30 October 2023
Events and Things to do in Davis County in November
by Alesa Larsen
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November has arrived, ushering in cooler weather and the final remnants of autumn’s vibrant foliage. It’s a time when our hearts turn toward gratitude for the incredible community we’re fortunate to call home. This month promises a multitude of enjoyable activities, from bowling and enchanting tree lightings to the sweet tradition of crafting gingerbread treats.
Jump straight to your favorite event:
Simple Treasures Boutique
If you’ve never been to a boutique before, this is the one not to miss! Over 180 of Utah’s Premier Top Local Crafters! A Huge Array of Booths Filled with Unique Handcrafted Gifts, Holiday Décor, Fashion Chic Accessories, Neighbor Gifts, Handmade Jewelry, Metal Décor, Yummy Treats and much much more!!!
Grand Opening Tuesday 8am to 10am Free treats and treasure hunts! $5 tickets at the door. Remainder of show General admission $1 at the door.
Crystal Festival
The Crystal Festival is a celebration of the love of crystals and a happy place to enjoy everything rock related! The Crystal Festival features vendors from around the western United States with a wide variety of stones to choose from. You can buy your favorite pieces or learn how they are mined and used from local mine owners, lapidary artists, jewelry artists, and crystal healers. Vendors will be on hand to answer any questions about their products or offer suggestions on what type of stones might work best for you.
Where: Davis Conference Center | Layton, Ut
When: November 18 & 19
Turkey Bowl
Get a bowling lane for the whole family for one hour for $35.00, including shoe rentals. Registration runs through November 10.
Where: Davis Lanes | Layton, Ut
When: Nov 18 | 1:30-4:00
Stem Expo Free Family Night
Bring your family to the free STEM EXPO (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Parents and students from Davis, Weber, Ogden, and Morgan School Districts are invited to attend this free family event featuring local STEM business and education institutions. Learn about career opportunities in the local STEM industries. Learn more about STEM with hands-on activities, and meet with representatives of local technical colleges, community colleges and universities to explore educational pathways. Come be a part of the explosive and exciting world of STEM!
Where: Davis Conference Center | Layton, UT
When: November 6 | 4:30-7:30
Fall Book Fair
Bring your friends and family to this community event to enjoy highly discounted bestselling books and gift products, light refreshments, raffle baskets, and your chance to win FREE books! It’s not the (now retired) Annual Gibbs Smith Warehouse Sale, but it may be better! We are proud to partner with the Davis Catalyst Center for another in-person book sale. 20% of proceeds will be donated to the Davis Catalyst Center as part of our Certified B Corp initiative.
Where: Catalyst Center | Kaysville, UT
When: November 15 | 3:00-7:00 pm
Holiday Lightings
It’s the beginning of the most wonderful time of year, time to kick off the festivities. Here are the places with Holiday lightings
Layton City- November 20 | 6:00 pm | Layton Commons Park
Bountiful City- November 20 | 6:00 pm | Main Street
West Point City- November 20 | 6:00 pm | City Hall, West Point, UT
Station Park- November 24 | 3:00-5:00 pm | Station Park Fountain, Farmington, UT
Centerville City- November 27 | 6:00 pm | William R Smith Park, Centerville, UT
North Salt Lake- November 27 | 6:00 pm | Veterans memorial Amphitheater, North Salt Lake, UT
Clearfield City- November 27 | 6:00 pm | Clearfield City Hall, Clearfield City, UT
Hill Aerospace Museum
The C-130 Experience
Where: Hill Aerospace Museum | Clearfield
When: Saturdays | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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.
November 3- Aaron Jorgensen
November 17- The Offbeats Traditional Jazz Band
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 Spamalot
Jerusha Abbott is the “Oldest Orphan in the John Grier Home” until a mysterious benefactor decides to send her to college to be educated as a writer. Required to write him a letter once a month, she is never to know the benefactor’s identity – so she invents one for him: Daddy Long Legs. Although she knows that he will never respond to her letter, she grows more and more fond of this elusive and kindly “old” gentleman. But another relationship soon begins to develop in Jerusha’s life. Jervis Pendleton is the well-to-do, “youngish” uncle of one of Jerusha’s roommates, who introduces her to a world of literature, travel and adventure. Through her correspondence with Daddy Long Legs and her growing intimacy with Jervis, Jerusha’s letters chronicle her emergence as a delightfully independent “New American Woman.” Yet, there is one startling fact that Jerusha has yet to uncover – a fact that will change her life forever.
