This weekend in Ogden, UT

Families exploring the Ogden Farmers Market can visit the Ogden Nature Center booth for a free, hands-on nature and art experience created for curious kids. This edition focuses on the small creatures that have a big impact, featuring a make-and-take Mini Bug Explorer Box that encourages close observation and discovery. Children can also contribute to a collaborative Community Nature Mural and bring home their own artwork. Participants receive a Curiosity Passport and earn a hole punch each time they take part at the market. As punches accumulate, kids unlock nature themed rewards, including a Nature Lover lanyard and pin at four punches, a big collector pin at six, and a giant collector pin at ten. A grand prize is awarded to the participant with the most punches across the season. Rewards are redeemed at the Ogden Nature Center, where staff or volunteers verify passports and present prizes. Designed for all ages, this drop in activity encourages outdoor exploration, creativity, and learning through weekly themes inspired by local wildlife and habitats.

Farmers Market Ogden brings together local farmers, food producers, artisan makers, and small businesses for a free, open-to-the-public weekly marketplace. On August 8, the market runs downtown along Historic 25th Street with rotating vendors, food trucks, and community offerings, plus live entertainment throughout the morning. Look for family-friendly highlights like the Kids Curiosity Corner and community yoga.

Day two of the annual rummage sale returns with a larger and improved experience. This continuation of the yearly tradition is back and designed to offer even more to explore.

Kick off the weekend with boards set aside for beginners and for open play, winner-stays-in matchups, puzzle challenges, and team-focused activities, plus additional options. Food is available to round out the experience.

Join a local day of service at High Adventure Park for a 3-hour, in-person volunteering event. Plan to spend the morning working on community projects and helping make Ogden a better place. The event runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The event features a resource fair, access to complimentary wellness services, and free food from food trucks. Attendees can explore college programs and take advantage of free parking. Admission is free for everyone, and no registration is required.

The Kids Patch Annual Kids Entrepreneur Market offers a hands-on showcase where young creators run their own booths to sell handmade crafts, treats, artwork, or small business ideas they develop themselves. The event is designed to build confidence and creativity while teaching real-life skills such as money handling, customer service, and problem solving in a supportive and encouraging environment. Vendor participation requires completing a form, and booth locations will be provided at check-in.

This installment of a summer lecture series features Joseph Peterson with a close look at the debates surrounding tyrant dinosaurs. The talk centers on the Nanotyrannus controversy and describes how evidence and scientific methods guided the resolution. Throughout the season, the series explores unusual prehistoric life, the ways scientists have studied these creatures over time, and the legends that have grown around their discoveries.

At Lindquist Field, this community charity event is open to anyone who wants to take a swing in a home run challenge. Participants test their power at the plate, compete for prizes, and come together in support of a good cause.

The 5th annual Ogden Airport Car Show returns with new exclusive event T-shirts for sale, prizes for car show participants, and more. Spectator admission is free. Enjoy food trucks, explore vendors, and check out a variety of impressive cars. Registration will open soon, and spots tend to fill quickly.

A live stage production of Matilda the Musical will be presented at Barker Park.

A relaxed gathering for writers offers time to write and discuss the craft of writing. It takes place at Grounds For Coffee Harrison Blvd.