Free Summer Activities

Pioneer Days conclude today, so I hope everyone has had the chance to celebrate and go to the rodeo.

Monday, July 25

6:30pm- Summer Scrabble and Board Games @Pleasant Valley Library

7:00pm- Invictus @ Ogden Amphitheater

Tuesday, July 26

11:30am- Discovery Time @ Main Library Branch

4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

6:00pm- Geocaching: Teen Summer Reading Program @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

Wednesday, July 27

10:30am- Final Party! Children’s Summer Reading Program @ North and Pleasant Valley Libraries.

12:00pm- One Man Band @ Ogden Municipal Park

2:00pm- After School Program @ Pleasant Valley Library

2:00pm- Where in the World is Sarah Diego? Teen Summer Reading Program @ North Library Branch

4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Main Library

6:00pm- Geocaching: Teen Summer Reading Program @ Main Library Branch

7:30pm- Eugene Mursky @ Ogden Amphitheater

Thursday, July 28

10:30am- Discovery Time @ North Library Branch

6:00pm- Bilingual Story time @ Main Library Branch

Saturday, July 30

RAMP Free Admission to:

Hill Aerospace Museum

Ogden Nature Center

North Ogden Pool

Ice Sheet

Peery’s Egyptian theater- Gnomeo and Juliet

Roy Recreation Complex

8:00am- Farmer’s Market on 25th St.

3:00pm- Family Favorites Film Series: Alice in Wonderland @ Pleasant Valley Library

Don’t forget to check my calendar for more details and info on other fun, inexpensive activities.

Ogden Rock N Romp

It’s Wednesday and there’s plenty of things going on today, so make sure you check my calendar to see what’s going on. I think I am going to check out the farmer’s  market at Oasis Community Garden on 24th and Monroe Blvd.

I wanted to say a few words today about the Ogden Rock N Romp that is scheduled for next month. If you haven’t heard about it yet, it is an awesome event that provides parents with the opportunity to listen to awesome local music with their kids. The environment is family-friendly and the music is set at a low decibel (so your kids won’t go deaf), but the music is still good (way better than that radio stuff). If that’s not enough to entice you, there are three main reasons I think you should come to the Rock N Romp:

1. It’s a great way to introduce your kids to community, local music and/or downtown Ogden.

2. It’s always a good idea to support new events in Ogden, because that supports growth, community and culture in our city.

3. Last, but not least… It is going to be sooo much fun. The kids are going to have a blast dancing and hanging out with a bunch of other kids. The adults are going to love listening to good music and watching their kids have fun.

Next month’s Rock N Romp will feature music from The House Cats, DJ Rubicon and Rick Gerber. Tickets are $5/adult or $8/couple and kids are FREE. You must be accompanied by a kid to come. All proceeds will benefit local non-profit, Nurture the Creative Mind.

So find Ogden Rock N Romp on Facebook, like our page, RSVP to the event and mark your calendars, because you really can’t miss out on this super cool event. Oh, and don’t forget to tell your friends!

Free Summer Activities

There are a lot of new, fun things going on this week. Don’t forget to check out the Pioneer Days events!

Monday, July 18

6:30pm- Summer Scrabble and Board Games @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

7:00pm- Feathered Friends from the Ogden Nature Center @ North Library Branch

7:00pm- Horse & Hitch Parade on Washington Blvd.

7:00pm- Summer Sizzle Arts & Entertainment with Mysterious Mr. Dayley’s Magic Show @ Main Library Branch

8:00pm- Family Night to Remember @ Ogden Amphitheater

Tuesday, July 19

11:30am- Discovery Time @ Main Library

4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Pleasant Valley Library

Wednesday, July 20

10:30am- Global Citizens: Children’s Summer Reading Program @ North and Pleasant Valley Libraries

12pm- Tunes at Noon with Stampede @ Ogden Municipal Park

2:00pm- After School Program @ Pleasant Valley Library

4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Main Library

7:30- Dan Weldon performing @ Ogden Amphitheater

Thursday, July 21

10:30am- Discovery Time @ North Library

6:00pm- Bilingual Story time @ Main Library

7:00pm- Summer Sizzle Arts and Entertainment with Rootbeer Reunion @ Pleasant Valley Library

Friday, July 22

Check out the Visual Art Exhibit @ Eccles Community Art Center all day.

Saturday, July 23

8:00am- Farmer’s Market on 25th St.

3:00pm- Family Favorites Film Series- Megamind @ Pleasant Valley Libray

RAMP Free Admission to:

Hill Aerospace Museum

Lorin Farr Pool

Ogden Nature Center

Ott Planetarium

Fort Buenaventura

Roy Recreation Complex

National Ice Cream Day

So this Sunday, July 17, marks the 27th annual National Ice Cream Day! So, I thought I’d share some of my favorite local spots for ice cream.

Farr Better Ice Cream 286 21st St. Ogden

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This place is an Ogden classic that first opened in 1929. It’s kept its vintage charm and has expanded its menu from only 3 flavors to dozens of flavors, as well as, fudge, banana splits, shakes and more.

Burch Creek Mercantile 3920 Washington Blvd. South Ogden

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This place has got to have one of the cutest store fronts in all of Ogden. They, also, serve Farr Better Ice Cream and have a 1910 vintage soda fountain, homemade fudge and all the ice cream classic desserts you can think of. They serve lunch foods and have a small gift shop, too. This place is way bigger than Farr Better, so it can accommodate large groups.

