Free events in Layton, UT

The Local Artisan Collective hosts a summertime art stroll filled with cool art, creative demos, and a Community Tiny Art Show featuring collage and mixed media made by community members. Two featured artists are in the spotlight. Fiona Hurst, known for glass blown worry stones and glass heart pendants, will be there and is offering a worry stone giveaway you can enter. Gaye Leatherow Hurst will present new beadwork informed by years of making, from lampwork and mosaics to ceramics, tole painting, cross-stitch, polymer clay, and intricate seed beading. Watch live glassblowing with Mike from Hurst's Handblown Glass in his studio. Customize jewelry at the drop-in Ring Bar by choosing a stone, bezel, and band for a piece crafted while you browse by 16th-generation silversmith Rene, or select a ring made from a vintage sterling silver spoon handle with quick turnaround. Explore the Little Art Market showcasing artists from the YMCA who have been learning to felt, make jewelry, and paint. Create a Calming Bottle with Monica from Wally’s Wax Co., with all supplies provided and prices ranging from $8 to $20 to support mindfulness and quiet moments. Music at the Collective is planned with support from OFOAM and Ogden City Arts. The shop will stay open later than usual for the stroll, with additional time for browsing and shopping.

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.

Farmers Market Ogden brings its summer season back to Historic 25th Street, spanning three blocks with a vibrant marketplace. Across the season, more than 300 rotating vendors offer farm-fresh produce, baked treats, specialty foods, and artisan goods, alongside food trucks and ready-to-enjoy meals. Live music and community programming set the tone, and families can find dedicated activities in the Municipal Park. Admission is free and open to all. Weekly features include a kids curiosity corner presented by Ogden Nature Center, free community yoga powered by the GOAL Foundation, and performances on the Main Stage. Getting there is simple with free public transit options and multiple nearby parking areas. Cyclists can use a complimentary bike valet near the Information Booth. The market also supports food access by accepting SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks, and by participating in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and ProduceRX. Visit the Information Booth to exchange benefits for tokens or vouchers to spend with participating vendors. After the summer run, a four-week fall series follows with seasonal vendors and autumn harvest goods.

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.

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.

Create alongside fellow makers at a free community craft night at The Local Artisan Collective, held in Classroom A and B. Bring the project you are working on, from painting or sewing to drawing, sculpting, writing, knitting, crocheting, beading, and more, and enjoy friendly conversation while you create. Toward the end, everyone is invited to share progress and ask for suggestions or assistance. The setting is collaborative and supportive, with plenty of idea sharing and encouragement. Admission is free, it is open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Please remember to bring your own supplies. Hosted by KC. Questions can be directed to KC Peek at 385-626-0524 or seedsofimaginationcards@gmail.com.

Game Night Live Trivia at Rooster's B Street offers a relaxed competition that welcomes anyone who enjoys games and the chance to win prizes. There is no cost to participate. The format features two separate games, each with three rounds modeled after popular game shows. Instead of traditional question and answer sheets, expect word jumbles, picture-based challenges, and other creative twists.

At Linda Vista Park, free pickup games on grass welcome players in the B to AA range. Play follows a top court ladder format. Arrive with a teammate or on your own, and take part as women’s, men’s, or coed teams every Wednesday.

Celebrate summer at the USU Botanical Center with a free outdoor series that pairs guided garden strolls, fresh produce tastings, and live music. Each week features a different sound, including vocal groups, local bands, and DJs, and this edition highlights the Northview Jazz Band. Pack a blanket, lawn chairs, a shade umbrella, sunscreen, and a picnic cooler, which is welcome, and relax in the gardens while connecting with the community. There is no cost to attend and no sign up is required. Updates and possible cancellations related to weather, illness, or other unforeseen changes may be shared on social media. Supported by Discover Davis, USU Credit Union, and Goldenwest Credit Union.

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.