30 November 2023
Events and Things to do in Davis County in December
by Discover Davis
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There’s an abundance of events taking place in Davis County this month. You’re bound to find something that will add to your holiday cheer. Immerse yourself in the holiday traditions of yesteryear at the Pioneer Christmas, contribute to your community at Family Community Christmas, or spread joy to others at the Candyland or Apple Tree Christmas celebrations. There’s truly something for everyone to get out and discover Davis.
Jump straight to your favorite event:
Pioneer Christmas
Santa Claus is coming to the Whitaker Museum! Come enjoy the magical pioneer Christmas and get your picture with Santa Claus.
This is event is free, but a reservation is required
Blitzen Bash
A free event for the whole family to enjoy. Live choir, hot chocolate, crafts, vendors, meet Santa and his reindeer, and send your letter to the North Pole.
Where: 1651 W 2300 N | Clinton, UT
When: December 4
Christmas with Santa
Santa Claus will be in Farmington on December 8th and 9th! Join in the festive spirit as Santa spreads happiness and joy! Don’t miss out on the chance to meet Santa! Mark your calendars for December 8th and 9th and prepare yourself for a magical experience with Santa Claus.
Where: Community Arts Center | Farmington, UT
When: December 8 and 9
Breakfast with Santa
Are you looking for a festive way to kick off the holiday season with your family? Look no further than the upcoming Breakfast with Santa event! This exciting event promises to be a fun-filled morning complete with delicious breakfast foods, festive decorations, and the opportunity to meet the jolly man himself: Santa Claus. Don’t forget your camera, because you won’t want to miss the chance to snap a picture with Santa Claus and create memories that will last a lifetime. We will be offering a special breakfast buffet of Creme Brulee French Toast, Rosemary Breakfast Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage & Fresh Fruit. We will have a photo booth & a craft kit for children 12 & younger. Cost is $25 per person + tax & gratuity. Mark your calendars for this wonderful event that is sure to become a beloved holiday tradition for years to come!
Where: Twigs at Station Park | Farmington, UT
When: December 9 and 10 | 8:30-11:30
Candyland Community Carnival
The Community is invited for fun Candyland games with treats and prizes.
Where: Apple Village Assisted Living | Layton, UT
When: December 7 | 7:00 pm
Apple Tree Christmas Celebration
Come meet Santa, sip on some hot chocolate, and snack on cookies while listening to Christmas carols by the fire!
Where: Apple Tree Assisted Living | Kaysville, UT
When: December 15 | 6:00 pm
2023 Family Community Christmas
Join us for our 36th Community Christmas Event where less fortunate kids enjoy a Christmas experience including pony rides, new toys, a visit with Santa, blankets, books, clothing and hygiene kits.
Where: Davis Agricultural Center | Kaysville, UT
When: December 16 | 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Swim with Santa
Join Santa Claus at the Clearfield Aquatic and Fitness Center for some winter fun in the pool! Registration is $8 online in advance or $13 day of at the door.
Where: Clearfield Aquatic Center | Clearfield, UT
When: December 9 | 10:00 am -2:00 pm
Christmas Concerts
Christmas with the Skyward Symphony
Come and enjoy spectacular Christmas music, provided by the Skyward Symphony!
Where: Viewmont High School, Centerville, UT
When: December 1, 8:00 pm
A Fireside Christmas
Join us for a cozy evening of music and merriment at our Christmas Concert! Gather your loved ones, wear your coziest Christmas sweaters (optional!), and enjoy a night of your favorite holiday tunes! We can’t wait to share the magic of the season with you. See you there! Admission is FREE!
Where: Davis High School, Kaysville, UT
When: December 7, 7:00pm
Syracuse City Symphony Orchestra & Jazz Band
Visit Santa and the Grinch then stay for an incredible concert. Mark your calendars for this fun event. Refreshments will be served after the concert.
Where: Syracuse High School, Syracuse, UT
When: December 18, 6:00pm
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.
