The holidays are almost here and that means there are so many wonderful events in Salt Lake City this December! If you love a holiday light display you’ll want to be sure to take in some of these great light shows happening around Salt Lake City. From the always popular ZooLights to the Christmas on Temple Square, there’s an event for all to enjoy.
Events in Salt Lake City this December
Festival of Trees at South Towne Expo Center
When: November 30th – December 3rd, 2016
Where: South Towne Expo Center
9575 South State Street
Sandy, UT
ZooLights
When: December 1st – 31st, 2016
Where: Hogle Zoo
2600 Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT
ZooLights! will be brighter and more sparkling than ever as this festive, family-fun light event returns for its 10th anniversary year. Over 200 lighted animal and holiday-themed displays will glisten in the December night as you make your way throughout Zoo grounds. Enjoy dinner in the Beastro, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or check out our vast array tasty treats!
The Nutcracker
When: December 2nd – 26th, 2016
Where: Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
Salt Lake City, UT
No holiday season is complete without the festive cheer of The Nutcracker. Join Ballet West for the retirement season of its sets and costumes, which will make way for a new, fantastical, magic-filled look in 2017, complete with Willam Christensen’s historic choreography and Tchaikovsky’s famous score. Bring your friends and family one more time to see why this is the longest-running full production in America.
1st Annual Creekside Kinderclass Holiday Bazaar
When: December 10th, 2016
Where: Wasatch Family Foundation
1458 East Murray-Holladay Road
Salt Lake City, UT
The 1st Annual Creekside Kinderclass Holiday Bazaar will be an unforgettable day of winter magic with great food, lovely hand-made gifts, live music, and unique activities especially crafted to inspire and stimulate children’s imaginations. There will be a magical children’s-only Angel Room where children will be guided by a special grades-age Angel helper to find gifts for their family. They’ll also have a chance to meet our very own Winter “Pocket” Fairy and take part in fun activities focused on the early childhood ages. And best of all, we’ll be raising funds to support Creekside Kinderclass! Seeing littles ones’ eyes light up at the magic of the holiday season really is the best! Please join us to help make it happen!
Utah Santa 5k Run
When: December 10th, 2016
Where: Gardner Village
1100 West 7800 South
West Jordan, UT
The Utah Santa is for all good little girls and boys, young and old, to come dressed in their Santa best (Santa suits provided), and enjoy a brisk race through a wintery wonderland. Elves will be on site to assist and cookies and milk will be waiting for those of you whose names end up on our ‘nice’ list. Presented and organized by On Hill Events.
Christmas Eve Parade and Fireworks
When: December 24th, 2016 | 6pm – 7pm
Where: Snowbird Center
9385 S. Snowbird Center Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
There’s no place like Snowbird for the holidays! Join us at dusk on the Plaza Deck for bonfires, the Torchlight Parade and a great fireworks display. At the end, Santa Claus will rappel out of the Tram to say hello to the kids!
Christmas on Temple Square
When: Now through December 23rd, 2016
Where: Temple Square
50 North Temple,
Salt Lake City, UT
Concerts begin the evening of November 26; through December 23.
Liven your holidays all through the season with free Christmas performances by choirs and other musical ensembles in various locations on Temple Square.
Candlelight Christmas
When: December 9th – 23rd, 2016
Where: This is the Place Heritage Park
2601 East Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT
The Village is decorated like a Currier & Ives card, and you’ll feel like you’ve taken a step back in time when you join us for this enchanting event. You’ll enjoy a visit with Father Christmas. In the quiet of the Village the live Nativity scene is sure to touch the hearts of young and old alike. The Heritage Village Carolers return each year for an encore presentation, providing an inspiring backdrop to the glitter of lights, the glow of warm fires and the smells of Christmas. Take home a little bit of Christmas by joining in the fun of making crafts and homemade gifts in one of the decorated historic homes or pioneer cabins. And you can save all your holiday shopping for your visit to the Park.