Bountiful Buzz | November 4, 2026

Good morning, neighbors! 🐝

Halloween is behind us, but the candy bowl may still be calling your name. Good news: today is National Candy Day, so that last fun-size bar is basically official business. 🍬 😂 

Today’s Buzz has a couple of heads-ups for Bountiful, West Bountiful and Farmington. There’s new overnight work near Pages Lane and a daytime water shut-off on Farmington’s Main Street. Plus a Friday-night freeway closure, a tree goal Centerville is close to hitting, and a Thanksgiving twist on this week’s Main Street Stroll.

Grab your morning drink, and let’s get you caught up! 💛

☁️ TODAY’S WEATHER

48°F | Wednesday, Cloudy
Precipitation: 20% | Humidity: 72% | Wind: 4 mph

🤭 TODAY’S CHUCKLE

🍬 Happy National Candy Day!

Today, Nov. 4, is National Candy Day, and the timing couldn’t be better. Most of us still have a bag of Halloween leftovers tucked somewhere “safe.”

Celebrate by finally trading your least-favorite fun-size bars with someone in the house. Or tuck a few pieces into a lunch box for a midweek surprise. And if you’ve been saving the good stuff, we won’t tell anyone you ate it for breakfast.

What’s the one candy you always hide from the rest of the family? Hit Reply and confess! 🍫

📰 LOCAL NEWS sponsored by MakMak Thai Cuisine

🚧 Overnight Work Coming to Pages Lane at I-15

FrontRunner 2X crews start overnight work near Pages Lane and I-15 as early as tonight. The work runs 6 PM–7:30 AM for about two and a half weeks. Nearby neighbors can expect some noise, vibration and construction lighting. FrontRunner service isn’t affected. 👉 Read More

Questions go to the FrontRunner 2X project team at 888-882-0373 or [email protected].

💧 Water Shut-Off Today on Farmington’s Main Street

Homes on Main Street between Park Lane and Shepard Lane will be without water today, Nov. 4, from 8 AM–5 PM while UDOT works on State Route 106. Fill a pitcher before you head out!
👉 See Post

🥧 Main Street Stroll Gets a Thanksgiving Twist

Bountiful’s November Main Street Stroll is serving up pie, prizes and plenty of family fun this Friday. Businesses stay open late, and the evening is packed with Thanksgiving-themed activities:

🦃 Turkey Toss | 5:30 PM at The Book Garden
🏆 Thanksgiving Minute-to-Win-It | 6 PM at the Bountiful Museum (the winner gets a pie!)
🥧 Kids’ Pie Eating Contest | 6:30 PM at Lucky Slice
🥧 Adults’ Pie Eating Contest | 7:30 PM at Lucky Slice

You’ll also find a scavenger hunt, an art activity at BDAC, outdoor games, music, and food trucks in the CleanKIX parking lot.

Friday, Nov. 6 | 5–8 PM | Historic Main Street, Bountiful 👉 See Post

🏈 Bountiful and Woods Cross Head Into the Quarterfinals

Two local teams are still playing in the 5A football playoffs.

No. 4 Bountiful hosts No. 5 Springville at 5 PM, coming off last week’s 47–0 shutout of Granger. No. 14 Woods Cross (5–6) travels to No. 6 Alta at 6 PM Friday, Nov. 6, after its 29–26 upset at Box Elder.

👉 Playoff Schedule

🐾Take a Little Pup Break

Sometimes the best reset is a few quiet minutes with a dog. 🐶

Preppy Paws Tip: If your day feels busy, slow down for a minute, give your pup some attention, and enjoy the simple stuff — a little play, a cuddle, or just sitting together.

And if you need an extra dose of puppy love, stop by Preppy Paws, say hello, and ask about the Lucy Secret Special. 👀🐾

📍 Preppy Paws Pet Supplies & Academy
90 W 100 N, Bountiful
🐾 @preppypawsutah

🎁 Simple Treasures Kicks Off Holiday Shopping

Get a head start on your gift list! Simple Treasures Holiday Kick Off brings more than 250 local small businesses to Farmington with handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, boutique clothing, handmade jewelry, baby gifts, treats, and plenty of neighbor-gift ideas.

📅 Tuesday–Saturday, November 10–14
⏰ Tuesday–Friday: 9 AM–9 PM | Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM
📍 Western Sports Park (formerly Legacy)
25 N. Sports Park Way, Farmington

🎟️ $7 at the door. Kids 18 and under are free with an adult. Discounted advance tickets are available online.

