Festivals and Events

Escape your winter funk by exploring chocolate at USU

Thursday, January 31, 2013 LOGAN — Chocolate is in the spotlight — and hopefully it won’t melt — at Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology.The next “Saturdays at the Museum” activity, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,... more

Polar plunges support Special Olympics

Thursday, January 31, 2013 Dozens of folks will be “freezin’ for a reason” as Special Olympics Utah hosts its first Polar Plunge at Pineview Reservoir on Saturday, Feb. 2.The lake diving will begin at 11 a.m. at Cemetery Point... more

Families invited to WSU's artsy Snow Day

Thursday, January 31, 2013 OGDEN — Families who love each other, and who love art, are invited to Weber State University on the next Snow Day. Familiarte/Snow Days are the first Saturday of each winter month, in the university... more

Learn about winter photography on Antelope Island

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 ANTELOPE ISLAND — With mounds of fresh snow piling up in the Top of Utah, what better time to learn about taking photographs in winter?A class on winter photography is one of two events taking place... more

Parrots, genealogy workshop on docket at Pleasant Valley

Monday, January 28, 2013 WASHINGTON TERRACE — Meet parrots up close and personal, or learn how to find the rare birds in your own family tree, during two programs offered at the Pleasant Valley branch of the Weber County... more

Get out your snowshoes and cameras for scavenger hunt

Friday, January 25, 2013 OGDEN — It’s time to go walking in a winter wonderland, wearing a pair of snowshoes.The “Winter Wonders: Snowshoe Photo Scavenger Hunt” starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Ogden Nature... more

Two winter hikes planned to explore Antelope Island

Friday, January 25, 2013 ANTELOPE ISLAND — Lace up your hiking shoes for two outings taking place at Antelope Island State Park on Saturday, Jan. 26.The day kicks off with a hike to Mushroom Springs that begins at the... more

Find a reading buddy at Brigham City's Fine Arts Center

Thursday, January 24, 2013 BRIGHAM CITY — Forget studying and hit the books for fun as the next installment of the Big Buddy Book Bash series begins Friday, Jan. 25.Big buddies and little buddies can read together during the... more

Mardi Gras raises money for St. Joseph's athletes

Thursday, January 24, 2013 OGDEN — “Mardi Gras Madness” is taking over at St. Joseph High School.“Mardi Gras Madness,” a fundraiser for the school’s athletic program, starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Held in the St. Joseph... more

Polar Plunge participants raise money for Primary Children's

Thursday, January 24, 2013 GARDEN CITY — Take the plunge in a giant diaper, a Superman suit or a swimsuit.But no birthday suits, please — this is a family-friendly event. And besides, it’s mighty cold out there.The occasion is... more