It has been a hot week. In this edition we are featuring a great ice cream treat as well as a mix of activities for the family to enjoy before a busy 24th of July weekend. We hope you have stayed cool especially after the record breaking temperatures!
This weekend
Sunset City Fun Days
Paddington Bear and Activities
Live Music and Theater
☀ Summer Fun Weekend
Sunset City Fun Days 2026
When: Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18
Where: Sunset City (Various Locations)
What: The ultimate community celebration! The weekend is packed with a parade, 5K fun run, community breakfast, skateboard competition, car show, vendor market, cornhole tournament, and live music.
Paddington Movie Night & Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunt
When: Friday, July 17 (Museum Scavenger Hunt open 5:00PM - 7:00PM, Movie at 7:00 PM)
Where: Heritage Museum of Layton & Kenley Amphitheater (Layton Commons Park)
What: Make an entire evening out of everyone's favorite marmalade-loving bear! Stop by the Heritage Museum of Layton before 5:00 PM for a free, kid-friendly Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunt (a fun twist on their popular monthly scavenger hunts). Afterward, grab a spot on the grass, lay out your blankets, and enjoy a free family-friendly outdoor showing of Paddington at 7:00 PM.
Layton F.E.S.T.
When: Friday, July 17 (Evening)
Where: Layton Commons Park
What: Kick off the weekend at Layton's weekly open-air Friday market featuring food trucks, local farmers, boutique vendors, and live entertainment.
Tarzan at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre
When: Friday, July 17 (7:30 PM) & Saturday, July 18 (3:30 PM & 7:30 PM)
Where: CenterPoint Legacy Theatre (Centerville)
What: Escape the summer heat and enjoy an incredible local theater production of the musical Tarzan.
The Doo Wop Project – Summer Nights with the Stars
When: Saturday, July 18 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: Kenley Amphitheater (Layton)
What: A fantastic concert series presented by the Davis Arts Council. Enjoy the classic sounds of Doo-Wop under the stars!
Eat local 🍨
Blacksmith Ice Cream
Blacksmith Ice Cream Co.
180 S Main St #100, Bountiful, UT 84010
Bountiful | Sweet Treat | Counter Service
I have been going to Blacksmith since they opened in 2019. While many of their flavors have stayed the same, Blacksmith frequently rotates flavors to keep their menu fresh and interesting. Located on Bountiful Main Street visiting Blacksmith Ice Cream can be paired with going to the town square for the splashpad or on a busy Thursday night with the farmer’s market.
On our most recent outing we decided to try the rotating flavor of “Blackberry Sweet Corn” it sounded weird to start but the flavors were combined well into a novel ice cream experience. I always recommend the Chewy Gooey Buttercake as an always flavor as well as the Campfire S’mores that has a distinct smoky note. Blacksmith always serves their ice cream cups with a triangle of waffle cone so you don’t feel like you are missing out on a crunchy element.
💡 For those interested in a deal usually the “double” serving of ice cream is significantly more than a single, so if you and a friend can decide on 2 of their many flavors together you may be able to split for less. You can also typically get more ice cream on a single by upgrading to a waffle cone without having to pay the double price as well!
Order for First Timers
1x Split Single Waffle Cone - Chewy Gooey Buttercake and a Monthly Flavor
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Spencer Francis
Publisher | The Davis Connector