Shop booths from local makers, then pay at one central checkout. All major credit cards are accepted.

👉 Show Details & Advance Tickets

🌟 Interested in Your Business Being Featured in the Buzz? 👉 Just fill out our Spotlight Request Form!

⚡ LOCAL BUZZ BITZ Sponsored by CleanKIX Lab

🛣️ Southbound I-15 Closes Friday Night - Southbound I-15 will close between 200 North in Kaysville and Park Lane in Farmington from 10 PM Friday, Nov. 6, to 6 AM Saturday, Nov. 7, for striping work. Plan on the Main Street/U.S. 89 detour. Questions: 385-758-2040 or [email protected]. 👉 See Post

🌳 Centerville Is 41 Trees From Its Goal - Centerville is counting down to 250 new trees by 2027, and the tracker sits at 209. Planted a tree in Centerville this year? Log it on the city’s website and help close the gap. 👉 Details

🎵 Bountiful Music Is Still Here—Just Up the Road! - Wondering where Bountiful Music went? Owners Tom and Kendra are reminding longtime customers that the shop moved to 150 N. Main Street, Suite A, in Kaysville. You’ll still find sheet music, guitars, ukuleles, instrument rentals, repairs, and accessories. 👉 Visit Bountiful Music

🏘️ Help Shape North Salt Lake - Interested in the planning decisions that help shape your city? North Salt Lake is accepting applications for a Planning Commission appointment through November 10. Residents can visit the city’s page for application information. 👉 Learn More

🎨 Paint Your Partner Paint & Sip - SAT, NOV. 7 | | 6:30–9 PM | Bountiful Art Barn, 1254 W. 400 N., West Bountiful | $35/person, supplies and snacks included. No partner? No problem—come solo or bring a friend! 👉 Register Here

🎅 Sub for Santa Applications Are Open - 🎅 
Bountiful Elks Lodge #2442 is accepting Sub for Santa applications through November 20, with acceptance notifications by December 11. Know a family who could use holiday support? Pass this along. ❤️ 📧 Send completed applications to [email protected].

Community Cares Sponsored by beem® Light Sauna

🔥 November Specials at beem Light Sauna!

👉 Now through Nov. 30: Get half off your first month’s dues!
Coming soon: Black Friday offers start Nov. 15, Gift of Health offers run Nov. 15–30, and a one-day Cyber Monday special lands Nov. 30. 🎁
👉 Visit beem Bountiful

🦃 Help the Bountiful Food Pantry’s
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive!” 🐝

💛 Help Support Parents Facing Childhood Cancer

The Davis Chamber’s Women in Business Summit is teaming up with Bee the Hope to assemble 100 care packages for parents of children facing cancer.

You don’t have to attend the Summit to help. Choose new, unopened essentials from the project’s wish list and deliver donations to the Davis Chamber, 450 S. Simmons Way, Suite 220, Kaysville, by Nov. 13.

Attending the Nov. 19 Summit? Bring your donated items with you for the service project.

👉 Find the Wish List and Ways to Help

👇 WHAT’S HAPPENING 👇

THIS WEEK!

TONIGHT, WED, NOV. 4 | 🥧 Chocolate Cream Pie Date Night | 6:30–8:30 PM | Woods Cross High School, 600 W. 2200 S. | Make a chocolate cream pie from scratch together. Listed at $79 per couple. 👉 Registration

FRI, NOV. 6 | ☕ Couples Connection Night: The Perfect Pair | 6–8 PM | Salty Clay, 1050 Shepard Lane, Suite 11, Farmington | Paint ceramic mugs for each other during a creative date night. November activity listed at $50. 👉 Register

NOV. 6–DEC. 30 | 🎭 Little Women | Select dates and times | CenterPoint Theatre, 525 N. 400 W., Centerville | Follow the March sisters in a musical about family, growing up, and pursuing big dreams. 👉 Tickets

NOV. 10–14 | 🎁 Simple Treasures Holiday Kick Off | Tues.–Fri. 9 AM–9 PM; Sat. 9 AM–6 PM | Western Sports Park, 25 N. Sports Park Way, Farmington | Shop more than 250 local small businesses. Admission is $7 at the door; ages 18 and under are free with an adult. Advance ticket discounts online. 👉 Details & Tickets

WED, NOV. 11 | 🇺🇸 Veterans Day Luncheon | 11 AM | North Salt Lake City Hall, 10 E. Center Street | Local veterans and their guests are invited to lunch with the Senior Lunch Bunch. RSVP by Nov. 9 to Wendy at 801-335-8709 or Jesika at 801-335-8730. 👉 Details

WED, NOV. 11 | 🇺🇸 Adelaide Elementary Veterans Day Celebration | Refreshments at 2:15 PM; assembly at 2:45 PM | 731 W. 3600 S., Bountiful | Honor our veterans with refreshments and a school assembly. Please confirm attendance using the flyer’s QR code.

