Hello Davis County! We are officially heading into the second half of September, and that crisp fall air is finally starting to settle in across the Wasatch Front. Now that the kids are settling into their back-to-school routines, the weekends are your prime time to reconnect, get out of the house, and enjoy the changing season.
This weekend
Fall Activities
Freedom Festival
Park After Dark
🍁 This Weekend in Davis County
Freedom's Light Festival | Bountiful
When: September 17–19
Where: Bountiful City Park
What: A free, 3-day America250 celebration featuring historical reenactments, interactive storytelling, and community connection.
Cross E Ranch Fall Festival | Salt Lake / North Salt Lake
When: Opens this weekend (Sept 18–19)
Where: Cross E Ranch
What: Kick off the season with farm animals, corn pits, and their famous apple cider donuts.
Black Island Farms | Syracuse
When: Opens Saturday, September 18
Where: Black Island Farms
What: Opening weekend for their massive 8-acre corn maze, courtyard activities, and tractor hayrides.
Park After Dark | Layton
When: Friday, September 18 at 7:30 PM
Where: Layton Commons Park
What: A free community kickoff to fall featuring outdoor games and free s'mores around the fire pits.
South Weber Model Railroad Club Rides | South Weber
When: Saturday, September 19
Where: Canyon Meadows Park (631 E. Petersen Pkwy, South Weber)
What: A fantastic hidden gem where the club operates 1-1/2" scale mini trains on a 7 1/2" gauge track that circles the park. The trains are big enough for both kids and adults to hop on and take a ride.
Cost: Free to ride, but donations are highly encouraged to help them maintain the trains!
Syracuse High Dance Car Show | Syracuse
When: Saturday, September 19 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Where: Syracuse High School (665 S 2000 W)
What: Enjoy a variety of cars, trucks, and bikes, alongside food, music, and raffles to support the local high school dance team.
Frightmares at Lagoon | Farmington
When: Ongoing
Where: Lagoon Amusement Park
What: The Halloween season has officially begun! Head over to enjoy the rides, haunted attractions, and festive entertainment as the sun goes down.
🗓️ Plan Ahead: Upcoming Next Week
Odyssey Dance Theatre's Thriller | Layton
When: September 21–22
Where: Kenley Amphitheater
What: A spooky, high-energy dance spectacular paying homage to all the classic heroes and monsters of Halloween.
Simple Treasures Fall Boutique | Farmington
When: September 22–26
Where: Legacy Events Center
What: Get a head start on your seasonal decorating! Shop directly from local artisans and crafters at this massive indoor/outdoor fall market.
Scarecrow Walk | Kaysville
When: September 26 – October 4
Where: USU Botanical Center
What: Take a beautiful autumn stroll to view creative, community-built scarecrows hiding throughout the botanical gardens.
Eat local 🥢
The Mandarin Entrance
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Mandarin
Bountiful | Chinese | Sit-down and Take-out
The Mandarin is a stand out Chinese food establishment. Packed weekends and evening operating hours are the standard at the Mandarin. I recommend using their online ordering same day (the earlier the better) if you want to avoid the crowds. Otherwise you can look for a reservation or if your group is small you can sneak in before 5:30 or closer to their closing time.
I can honestly say I haven’t had a bad dish at the Mandarin. My favorite dish is the Honey Walnut Shrimp. It is a comfort style, sweet sauced, shrimp dish. Mandarin doesn’t offer sides with their dishes so you need to order your own lo mein or fried rice. Their white rice is an easy add if you want to keep the focus on the main dishes. Don’t miss out on their seasonal dessert menu and ice cream options. They are an excellent way to end a perfect meal.
Order for First Timers
1x Honey Walnut Shrimp, 1x Char Siu Fried Rice, 1x Lemon Chicken, Dessert!
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