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Happy weekend, Ogden! In today’s edition: A bucket-list birding spectacle, a next-gen nuclear reactor airlift, a new UTMB World Series trail race, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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🏆 Most popular this week
Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.
A bucket-list birding spectacle: Swans will sweep through northern Utah in March. Spots near Ogden include Bear River Refuge, Compton’s Knoll at Salt Creek WMA and Farmington Bay, where Feb 16 repairs affect access — get migration and access details.
Smart picks for retirees: A recent feature says Utah might be the best place to retire, thanks to affordability, low property taxes, and outdoor perks, with Ogden and Cedar City highlighted for budget-friendly living — see where $2,000 goes far.
Milestone for next-gen energy: An advanced 5-megawatt nuclear reactor has arrived at Hill Air Force Base near Ogden and will head to Orangeville’s San Rafael Energy Lab for testing, following a first-of-its-kind military airlift — get all the details.
Community events across Utah: Throughout February, Weber State is hosting Black History Month events marking 100 years of Black History Week, including talks by Sherra Watkins and Desange Keunihira — see what’s planned across Utah.
Community campaign gains momentum: YCC Family Crisis Center’s Heart of Ogden is back for its fifth year. Watch for 24 bright hearts around town now through March 5, each pointing to crisis help and support. The annual Heart of Ogden gala is moving to the larger Ogden Eccles Conference Center this year. Get all the details.
Date change planned for 2027: Snowbasin near Ogden will host a new UTMB World Series trail race September 10-12, 2026, featuring 58km and 28km courses and Wasatch views, with event funds supporting local projects — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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🤠 Intermountain Icebreaker Rodeo @ Golden Spike Event Center | Tuesday (3/3) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats watching the next generation of rodeo hands throw down at Golden Spike. The Intermountain Icebreaker brings NHSRA kids from 5th grade through high school, plus $87K in prizes, 28 saddles, and 296 buckles. More hardware than your garage, and way louder.
🍽 March Chef’s Table @ Rovali’s Ristorante Italiano | Wednesday (3/4) at 4:00 PM – Rovali’s is handing you the critic’s pen and the fork. Swing by their Chef’s Table for free tastes of unreleased apps, craft sips, mains, and desserts, then vote with your palate. It’s date-night research, and the lab coats are napkins.
🍀 Pressed Flowers & Four-Leaf Clover Hanging Glass Class @ The Local Artisan Collective | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:00 PM – Whether your garden is snoozing or you just like luck, make a hanging glass piece with pressed flowers and a four leaf clover at The Local Artisan Collective in Ogden. Choose blooms, maybe a page from a dictionary, no green thumb required, supplies included, $39.
📚 Author Dinner with Craig Childs @ Timbermine Steakhouse | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Craig Childs hits Timbermine for TFNU’s annual author dinner, so expect steak, sharp storytelling, and your dollars keeping local trails in shape. Go VIP for wine, appetizers, and face time, or keep it classic with dinner and stories that outlast the ribeye.
🎸 International Guitar Night @ Peery’s Egyptian Theater | Thursday (3/5) at 7:30 PM – International Guitar Night is landing at Peery’s Egyptian with globe-trotting virtuosos and plenty of string sorcery. Think less smoky bar covers, more jaw-dropping techniques and stories you’ll actually want to hear. Grab a seat, close your eyes, and pretend your passport got stamped.
🚂 Hostler Model Railroad Festival 2026 @ Ogden Union Station | Friday (3/6) at 3:00 PM – All aboard for two floors of tiny trains at Ogden Union Station, with operating layouts, full-size displays, contests, videos, and museum access included. Food trucks on site, no trek up 25th, kids 12 and under free, and admission is cash only, raid the sock drawer.
🌿 The Green Gala @ Newgate Mall | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – The Green Gala is a formal night where student art actually funds student artists, and scholarships. Shop originals, 60% to them and 40% to the fund, sip something bubbly, nod like a patron, or bid online from the couch, slippers welcome.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Ogden report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 60°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 23%
A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 48%
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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