15 April 2026
Events and Things to Do in Davis County in May
by Discover Davis
The frost is finally a distant memory, the foothills are glowing in vibrant green, and Davis County is officially coming alive! There’s an invitation to explore around every corner. We’ve rounded up the very best ways to make this an a “May-zing” month! Grab your calendar and plan your perfect spring!
Jump straight to the city of interest to view events:
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| Bountiful City | Fruit Heights* | Sunset* |
| Centerville | Kaysville | Syracuse |
| Clearfield | Layton | West Bountiful * |
| Clinton* | North Salt Lake | West Point * |
| Farmington | South Weber | Woods Cross |
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Jump straight to your area of interest to view events:
Events by Interest |
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| Live Music | Races & Marathons |
| Theatre & Art | Sports |
| Community Centers | Birding |
Not finding what you’re looking for? Check out other community calendars for even more fun events happening this month!
Bountiful City Events
🌸Splash-n-Sprint “SNS” Triathlon
When: May 9 | 7:30 am
Where: South Davis Recreation Center
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Centerville City Events
🌸Centerpoint: Fiddler on the Roof
When: May 15 – June 18
Where: Centerpoint Theatre
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Farmington City Events
🌸 Simple Treasures: Mother’s Day
When: May 1-2 | 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Where: Western Sports Park- Arena 2
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🌸 May the Fourth Race Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
When: May 2 | 9:00 am
Where: 294 South 650 West, Farmington
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🌸 World Migratory Bird Day
When: May 9 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Eccles Wildlife Education Center
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🌸 Run Farmington, Half, 10k, 5K, and Kids 1 Mile
When: May 9 | 7:30 am
Where: Farmington Regional Park
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🌸 Juniper Market
When: May 9 | 12:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Station Park
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🌸 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival
When: May 14 – 17
Where: Western Sports Park
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🌸 North Cottonwood Commons Park Grand Opening
When: May 23 | 5:00 pm
Where: Cottonwood Commons Park
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Kaysville City Events
🌸 Healthy Soils = Happy Plants
When: May 1 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: USU Botanical Center
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🌸 Mother’s Day Tea
When: May 8 | 5:00 pm | May 9 | 11:00 am
Where: Davis Catalyst Center
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🌸Art in the Arboretum
When: May 16 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: USU Botanical Center
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Layton City Events
🌸 Layton Home Show
When: May 1 | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm | May 2 | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Where: Davis Conference Center
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🌸 Davis County Pride Festival: This is Me
When: May 2 | 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: Layton Commons Park.
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🌸 Family Game Night
When: May 8 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: Kenley Amphitheater, Layton Commons Park.
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🌸 Free Friday Film Series (Wicked: For Good)
When: May 29 | 7:00 pm
Where: Kenley Amphitheater, Layton Commons Park.
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South Weber
🌸Dive Pro Wrestling
When: May 16 | 6:00 pm
Where: South Weber Family Activity Center (1181 E Lester Dr)
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Syracuse City Events
🌸Farmers Market
When: Thursdays May 7 – October 1 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: 1891 W 1700 S
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🌸Antelope Island Public Star Party
When: May 9 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Antelope Island State Park
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🌸Golden Spoke- North Ride Hub 1
When: May 16 | 9:30 am
Where: Jensen Nature Park
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🌸Paint Night
When: May 22 | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Where: Warehouse 22
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🌸Cinebites
When: Various Dates in May
Where: Warehouse 22
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🌸Ol’ Skool Car Show
When: May 30 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: 1588 S 2000 W, Syracuse Town Center
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Get the whole scoop!
Whether you’re interested in Live music, or outdoor adventures, Davis County has something for you to explore! Scroll below to find upcoming events happening by category.
Live Music
Davis Arts Council
The Coop
Live Music Thrusdays | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Theatre & Art
Bountiful Davis Art Center
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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CenterPoint Legacy Theatre
Currently Showing: Fiddler on the Roof (May 15 – June 18)
Set in the Jewish village of Anatevka, Fiddler on the Roof explores family, faith, and tradition as a father struggles to balance heritage with change in a shifting world.
