Winter has arrived here in the Wasatch Back! All of our local resorts are open, and following this past weekend's impressive storm cycle, many are boasting solid snow depths. More snow is expected this coming weekend.
The other BIG NEWS is that Salt Lake City has been named the Preferred Host for the 2034 Olympic Winter Games! This means that SLC is the runaway favorite for the 2034 Winter Games. However, the final announcement will not be made until next summer. We will make sure to keep you posted as this story continues to develop.
In the meantime, the 2023-2024 winter season promises familiar festivities and events. This newsletter is packed with information about all the exciting activities you can enjoy in the upcoming weeks and months.
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IT'S OFFICIALLY SKI SEASON!!
With this weekend's storms, we are well underway with Utah's ski season. Here are the current base inches at our nearby resorts.
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MAIN STREET PARK CITY
All Winter | Park City
A must-experience holiday highlight for both locals and tourists in Park City, Utah. The street is alive with sparkling lights, festive decorations, and an infectious holiday cheer! |
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS More InfoWAGON RIDEJordanelle State Park | Heber CityDesigned to delight visitors of all ages, this event is crafted to add a touch of enchantment to your festive celebrations. Look forward to special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus every Friday and Saturday evening. They are always eager to interact and enjoy capturing moments in photos, so keep an eye out for them!
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CANDY RUSH More Info
Through Dec | Utah State Fairground | Salt Lake City
Candy Rush, presented by World of Illumination – is the largest animated drive-through light show on the planet. This spectacular mile-long route is adorned with millions of vibrant lights and heartwarming Christmas tunes, sure to delight the entire family.
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LUMINARIA More Info
Through Jan 6 | Thanksgiving Point | Lehi
Discover the enchanting Luminaria at Ashton Gardens, a mesmerizing holiday spectacle that was featured on ABC’s Great Christmas Light Fight! This magical walk leads you through 28 themed areas lit by millions of lights and an awe-inspiring light show. |
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HOGLE ZOO LIGHTS More Info
Various Dates In Dec | Hogle Zoo | Salt Lake City
ZooLights dazzles in its 17th year with spectacular light displays of animals and holiday scenes. Enjoy a captivating walk-through experience at the zoo, aglow with festive lights. This December-only event is a must-visit for a magical evening with loved ones. |
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TEMPLE SQUARE LIGHTS More Info
Through Jan 1 | Temple Square | Salt Lake City
Experience the annual tradition of Temple Square's spectacular light display, beginning the day after Thanksgiving and lasting until New Year’s Day. Ongoing construction on Temple Square will affect this year's scale of the light display, but visitors will still be able to enjoy several Christmas-themed activities. |
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OGDEN'S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE More Info
Through Jan 1 | Ogden | 353 E 25th Street
Downtown Ogden transforms into a festive Christmas Village, illuminating the area with a stunning display. Marvel at detailed replicas of iconic Ogden buildings, all adorned in holiday decor. This free event welcomes all, complemented by the delightful dining choices along 25th Street. The lights shine bright every evening from 5:00 pm to midnight. |
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CLYDESDALE WAGON RIDES More InfoDec 7 - Dec 30 | Dejoria Center | Kamas
Enjoy an amazing wagon ride around the beautiful High Star Ranch with enormous Clydesdale horses. Enjoy hot cocoa, dinner, and drinks before or after.
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PARK SILLY HOLIDAY BAZAAR More InfoDec 8 - 10 | Doubletree | Park City
The Park Silly Holiday Bazaar is a festive, indoor holiday market where family, friends, and vendors can have fun while making the most of the holiday spirit! Entry to the Bazaar is FREE!
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SILVER SKY NIGHTS More Info
Dec 15 and 23 | Jan 12 | Feb 17 | Park City Resort
Head over to Park City Resort's Canyons Village this winter for Silver Sky Nights, with live music and spectacular fireworks. Each event will begin at 4:00 pm, with fireworks starting at varying times. |
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SNOW GLOBE STROLL More Info
Thru January 9 | Main St | Park City
Stroll down Main Street and find the life-sized snow globes, each with its own unique winter scene. Download the Snow Globe Stroll Map to follow along.
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SANTA'S MAILBOX
Corner of Main St & Heber Ave | Park City
Park City has made special arrangements for Main Street to be a drop-off site for letters to Santa Claus! Drop off your letters to Santa's Mailbox by December 22nd to make sure all wishes get to the North Pole on time. Santa's Mailbox is located at the corner of Main St. & Heber Ave, on the snow globe route.
