Holiday Events in and around SLC |
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Salt Lake City KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout the SLC area for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s
something for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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KidsOutAndAbout's 2025 big holiday events list for the Salt Lake City area: Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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Salt Lake City area offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities.
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Now through 12/31: Enjoy beautiful landscapes and the magic of the holiday season at Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary! Stroll through dozens of stunning light displays set against the breathtaking backdrop of Tracy Aviary’s eight-acre botanical garden. Create enchanting family memories in a winter wonderland featuring a 100-foot lighted tunnel, interactive light displays, nightly visits from Santa in a life-size gingerbread house, festive holiday treats, and more!
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ZooLights is an after-hours holiday tradition to celebrate the season at Hogle Zoo. Wander through a glowing winter wonderland filled with holiday-themed light displays, festive decorations, and family-friendly fun.
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Enjoy the Christmas Light display in The Orchard throughout the Holiday Season. The lights are on nightly till Saturday, January 3 from 5 pm - 11 pm and are FREE to the public. With a 30′ walk through tree & 6 walk through arches and hundreds of thousands of other lights you won’t want to miss out on these lights.
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Experience the magic of the season with the Cache Valley Civic Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker, inspired by the enchanted Christmas story by E.T.A. Hoffmann. For 44 years, this holiday tradition has captured the hearts of Cache Valley families. Audiences are swept away by vibrant scenery, dazzling costumes, and the heartfelt artistry of our dancers—set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed live by the Cache Valley Civic Ballet Orchestra, with voices from the Cache Valley Children’s and Alumni Choir. Children 5+ yrs admitted. No babes in arms.
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Ballet West’s The Nutcracker has been one of Utah’s most beloved traditions, kicking off the holiday season each year in Ogden. The longest-running Nutcracker in the country, Ballet West’s glorious production features fantastical sets, gorgeous costumes, and spell-binding special effects that transport you to the Land of Sweets and around the world. Experience a fantasy wonderland come alive through Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, Willam Christensen’s iconic choreography, and a cast of talented dancers who bring the story to life with heart and artistry. Whether you’ve seen it once…
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The beloved Aquarium Lantern Festival returns with a dazzling blend of last year’s favorites and all-new, breathtaking lanterns. Discover the outdoor Rio Tinto Kennecott Plaza in a whole new light as larger-than-life, nature-inspired lanterns illuminate the night sky and spark your imagination.
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Step into a world of holiday enchantment at Utah’s favorite holiday light experience, Luminaria! The Ashton Gardens transforms into a dazzling wonderland with millions of twinkling lights guiding you through dozens of themed areas, including the iconic luminaire hill – a light and music show on 6,500 programmable luminaries. Enjoy the bigger and better-than-ever Fire & Ice show, where two worlds collide during a flame and light performance set to music. Seeking a space for quiet reflection? Visit The Tree of Life garden, the newest exhibit at the Ashton Gardens featuring 130 bronze…
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Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas" before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him.
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Our 41st Nationally Acclaimed Annual Production! … Ebenezer Scrooge has much to learn and much to teach about listening, giving, repentance, forgiveness and love. Charles Dickens' enduring tale of awakening and change is gloriously told in lavish production - a feast for the eyes - a feast for the heart! By Lehman, Wilkins and Bradford. Merry Christmas!
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Come experience Christmas like never before! Drive through millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you’ll hear right through your radio. Drive by giant candy canes, snowmen, arched pathways and more. Take your time enjoying this lighting extravaganza - we won’t judge you if you join the kids with your face pressed against the window!
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Have yoursELF a merry little Christmas. Santa’s elves are returning to Gardner Village and ready to spread holiday cheer. As you stroll the brick paths, you’ll spot these cheerful helpers hard at work attending school, testing toys, sorting Santa’s mail and keeping track of the Naughty and Nice lists. Turn your visit into a fun family activity with the Elf Scavenger Hunt. Print your hunt form at home or scan a QR code at the Village to pull it up on your phone. The form includes all the elf displays waiting to be found. It’s a great way to explore together and add a little extra…
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Step into a sweet holiday wonderland at the Grand Gingerbread Village opening on Saturday, November 22 at 2 pm! Marvel at our nearly 30-foot-tall Gingerbread Tower and explore a life-size village of gingerbread-inspired houses—home to a few mischievous elves who just might surprise you along the way! While you’re here, visit Customer Service to join in the festive fun and pick up a map for our Holiday Scavenger Hunt. Search high and low through the Gingerbread Village and all around the center to spot hidden holiday treasures and whimsical surprises. It’s a magical kickoff to the…
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Step into a world of sweet enchantment! Join us for our 8th Annual Gingerbread Competition Display! Marvel at the artistry and creativity on display as local bakers craft whimsical gingerbread masterpieces. These magical creations will be displayed from Monday, November 24 – Monday, December 1. NEW THIS YEAR, there will be a giant Gingerbread House on display during the competition and throughout the holidays. This masterpiece will be built by Peter Tidwell (The Mighty Baker), who is one of the judges with the assistance of the other judges: Mary Crafts (Mary Crafts Inc.) and Tamara…
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in and around Salt Lake City
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