Trudy’s Poppin’ Johnny Ice Cream 2501 Washington Blvd. Ogden

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In addition to serving lunch, Trudy’s serves homemade ice cream made right on site by their very own TRACTOR. I’ve been down there a few times while they have been churning it and the kids love it. You can get an Iddy Biddy Baby Cone for just a $1 and then enjoy the Municipal Gardens and the park directly west from the Amphitheater.

What’s just as fun as going out for ice cream? Making your own ice cream!

You can find a ton of delicious ice cream recipes here, including my favorite Apple Pie Ice Cream! All Recipes

Latose intolerant or vegan? It hasn’t been updated in a while, but this blog is THE best resource for non-dairy ice cream recipes. Beyond delicious. A Vegan Ice Cream Paradise

Don’t have a machine? Here’s how to make ice cream without one. Serious Eats- Vanilla Ice Cream without the Machine

What’s your favorite ice cream shop?

Free Summer Activities

Here I am once again, updating all the free activities going on this week. There are always a lot of fun activities going on at your local library. If you haven’t checked them out, you really should. Also, Ogden Pioneer Days is kicking off an early start with lots of free activities going on, too. I am really excited about the children’s parade on Saturday. It’s a lot of fun for kids and anyone can be in it.

Monday, July 11

All Day- Free Slurpee Day @ 7/11!

6:30pm- Summer Scrabble & Board Games @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

7:00pm- True Grit @ Ogden Amphitheater

7:00pm- Movie Monday @ North Library Branch

7:00pm- Ogden Raptors vs. Casper Ghosts. Pick up free general admission tickets at Westland Ford on 33rd and Wall Ave.

Tuesday, July 12

10:30am- Discovery Time @ Main Library Branch

4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

5:00pm- Special Kids Rodeo @ Lorin Farr Park

6:00pm- Destination: Japan- Teen Summer Reading Program Event

Wednesday, July 13

2:00pm- Ultimutt Readathon @ Main Library Branch

2:00pm- After School Program @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

2:00pm- Global Dance: Teen Summer Reading Program

4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Main Library Branch

6:00pm- Sand Painting: Teen Summer Reading Program

Thursday, July 14

10:30am- Discovery Time @ North Library Branch

6:00pm- Bilingual Storytime @ Main Library Branch

Friday, July 15

Time TBD- Aggie Car Show on 25th St.

Saturday, July 16

8:00am- Farmer’s Market @ Municipal Gardens and 25th St.

9:30am- Pioneer Days Children’s Parade on Washington Blvd.

3:00pm- Family Favorites Film Series- Megamind @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

All Day- RAMP Free Admission to :

Hill Aerospace Museum

BSA Ropes Challenge Course

Ogden Nature Center

Roy Recreation Complex

Dinosaur Park

Union Station Museums

You can find more details for all these events on my calendar!

Free Summer Activities

I hope everyone had a great time celebrating Independence Day. If you’re not too worn out, there’s lots of stuff going on this weekend.

Wednesday, July 6

11am- South Ogden’s 75th Anniversary @ 39th St. and Adams Ave.

2pm- Ultimutt Readathon @ Main Library Branch

2pm- After School Program @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Main Library Branch

Thursday, July 7

10:30am- Discovery Time @ North Library Branch

10:30am- Motoko and Eshu: Children’s Summer Reading Program @ Main Library Branch

6:00pm- Bilingual Story Time

7:00pm- Summer Sizzle Arts and Entertainment featuring the Rob Bennion Jazz Band @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

Friday, July 8

7:00pm- Film Premiere: Rocket Man @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

8:00pm- Movie at the Fort @ Fort Buenaventura

Saturday, July 9

10:30am- Intro to the Interent for Parents and Children @ Pleasant Valley Library

10:30am- Motoko and Eshu: Children’s summer Reading Program @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

2:00pm- Cinema Saturday @ Main Library Branch

3:00pm- Family Favorites Film Series-Tangled @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

RAMP Free Admission to:

Hill Aerospace Museum

Lorin Farr Pool

Ogden Nature Center

Ott Planetarium

Roy Recreation Complex

Treehouse Museum

Ice Sheet

WSU Pool

July 4th Weekend

July, the pinnacle month of summer, is here and wouldn’t be complete without fireworks, celebrations and sweltering heat. Start the month out right by going to one of the many city festivals starting this weekend.

Ogden’s Hot Rockin’ Fourth @ Lorin Farr Park- This celebration features a demolition derby, family entertainment, including magicians and face painters, carnival games and other attractions. Visit the website for more details.

Huntsville @ 2750 N. 600 E.- Get there early for breakfast in the park and stay all day for a parade, games and crafts, a hypnotist and more. Find more info here.

Farr West Freedom Festival @ 1500 N. 1700 W.- Festivities start Saturday with a golf tournament and finish on Monday with breakfast in the park, parade, children’s races and other events. More details can be found here.

North Ogden Cherry Days @ 2641 N. 400 E.- Check out the flag ceremony, children’s parade, sports tournaments and more. Get more info on this website.

Plain City @ 4160 W. 2200 N.- Go on Saturday to enjoy a car show, dog show and live entertainment in the park. Monday will feature games, kid’s parade and other entertainment. View the schedule here.

Riverdale Old Glory Days- Parades, games, entertainment and more. Visit the website for more info.

Of course, all of these celebrations conclude with fireworks. Be sure to check out at least one firework show.

Pioneer Days also kicks off today with a western-themed, "Traces of the West," First Friday Art Stroll, Trail to Pioneer Days horse display on 25th St. and Fire on the Mountain Concert @ the Union Station

Enjoy and be safe.