25 September 2018
October Events in Davis County: Frightmares, Bison Roundup & more!
by admindhnqkf35
October is special in Davis County, Utah. Not only are our trails illuminated with fall colors, but only here can you find Utah’s only Amusement Park – Lagoon – that transforms into Frightmares for Halloween. For slower pace, find quaint farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes or see the night light up with stars on Antelope Island. Use this blog as your resource to plan all your fun in Davis County this month!
MONTH-LONG EVENTS:
Frightmares at Lagoon
When: Every weekend in October + 29th & 30th
Where: Lagoon Amusement Park, Farmington, Utah
What: Every Fall Lagoon creates a haunted house around every corner in their park, plus Halloween-themed entertainment and more. Learn more on this blog post.
Art Exhibits at Bountiful Davis Arts Center (FREE)
When: Sept. 28th – Nov. 2nd, Tues-Fri: 10am-6pm, Sat: 12-5pm
Where: Bountiful Davis Arts Center, Main Street, Bountiful, Utah
What: Four exhibits will be on display during this time:
THE ART OF DYING (ARS MORIENDI)
SCIENCE+ART
THE SINNERS WE ARE
PLIEN AIR COMPETITION – displayed
More info: https://www.bdac.org/
Pumpkin Painting at Wildlife Education Center (Every Saturday, FREE)
When: Every Saturday in October, 11am-3pm
Where: Eccles Wildlife Education Center at 1700 W Glovers Ln, Farmington, Utah 84025
What: Join us for free pumpkin painting between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. each Saturday in October! Bring your own pumpkin — or pick one up from the Pack Farms Pumpkin Patch (just across the street from us on Glovers Lane) — and we will provide the painting supplies and a staff member or volunteer to help. Meet in the L.S. Skaggs Wetland Discovery Classroom. Kids are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes! Click here for more info.
Shaping the Arts Exhibition at CenterPoint
Remnants of Life by James Rees
When: till Oct. 31st, 2018.
Opening during CPT Hours:
Where: CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 North 400 West, Centerville, Utah
What: CenterPoint Legacy Theatre presents, Shaping the Arts Exhibition, part of the Utah Arts Museums’ Traveling Exhibition Program. Original artworks by eleven Utah artists who also teach at high schools will be displayed at the CenterPoint Legacy Theatre. Shaping the Arts is a group exhibit of Utah artists who play a significant role in arts education at the High School level. All young artists start somewhere and often this begins with focused attention and encouragement from teachers.
WEEK 5 / HALLOWEEN:
Halloween Spooky Hike on Lagoon Trail
with Farmington Trails Committee
When: Monday, Oct. 29th at 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Lagoon Trail, Farmington, Utah 84025
What: Bring the kiddos and join the Farmington Trails Committee for a Halloween Spooky Hike along a section of the Lagoon Trail. We will meet at the cul-de-sac on 300 N just west of Main Street. Bring your flashlights, dress up, and enjoy trick-or-treats along the trail. More info, click here.
Forever Plaid Opens at OPPA
Pictured: Joel Badger, Dan Tate, Daniel Peet, Jaxon Alvord. Photo Credit: SNAP SHOP PHOTO
When: Oct. 25th through Nov. 3rd, 7:30pm showings each day + 2pm Saturday showing
Where: On Pitch Performing Arts (OPPA), 587 North Main Street, Layton, UT
What: Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols – The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo’s and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge’s family’s plumbing supply company, they became “Forever Plaid”. On the way to their first big gig, the “Plaids” are broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins…
Tickets: Starting at $12 More info: OPPAC.yapsody.com
Centerville City’s Annual Pumpkin Walk
When: Monday, Oct. 29th at 7pm to 8:30pm
Where: Smith Park, 300 N. 100 E., Centerville, Utah
What: Bring carved pumpkins to Smith Park from 5 to 5:30pm. Event starts at 7, prizes awarded at 8:15pm. Hot chocolate served. More info: https://centervilleut.net/
Kaysville Police Dept. Truck or Treat
When: Tuesday, Oct. 30th, 6pm to 8pm
Where: Kaysville Police Station parking lot
What: Come and Trunk-or-Treat with our officers on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 6 PM to 8 PM. The event will be in the Kaysville Police Station parking lot, which is on the southeast side of the building. If you have any questions, please contact us at (801) 546-1131. Click here for more info.
Frary Homestead Sunset Hike/Ghost Hunt
When: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6:45pm
Where: Frary Peak Trailhead, Antelope Island State Park
What: In Sept. of 1897, Antelope Island resident Alice Frary passed away as her husband fought for his own life to bring her medicine from the mainland. Meet at the Frary Homestead trailhead and take a half-mile guided hike to the Frary homestead as the sun sets. Then spend some time at the homestead site to see if Mrs. Frary is still there. Hike will leave the parking lot at 6:45 pm. This program is limited to 15 participants – register by email to caldrich@utah.gov, or by phone (call or text) at 801-927-0545.