Where: OPPA! Layton, UT
When: September 29- October 14
Hopebox Theatre presents The Little Mermaid
Beautiful mermaid Ariel should be a happy girl — she lives in an enchanted undersea country, her father is a King, and she has the most beautiful singing voice. But she is a passionate, headstrong teenager, and wants what she cannot have — to live on land. When she falls in love with a handsome human prince, Ariel is more determined than ever to gain a pair of legs. But her only option is to defy her furious father, and bargain with Ursula the Sea Witch, giving her voice as the price of entry onto dry land. With the help of Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and officious court composer Sebastian the crab, Ariel must wordlessly gain Prince Eric’s love within three days — or lose her soul to the ambitious witch! Based on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, and the wildly popular Disney film, this musical staging of The Little Mermaid features a funny and fanciful book by Doug Wright, with the beloved score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Glenn Slater in an expanded but completely faithful form, featuring the rambunctious and persuasive “Under the Sea,” the romantic expectation of “Kiss the Girl,” and that anthem to longing and belonging, “Part of Your World.”
Where: Hopebox Theatre | Kaysville
When: September 15 – October 7
Hopebox Theatre presents Into the Woods
“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical, Into the Woods. The story follows The Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to go to the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give some milk. When the Baker and his wife are visited by the neighborhood witch, who reveals to them that she placed a curse on their family, the two set off on a journey into the woods to reverse the curse. Also in the woods, we meet Little Red, who is trying to visit her grandmother, the Wolf who loves tasty little girls, the Witch’s daughter Rapunzel, and the Princes chasing after their loves. By the end of Act I, everyone has gotten their wish and will seemingly live happily ever after. But in Act II, when Jack’s beanstalk brings them a visit from an angry Giant, we see how the consequences of their actions haunt them in disastrous ways. The community must come together to save each other and their kingdom, but sacrifices must be made.
Where: Hopebox Theatre, Kaysville, UT
When: October 27- November 18
Hopebox Choir
Join us for the Hopebox Choir Christmas Concert.
Where: Hopebox Theatre, Kaysville, UT
When: November 27 | 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm
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:
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
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
Free Family Art Night: Art Postcards
Where: Bountiful Davis Art Center | Bountiful
When: November 27 | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Station Park
Santa Claus
Join us in welcoming Santa to Station Park!
The celebration kicks off at 3pm in Fountain Square! Snag a reindeer crown and some jingle bells* as we wait in anticipation for the jolly man to arrive. Additional activities include vendor area with character photos-ops, face painting, balloon twisters, a DJ spinning some festive tunes and more!
Santa will arrive at 5pm to light the tree and officially kick-off the holiday season at Station Park!
Where: Station Park | Fountain Square
When: November 24 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Races & Marathons
Antelope Island 50K
New for this year is that the race will start and finish at the Antelope Island State Park Marina. The event field we have used for years is being turned into another campground for the park, and having the start/finish at the Ranch like last year is too far away logistically. The good news is that the course will remain the same. See the course description below for all the deets.
Distance – 50K, how far is that? 50K, oh, you mean in miles, it’s about 31 miles.
Vert – Yep, there is some. Oh, how much? Well, roughly 3900’ of gain.
Where: Antelope Island State Park | Syracuse, UT
When: November 3
South Davis Thanksgiving Day Races
Turkey 10K, Family 5K, Gobbler 1K
Where: South Davis Rec Center | Bountiful, UT
When: November 23
Turkey Leg 5k
Everyone is invited to run, walk, crawl or stroll for the annual Turkey Leg 5K. The Turkey Leg 5K is the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day holiday. Bring the whole family together for a Thanksgiving morning run to work up your appetite for that huge feast you’ll be having later.
