The last few years, I’ve put together a Holiday Date Night Countdown list that you could download for free, along with a cute, printable advent calendar to put all of your date night plans into. This year, things are so chaotic with plans changing constantly. Events are being postponed and cancelled, new events are popping up last minute when they know it’s safe. It’s hard to stay on top of everything there is going on to participate in.
So I decided to create this post of fun holiday activities happening in Davis County, for you to bookmark and refer back to often! I will be updating it as we hear about events, or as others are brought to life to spread cheer this season.
Winter Activities in Davis County
Sledding
Go sledding on one of the favorite sledding hills in Davis County. Eaglewood Golf Course (1110 E Eaglewood Dr, NSL), Twin Hollow Park (1370 E Hills Dr, Bountiful), Mueller Park Jr High (955 E 1500 S, Bountiful), West Bountiful City Park (W 1600 N, West Bountiful), or Barton Ponds Park (50 E Burton Lane).
Snowfall walk
During a light snowfall, walk down Farmington Main Street and enjoy the sights of winter against the gorgeous trees that line Main Street. After your walk, stop by Caffe Torino for crepes and a warm cup of Chocolatto.
Make snow ice cream
Take advantage of a fresh snowfall and make snow ice cream. Search Pinterest for recipes and experiment with your own flavor combinations.
Kiss under the mistletoe
Find somewhere to purchase a fresh sprig of mistletoe or purchase a decorative mistletoe that can be reused year after year. Find the perfect spot in your home to hang the mistletoe and take a few minutes to test it out.
Build gingerbread houses
Purchase a couple of kits or all of the supplies that you need to build gingerbread houses. Compete to see who can come up with the most structurally sound or most creatively decorated house. Or host a group date and compete as couples.
Hot chocolate tasting tour.
Go on a Hot Chocolate Tasting Tour with the goal of finding the best cup of hot chocolate in Davis County to enjoy for the rest of the season. Check out local bakeries, your favorite breakfast locations, and storefronts that specialize in drinks. Click here for more details on this date idea and a list of the best places to get hot chocolate in Davis County.
Ice bumper cars
Go ice skating at the Farmington Station Park ice rink (140 N Union Avenue, Farmington) in Fountain Square. Through January 31, Monday - Thursday from 3-9pm, Friday and Saturday from 12-9pm and Sundays from 12-6pm. two hour skate rental is $6 for adults. Admission is $10 per person, but America First members can use their card for a $5 discount per person. Stop by one of the great restaurants around Fountain Square to eat after you’re done with bumper cars.
Winter nature walk
Bundle up and take a winter nature walk around the USU Botanical Gardens (920 S 50 W, Kaysville). Stop by your favorite local restaurant and enjoy a slow meal together. Take time to enjoy each other’s company amidst the hustle and bustle of the season.
Paint night or pottery class at Hands on Art
Hands on Art 4 Everyone has some great options for activities you can do in studio or from the comfort of your home this holiday season. Pick up a holiday ornament kit to go, pottery to go or all of the supplies you’ll need for a virtual paint night. Or visit them in studio for fun classes for all ages. Check out their website for all of the details.
Christmas Activities in Davis County
Christmas movie marathon
Have a Christmas movie marathon on your couch at home while enjoying homemade caramel popcorn.
Bake and deliver Christmas cookies
Bake and decorate Christmas sugar cookies while listening to Christmas music. After your cookies are cooled and frosted, deliver them to friends and neighbors. Maybe sing a little Christmas carol if they answer the door when you drop your plate of cookies by.
Go shopping for gifts together
Spend a day or evening completing your Christmas shopping at one of the malls or shopping areas in Davis County. Grab your favorite takeout to enjoy at home before you spend the rest of your date wrapping presents and putting them under the tree, while you listen to Christmas music.
Drive around to light displays
This is a great activity to enjoy from the comfort of your car with Christmas music playing on the radio and a cup of hot cocoa in hand. Click here for a list of the best Christmas light displays in Davis County.
Attend Christmas at the Ranch
Cross E Ranch is hosting another fun festival this year that is completely drive-thru. Enjoy light displays and scenes from the Nativity, featuring live animals. You’ll have access to an audio tour and you can grab your favorite Cross E Ranch goodies, including their famous apple cider donuts, drive-thru style.
Christmas tree hunting
Visit a local Christmas tree farm and pick your Christmas tree out together. Visit Green Ridge Christmas Trees (1370 N US 89, Kaysville) or Neville Farm Christmas Trees (1875 W 1000 S, Layton). Decorate your tree while listening to Christmas music, enjoying your favorite holiday drink and a family favorite treat.
Go to a holiday show at CenterPoint
CenterPoint has two shows and one holiday concert going on in December. A Christmas Carol - Stage Reading will be on the Barlow Main Stage. We Need A Lot of Christmas is a concert happening on the Barlow Main Stage with holiday tunes from the Silver Screen and Stage. And It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will be in the Leishman Hall. Visit our upcoming events calendar page for all of the details for each show.
Active Pages - A Christmas Carol
This is a walking event put on in the Layton Commons Park. You’ll be taken from station to station to hear different pieces of the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. Click here for more details on the event.
The Holiday Follies at On Pitch Performing Arts
This one night event is filled with costumes and musical numbers and special guests and promises to be a fun way to celebrate the holidays. Click here for details on the event.
Keep things local this holiday season, to help slow the spread and to support local business. We’re missing out on a lot of fun traditions this year, but there are still a lot of ways to get out and enjoy Davis County this year. Each of the events listed above has precautions put in place to keep attendees safe and healthy, so whether you choose to stay home, go out to a public event, or go somewhere you can stay distanced from others, there will be a lot of fun things for you to do!