This Week in Ogden

Wow! Summer is dwindling down to nothing and school will be starting in two weeks. Sorry for the reminder, but that means you only have two more weeks to enjoy the many awesome summer activities. Don’t miss out!

Monday, August 8

7pm- If you haven’t gone to one of the free movies at the Ogden Amphitheater you should really check it out tonight. Tonight they will be showing Furry Vengeance.

The Main Library will be hosting a Family Fun Night complete with stories and crafts at 7pm, as well.

Wednesday, August 10

The Weber County Fair starts today and goes until Saturday, August 13. Don’t miss out on funnel cake, farm animals, demolition derby and more. Tickets are only $6/adult, 5$/student (13-17) or senior (62+), $2/children (6-12) and kids 5 and under are free. On Wednesday, kids under 12 are free. On Thursday, bring a can of food for the Utah Food Bank and get in for only $1. See the website for more details and a schedule of events.

Saturday, August 13

The harvest season is beginning and you should see a lot of berries at the Farmer’s market this weekend. Don’t miss out. Check out this awesome blog to find out what’s in season this month in Utah.

R.A.M.P. free admission today includes:

Hill Aerospace Museum

Fort Buenaventura

Ogden Nature Center

Roy Recreation Complex

Lorin Farr Pool

WSU Pool

Free Summer Activities,pt 4

Yay for free summer activities! I have had so much fun attending many of the activities so far. I actually have a hard time keeping up with all of them.

Monday, June 20
10:30am- Away We Go: Children's Summer Reading Program @ Main Library Branch
11:30am- Science in the Parks @ Liberty Park
11:30am- Art in the Parks @ Monroe Park
7:00pm- How to Train a Dragon @ Ogden Amphitheater
7:00pm- Summer Sizzle Entertainment, Ogden Nature Center @ Main Library Branch

Tuesday, June 21
11:30am- Science in the Parks @ Liberty Park
11:30am- Art in the Parks @ Monroe Park
4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

Wednesday, June 23
10:30am- Away We Go: Children's Summer Reading Program @ North and Pleasant Valley Library Branches.
11:30am- Science at the Parks @ Liberty Park
11:30am- Art at the Parks @ Monroe Park
12:00pm- Tunes at Noon @ Municipal Building
2:00pm- Ultimutt Readathon @ Main Library Branch
2:00pm- After School Program @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Main Library Branch

Thursday, June 24
11:30am- Science in the Parks @ Liberty Park
11:30am- Art in the Parks @ Monroe Park
6:00pm- Bilingual Storytime @ Main Library Branch
7:00pm- Summer Sizzle Concert, Galloway Highlander Pipes and Drums @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

Friday, June 25
11:30am- Science in the Parks @ Liberty Park
11:30am- Art in the Parks @ Monroe Park

Saturday, June 26
R.A.M.P. Free Admission to:
Hill Aerospace Museum
Lorin Farr Park
Ogden Nature Center
Roy Recreation Complex
Ice Sheet
Ott Planetarium- This is the Science Saturdays program
Fort Buenaventura
Peery's Egyptian Theater- Free Movies at 11am and 2pm.


Check my calendar for more details!

Free Summer Activites, part deux

There is sooooo much going on this week, I'll keep my intro short and sweet. I hope everyone has the chance to get out and have some free family fun. Don't forget to register your kids for the summer reading programs at the library. They have an awesome program planned out.

Monday, June 6
10:30am- Discovery Time @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
Stories We Tell: Children’s Summer Reading Event @ Main Library Branch

Tuesday, June 7
10:30 am- Discovery Time @ Main Library Branch
1:00pm- It's only 25 cents to swim at Marshall White Center on Tuesdays. Thanks Finding Life in O-Town for the tip.
4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
7:00 pm- Magic Show @ North Library Branch

Wednesday, June 8
9am- Weber Pathway’s guided Wildflower Hike in Ogden Valley.
10:30am- Stories We Tell: Children’s Summer Reading Event @ North and Pleasant Valley Library Branches
2pm- Ultimutt Readathon @ Main Library Branch
After School Program @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch
4:15pm- Youth Chess Club @ Main Library Branch
7:00pm- Jazz at the Station @ Union Station

Thursday, June 9
10:30am- Discovery Time @ North Library Branch
6:00pm- Bilingual Storytime @ Main Library Branch
7:00pm- Family Fun Night @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

Friday, June 10
8:00pm- Movie at the Fort (note: Last time I checked Fort Buenaventura was flooded, so I have to make sure this event is still going on. I'll give you an update asap.)

Saturday, June 11
All Day- Foursite Film festival and Ogden Arts Festival
2:00pm- Cinema Saturday @ Main Branch
3:00pm- Disney Adventures Film Series - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe @ Pleasant Valley Branch
12:00pm- Ogden Nature Botany Club @ Ogden Nature Center
12:00pm- Science Saturdays @ Ott Planetarium, WSU
R.A.M.P. Free admission all day

• Hill Aerospace Museum- Click here to read my post on this museum.
• Lorin Farr Pool
• Ogden Nature Center- Click here to read my post on ONC.
• Roy Recreation Complex
• Treehouse Museum- Click here to read my post about this museum.
• Union Station Museums

Also, Treehouse Museum is offering free admission everyday to all active duty military families now through Labor Day.

