Events and Things to Do in Davis County in May

by Discover Davis

May is here, summer is just around the bend and the allergies are in full swing! WE MADE IT! Check out this month’s Davis County events!

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May Events In Davis County

Monday Puzzle Day Bring Your Own Recital
Chess Night – Bountiful Tattoo Show
Food Truck Night Cruise Night
Family Art Night Family Game Night
Car Show Kite Festival
Mother’s Day Cards Beyond Books
Rose Fundamentals Beyond Books
Fly Me To the Moon Antelope Island Star Party
Lucky Slice Moto Ride LEGO at the Library
Mother’s Day Cards Kurt Bestor Concert
Daddy Daughter Galactic Gala Spring Fling
Simple Treasures Boutique Chess Night – Kaysville
Great Salt Lake Bird Fest Family Day Acoustic Spot & Waldo
Art in the Arboretum Pride Festival
Live Music Operation Hero Races
SeaQuest Field Trip Sky Park Aviation Festival

Bountiful City Events 

Monday Puzzle Day

When: Mondays | 11 am – 1 pm
Where: Bountiful Library
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Chess Night

When: Wednesdays | 6 – 8 pm
Where: Bountiful Library
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Family Art Night

When: May 6 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: Bountiful Library
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Food Truck Nights

When: May 7, 10, 14, 17, 24, 28, 31 | 5 – 8 pm
Where: 54 e 100 s
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Sowby’s Classis Car Show

When: May 18 | 4 – 8 pm
Where: 962 Porter Lane
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Centerville City Events

Mother’s Day Cards

When: May 1-11 | All Day
Where: Centerville Library
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Lego @ the Library

When: May 10 | 2 – 3:30 pm
Where: Centerville Library
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Clearfield City Events

Rose Fundamentals

When: May 4 | 11 am
Where: Plant & Grow
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Fly Me To the Moon

When: May 13 | 6:30 pm
Where: Clearfield Library
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Lucky Slice Moto Ride

When: May 29 | 6 – 8:30 pm
Where: Lucky Slice
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Farmington City Events

Mother’s Day Cards

When: May 1 – 11 | All day
Where: Farmington Library
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Daddy Daughter Galactic Gala

When: May 4 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: Farmington Community Center
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Simple Treasures Boutique

When: May 7 – 11 | 10 am – 6 pm
Where: Western Sports Park
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Great Salt Lake Bird Fest Family Day

When: May 18 | 9 am – 2 pm
Where: Eccles Wildlife Education Center
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Kaysville City Events

Chess Night

When: Tuesdays | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Kaysville Library
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Art in the Arboretum

When: April 6 | 10 am – 1 pm
Where: USU Botanical Center
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Layton City Events

Live Music

When: Fridays & Saturdays | 7 pm
Where: Hilton Layton
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SeaQuest Field Trip

When: 1st & 3rd Monday | 10 am
Where: SeaQuest Field Trip
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Operation Hero Races

When: May 4 | 7 am
Where: Hill Air Force Base
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Pride Festival

When: May 4 | 12 pm
Where: Layton Commons Park
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Acoustic Spot & Waldo

When: May 9 | 6:30 pm
Where: The Coop by Roosters
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Bring Your Own Recital

When: May 14 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: Layton Library
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Tattoo Show

When: May 17 – 19
Where: Davis Conference Center
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Cruise Night Car Show

When: May 22 | 6 – 9 pm
Where: Burger Stop
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Family Game Night

When: May 24 | 6 – 8 pm
Where: Ed Kenley Amphitheater
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LEGO at the Library

When: 4th Tuesday | 4 – 5 pm
Where: Layton Library
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North Salt Lake City Events

Kite Festival

When: May 4 | 10 am
Where: Tunnel Springs Park
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Syracuse City Events

Beyond Books

When: May 1 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: Syracuse Library
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Beyond Books

When: May 6 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Where: Syracuse Library
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Antelope Island Star Party

When: May 11 | 6 – 10 pm
Where: White Rock Bay Campground
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Kurt Bestor Concert

When: May 20 | 7 pm
Where: Syracuse High School
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West Point City Events

Spring Fling

When: May 11 | 3 – 6 pm
Where: Syracuse High School
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SNEAK PEAK: June Events

Sky Park Aviation Festival

When: June 1-2
Where: 1887 s 1800 w
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Live Music

Small Stage Series- DAC

Our newest program in one of Utah’s smallest venues, our Small Stage Series features incredibly talented local musicians every month from October through May. Come to the Abbington of Layton on the first Friday of each month to experience some of the best musicians Utah has to offer.  Past performances have included genres like singer/songwriter, barbershop quartet, and classical ensembles. This is also a great program for music students needing performance attendance credit.

Where: Abbington of Layton
When: Fridays Through Winter

Theatre & Art

CenterPoint Legacy Theatre | Currently Showing: Kiss Me Kate (June 2024)

Introducing the hilarious and thrilling Broadway hit, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, coming to CenterPoint Legacy Theatre! Set in the stylish and wickedly funny world of the Edwardian era, this Tony Award-winning musical follows the outrageous story of Monty Navarro. When he discovers his aristocratic roots, Monty sets out on a darkly comedic journey to eliminate the eight relatives standing between him and a family fortune. With an irresistible blend of clever humor, catchy music, and a captivating cast of characters, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder promises an evening of non-stop laughter and unforgettable entertainment.

