You all know that my passion is finding fresh and fun things to do in the Davis County area. I've put together a list of almost 30 local date night ideas for the holiday season! You can enjoy these activities as a couple, as a family, or with a group of friends. I should mention that this list isn't just a simple list of activities, I've added little details to each activity to turn it into a date night.

This list used to be a free download, with an advent calendar, but a few years ago, I decided to make a post of it. This way I can update the same post each year with the current year’s activities and details. Bookmark this one and come back to it again and again! Make the holiday season extra special and support local businesses while you do it.

Davis County Holiday Activities for Date Night

Davis County Christmas and Holiday Activities

Holiday movie marathon

Have a holiday movie marathon on your couch at home while enjoying homemade caramel popcorn. I’ve put together an entire list of the best holiday movies to stream this year for date night. Click here to find the best movies available on your favorite streaming service.

Bake Christmas cookies together

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 plates of cookies by. I have a tried and true sugar cookie recipe with frosting that we use every single year. It freezes well, is easy to make, and everyone loves it! Click here for those recipes if you’d like to use them for your date.

Do your Christmas shopping 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. Click here for a fun idea for making a date night out of shopping and wrapping your presents.

Cut down your own Christmas tree

Visit a local Christmas tree farm and pick your Christmas tree out together. Visit Green Ridge Christmas Trees (1370 N US 89, Kaysville). Decorate your tree while listening to Christmas music, enjoying your favorite holiday drink and a family favorite treat.

Paint ornaments for your tree

Hands on Art 4 Everyone (1050 Shepherd Lane Suite 11, Farmington) has fun ceramic ornament painting kits the whole family can enjoy! Spend a night in the studio painting together. Leave your ornaments to be fired before picking them up to hang them on your tree at home.

See a holiday show

See ‘A Christmas Carol’ on CenterPoint Theatre’s (525 N 400 W, Centerville) Main Stage. Shows run from November 15th through December 19th.

You can also catch ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Life Radio Play’ in CenterPoint Theatre’s (525 N 400 W, Centerville) Leishman Performance Hall. Shows run from November 29th through December 21st.

Enjoy ‘Holiday Follies’ at On Pitch Performing Arts (587 N Main Street, Layton) on December 13th and 14th.

Catch ‘A Christmas Story’ at Hopebox Theatre (1700 S Frontage Road, Kaysville) between December 6th and December 28th.

Christmas Lights in Davis County

Walk or drive through the Layton City Holiday Lights display at Layton Commons Park (437 N Wasatch Drive, Layton); daily from dusk to 11 pm, November 25th - December 31st. Stop by Sill’s Cafe for a cup of hot chocolate and one of their famous scones or a sweet roll. Free hayrides will take place from the Surf N’ Swim parking lot through the light display on Wednesday, December 4th from 6 pm - 8 pm.

Grab a cup of hot chocolate to go from Maverik or Starbucks, then drive around the foothills of Bountiful looking at the Christmas lights. Start your drive on 700 S and Bountiful Blvd where the houses in the neighborhood surrounding the Bountiful Temple display a spotlighted banner depicting the Christmas story. From there, drive south on Bountiful Blvd, up into the neighborhoods east of Bountiful Blvd. Continue through the foothills until you hit Eagle Ridge Dr. and can make your way out of the mountains.

Click here for a list of all of the best holiday light displays in Davis County

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).

Build a snowman

Build a snowman in your yard or at a local park. Stop by your favorite donut or pastry shop afterward for a donut and a cup of hot chocolate. Sit on the couch in the corner of the store and share your favorite holiday memories while you enjoy your treat.

Take a walk in the snow

During a light snowfall, walk down Farmington Main Street and enjoy the sights of winter against the gorgeous trees that line Main Street. After you walk, stop by Caffe Torino for crepes and a warm cup of hot chocolate or Chocolatto.

Go for a 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.

Enjoy 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.

Buy some 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.

Decorate gingerbread houses

Purchase a couple of kits or all 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. Check out the Annual Gingerbread Festival at Bountiful Davis Arts Center (90 N Main St. Bountiful) on December 7th from 10 AM - 2 PM.

