By Kari Harbath

THINGS TO DO

There’s no doubt Christmas Village, the Electric Lights Parade, walking 25th Street, and the winterey magic Ogden has to offer makes living here all that more worth it (which is why so many Christmas movies and shows have been filmed here—like My Christmas Prince!).

But what about those days where you need a simple, free thing to do during the wintertime? Here’s a quick list of some of our faves. (Please share yours too!)

Feed the Ducks at Beus Pond

Ogden’s feathered friends at Beus get hungry and they need to eat! Especially those giant white mean geese that scare everyone (even your tough uncle who revs his Harley down Washington every Saturday morning). But just remember: only give out cracked corn. Bread does more harm than good. (Don’t believe me? Google it or read more here.)

Clean your community with ACTUtah—pick up trash and get free stuff

Litter builds up over the winter and the Association for a Cleaner Tomorrow—ACT—is an awesome nonprofit dedicated to cleaning up public lands in Utah. You can follow them on IG, FB, or sign up for email updates. Best part? Get your family engaged in cleaning up the trash littering our local public lands, too. It makes the world a cleaner, safer place.

Sledding at Barker Park

Okay, we know this is technically in North Ogden—but we’re all one big Ogden fam, right?! And sure, Barker Park is notorious for its awesome amphitheater and big firework show on the fourth every year, but how about those hills? Take your sled (or your neighbor’s!) to Barker Park for a perfect sled ride with the fam. Or, level it up with ice blocking. You brave soul, you.

Take a stroll along the Ogden River Trail

Bundle up, grab a thermos of hot chocolate, and take a stroll down the Ogden River Parkway. With its majestic and magical river and trees, the parkway is largely underrated in the winter. Just be careful on those icy patches!

Indoorsy? Volunteer!

As mentioned in the article linked above, getting local and volunteering is a great way to beat the winter blues. Some places we recommend getting involved with are the Treehouse Children’s Museum, Ogden VA, or the Lantern House. But Ogden is overflowing with opportunities to get involved and support our community—so just beginning and researching your passions on a local level is a great way to get started. Here’s our list of great places to volunteer in Ogden.