Good morning, Ogden.

Domestic violence shelters across Utah are reporting a spike in hotline calls as holiday pressures rise, and the YCC Family Crisis Center in Ogden expects its shelter to reach full capacity shortly after Christmas & advises that immediate help is available through confidential support lines.

Ogden City Parks Manager Monte Stewart said 75 miles of trails saw steady use since COVID boosted outdoor interest, especially among youth bikers.

City officials, supported by grants (totaling over $160K), will upgrade the system with clearer signage and repairs along Weber Parkway and Miles Goodyear Park in coming months.

Ogden’s Christmas Village will operate extended hours on Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Christmas Day from 1 to 10 p.m. — organizers say the extra time follows a No. 2 USA Today ranking as best public holiday lights display, offering more viewing time for families.

Commuters face delays on 12th Street when unpredictable freight trains block the road.

UDOT is studying a bridge option with a report expected in 2027 & traffic may shift to 21st Street until solutions are found.

Country Dance Night

8:30-10 p.m. — Union Station — $4 before 9, $5 after — Kick up your heels at this lively country dance event for teens and adults.

Ogden Christmas Village Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

6-10 p.m. — Christmas Village — $55-$120 — Experience festive lights and holiday cheer with a magical horse-drawn carriage ride.

Pirate Winter Art Camp

1-3 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $29 — Unleash creativity and pirate imagination with map painting, clay coins, and diorama building.

Country Dance

8:30-10 p.m. — Union Station — $4 before 9, $5 after — Enjoy an evening of community fun with country dancing for teens and adults.

Twelfth Night Ball

7-10 p.m. — Two-Bit Bistro — Ticket required — Experience an evening of Regency-era entertainment with social dancing and a traditional Twelfth Night cake.

Community Snowshoeing Adventure

8:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Ogden Nordic Ski Resort — Cost information available upon registration — Enjoy a family-friendly snowshoeing experience with warm drinks and winter fun.