Enjoy seasonal treats

So many of your favorite local places have added seasonal flavors to their menu! Check out their social media pages and websites, then make a list of the different ones you want to try. Twisted Sugar has candy cane crunch cookies and gingerdoodle cookies. Burger Stop launched their Peppermint Bark Oreo shake. Blacksmith is releasing fresh new seasonal flavors regularly.

Hot chocolate tasting

Go on a Hot Chocolate Tasting Tour to find the best cup of hot chocolate in Davis County that you want 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 a list of the best places to get hot chocolate in Davis County, and more on a hot cocoa tasting tour.

Ice skating

Go ice skating at the Bountiful Commons Ice Ribbon (55 E 100 S, Bountiful). Opening November 30th for evenings and some afternoons. The cost is $3-$8 per adult plus $3 for skate rental. Reserve your skate time before you go! Stop by one of the great restaurants in the area to eat after you’re done skating. Click here for a full post with ideas for making a fun and romantic date out of ice skating this season.

Fun Holiday Activities in Utah - Date Ideas That Are Worth the Trip

Parade of Gingerbread Homes

Downtown Logan hosts their annual Parade of Gingerbread Homes from December 7th through 31st. Walk along Downtown Main Street to view the different Gingerbread Houses at different business locations. Stop by The Bluebird for a meal or just to enjoy some chocolate after.

Canyon Sleigh Ride

Head up the canyon to go on a wagon ride and enjoy some Elk Viewing at Hardware Ranch in Northern Utah. Rides begin December 6th and go through February 9th, 2025. Times start at 10 AM and end at 4:15 PM each day, lasting for about 45 minutes per ride. Hardware Ranch is located in Hyrum, Utah and you can get directions by searching the location in your app, but there is no specific address available online.

Visit the Christmas Village

Immerse yourself in Ogden’s Christmas Village, open the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30th through January 1st. Christmas Village is located in Downtown Ogden and includes an Electric Light Parade on opening weekend, Santa’s Castle, and Polar Express Train Rides. Lights are on from 5 PM - 10 PM each evening. Parking can be found at 2549 Washington Blvd, Ogden.

Fantasy at the Bay

Take a drive through Willard Bay State Park to view their annual Fantasy at the Bay Christmas Lights display. From November 26th - December 30th, the light display is open from 5 pm - 10 pm, 7 days a week. The cost is $20 per vehicle for up to eight people per vehicle. Willard Bay can be found off exit 357 on I-15, in Willard, UT.

Visit Hatch Family Chocolates

Stop by Hatch Family Chocolates (376 8th Ave A, Salt Lake City) in the avenues of Salt Lake for a delicious cup of hot chocolate. I love to order a cup of milk chocolate with a bitter orange flavor added in!

Downtown Salt Lake light displays

Take advantage of the Jingle Bus to hop on and off at The Gateway, Temple Square, City Creek Center, Gallivan Plaza, and Capitol Theatre. The Jingle Bus runs 5 pm - 10 pm, seven days a week, and is free courtesy of the SLC Downtown Alliance.

Holiday window displays

View holiday window displays at The Grand America and City Creek Mall in Downtown Salt Lake. The Grand America Holiday Window Stroll takes place November 20th - December 31st and includes the Grand Gingerbread House, a life-sized gingerbread house made almost entirely of edible ingredients.

Caroling

Participate in the Christmas Carole Sing-Along at the Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 19th from 7-8pm. Admission to the event is free.

Ice skating

Go ice skating at The Gallivan Center in Downtown Salt Lake.

Zoolights

Visit the Hogle Zoo’s Zoolights, open evenings on through the end of December. This is a great opportunity to see the animals and the light displays throughout the zoo. Fun for all ages!

Go on a train ride

Take a ride on the Heber Valley North Pole Express. Dates and departure times vary and can be found on Heber Valley Railroad’s website. Enjoy hot cocoa, chocolate chip cookies, entertainment, and a visit with Santa.