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- Bountiful Buzz | September 24, 2026
Bountiful Buzz | September 24, 2026
Issue #807 — Pack Farms, Frightmares, football, one very sweet Farmington school story & LOTS OF EVENTS!
Brenda McEwan
24 Sep
☀️ Good morning friends! 💛
Today’s Buzz has a little bit of everything — a pretty amazing community effort at Farmington Junior High, Friday night football, pumpkins and Frightmares, plus some local high school theater performances to keep on your radar.
… And if you caught our little Pup of the Week banner mix-up earlier this week, we’ve got a quick Puka correction for you too. 🐾😄
Grab your coffee, cocoa, or whatever gets you going, and let’s see what’s happening around town today!
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☀️ TODAY’S WEATHER
76F | Thursday, Sunny
Precipitation: 10% | Humidity: 41% | Wind: 6 mph
🤭 TODAY’S CHUCKLE
😂 Another one from the Buzz inbox! One of our readers sent in this little gem, and I had to share:
(Gotta good one? Just hit reply 👍)
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🐾 Quick Pup-date! We spotted a little mix-up on Tuesday’s Pup of the Week feature. Puka’s photos were right, her story was right… but the name on her banner was not. 😄
Our sweet little princess has now been properly crowned with the right name. 👑🐶
👉 Go check out Puka’s full Pup of the Week feature here!
👉 "Read Online" if newsletter is cut off below.
📰 LOCAL NEWS sponsored by MakMak Thai Cuisine
💙 Farmington Junior High Sensory Room Raises $130K
A project to improve Farmington Junior High’s sensory room far exceeded its original $50,000 fundraising goal, bringing in $130,000 from the community. The upgraded space now includes equipment and activities designed to help students regulate emotions, improve focus, and better engage in learning.
The new sensory room gives Farmington students a stronger support space and could serve as a model for similar programs at other local schools.
👉 Read More
🎗️ Yellow Ribbon Walk Coming to Farmington
A local community member undergoing treatment for Ewing sarcoma is organizing a Yellow Ribbon Walk on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 10 AM at Farmington City Regional Park. Participants can walk, run, or bike, with 5K and 10K options, to raise awareness and support research for the rare cancer.
The event gives South Davis County residents a way to rally around a local family while supporting awareness and research for Ewing sarcoma.
👉 Learn More / Register
🍅 Farmers Market Tonight in Bountiful
The Bountiful Farmers Market is open tonight from 4–8 PM at Bountiful Town Square, with fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, and plenty of local vendors. With the market running Thursdays through Oct. 15, there are only a few weeks left to stop by this season.
It’s an easy way to support local growers and makers while enjoying a fall evening downtown. 👉 Details
🏈 Three Local Teams Take the Field Friday Night
Friday night brings a full slate of local high school football around South Davis.
Viewmont at Bountiful
📅 Friday, Sept. 25 | 7 PM
📍 Bountiful High School
The Region 6 matchup puts the Vikings on the road against the Redhawks. Bountiful is coming off a 28–7 win over Woods Cross, while Viewmont defeated Brighton 19–14 last week.
Alta at Woods Cross
📅 Friday, Sept. 25 | 7 PM
📍 Woods Cross High School
The Wildcats are back home for another Region 6 matchup as they host Alta.
Fremont at Farmington
📅 Friday, Sept. 25 | 7 PM
📍 Farmington High School
Farmington returns home after back-to-back wins, including last week's 30–13 victory over Weber.
Friday night lights are looking pretty busy around here. 🏈
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🍂 Simple Treasures Fall Fling IS UNDERWAY
in Farmington THIS WEEK!
Simple Treasures Fall Fling
Sept. 22–26 | Western Sports Park, Farmington - 25 N Sports Park Way, Farmington
Simple Treasures is back for fall with 250+ local shops and makers all under one roof. Browse fall and Halloween décor, boutique clothing, handmade gifts, jewelry, baby items, treats, home décor and plenty more.
It’s a great excuse for a girls’ day out, a little fall shopping, or getting an early start on holiday gifts.
Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 AM–9 PM | Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM
Tickets: $7 at the door, with discounted pre-purchase tickets available online. Kids 18 & under are free with an adult.
👇 HAPPENING TODAY! 👇
🎪 Free Curbside Dance Circus Hits Bountiful
SB Dance’s Curbside Theater: Dance Circus Extravaganza is bringing a free outdoor performance to Bountiful on Thursday, Sept. 24. The traveling show blends dance, circus-style movement and street-theater energy for a quick local night out. 👉 Details
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🎃 Pack Farms Opens Friday — Pumpkin season kicks off Sept. 25 at Pack Farms in Farmington, with the pumpkin patch, hay maze, giant roller slide, corn box, duck races, and more. Open Monday–Saturday from 10 AM–8 PM at 1802 W. Glovers Lane. 👉 Details
👻 Frightmares Is Back at Lagoon — Spooky season is underway in Farmington, with Frightmares returning Friday at 5 PM. Families can find kid-friendly Halloween fun alongside Lagoon’s haunted attractions, including Frightening Frisco in a new location east of The Bat. 👉 Details
🎨 Free Family Art Night at BDAC — Bountiful Davis Art Center is hosting a free, all-ages Family Art Night next Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6–7:30 PM. Materials are provided, no experience is needed, and families can drop in for a hands-on art activity together. 👉 Details
🎃 Scarecrow Walk & 5K Coming to Kaysville - The USU Botanical Center and Farmington Rotary Club are teaming up for a fall 5K & opener on Sept. 26, followed by the Scarecrow Walk on Oct. 4 at the USU Botanical Center in Kaysville. A fun seasonal outing just north of Farmington for families looking for something festive to do. 👉 Details
🥣 Community Cares: Cereal Needed at the Food Pantry
The Bountiful Food Pantry is putting out the call for cereal as one of its most-needed items this week.
