Festivals and Events

Families can take a swing at golf night

Sunday, May 20, 2012 LAYTON — The city’s Family Recreation is sponsoring an evening of golf.Family Golf Night starts at 4 p.m. Monday, May 21, at the Swan Lakes Golf Course, 850 N. 2200 West. There will be special... more

8-year-old smiles for the birdies

Becky Wright Friday, May 18, 2012 While other kids are indoors, in a zombie-like state with eyes glued to video screens, Ivan Richardson is enjoying the outdoors with eyes alert for any movement. He's looking for birds, hoping to add... more

Library salutes heroes on Armed Forces Day

Friday, May 18, 2012 WASHINGTON TERRACE -- Weber County Library pays tribute to the men and women who serve the country with a special event on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19.The program, "Memorial Day: A Tribute to... more

Golden Spike center offers antiques show

Friday, May 18, 2012 OGDEN — Whether you’re a collector of antiques or just searching for one unique item for your home, you’re likely to find what you’re looking for at Acorn’s Antique & Vintage Show and Sale.The... more

Demo derby season revs up for action

Friday, May 18, 2012 OGDEN — Fasten your seat belts for a summer of car- and truck-smashing fun.The demolition derby season fires up with “May Mania,” starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Golden Spike Event Center... more

WSU hosts solar eclipse party

Becky Cairns Friday, May 18, 2012 If you want to get a safe look at the upcoming solar eclipse, a viewing party is set for Sunday, May 20, at Weber State University.Specialized telescopes will be available at 6 p.m. at the... more

Military personnel entitled to free national park passes

Thursday, May 17, 2012 There are 397 national parks -- scattered from Maine to Alaska -- and now active-duty military personnel can visit them all sans wallets.A free annual park pass will be available beginning Saturday... more

Fun & Fitness Expo fills Grand Lobby

Thursday, May 17, 2012 OGDEN — Fun and fitness don’t always go together, but they do at the Ogden Marathon Fun & Fitness Expo.The expo runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 18 in the Grand Lobby of Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave.... more

Great Salt Lake Bird Festival kicks off

Becky Wright Thursday, May 17, 2012 The Great Salt Lake Bird Festival is flying high, with birds of a feather flocking together for bird-watching tips and trips.Field trips start Thursday, May 17, and continue through Monday, May 21,... more

It's a 500-dog weekend for Mount Ogden Kennel Club show

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 LOGAN — Canines with legs long and short, hair long and short, and noses long and short — and everything in between — will be part of the upcoming Mount Ogden Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show.The event... more