December 1- Alicia Stockman
January 5- The Jeppsen Boys
January 19- Canyon String Quartet
February 2- The Dunmore Lasses
February 16- App Alaska Bluegrass
March 1- Gabriel Gordon
March 15- Chrome Street Quartet
Where: Abbington of Layton
When: Fridays Through Winter
Theatre & Art
CenterPoint Legacy Theatre presents: White Christmas
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of two song and dance men and their female counterparts who come together in 1954 to help save a snowless Vermont inn owned by their beloved former commander, General Waverly, from closing by putting on a Christmas show. White Christmas is a tale of love, friendship, loyalty, determination, and pure joy set to the iconic music of Irving Berlin. With songs like Sisters, Snow, Blue Skies, Happy Holiday, and of course White Christmas, this show is a must for your holiday season.
Where: CenterPoint Legacy Theatre
When: November 17- December 21
On Pitch Performing Arts presents A Tuna Christmas
In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it’s Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including the hot competition in the annual lawn-display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey’s productions of a Christmas Carol is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. A Tuna Christmas is a total delight for all seasons, whether performed by two quick-changin comedians as it was on Broadway or by twenty or more.
Where: OPPA! Layton, UT
When: December 1-9
On Pitch Performing Arts presents Holiday Follies
With Huge elaborate costumes, giant production numbers and tons of community groups, this is the show for the season with us as we bring together our community in the style of the Follies! Hosts, comedy, songs, dance, huge costumes, and special guests! This is a must-see
Where: OPPA! Layton, UT
When: Dec 13- Dec 18
Hopebox Theatre presents A Christmas Carol
This musical adaptation of the Miser Ebenezer Scrooge who is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
Where: Hopebox Theatre, Kaysville, UT
When: December 8- December 30
Did you Know?
Hopebox Theatre creates shows to raise money to help people with cancer who live in the community. At the last show, they take a portion of ticket/concession sales plus what they have raised and give that person a check. Their name goes on a plaque and is put on the lobby wall.
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 | Bountiful
When: Fridays | 9:00 pm
Exhibits On Display at the BDAC:
Winter Art Market
The 2023 Winter Art Market is an indoor marketplace that provides local artisans + makers (YOU!) the chance to sell high-quality arts and crafts to the community in a festive, creative space. Holiday-themed items are welcome, but not required.
Opening Reception: November 17 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Bountiful Davis Arts Center
On View: November 17 – December 23
Gingerbread Festival
Celebrate the season with BDAC’s 7th Annual Gingerbread Festival! This year’s festival will be full of holiday fun for all ages: photos with Santa, Holiday crafts and activities, and, of course, gingerbread houses. BDAC’s Winter Art Market will also be on view during the Festival for visitors to find the perfect holiday gifts created by the best local artists and makers!
Opening Reception: December 2 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Bountiful Davis Arts Center
On View: December 2 – December 9
BDAC Winterfest Art Jubilee
Opening Reception: November 11 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Bountiful Davis Arts Center
On View: November 11 – December 23
Free Family Art Night: TBD
Where: Bountiful Davis Art Center | Bountiful
When: TBD | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Hill Aerospace Museum
The C-130 Experience
Where: Hill Aerospace Museum | Clearfield
When: Saturdays | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Station Park
Juniper Holiday Market
New local vendors each week. Unique and handmade gifts, holiday decor, eclectic art, centralized checkout and more!
Where: Station Park
When: Thru Dec 24 | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Races & Marathons
Winter Indoor Triathalon
The Winter Indoor Triathlon at the South Davis Recreation Center is an annual event that takes place during the winter months in Bountiful and is designed to provide a unique and challenging indoor triathlon experience for participants of all skill levels. This triathlon consists of three separate events: a 10-minute swim, a 30-minute bike ride, and a 20-minute run. Participants compete in each event consecutively, with a five-minute transition period between each event. The swim takes place in the South Davis Rec Center’s indoor pool, while the bike and run events take place on stationary bikes and treadmills in the center’s fitness area. Participants are given a score based on their distance covered in each event, and the scores are tallied at the end to determine the winners in each category. The Winter Indoor Triathlon at the SDRC is a great way to challenge yourself and stay active during the winter months when outdoor training and racing may be difficult. It’s also a fun and supportive community event, with participants encouraging and cheering each other on throughout the competition.
