Festive activities in Utah to get you in the holiday spirit
Dec 6, 2024, 4:00 PM
Tamra Rachol and Kimberly Meier's entry for the 2024 Festival of Trees titled "Think Happy Thoughts" and the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy Utah. (Tamra Rachol)
(Tamra Rachol)
SALT LAKE CITY — The holiday season is in full swing and there are several festive activities happening around Utah.
Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees held at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy benefits patients in need at the Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital.
Dana Hussey, co-chair of the Festival of Trees volunteer board, said the event has something for all ages.
“If you haven’t ever been to the Festival of Trees, start a tradition with your family, and come this year,” said Hussey. “… we have a Kids Corner where kids can make ornaments [and] little gifts for their friends. There’s an Elf Emporium where they can go and buy things for their teachers. Santa will be there, the Grinch will be there … there’s something for everyone.”
The festival will feature over 500 decorated trees with a half million lights. Additionally, there are wreaths, nativities, gingerbread houses, quilts and 5,000 pounds of the locally renowned Festival of Trees fudge in 51 different flavors. All of the items are available for purchase or bid at the silent auction.
The Festival of Trees takes place at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy Dec. 4 through Dec. 7.
Other festive activities
This is the place Heritage Park in SLC is hosting Christkindlmarkt Dec. 4 through Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. each day.
According to the Christkindlmarkt website, it is inspired by world famous German Christmas markets. Along with market vendors, food and holiday entertainment will also be available.
Ballet West presents the “Nutcracker” opening Friday night at Capitol Theatre. The show runs through Dec. 28. Tickets range from $36 to $200 and can be purchased at balletwest.org.
In Ogden, people can visit the Christmas Village through Jan. 1, 2025 at the Ogden Municipal Gardens. The Ogden City website describes it as a “winter wonderland set aglow with Christmas lights.” The display is a setting of cottages modeled after the North Pole.
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