Clearfield Community Arts Center
Clearfield Community Arts Center puts on several theater productions each year. We have youth and all ages productions, and each show is performed in our arts center theater.
Hopebox Theatre
The Hopebox Theatre showcases incredible musical theatre productions throughout the year while accomplishing a mission of hope and inspiration to struggling families overcoming cancer. See a spectacular show and support the community.
Next Showing: Urinetown The Musical (June 12 – July 3)
On Pitch Performing Arts (OPPA!)
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: Backstage Performing Arts Utah
When: Fridays | 9:00 pm
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Community Centers
Davis County Library
Hill Aerospace Museum
Lagoon
Station Park
USU Botanical Center
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Races & Marathons
May the Fourth Race Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
When: May 2 | 9:00 am
Where: 294 South 650 West, Farmington
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Splash-n-Sprint “SNS” Triathlon
When: May 9 | 7:30 am
Where: South Davis Recreation Center
More info
Run Farmington, Half, 10k, 5K, and Kids 1 Mile
When: May 9 | 7:30 am
Where: Farmington Regional Park
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Plan for other races, marathons and ultras in Davis County here.
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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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Western Sport Park
Utah’s newest home for tournaments, youth sports, and community events. Every match, meet, and moment here is designed to inspire athletes, connect fans, and create lasting memories in the heart of Davis County.
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Birding
Great Salt Lake Bird Festival
Experience immersive field trips, engaging workshops, and captivating featured events that showcase the region’s diverse bird life and natural beauty. Celebrate with fellow bird enthusiasts and discover why our festival is one of the nation’s premier nature events.
Wings & Things Vendor Fair
Join us at the Wings & Things Vendor Fair during the 2026 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival for a unique shopping experience! Explore dozens of local vendor booths, featuring artisans, small businesses, and community favorites. Whether you’re looking for handmade crafts, birding supplies, or special services, there’s something for everyone. The fair will be open Friday, May 15 from 3 – 7 pm and Saturday, May 16 from 9 am – 2 pm. Don’t miss out on supporting local vendors and finding one-of-a-kind treasures!
Where: Western Sports Park
When: Friday, May 15: 3:00 – 7:00 pm | Saturday, May 16: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Family Day
Join us for a FREE Family Day of fun at the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival’s headquarters at Western Sports Park’s building 4 in Farmington.
Where: Western Sports Park
When: Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wasatch Audubon Society
Eccles Wildlife Education Center
Weekly Guided Bird Walks. Every Saturday at 9:00 am
Join a guide for a fun and causal birding walk along our 1-mile nature trail loop every Saturday at 9:00 AM, April 18 thru June 20, 2026. The trail features scenic boardwalks over a large pond within the Robert N. Hasenyager Great Salt Lake Nature Reserve, near the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area — a prime spot for spring birdwatching. It’s a great chance to get outside, enjoy the wetlands, and connect with other people who enjoy nature. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just curious, all are welcome! Registration is not required. Meet in the parking lot. This event is free to attend, but we ask guests to bring a non-perishable canned food item to donate. We’ve partnered with the Bountiful Food Pantry to support those facing food insecurity in our community.
Where: Eccles Wildlife Education Center
When: Saturdays (April 18 – June 20) |9:00 am
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Guided Natural Trail Walk
Join one of our expert birders for a guided walk along the Eccles Wildlife Education Center’s 1-mile loop, where we will look for bald eagles and other species wintering in the wetlands. Meet in the Conservation Hall building at 11:00 AM. Binoculars will be available for those who do not have their own. Please dress for winter conditions — no registration required.
Where: Eccles Wildlife Education Center
When: May 27 |11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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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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Layton 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 Layton Aquarium and Wildlife Encounters! 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.