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The Improv-ables

The Improvables perform live, family-friendly improv. Each show is custom-tailored to the audience that night, so you never know what to expect, and neither do they! That’s the fun of improv – they take your suggestions and the things you love to create an unforgettable, never-before-seen, one-of-a-kind comedy experience. Shows last 90 minutes and tickets are required.

Where: Bountiful Davis Art Center
When: Fridays | 9:00 pm
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Exhibits On Display at the BDAC

The Bountiful Davis Art Center is home to local works by local talent. Don’t miss the chance to engage your eyes and mind with the creations of Davis County residents.
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Races & Marathons

No races happening in Davis County this month.  
Plan for other races, marathons, and ultras in Davis County here.

Hill Aerospace Museum

The C-130 Experience

Where: Hill Aerospace Museum | Clearfield
When: Saturdays | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Sports

SandBar SLC Tournaments

Take a bite out of the winter chill by making it feel like summer! At SandBar SLC, Utah’s only indoor sand volleyball court, you can play well behind sunset and way past July. Spike up some fun and sign up for one of the January tournaments!

Where: SandBar SLC | North Salt Lake
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Weekly Fun

Bingo Night

Where: The Coop

When: Tuesdays | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Trivia Night

Where: The Coop

When: Wednesdays | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Karaoke Night

Where: Bout Time Pub and Grub

When: Thursdays | 7:00 pm – Close

Birding

Wasatch Audubon Society Bird Walks

Eccle Wildlife Education Center

Tales and Trails

Come out and discover new tales and adventures as you read about all that is wild in the wetlands. This happens every Wednesday at 10:00 am.

Where: Eccles Wildlife Education Center
When: Wednesdays | 1:00 pm
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Want to find other ways to play in Davis? See below for ways to #discoverdavis outdoors and indoors!

  • Photo of Holbrook Canyon Hiking Trail

    Hiking

    With over 500 miles of paved and unpaved trails, there’s a hike in Davis for every skill level. Be sure to check trail conditions prior to heading out on mountain trails. Check out our favorite hikes here.  If you’re hitting the trail, download our Wander map to find trails near you!

  • North Canyon Trail Bike Trail on A Gorgeous Day

    Biking

    Our impressive trail system here in Davis has great routes for leisure biking or mountain biking, check out our favorites here.

  • Golfing

    Davis is home to 10 beautiful golf courses — nine public golf courses and one private country club. Each course has beautiful views of the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountains, and several are highly ranked in Utah and in national golf publications. Check them out here.

  • Bountiful Ice Ribbon

    Bountiful Town Square

    Whether you’re experiencing Dave in the winter or the warmer months, Bountiful’s Town Square has the Bountiful Ice Ribbon in the winter which then becomes a path for roller skating and blading, walking and strollers in the spring. Reservations will not be required, but check with the South Davis Rec Center for opening dates after the ice rink closes for the season. Stay and shop or grab a bite to eat on Bountiful’s Main Street. (Photo: Roger Tuttle)

  • Antelope Island

    Discover guided e-biking and horseback riding tours, hike, camp, or get in that salty water.  Antelope Island State Park has numerous fun activities!

  • Birding

    Take a trip to the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve or the Farmington Bay WMA/Eccles Wildlife Education Center to discover the magic of the Great Salt Lake wetlands and ecosystems, which includes fantastic birding opportunities (our area gets 4 million feathered visitors each year)!

  • Lagoon Amusement Park

    Lagoon Amusement Park is Utah’s only amusement park.  Depending on when you are visiting, Lagoon has a generous operating season from late March through Halloween in October.  Visit and discover the magic that awaits you in Lagoon, Lagoon-A-Beach, and Pioneer Village.

  • Enjoy the Theatre

    We’ve got lots of incredible theatres and productions in Davis this year in 2022, check them out at the: CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, Hopebox Theatre, and On Pitch Performing Arts! (OPPA)

  • Experience Station Park

    Visiting Station Park is more than just stores – it’s an experience in itself! This open-air shopping center features more than 100 shops and restaurants, from nationally branded to locally owned. A great place to spend the day outdoors, with something for everyone in the family. Be sure to watch the beautiful fountain show, designed by the same hydro-engineering wizards who built the famed Bellagio fountain in Las Vegas.

  • Bountiful Main Street 01

    Shopping

    Don’t forget to check out Bountiful’s Historic Main Street and Layton Hills Mall if you’re in the mood to shop and eat!

  • Family Fun at The Rush Go Carts For Everyone

    6 Amusement Centers!

    Check out our other fun amusement centers for laser tag, go-karting, bowling, arcade games, mini golf and more!

  • SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium

    Snorkel with the stingrays, pet a sloth, feed a tortoise, and get a fishy pedicure!  Those are just a few of the fun interactive experiences you can have at SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium!  Plus, you’re right in Layton Hills Mall which means you can easily add in other fun activities for your day, get some shopping done, and have plenty of restaurant options.