If you’re already heading to the grocery store, tossing an extra box or two into your cart is an easy way to help a local family.
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👇 WHAT’S HAPPENING 👇
TODAY!
THU, SEPT. 24 | 🎪 Dreamland Animal Menagerie | 8–9 PM | Bountiful Davis Art Center | Free dance-and-circus-style performance from Curbside Theater. 👉 Details
THU, SEPT. 24 | 🥕 Bountiful Farmers Market | 4–8 PM | Bountiful Town Square | Shop local produce and goods at the weekly market. 👉 Details
TOMORROW!
FRI, SEPT. 25 | 💖 Dolly Parton Day | 6–8 PM | Station Park, Farmington | Dolly hits, crafts, a costume contest, Imagination Library sign-ups, and a movie screening to close out the night. 👉 Details
FRI, SEPT. 25 | 🎻 Bountiful Philharmonia Season Opener | 7 PM | Legacy Preparatory Academy, Woods Cross | Free concert featuring Dvořák and Copland; donations appreciated. 👉 Details
WEEKEND!
SAT, SEPT 26 | 💙 Northern Utah Out of the Darkness Walk | 8 AM–12 PM | Jensen Nature Park, Syracuse | Free community walk supporting suicide prevention and those affected by suicide. 👉 Details
SAT, SEPT. 26 | 🚨 Davis County Emergency Preparedness Fair | 9 AM–4 PM | Western Sports Park, Farmington | Free family event with hands-on activities, emergency vehicles, classes, speakers and preparedness tips.
👉 Details
UPCOMING!
TUE, SEPT. 29 | 🏕️ Free Scout Night | 6–8 PM | Hogan Park, Woods Cross | Enjoy stomp rockets, archery, popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs and learn about local Scouting programs. 👉 Details
PLAN AHEAD!
FRI, OCT 2 | 🌙 Bountiful Main Street Stroll | 5–8 PM | Bountiful Main Street | Late-night shopping, food trucks, art, outdoor games & a Makers’ Meetup at The Book Garden. 👉 See Post
SAT, OCT 3 | 🎨 Paint & Sip Night | Bountiful Art Barn | $35 per person; space is limited 👉 Reserve your spot now!
OCT. 5–9 | 🗑️ Bountiful Fall Cleanup Week | By 7 AM on regular garbage day | Bountiful | Set eligible cleanup items at the curb; free landfill access runs Oct. 5–10, with Household Hazardous Waste Day on SAT, Oct. 10 from 9 AM–3 PM at City Shops. 👉 Details
MON, OCT. 12 | 🎃 Centerville Fall Festival | 6–8 PM | Smith Park | Pumpkin carving, crafts and fall activities for all ages. 👉 Event Details
OCT. 14–24 | 👻 Blithe Spirit Dinner Theater | Various Times | Farmington Community Arts Center | A ghostly comedy with dinner included in the $30 ticket. 👉 Get Tickets
SAT, OCT 24 | 🧟 Zombie Chase 2-Mile Fun Run | 10 AM | Tunnel Springs Park, North Salt Lake | Free family run followed by kids’ activities, treats, music, games & spooky fun; registration required. 👉 Details
🏠 Woods Cross High Homecoming Is Saturday
Wildcat families, Saturday night is a big one — Woods Cross High’s Homecoming Dance is set for Sept. 26 from 8–10 PM. A good heads-up for parents with teens making plans for the night. 👉 Woods Cross High
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Upcoming High School Theater Productions
More Info to come
☔ Singin’ in the Rain Coming to Bountiful High
Bountiful High is set to bring Singin’ in the Rain to the stage this November.
Nov. 13–21, 2026
Bountiful High School
The production is already showing on 2026 theater calendars, with more school-specific details expected as the performance dates get closer.
📰 Newsies Coming to Viewmont High
Another big musical is headed to Viewmont High this fall, with Newsies listed for a November run.
Nov. 16–21, 2026
Viewmont High School
The dates are currently showing on 2026 theater listings, and we’ll share ticket and performance details as Viewmont releases more information.
💃 Mamma Mia! Coming to Davis High
Just up the road in Kaysville, Davis High is getting ready to take on Mamma Mia! this November.
Nov. 13–21, 2026
Davis High School, Kaysville
More performance and ticket information is expected as opening night gets closer.
That’s a wrap for today’s Buzz! 💛
Fall is definitely starting to fill up around here — football, theater, pumpkins, spooky season, and plenty more still to come.
As always, if you see something happening around town that your neighbors should know about, just hit reply and send it my way. I love hearing what you’re seeing out there.
Have a great Thursday, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow! 🐝
—Brenda 🐝
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