Layton Hills Mall Trick-or-Treating
When: Wednesday, Oct. 31st, 5pm
Where: Layton Hills Mall
What: Join us on October 31 from 5pm-7pm for a mall-wide trick-or-treat event. Enjoy a safe and friendly trick-or-treating environment with our participating retailers! Please no masks. Click here for more info.
Centerville Police Dept. Night Out Against Crime
When: Wednesday, Oct. 31st, 6pm to 8:30pm
Where: The Community Park, 400 W. 1350 N., Centerville, Utah
What: This ghoulish event will include: Fire Truck, Ambulance, Command Vehicle, Helicopter, Police K-9, SWAT, Centerville’s new DARE car, BAT-mobile, DUI Risk Demo, and the KC – remote-controlled Crime Fighting Dog. Of course it wouldn’t be Halloween without free candy, glow sticks, free gun locks and much more. Click here for more info.
Lee’s Marketplace Trick-or-Treating
All locations. Click here for more info.
PAST EVENTS
Ragtime at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre
When: Sept. 28th – Oct. 27th, M-F at 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Where: CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, Centerville, Utah
What: Set in the turn-of-the-century New York City, Ragtime weaves a musical tapestry of an African American musician, an immigrant Jewish father, and a wealthy suburban family and tells how their lives are knit together by hope for the future and the intricacies of love, during a time when dreams seem as close to reality as the nose on the end of your face. With alluring music and compelling characters, audiences will be swept up in the story of the hopes and fears that live within all of us.
Click here for Review. Click here for *Parent Advisory* and Tickets.
WEEK 1:
Last Course Grand Opening
When: Thursday, Oct. 4th, 4:30-9:00pm
Where: Last Course (Station Park) at 835 W E Promontory, Farmington, UT 84025
What: During their Grand Opening they will offer $1 Scoops (1 scoop per person), and have amazing giveaways – including Kelly Clarkson concert tickets. Click here to learn more.
Night Sky Program on Antelope Island State Park
When: Friday, Oct. 5, starts at 7:30pm
Where: Visitor’s Center, Antelope Island State Park
What: Join long time night sky enthusiast, Tom Sevcik, for a program about stars and constellations. Meet in the visitor center at 7:30pm but dress to go outside as well. We will have a few telescopes to view some of our night sky wonders. Learn more about the park being a Dark Sky certified park, by clicking here.
Spotlight Social at Layton Hills Mall
When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 11am-2pm
Where: Layton Hills Mall, Layton, Utah
What: Join us as we kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month during our Spotlight Social! Fall in love with the season’s hottest looks, top makeup trends and more as we build a community Wall of Hope. Celebrate breast cancer survivors & spread hope to those still fighting. Enjoy prize giveaways, exclusive offers, and more!
Be one of the first 50 to check in and receive a good bag!
Fielding Garr Ranch Ghost Investigations
When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 8:30-11pm
Where: Fielding Garr Ranch, Antelope Island State Park
What: Is Fielding Garr still at his ranch? Find out during our ghost investigations! Program begins at 8:30pm with a presentation in the barn, followed by on-your-own investigating until 11pm. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver and check in/out. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight and any paranormal investigation gear you need. For info, contact caldrich@utah.gov.
WEEK 2:
Pumpkin Stroll – Kaysville
When: Thursday, Oct. 11, 8:30-11pm
Where: Main Street, Kaysville, Utah
What: On top of the normal Stroll Kaysville – an art stroll filling main street with artisan vendors – you’re welcome to bring a carved pumpkin for prizes.
Jr Ranger program: Who Lives on Antelope Island?
When: Saturday, Oct. 13, starts at 10am
Where: Visitor’s Center, Antelope Island State Park
What: Join the park naturalist at 10:00 am in the visitor center amphitheater to learn about the critters that live on Antelope Island and what makes the island a good home for them. There will be furs and antlers to touch for a hands on experience. This program is geared for ages 8-12 but all ages are welcome. Children under the age of 12 will earn a Antelope Island Jr Ranger badge for attending.
Davis Arts Council’s Active Pages: Explorers in Literature (FREE)
When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 6-8pm
Where: Layton Commons Park, Layton, Utah
What: The first Active Pages event will feature the story of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Taking place in Layton Commons Park on October 13, 2018 from 6-8PM, walk from station to station to hear the story of Ichabod Crane and his ill-fated attempt to win the heart of Katrina Van Tassel, all the while dealing with the ghosts of Sleepy Hollow.
This program is completely free and open to kids of all ages. Kids 12 and under will leave with a free book provided by Gibbs Smith and Shadow Mountain Publishing.
More info: davisarts.org/activepages/
Fielding Garr Ranch Ghost Investigations
When: Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30-11pm
Where: Fielding Garr Ranch, Antelope Island State Park
What: Is Fielding Garr still at his ranch? Find out during our ghost investigations. Program begins at 8:30pm with a presentation in the barn, followed by on-your-own investigating until 11pm. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver and check in/out. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight and any paranormal investigation gear you need. For information, contact caldrich@utah.gov.