You can get additional information for all of these events on my calendar.

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Ogden Nature Center

The Ogden Nature Center is one of our favorite places to visit. We like to go every few weeks just to enjoy the scenery, but love to attend the weekly educational classes.

The center has two main goals; the first is preservation. ONC sits on 152-acres of land that serve as a habitat for wild and rescued animals. With 1.5 miles of walking trails, you can spend a good day visiting the animals, the treehouse and the look-out point.

The second ONC goal is education. Their awesome staff teaches weekly classes, from yoga to scouting and hold summer camps for kids ages 2-12. See my post on summer camps for more info on these camps and more. Wild Wednesdays is a popular class for kids and adults that focuses on a different theme each week. Next week’s theme is Mamma Mia! where you will learn about mammals that live in Utah. The class starts with a hands-on lecture and ends with a guided nature walk.

Our last visit to the Nature Center was a blast, as always. Unfortunately, the trails were still flooded, but we had a picnic and Eleanor got to attempt her life-long dream of climbing a tree.

A great way to enjoy ONC year-round is by purchasing a membership. There are a variety of memberships to choose from, but the family pass is only $45. The family membership gives everyone in your household free admission every day, discounts on camps and special events and a 10% discount on your gift shop purchases. It doesn’t end there. As a bonus, you get free admission to Dinosaur Park and the Union Station museums during the weekdays, Tracy Aviary in SLC every first Thursday of the month and over 100 nature centers across the country.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit ONC, this summer is the perfect opportunity. Thanks to R.A.M.P. grants, the center is offering free admission every Saturday all summer long. The center will also host two outdoor summer concerts on June 30 and August 4 featuring popular bluegrass bands. You can find more information on my calendar and buy tickets on the ONC website.

Put on your walking shoes, pack a picnic and visit the Ogden Nature Center today!

Ogden Nature Center
966 W. 12th St.
Ogden, UT 84404
Hours:
Monday-Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 9 am – 4 pm
Cost:
Members enjoy free admission
Adults 12 and older: $4.00
Seniors 55+: $3.00
Children 2-11: $2.00
Children under 2: Free

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Free Summer Activites

This summer in Ogden is going to be awesome! Thanks to R.A.M.P., WSU, Ogden City, Weber County Library and many more, there is going to be a ton of free activities every week for kids and families. Check back every Monday for a list of the week’s free activities. Don’t forget to like O-Town Mama on Facebook or follow on Twitter to keep updated on Ogden events.

Here is the schedule of free activities for May 30-June 4:

May 30-
Treehouse Museum, 347 22nd St., Ogden is offering free admission for all military families with a current military ID. Hours are 10am-5pm. Read my post on the Treehouse for more info about the museum.
Dinosaur Park, 1544 Park Blvd., Ogden is having free showings of T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. You still have to pay admission to the park and the movie is a bonus.

May 31-
Main Branch, Weber County Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden has Discovery Time at 10:30am and 11:30am. Discovery Time is a fun program that integrates songs, nursery rhymes, story time and crafts in a weekly hour-long program to help encourage literacy in children ages 0-5. Don’t forget to register your kids and teens in their summer reading programs while you are there.
Pleasant Valley Branch, Weber County Library, 5568 S Adams Ave.,South Ogden will hold its weekly Youth Chess Club from 4-5pm for kids 18 years and younger.

June 1-
Join Weber Pathways on a guided hike to find wildflowers in the Ogden Valley. Hikes begin at 9am. Call Helene for specific trail-head and more info 801-745-1799. Check out my post on Hiking in Ogden for info about other Weber Pathway hikes.

June 2-
North Branch, Weber County Library, 475 E 2600 N., North Ogden offers Discovery Time at 10:30am and 11:30am.

June 3-
It’s First Friday Night Art Stroll on 25th Street. It’s fun to bring your kids downtown to enjoy live music and local art at places like Ogden Blue Print and Eccles Community Art Center. There’s, also, lots of shopping and good vibes.

June 4-
Saturday is chock full of fun with free admission to Weber County attractions thanks to grants from R.A.M.P.
Choose from:
Hill Aerospace Museum, 7961 Wardley Rd., HAFB (Roy exit)- Read my post for more info on this museum.
Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden- Walk the trails, have a picnic and visit the center’s animals, from the creepy crawly tarantulas to the feathery owls and turkeys.
Roy Aquatic Center, 2977 W. 5200 S., Roy- Enjoy the pool, splash pad and slides at this outdoor pool from 11am-6pm.
Weber State University Pool, WSU Stromberg/Swenson Gym, on the south east side of campus- Do some indoor swimming on campus from 12-4pm and visit the duck pond afterwards.
Ott Planetarium, Lind Lecture Hall, 1551 Edvalson St.,WSU is hosting its Science Saturdays from 12-5pm. Activities include admission to the Museum of Natural Science, hands-On activities, science presentations and planetarium shows.This event only happens once a month, so don’t miss out.

Don’t worry about trying to fit all this fun into one day. All these attractions will have free admission multiple times throughout the summer. Ogden Nature Center will offer free summer Saturdays every week through August 20th and Hill Aerospace Museum is always free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

Wow! So many things to do! What activity are you looking forward to most? After all that family fun, you and your spouse deserve a date. Check out my post,Date Night, for fun and inexpensive date ideas.

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