Family events in Layton, UT

Utah Retro GameXpo 2026 brings fans of gaming, toys, and collectibles together at the Davis Conference Center. Explore a large vendor hall with more than 200 vendor tables featuring video games, collectibles, and vintage toys, and step into a retro museum celebrating classic favorites. The event also features special guests, live panel discussions, tournaments, a cosplay contest, prize drawings, free play gaming, and 3DS StreetPass, and guests can bring a 3DS to take part. A live auction is planned, adding another highlight to the festivities. Canned food donations will be collected, with each donation earning a ticket for the prize drawing. Entry into the drawing is available even without a donation. All food collected will benefit a local food bank and a school pantry. Kids ages 6 and under get in free.

The August edition of Kaysville’s First Friday Festival offers a fun evening.

First Friday Open Studio Night becomes a celebration of the Dog Days of Summer at The Monarch. Leashed dogs are welcome as attendees browse pet focused vendors, find dog accessories and treats, and enjoy Yappy Hour craft beers. A lively pet fashion show adds to the fun, along with chances to win prizes. This dog friendly community gathering spotlights four legged companions and offers a relaxed summer night downtown. More details will be announced soon.

Part of the Free Friday Film Series at Layton Ed Kenley Amphitheater, this free screening features Wonder, the story of Auggie Pullman, a boy born with facial differences who enters a mainstream fifth grade for the first time. His new start encourages classmates, his family, and the wider community to choose kindness and acceptance, showing how standing out can become a strength. Subtitles will be on to support accessibility. Guests may bring a camping chair or a blanket, and stadium seats are available. Food and nonalcoholic beverages are permitted. Presented with support from Layton R.A.M.P. Rated PG. Running time is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Rachel Runyan Memorial Park in Sunset hosts an annual car show with vehicles, music, food, and activities. Admission and vehicle entry are free for everyone, whether displaying a car or attending as a spectator. The day includes vendors, food trucks, raffle prizes, a silent auction followed by a live auction, and live entertainment by JC Hackett. A flag ceremony features a program honoring veterans and fallen heroes. Proceeds support two charities chosen by the organizing club, the Ogden-Weber Children’s Justice Center and the Utah Veterans Honor Flight Program. The schedule begins with registration and the show opening, continues through the ceremony and auction milestones, and wraps up with an awards presentation.

At Lindquist Field, this community charity event welcomes participants to grab a bat and take swings in a home run challenge, with prizes available. It combines friendly competition with support for charity.

The annual rummage sale is back this year, larger in scale and refreshed for an even better experience.

Tour a variety of local pumpkin patches in Kaysville, Utah, and connect with growers from across the area during a midseason get together. There is no cost to attend. The full schedule and stop details will be shared closer to the event.

Enjoy a day of free fun with bowling, billiards, and video games, plus lunch and sweet treats provided. There are chances to win a laptop, an HD TV, and other prizes. Explore a resource fair, take advantage of no-cost wellness services, and learn about college programs. Parking is complimentary. This event is open to everyone at no cost. Just show up.

Returning for its fifth year, the car show at the Ogden airport features a few updates. Exclusive event T-shirts will be available for purchase, and prizes will be awarded to car show participants. Spectator admission is free, with food trucks, vendor booths, and cars to explore. Vehicle owners and vendors can register online, should watch their email for updates, and are encouraged to sign up soon since spots fill quickly.

At Layton Ed Kenley Amphitheater, this installment of the free Sunday night concert series, made possible in part by support from Layton R.A.M.P., offers a relaxed setting where guests can bring a camping chair or blanket or take a seat in the stadium. Outside food and nonalcoholic drinks are welcome. The Alicia Stockman Band delivers a blend of folk and Americana with heartfelt storytelling, vibrant onstage energy, and rich three-part harmonies. Drawing on the tradition of artists such as Patty Griffin, Indigo Girls, and Jewel, Alicia and her five-piece band present original songs from the new album Homebound, inviting listeners into a set filled with honest, relatable moments.

Enjoy a free outdoor dance evening at Lester Park led by Deja Mitchell. This installment of the Dancing in the Park series features Surfer Rock, Saturday Night Fever, and Rock n' Roll. It is open to beginners and seasoned dancers alike, with no prior experience needed. Attendees can bring friends, family, lawn chairs, and dancing shoes for a relaxed night of music, movement, and community fun.

Change is sweeping in as the sixties arrive. Hairspray, an eight-time Tony Award winner including Best Musical, delivers family-friendly laughs, romance, and irresistibly catchy tunes. Set in 1962 Baltimore, it follows Tracy Turnblad, a charismatic plus-size teen who dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show. When she earns a spot, she rises from outsider to local star, aims to unseat the reigning teen queen, win the heart of Link Larkin, and champion integration on television, all while keeping her towering hairstyle intact.

Gather in the picnic areas at Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island for a guided bird walk through the ranch’s historic grounds and bird-rich wetland in search of bucket list species. Loaner binoculars are available. The activity has no added cost, although regular park entry fees apply.

The Idaho Falls Chukars travel to Ogden to face the Raptors at Lindquist Field. It offers a close-up look at Pioneer League action, with a brisk tempo in a cozy ballpark where any trip to the plate can shift the momentum. The setting pairs a relaxed summer atmosphere with genuine on-field competition.

Skyward Symphony brings a Night at the Movies to Layton Ed Kenley Amphitheater with a free, open air concert of film favorites. The program features memorable themes and scores from beloved movies performed live under the summer sky.