Where: Heritage Park | Farmington, UT
When: November 23
Plan ahead for other races, marathons, and ultras in Davis County here.
Pickleball
Dinksgiving Pickleball Tournament
It’s time to give DINKS for indoor Pickleball! Join us November 18th for our annual indoor Dinksgiving tournament. This is a mixed doubles tournament for 3.0-4.0 skill level players, ages 16 and up.
Where: Clearfield Aquatic and Fitness Center
When: November 18, 2023, 9:00am
Fall Brawl
Men’s doubles tournament.
Where: F5 Athletics | Syracuse, UT
When: November 18 | 9:00 am -2:00 pm
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-
Build a Pumpkin Bird Feeder
Don’t know what to do with that carved pumpkin now that Halloween is over? Come on out to the wetlands and transform your jack-o-lantern into a functional feast for birds. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12 p.m. Great for all ages! (Bird seed is provided)
Where: Eccles Wildlife Education Center
When: November 4 | 10:00 am
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: November 14 | 1:00 pm
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 | 10:00 am
Great Salt Lake Audubon Field Trips- TBA
Library Events
Bountiful Library
- Open Mic: It’s Your Turn in the Spotlight November 4 | 11:00 am
- Puzzle Day Monday’s | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Chess Night Wednesday’s | 6:00 pm
- Family Art Night November 6 | 6:30 pm
- Book Bunch Book Club November 8 | 4:00 pm
- After Words Book Club November 8 | 7:00 pm
- Beyond Books November 14 | 5:30 pm
- Election Day November 21 | All Day
- Lego at the Library November 30 | 6:30 pm
Centerville Library
- Community Gratitude Chain All Month
- After Words Book Club November 7 | 7:00 pm
- Puzzle Day November 13 | All Day
- Election Day November 21 | All Day
Clearfield Library
- Steam Mondays Monday’s | 3:30 pm
- Teen Book Club November 7 | 11:00 am
- Tech Night- Word Processors and Resume Building November 8 | 7:00 pm
- Magical Herbariums | November 14 | 6:30 pm
- Tween Book Club November 16 | 4:00 pm
- Election Day November 21 | All Day
Farmington Library
- Geocaching- How to Hide a Geocache November 2 | 6:30 pm
- Native American Crafts November 13 | 6:30 pm
- Cool Cardboard Gingerbread Houses November 27 | 6:30 pm
Kaysville Library
- Evening Storytime November 6 | 7:00 pm
- Tales Out Loud November 9 | 12:45 pm
- My First Escape Room- Kids 5-9 November 13 | 4:00 pm
- Holiday Book Page Banner November 15 | 6:30 pm
- After Words Book Club November 16 | 1:00pm
- Ready to Roll Tabletop RPG Games November 16 | 5:30
- Evening Storytime November 20 | 7:00 pm
- Election Day November 21 | All Day
Layton Library
- Community Gratitude Chain All Month
- My First Escape Room- Kids 5-9 November 3 | 2:30 pm
- Beyond Books Creative Writing Workshop November 7 | 6:30 pm
- Bunco Game Night November 13 | 6:30 pm
- Bring Your Own Recital November 15 | 6:30 pm
- My First Escape Room- Kids 5-9 November 17 | 2:30 pm
- Lego at the Library November 28 | 4:00 pm
Syracuse Library
- Beyond Books: Game Show Trivia November 1 | 6:30 pm
- After Words Book Club November 2 | 7:00 pm
- Beyond books: Creative Coloring November 6 | 6:30 pm
- Book Bunch (Tweens) November 9 | 4:30 pm
- Medicare 101 Workshop November 9 | 6:30 pm
- Chess Night November 14 | 6:00 pm
- Lego Night November 16 | 6:30 pm
- Beyond Book Young Adults: Be the Light November 20 | 6:30 pm
- Election Day November 21 | All Day
- Chess Night November 28 | 6:00 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.