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MIDWAY ICE CASTLES More Info
Opens Late December | Soldier Hollow
Ice Castles is an award-winning frozen attraction built using hundreds of thousands of icicles, hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, tunnels, slides, fountains, and more. This year will feature a new design! |
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NORDIC YURT DINNER More Info
Soldier Hollow
A guided evening snowshoeing a half mile through the star-lit forest of Soldier Hollow, to a warm inviting yurt. You will enjoy a private fine dining experience with a 4-course meal, an intimate fire, and the outdoor experience you are searching for this winter. |
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TORCHLIGHT PARADES
PARK CITY RESORT TORCHLIGHT PARADE More Info
Dec 24 | Park City Resort
DEER VALLEY TORCHLIGHT PARADE More Info
December 30 | Deer Valley® Resort
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NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
Dec 31 | Canyons Village
Celebrate the New Year in style at Canyons Village with live music, fireworks, and more.
More Info Coming In Our Holiday Guide!
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RED, WHITE & SNOW More InfoMarch 7 - 9 | Assorted Venues
Red, White & Snow is a weekend-long wine, culinary, and ski event held in Park City to benefit the National Ability Center. This event assembles the finest chefs and winemakers together to celebrate the best in culinary delights and fine wines. Patrons typically don amazing costumes and ski attire to celebrate.
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HEBER VALLEY RAILROAD More Info450 South 600 West | Heber City
Want to enjoy a nice slow relaxing ride while taking in beautiful scenery? The Heber Valley Railroad offers just that. Choose from a series of different scenic trains, as well as many different seasonal train "specials." Some upcoming specials include:
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NORTH POLE EXPRESS
thru December 23
AFTER CHRISTMAS
NORTH POLE EXPRESS
December 26 - 29 |
CHOCOLATE LOVERS TRAIN
January 19 | February 16 | March 8
ROCK N' ROLL TRAIN
January 26 |
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Sleigh Rides at Canyons Village
A scenic 30-minute horse-drawn sleigh ride through Willow Draw, complete with blankets provided for your comfort during the ride. Reservations are required. For more info click here. |
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Sleigh Rides at Park City BaseRide in a horse-drawn sleigh up to our mountain lodge for a unique and delicious evening. The Snowed Inn Sleigh Company offers horse-drawn sleigh rides with or without dinner. For more info click here.
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The Viking Dinner Yurt - Book Now!
This four-hour, memorable European dining experience begins with a 23-minute sleigh ride up 1,800 feet with incredible views of the night sky, giant trees, and the best views of Park City and surrounding mountains. For more info click here.
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SKI MAP ORIGINALS More Info
Painting by James Niehues
December 29 | Gallery MAR - 436 Main St
For the first time ever, the original artwork from the most storied artist in snowsports can be yours. James Niehues See them at Gallery MAR in Park City. |
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THE NUTCRACKER SUITE More Info
Peggy Bergmann Ballet West Academy
December 9 | Eccles Center Park City
The Peggy Bergmann Ballet West Academy Park City campus returns to the Eccles center and to the land of the sweets for this holiday tradition. The show brings the magic of the Nutcracker Suite to life for children and adults alike. Campus principal Allison Deona and interim campus Principal Rex Tilton present this performance featuring students of the Ballet West Academy Park City campus, alongside special guest performers from the Ballet West trainee division.
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REELS WITH ROB ROETHLER More Info
December 9 | Woodward Park City
Join Woodward Park City and Signature Athlete Rob Roethler for a one-of-a-kind event. Ten teams will participate in a filming and editing snowboard contest. Contestants will capture the highlights of a day of snowboarding, edit their footage, and share their films in front of an audience on our big screen, right before the premiere of "Blooom."
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BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL More Info
December 14 | Park City Library
The 19th Annual Backcountry Film Festival will be screening a collage of short documentaries and ski movies about the pursuit of objectives and ideals in the mountains, artistic vision, friendship, and how the snowsports community is adapting to a changing environment.
