Have a Ball on Historic 25th Street
The fun never ends on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, UT. From the America First Harvest Moon Festival in September and the first annual Witchstock on Historic 25th in October to great dining, super-fun shopping, scenic strolling, lively nightlife, fun family entertainment, and a collector's dream of art and antique shops, there's something for everyone on Historic 25th Street. While we're featuring a few of our favorites, there's a whole cornucopia awaiting on Historic 25th Street for you to enjoy that we just don't have room to mention.
Fun Festivals for the Whole Family
Annual Full Moon Harvest Festival
Celebrate the cool, inspiring harvest of autumn at Ogden's annual Harvest Moon Festival held the last weekend of every Septembe. Family-friendly and full of fun for every one, highlights include: bicycle racing; great kids activities complete with wall-climbing, art activities, street performers and face painting; nine hours of wonderful live music; a Battle of the Bands event; Farmer's Market; delicious food vendor offerings; as well as a Hope Walk for the humans and a dog walk for your best furry friend.
First Annual Witchstock Festival
This brand-new Halloween spectacular is sure to provide the thrills, fun and chills designed to inspire everyone to get into the Halloween spirit! Get ready with your own spectacular witch costume. Kids are asked to exit before the witching hour of midnight, when adults are free to revel in all their witchy glory. For this October 26, 2010, festival, activities include: a Witch's Tea Party; Night at the Museum Ghost Tour; costume contest; a Witches and Warlocks prom; parades; dance lessons; fortune telling; scavenger hunt; and several contest complete with the most deliciously wicked prizes around.
Dining on Historic 25th
When you're on Historic 25th--no matter what kind of dining you're looking for—you're sure to find a restaurant designed to sate your specific desire. Fine featured dining spots include: reasonably priced high-end European fare at Bistro 258; nutritious and delicious dishes at Dragonfly Health Foods; the rejuvenating spark of fantastic java at Grounds for Coffee; a perfect split of pub fare and fine dining at Jasoh; straightforward food with a twist at Karen's Cafe; and fresh sushi and Japanese dishes at Tona. The list goes on and on, so check out the Historic 25th site for a full listing.
Shopping on Historic 25th
Discover a whole new way to shop on Historic 25th. An eclectic selection of independent stores line the street, and the shopping is yours for the choosing. Some featured shops include: sports gear at Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Americas; gorgeous and one-of-a-kind finds at Artists & Heirlooms Gallery; a super-fun ceramic painting spot for kids of all ages at Color Me Mine; a breathtaking selection of heirloom-worthy pieces at Indigo Sage Furniture Warehouse; sweet apparel and toys for girls and boys at Little Cherry Blossoms; and an edgy fashion boutique filled with the latest trends at Ume Boutique.
Entertainment and Nightlife
Unlike the idea most people have of Utah, Ogden is definitely a part of the less conservative Utah crowd, and our city is full of exciting entertainment and nightlife you're not likely to find in the rest of the state. Some of the best nightclubs and entertainment venues include: traditional bar camaraderie at Brewskies; film, dance, music and theater at Peery's Egyptian Theater; tasty dishes and high-style cocktails at The City Club; as well as comedy at Wiseguys Comedy Cafe.
Art and Antiques
Art is alive and well in Ogden, and our city's community of respectable antiques stores continues to grow. Whether you're an art collector, antique connoisseur, you'll be in paradise on Historic 25th Street. Some of our favorite galleries and shops include: Crowley Wilson Fine Art Galleries; Eccles Community Art Center; Fine Arts Gallery and Custom Framing; Gallery 25 and Fine Art; and Ogden City Arts.
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