31 August 2022
Events and Things to do in Davis County in September
by Discover Davis
In the blink of an eye, summer is over and kids are back in school. As we mourn the end of a great summer, there is plenty to look forward to as we enter into the next best season for the year…fall!
We can’t wait for cooler fall temperatures, changing leaves, fall festivals, and a comeback of the year’s best flavors: apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice! Kick-off fall with the 2nd Annual Scarecrow Walk or prolong the feel of summer by paddling with us on the Jordan River for the “Get to the River” Festival!
Find out more happening around Davis County this September below!
Jump straight to your favorite event:
Scarecrow Walk
Kick-start your fall with a fun, family-friendly stroll through a scarecrow display at the USU Botanical Center in Kaysville. This event is free and open to the public from dawn to dusk (don’t hang out with the scarecrows at night please). You can also cast your vote for your favorite scarecrow on display, as well as see changing colors in their Varga Arboretum and celebrate the harvesting season in their demonstration gardens.
Where: USU Botanical Center | Map
When: September 8 – September 18, 2022 | Dawn to Dusk
Price: FREE
Jordan River Paddle – Get to the River Event
Come join us at the 9th annual “Get to the River Festival.” Paddle on a 3-mile stretch of the Jordan River starting at the Riverview Boat Ramp and ending at Porter’s Landing Boat Takeout in North Salt Lake. Canoes, kayaks, and PFDs will be provided at no cost, but you are welcome to bring your own. If you plan on attending this event, make sure to sign your waiver!
Where: Riverview Boat Ramp | Map
When: Saturday, September 17, 2022 | 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Price: FREE
Davis Remembers: The 9/11 Project
Frightmares
Come check out the dark side of Lagoon with Frightmares! Normal Lagoon fun gets a spooky boost with over nine haunted attractions and Halloween-themed entertainment – including ghoulish characters that walk among us! If you’re worried about young kids, get the No-Scare Glow Stick and enjoy Lagoon’s specific “no scare zones” in kiddieland that the entire family can enjoy!
Where: Lagoon Amusement Park | Map
When: September 9 – October 30
Antelope Island
Ogden Astronomical Society Public Star Party
Join members of the OAS at Antelope Island State Park to safely view the sun through telescopes with dark sky viewing following once the sun sets. This event is a casual come-and-go event. Park entrance fees apply.
Where: White Rock Bay / Backcountry Trailhead | Map
When: September 17 | 6:00 pm
Mark your calendars for the Bison Roundup!
Where: Watching party will be at White Rock Bay | Map
When: October 29 | 10:00 am
Bountiful Farmers Market
Where: Bountiful Town Square | Map
When: Thursdays | 4:00 pm – Dusk
Cross E Ranch Fall Festival
Cross E Ranch is opening its doors for its annual Fall Festival on September 23rd! Enjoy their corn maze, pumpkin patch, pig races, and their famous apple cider donuts!
Where: Cross E Ranch | Map
When: September 23 – October 29
Live Music
The Bonner Family
“Comprised of Mom, Dad, eight kids, and the eldest grandchild, The Bonner Family enjoys creating music together with a Christ-centered focus as the theme for their music. They have incorporated music through their faith and love of song as each member progresses in their respective careers. Their goal is to reach the hearts of God’s children through beautiful music.”
Where: The Kenley Amphitheater | Map
When: September 10 | 8:00 pm
Theatre & Art
Classical Greek Theatre Festival
“The Classical Greek Theatre Festival presents “Medea” by Euripides, directed by Stephanie Stroud. Founded in 1971, the Classical Greek Theatre Festival is committed to producing classical Greek dramas to provide the unique educational opportunity to appreciate these ancient plays in action on stage.”
Where: The Kenley Amphitheater | Map
When: September 24 | 10:00 am
Ballet West II
“This evening with Ballet West II includes a repertory program of both classical and contemporary pieces from around the world, performed by Ballet West’s elite touring ensemble.
Raymonda Pas de Dix opens the evening. The Pas de Dix is the swashbuckling culmination of a love triangle gone awry from the third act of this exciting ballet. The evening’s second act begins with La Vivandiere, a ballet in one act that has been performed for nearly two centuries all over the western hemisphere, and Lacrymosa, a modern dance of mourning inspired by Mozart’s Requiem, choreographed by Edward Stierle. Sir Malcolm Arnold’s English Dances rounds out the evening, ending on an upbeat note with movement to light music that was inspired by English country-folk tunes.”
Where: The Kenley Amphitheater | Map
When: September 15 | 8:00 pm
Gangrene Comedy Festival: Spaghetti Western – A Fistful of a Few Noodles More
“Watch a 20-piece Spaghetti Western Orchestra join forces with a mob of improv comedians to unleash family-friendly havoc on the stage!”
Where: The Kenley Amphitheater | Map
When: September 9 | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Exhibits On Display at the Bountiful Davis Art Center:
On View: July 29 – September 10
You/Me/Us by Pamela Beach
Urban Pop curated by Todd Marshall
Excess by Kathryn Knudsen
Rituals of Decay by Tara Carpenter & Sara Lynne Lindsay
Forgetting Lyric by Torey Akers
On View: September 23 – October 29
Opening Reception: September 23 | 6:00 pm
Are We Here For Ourselves Alone? by Christine Atkinson
Annual Plein Air Competition
Not A Ghost::Reclaiming Creativity In Motherhood by Camille Wheatley & Denise Gasser
Objective Logic: Are We Using the Same Light? by Katie Strader
Material Support by Art Morrill
CenterPoint Legacy Theatre presents:
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
“Go Go Go Joe! One of the most enduring musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the envy of their favored brother with his coat of many colors.
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, this show is a musically eclectic journey masterfully told using different genres of memorable tunes you’ll be singing long after. Joseph is a great show for the entire family.”
Where: CenterPoint Legacy Theatre | Map
When: August 5 – September 3
Bright Star
“Bright Star is a beautifully written musical about a young woman growing up in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. We see her first as a young carefree woman and then watch how her life changes as she becomes a well-to-do magazine editor 22 years later. Her story is inevitably woven with that of an idealistic young man named Billy, with whom she shares a mysterious connection. The bluegrass score, (written by actor Steve Martin and Edie Brickell) provides a rich musical palette with which this story is painted.”
Where: CenterPoint Legacy Theatre | Map
When: September 23 – October 22
“Keeping Our Stories Alive” at The Whitaker Museum
Enjoy this month’s story about The Women of the Mormon Battallion. This event is free to attend.
Where: The Whitaker Museum | Map
When: September 13 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Museum Week at the Hill Aerospace Museum
Enjoy Top of Utah Museum Week at the Hill Aerospace Museum with fun, after-hours activities throughout the week!
Where: Hill Aerospace Museum | Map
When: September 15 – 17
Family First Monday at Station Park
Enjoy the first Monday of the month at Station Park for a themed night of family fun! This month’s theme is Toy Story, featuring guest characters, face painting, balloon artist, games, prizes, and more!
Where: Fountain Square Station Park
When: September 5 | 5:30 pm
The Brineman Triathalon
Sign up for Kids, Spring, Intermediate (Olympic), and Long Distance races.
Where: Syracuse
When: September 9
Simple Treasures Boutique
This boutique sells handcrafted items at over 185 unique booths, including fall and Halloween decor.
Where: Legacy Events Center | Map
When: September 13 – 17
Freedom’s Light Festival
This is a fun, free, engaging event to celebrate America, our Constitution, and the people who created it. Experience over 40 interactive and engaging activities, as well as meet the heroes of America face-to-face!
Where: Bountiful Park | Map
When: September 15 – 17