Public Star Party
When: October 13
Where: White Rock Bay (West side of island), Antelope Island State Park
What: Join Ogden Astronomical Society for a public star party beginning at 5:00 pm in White Rock Bay. Solar viewing will take place from 5:00 pm to sunset. Deep space viewing will begin at dark. Experience the wonder of star clusters, galaxies, nebulae and more. Feel free to bring camp chairs and snacks to enjoy the evening with us. If you bring a flashlight, please make sure it has a red filter on it. No white lights. When entering the parking area, please switch your car headlights to parking lights only. For more information, contact wendywilson@utah.gov
WEEK 3:
Fielding Garr Ranch Ghost Investigations
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 8:30-11pm
Where: Fielding Garr Ranch, Antelope Island State Park
What: Is Fielding Garr still at his ranch? Find out during our ghost investigations! Program begins at 8:30pm with a presentation in the barn, followed by on-your-own investigating until 11pm. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver and check in/out. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight and any paranormal investigation gear you need. For information, contact caldrich@utah.gov.
Fielding Garr Ranch Sunset Tour
When: Monday, Oct. 22, 6pm till sun sets
Where: Fielding Garr Ranch, Antelope Island State Park
What: This evening tour of Fielding Garr Ranch is for visitors of all ages! Meet at the ranch at 6:00 pm, as it gets dark, and imagine yourself there after a long day’s work. This is a family-friendly program without the ghost stories and investigations taking place at other evening ranch programs this month. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather–there is no power or heat. For more information, contact caldrich@utah.gov.
WEEK 4:
Burger Stop’s Truck or Treat (FREE)
When: Wednesday, Oct. 25th, 5pm to 8pm
Where: Burger Stop, Layton, Utah
What: Bring the kids and enjoy the annual trunk or treat during our October car show, prizes for best costume and car costume, music from JC Hackett, dash plaques to the first 100 cars registered. FREE family fun event! Click here for more info.
Syracuse City Pumpkin Walk (FREE*)
When: Thurs. Oct. 25th thru Sat. Oct. 27th
Where: Founder’s Park, Syracuse, Utah
What: Sponsored by Black Island Farms. FREE ENTRANCE! $2 Admission to *Children’s Carnival on Saturday gets you access to Bounce houses, Games, face painting, ect. We will be accepting non perishable food items from those wishing to donate to the Utah Food Bank. Click here for more info.
Layton City Halloween Bash (Free)
Pumpkin Party at Station Park (Free)
When: Friday, Oct. 26th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Fountain Square, Station Park, Utah
What: Join us for our annual Pumpkin Party in the Park, in Fountain Square. Bring your little goblins out for a visits with witches, wizards, and villains. Face painters, balloon twisters, interactive games and more! Comment down below what you and your family are being for Halloween!
Villains Scary Breakfast at ParkStone Wood Kitchen
When: Saturday, Oct. 27th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: ParkStone Kitchen, Station Park, Farmington, Utah
What: We still have a few spots left for this Saturday’s Breakfast with the Villains! It’s only $7.99 to meet your favorite Halloween villains, play games, and eat yummy food! Plus proceeds benefit Primary Children’s Hospital! RSVP to Parkstone Wood Kitchen: 801-451-9800 to reserve your spot!
Annual Bison Roundup
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allen Stokes)
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018
Where: Antelope Island State Park
What: Come witness a true Western experience as hundreds of horseback riders round up nearly 700 bison from around the Island and move them north into the holding corrals. Riders begin at 9am from Fielding Garr Ranch and move the herd north. Visitors can watch this event from the east side road, as well as witnessing the final push into the corrals from a viewing area at White Rock Bay. In the viewing area at White Rock Bay there will be food vendors, music, educational booths, and some games available to play. Bring a camp chair or blanket for seating. Learn more on this blog post.
Pumpkin Palooza at Legacy Events Center
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 12pm to 8pm
Where: Legacy Events Center at 151 S 1100 W, Farmington, Utah
What: Come dressed in costume, trick or treat at over 60 amazing vendors & businesses, sit down & enjoy a fun show, enter our pumpkin or costume contests and grab some amazing stuff from one of our local vendors and businesses on hand. They will be offering great products, food & decorations all in time to grab something for Halloween or get an early start on your holiday shopping! Click here for more info.
Wildcat Halloween Carnival at WSU Davis Campus (Free)
When: Saturday, Oct. 27, 12pm to 4pm
Where: WSU Davis Campus (Building D3)
What: Weber State University is hosting a family-friendly Halloween carnival. Join us at WSU Davis (2750 University Park Blvd, Layton) for games, candy, prizes, food trucks and trick-or-treating for the kids. It will take place throughout the D3 ballroom, atrium and parking lot. Costumes are encouraged. Click here for more info.
NSL Trot or Treat 3K (Free)
Fright Train at Canyon Meadows Park
