Ogden Union Station, March 7-8, 3-8 p.m.

Indulge in your love of trains at the annual model railroad festival located in downtown Ogden. The festival Facebook page says: “Join The Hostler Model Railroad Club on March 6, 7, and 8 for our 36th annual Hostler Model Railroad Festival! Along with multiple operating model railroad displays on both floors of the station, the festival also features railroad videos, photo contests, model contests, full-size railroad displays, entry to the Union Station museums, and new and used model railroad equipment! All festival attractions and museum attractions are included in the price of a ticket.”

For more information, go to hostlers.info.

2. Great Salt Lake is Wonder-Full

Antelope Island State Park, Syracuse, March 7, 1 p.m.

Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch

The preservation of the Great Salt Lake is at the center of many discussions right now, which makes now a great time to understand it better. There is no better way than to head out to Antelope Island State Park for this presentation. The park website says: “What comes to mind when you think of Great Salt Lake? Join us for a walk across Bridger Bay Beach while we discuss what makes her stinky, buggy and full of wonder.”

For more information, go to stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-island.

3. Winter Running Series 10 Mile St Patty’s Day Race

Roosters B Street, Ogden, March 14, 7-10 a.m.

Running season is here and it’s time to pile on the miles. The Ogden Marathon Winter Series is here to help you prepare for the big races with another training run. The organization website says: “The Winter Running Series will help prepare you to run any distance in the Ogden Marathon or train for other springtime running events! This four-part training series is supported by race-specific training plans designed by Fleet Feet.”

For more information, go to ogdenmarathon.com.

BRIAN WOLFER, Special to the Standard-Examiner