and animals that live in this diverse and wild area. Learn more from the Facebook event. 

Utah Poultry Palooza

When: April 27th, 1pm to 4pm
Where: Legacy Events Center, at 151 S 1100 w, Farmington, UT 84025

What: This family friendly event started Logan, Utah. Their goal is to bring chicken people of all levels together to share experience, gain knowledge and create lasting friendships. They will showcase skills of those in the Utah chicken community such as coop and feeder building, chicken health and local feed options. For more information email utahfancypoultry@gmail.com. Click here to join Facebook group.

Scrapefest Car Show

When: April 28th 8am to 3pm
Where: Legacy Events Center, at 151 S 1100 w, Farmington, UT 84025

What: To get more information email info@scrapefest.com or see their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Scrapefest/

APRIL 29th-30th:

PAST EVENTS:

Davis Arts Chamber Music Series – Canyon String Quartet (FREE)

When: April 5 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Alpine Church at 254 W 2675 N, Layton, UT

What:  Usher in spring with these four Salt Lake City based women, Canyon String Quartet. This is a free Chamber Music Series event. More details: http://www.davisarts.org/event/canyon-string-quartet/

Parent’s Night Out Provided by My Gym Layton

When: April 5 at 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: My Gym Layton at 1978 North 1200 W Layton, UT

What: My Gym’s Parents’ Night Out gives our parents the opportunity to take a well-deserved break. Go out for a night on the town feeling confident that your little ones are safe and having the time of their lives with their favorite My Gym Coaches. 1 yr to 11 yrs. Theme – Shrek.
Register: https://www.mygym.com/layton/camp, 801.896.9364

Family Fun Fair at Legacy Events Center

What: There will be many free activities for the whole family. They will have treasure hunts, balloon artists, magicians and other exciting activities. There will be food, treats, shopping for the whole family. For more information email catherine@bizybeez.com or go to their Facebook event.

UKI Classic Dog Agility Show

When: April 12th and 13th, 8am to 2pm
Where: Legacy Events Center, at 151 S 1100 w, Farmington, UT 84025

What: There is no charge for being a spectator. Be sure and leave your dog at home.