NOV. 11–DEC. 19 | ❄️ Disney’s Frozen | Select dates and times | CenterPoint Theatre, 525 N. 400 W., Centerville | Anna, Elsa, and the world of Arendelle come to the stage. Tickets listed at $29–$49. 👉 Tickets

THU, NOV. 12 | 🦃 Disguise a Turkey | 10 AM–9 PM | Centerville Library, 45 S. 400 W. | Get creative making a turkey disguise during this all-ages library activity. 👉 Details

THU, NOV. 12 | 📻 Woods Cross Emergency Communication Drill | 5–7 PM | Citywide, Woods Cross | Hang your emergency door hanger on your front door so volunteers can count households for the city’s preparedness drill. 👉 Details

FRI–SAT, NOV. 13–14 | 🚂 Intermountain Train Expo | Fri. 3–8 PM; Sat. 9 AM–5 PM | Western Sports Park, Farmington | Explore model railroad layouts, exhibits, and vendors. Door admission starts at $12 for ages 9+; household family admission is $30; ages 8 and under are free. 👉 Details & Tickets

TUE, NOV. 17 | 💧 Centerville Water Conservation Plan Public Hearing | 7 PM | Centerville City Hall, 250 N. Main St. | Share your thoughts on the city’s 2026 Water Conservation Plan. Written comments are due by 5 PM Monday, Nov. 16. 👉 Details

THU, NOV. 19 | 🩺 Medicare 101 | 6:30 PM | Centerville Branch Library | Davis County Health walks through Medicare basics. Questions: 801-525-5050. 👉 Details

FRI–SUN, NOV. 20–22 | 🦃 Bountiful Lions Turkey Shoot | 8 AM–5 PM daily | Bountiful Lions Gun Range, 1350 N. Skyline Dr., Bountiful | Win a frozen turkey at trap, pistol, splatterboard or bingo while supplies last; games are $1–$8, and proceeds support Lions Club service projects. 👉 Details

TUE, NOV. 24 | 🎅 Santa’s Arrival Party & Tree Lighting | Time TBA | Station Park, Farmington | Station Park is welcoming Santa and lighting its holiday tree. Watch for the start time. 👉 See Post

THU, NOV. 26 | 🦃 Thanksgiving Day Races | 10K & Family 5K at 8 AM | South Davis Recreation Center, 550 N. 200 W., Bountiful | Start Thanksgiving with a Turkey 10K, Family 5K or Gobbler 1K. Online registration is $45, $40 and $30. Packet pickup is Wednesday, Nov. 25, 5:30–6:30 PM. 👉 Register

MON, NOV. 30 | ✨ NSL Winter Lights Fest | 6–8 PM | North Salt Lake City Hall, 10 E. Center St. | Kick off the season with North Salt Lake’s Winter Lights Fest. 👉 See Post

MON, NOV. 30 | 🎄 Centerville Tree Lighting | 6 PM | Smith Park, 300 N. 100 E., Centerville | Santa arrives, the Mayor switches on the holiday lights, and the Youth Council serves treats, including free hot chocolate and donuts. 👉 Details

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High School Theater Productions

☔ Singin’ in the Rain — Bountiful High

Nov. 13–21 | Bountiful High Auditorium
Classic Hollywood music and dancing take the stage! 👉 Production Listing

📰 Newsies — Viewmont High

Nov. 16–21 | Viewmont High, Bountiful
Catch Disney’s high-energy musical about young newspaper sellers standing together. Six performances are listed. 👉 Showtimes & Tickets

💃 Mamma Mia! — Davis High

Nov. 13–21 | Davis High Auditorium, Kaysville
ABBA hits, two rotating casts, and a Greek-island wedding! Evening shows and Saturday matinees are listed. 👉 Showtimes & Tickets

That’s your Wednesday Buzz!

Whether you’re filling water pitchers on Main Street, sleeping through a little construction noise, or practicing your pie-eating technique for Friday, I hope your week is off to a sweet start. 🍬

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Thanks for making the Buzz part of your morning. 💛

Brenda 🐝
Bee in the Know, On the Go.

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