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.

Ogden Raptors and Summer Sports

Last week kicked off the Ogden Raptor's minor league baseball season and I missed it, because I didn't have a computer! There is only away games this week, but get ready for seven home games in a row starting next week. Reserved tickets range from $5-$12, but you can get free general admission tickets every game. Check out the Raptor's website and click on the asterik located on each home game date for more info.

Here's a schedule of next week's free ticket pickups:

Tuesday, July 5 @ South Weber Recreation Office
Wednesday, July 6 @ Warren's or Dylan's locations
Thursday, July 7 @ Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park
Saturday, July 9 @ any Bank of Utah locations

I am not a huge sports fan, but I am going to start keeping updated on Ogden sports. Ogden has a lot of local sports teams, including WSU teams, and sports events are great, inexpensive family activities.

I'll post more later, but check out some of Ogden's summer sports teams. Click the team to go to their website and find out about upcoming events.

Ogden City Oylers Softball Team

O-Town Derby Dames Roller Derby Team

Junction City Roller Dolls Roller Derby Team

Ogden Outlaws Soccer Team

Weber State University Wildcats

Free Summer Activities

Monday, June 27

10:30am- Discovery Time @ Pleasant Valley Library Branch

11:30am- Science in the Parks @ Monroe Park

11:30am- Art in the Parks @ West Ogden Park

7:00pm- Despicable Me @ Ogden Amphitheater

Tuesday, June 28

10:30am- Discovery Time @ Main Library Branch

11:30am- Science in the Parks @ Monroe Park

11:30am- Art in the Parks @ West Ogden Park

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

6:00pm- The Americas: Teen Summer Reading Program @ Pleasant Valley Branch

Wednesday, June 29

11:30am- Science in the Parks @ Monroe Park

11:30am- Art in the Parks @ West Ogden Park

12:00pm- Tunes at Noon featuring Jane Bruce @ Municipal Building

2:00pm- Ultimutt Readathon @ Main Library Branch

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

2:00pm- Taste Eurasia: Teen Summer Reading Program @ North Library Branch

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

6:00pm- Haiku and Origami: Teen Summer Reading Program @ Main Library Branch

7:30pm- Talent in the Park @ Ogden Amphitheater

Thursday, June 30

10:30am- Discovery Time @ North Library Branch

11:30am- Science in the Parks @ Monroe Park

11:30am- Art in the Parks @ West Ogden Park

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

Friday, July 1

11:30am- Science in the Parks @ Monroe Park

11:30am- Art in the Parks @ West Ogden Park

6:00pm- Friday Night Art Stroll on 25th St.

Saturday, July 2

R.A.M.P Free Admission

Ogden Nature Center

Hill Aerospace Museum

Roy Recreation Complex

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!