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SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL More Info
January 18 - 28 | Various Locations
This world-famous film festival brings thousands of people to Park City each January to celebrate the work of independent storytellers in film. Films are screened in venues throughout town. |
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PARK CITY INSTITUTE More Info
1750 Kearns Blvd | Park City
George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles
Center for the Performing Arts |
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Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long | Dec 27
BalletNEXT | January 7
Nella | February 17
Danielle McGuire | March 1
BodyTraffic | March 9
Cirque Mechanics - Zephyr | March 15
Mike Lebecki | March 22
Farrell Dillon | March 23 |
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SAINTS & SINNERS More Info
MASQUERADE BALL
March 16 | St. Regis Deer Valley
Secure your tickets now for this annual masquerade ball with chef-inspired cuisine and world-class entertainment, all in support of the Park City Institute. |
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EGYPTIAN THEATRE More Info
328 Main Street | Park City
The intimate Egyptian Theatre hosts a variety of theatre, comedy, musical acts, special events, community functions, and more. |
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Holiday Sing-A-Long | Dec 8 - 17
Kurt Bestor | December 21 - 24
One Night In Memphis! | Dec 26 - 28
The Drifters | December 29 - 31
Riders In The Sky | January 4 - 7
Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite
Jan 11-14
Leftover Salmon | February 1 - 4
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The Lone Bellow | February 8 - 10
Martin Sexton | February 15 - 17
Brett Dennen w Langhorne Slim
February 22 - 25
10,000 Maniacs | Feb 29 - Mar 3
moe. | March 6 - 10
Neko Case | March 15 - 17
Mary Poppins | March 22 - 31 |
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ECCLES THEATER More Info
131 Main Street | Salt Lake City
This is Utah's premier state-of-the-art theater. The 2,500-seat main hall features first-run Broadway tours, live concerts, comedy shows, and more! |
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Mat & Savanna Shaw | Dec 8 - 9
Kurt Bestor Christmas | December 14 - 16
Bluey's Big Play | January 26 - 27
Black Violin | February 1
Johnny Cash | February 3
Steve Treviño | February 4
Mark Normand | February 17
Grace Potter | February 24
Dancing with the Stars: Live! | March 8
Bored Teachers | March 16
Los Ángeles Azules | March 28
Disney Princess | March 30 |
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PARK CITY FILM SERIES More Info
Jim Santy Auditorium/Park City Library
The Park City Film Series is a nonprofit organization presenting the best of independent feature, documentary, world, and local cinema. |
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Uncharitable | December 7
Killer of the Flower Moon | Dec 8 - 10
Hola Cine! | December 9
Backcountry Film Festival | Dec 14
Maestro | December 15 - 17
The Holdovers | December 22 - 31
Phantom Boy | January 13
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WOODWARD PARK CITY More Info3863 Kilby Road | Park City
Woodward Park City is a world-class, year-round action sports destination. During the winter season, they offer snow tubing, a variety of lift-served ski and snowboard terrain parks, as well as a year-round, state-of-the-art indoor action sports campus.
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Get Reel with Rob Roethler | Dec 9
Ladies Night | Dec 13
Burton Mystery Series | Dec 16
Zeb & Caccs Pop Out | Dec 17
Monthly Rail Jam Series | Dec 19
Subaru Shred with Santa | Dec 22
Party in the Peace Park | Dec 28
Dust Bomb Ride Day | Jan 6
Play Forever Tuesdays | Jan 9
Monthly Rail Jam Series | Jan 11
Ladies Night | Jan 17
USASA Big Mtn West Series | Jan 23-26
Play Forever Tuesdays | Feb 6 |
Monthly Rail Jam Series | Feb 8
Futures Tour | Feb 12-16
Dang Shades pres: Roller Derby | Feb 17
Ladies Night | Feb 21
USASA Big Mtn West Series | Feb 27-29
Beyond the Boundaries | Mar 1-3
Play Forever Tuesdays | Mar 5
Ladies Night | Mar 13
Monthly Rail Jam Series | Mar 19
Peace Park Pop-Off | Mar 23
Ladies Night | Mar 24
Woodward Round Up | Mar 29-30 |
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FREESTYLE INT'L SKI WORLD CUP February 1 - 3 | Deer Valley Resort More Info
Watch freestyle competitors from around the world challenge each other and themselves on Deer Valley Resort’s 2002 Olympic runs. FREE to the public.
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SKIJORING RACES More Info
February 15-17 | Midway
Come watch horse, cowboy, skier, and rope combine for an adrenaline-fueled snow race at the annual Utah Ski Joring! Watch this video to learn more about this unique competitive event!
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FAT TIRE BIKING around Park City
You don't have to put away your bikes just because the snow has arrived. Fat tire biking is an increasingly popular way to get out and enjoy our local trails in and around Park City. VisitParkCity has a great list of trails, rental info, and more. White Pine Touring offers rentals and guided tours. |
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MIDWAY ICE RINK More Info
75 West 100 North | Midway
Experience the charm of Midway at Utah's scenic outdoor ice rink open seven days a week in the winter. The schedule is subject to change for holidays, ice maintenance, and weather conditions. Please check the website for current hours and schedule. |
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Many Holiday Events in
Park City and Heber Valley
have yet to be announced.
Our Holiday Events Newsletter
will be in your inbox in the next week or so with the most up-to-date local holiday event schedule and holiday dining options! |
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Cheers to a Wonderful Holiday Season
for You and Yours! |
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