When: December 9, 2023 | 7:00 pm
Where: South Davis Recreation Center | Bountiful
Plan ahead for other races, marathons, and ultras in Davis County here.
Pickleball
Snowman Slam
For all of our awesome Youth players ages 10-19…This is going to be such a great tournament for you during Christmas Break (Dec 28-29)! All teams are genderless meaning your team can be Boy/Boy, Boy/Girl or Girl/Girl. Still a few spots left. Each player will get a tournament hoodie! . You don’t want to miss it. DIVISIONS 2.5-5.0. Sign up on our Events page
Where: The Kitchen | Woods Cross, UT
When: December 28-29
Bingo, Trivia & Karaoke
Bingo Night
Where: The Coop | Layton
When: Tuesdays | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night
Where: The Coop | Layton
When: Wednesdays | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke Night
Where: Bout Time Pub and Grub | Layton
When: Thursdays | 7:00 pm – Close
Birding
Wasatch Audubon Society Bird Walks-
Antelope Island Christmas Bird Count–
Meet in the parking lot at the entrance to the park. We will divide into teams to cover the are. It is an all day trip, so bring water and a lunch.
Where: Antelope Island Entrance
When: Jan 1 | 8:00 am
Great Salt Lake Nature Center- Meet in the parking lot. 1157 S Waterfowl Way, Farmington, UT
Where: GSL Nature Center
When: December 20 and 27 | 8:00 am
Eccles 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
Color Me Wild Art Class
Join us for a fun filled artsy experience. Learn from our expert and artist in residence how to do a wide variety of art, such as, chalk pastels, painting, quilling and more! Embrace the natural world around you and create art. Perfect for all ages!
Where: Eccles Wildlife Education Center
When: December 19 | 1:00 pm
Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trips- TBA
Library Events
Bountiful Library
- Puzzle Day Mondays | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Holidays Around the World December 4 | 6:30 pm
- Chess Night Wednesdays | 6:00 pm
- Beyond Books December 12 | 5:30 pm
- Book Bunch Book Club December 13 | 4:00 pm
- After Words Book Club December 13 | 7:00 pm
- Medicare 101 Workshop December 14 | 6:30 pm
Centerville Library
- Chess Night December 4 | 6:00 pm
- After Words Book Club December 5 | 7:00 pm
- Create Better Health for the Holidays Wednesdays | 11:00 am
- Lego at the Library December 8 | 2:00 pm
Clearfield Library
- STEAM Mondays December 4 | 3:30 pm
- Hygge for Teens December 12 | 6:15 pm
- STEAM Mondays December 18 | 3:30 pm
- After Words Book Club December 27 | 7:00 pm
Farmington Library
- Merry Movie Madness All Month Long | All Day
- Holiday Harmony December 11 | 7:00 pm
Kaysville Library
- Puppet Show: The Shoemaker and the Elves December 11 | 6:30 pm
- Locked! In Hogwarts Escape Room December 19 | 6:00, 6:45. 7:30 pm
- Ready to Roll Table top RPG Games December 21 | 5:30 pm
Layton Library
- Letters for Santa All Month Long | All Day
- Rockin Hockey- Meet the Ogden Mustangs December 5 | 6:30 pm
- Bingo Game Night December 11 | 6:30 pm
Syracuse Library
- Beyond Books: Holiday Harmony December 4 | 7:00 pm
- After Words Book Club December 7 | 7:00 pm
- Holiday Puppet Show December 12 | 6:30 pm
- Book Bunch (Tweens) December 14 | 4:30 pm
- Beyond Books YA: Operation Santa Paws December 18 | 6:30 pm
- Lego @ the Library December 21 | 6:30 pm
Want to find other ways to play in Davis? See below for ways to #discoverdavis outdoors and indoors!
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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!
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Biking
Our impressive trail system here in Davis has great routes for leisure biking or mountain biking, check out our favorites here.
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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.
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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)
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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!
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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)!
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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!
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6 Amusement Centers!
Check out our other fun amusement centers for laser tag, go-karting, bowling, arcade games, mini golf and more!
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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.
