Winter has arrived in earnest here in the Wasatch Back. Most of the resorts are reporting at least a three-foot base, and several are reporting more than four feet. By December 9th, all the ski areas in Northern Utah will be open, and we couldn't be happier! We have more snow on the way, so check out Ski Utah's updated Snow Report app to get the latest snow reports around the state. The app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.
We are looking forward to a "more normal" 2022-2023 winter season, including the return of many of our favorite events. This newsletter includes details about all the great fun to be had in and around town during the coming weeks. We encourage you to bookmark it for frequent reference!
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We look forward to
seeing you around town
and on the slopes!
Happy Holidays
to you and yours!
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MAIN STREET PARK CITY
All Winter | Historic Main Street | Park City
Taking a stroll on Main Street during the holiday season is a "can't miss" occasion for visitors and residents alike. Lights, decorations, and holiday spirit abound!
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS WAGON RIDE
Jordanelle State Park
Mayflower Exit | Hwy 40 | Heber CityJordanelle State Park, in cooperation with Rocky Mountain Outfitters, offers horse-drawn carriage rides through snowy fields of illuminated trees. Group and private 20-minute rides are available. Reservations are required.More info here.
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CHRISTMAS IN COLOR More info here.
Through December 31 | Bastian Agricultural Center | South Jordan
Drive through millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music on your car radio. Drive by giant candy canes, snowmen, arched pathways, and more.
LUMINARIA More info here.
Through December 31 | Ashton Gardens - Thanksgiving Point | Lehi
Luminaria is an enchanting walk through Ashton Gardens that transports you to another world with all of the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of the holidays. A one-way path guides you past a light and music show on 6,500 programmable luminaries blanketing a hill, with each luminary a pixel in a moving picture of flying reindeer, ombré waves, and other signs of the season. Songs and shows will be even better with the iconic 120-foot tree incorporated into the show.
OGDEN'S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE More info here.
Through January 1 | Downtown Ogden | 353 E 25th Street
Ogden's Christmas Village lights up downtown Ogden and offers incredible replicas of some of Ogden's most iconic historic buildings all decked out for the holidays. The event is free for all visitors, and there are plenty of great dining options on Ogden's 25th Street. Lights are turned on daily from 5:00 pm until midnight.
ARCTIC ADVENTURE More info here.
Through January 1 | Utah State Fairground | Salt Lake City
Explore the World of Illumination’s Arctic Adventure, where you’ll meet Sunny, a 32-foot-tall snowman, and all of his tundra-bound friends. You’ll be delighted by your favorite holiday music and whimsical winter characters. Nostalgic and memorable, the world’s largest animated drive-through light show is a storybook adventure for kids of all ages.
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HOGLE ZOO LIGHTS More info here.
Through December 30 | Hogle Zoo | Salt Lake City
The unique family holiday tradition, 16th Annual ZooLights, is back at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. ZooLights features new light displays with animals, an around-the-world-themed scavenger hunt, memorable photo opportunities, a 135-foot kaleidoscopic light tunnel, exclusive treats, a 20-foot grand tree, and visits with Santa (except Dec. 7). Also new this year is a special “Silent Night” ZooLights.
TEMPLE SQUARE LIGHTS More info here.
Through January 1 | Temple Square | Salt Lake City
The lights are turned on each year the day after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. During these evenings, Temple Square is aglow with over one million lights.
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CLYDESDALE WAGON RIDESDec 8 - Jan 6 | Dejoria Center | Kamas
Enjoy an amazing wagon ride around the beautiful High Star Ranch with enormous Clydesdale horses. Hot Cocoa is available inside the Country Store & Café before and after the ride. You can even enjoy dinner and drinks before or after inside State Road Tavern. Online reservations are required.
More info here.
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PARK SILLY
HOLIDAY BAZAARDec 9 - 11 | 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!
More info here.
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SANTA AT THE FIELDHOUSEDec 17 | 3:30 - 6:30 PM
Basin Recreation Fieldhouse
Santa is coming to The Fieldhouse! Get into the holiday spirit with a fun-filled afternoon for the entire family. Enjoy arts and crafts, bounce houses, cookie decorating, and pictures with Santa!
More info here.
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SANTA COMES DOWN
THE TOWN LIFTDec 17 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Town Lift Plaza - Old Town Park City
Santa comes down the Town Lift in this annual Park City tradition. Don't miss him at the Town Lift Plaza, where there will be holiday merriment, photo ops, and more!
More info here.
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PC MARC FLASHLIGHT
CANDY CANE HUNTDec 20 | PC MARC | Park City
Bring your flashlight or headlamp to search for the candy canes that have been hidden all over the park! This event is for children ages 3-8 years old, and they must be accompanied by an adult. Come early to decorate bags, take pictures with Olaf, and have hot cocoa.
More info here.
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SNOW GLOBE STROLL
Thru January 9 | Main St | Park City
Take a stroll up and down Main Street, and check out life-sized snow globes, each depicting a unique winter scene. This winter, seven life-sized Snow Globes will return to Park City's Main Street, highlighting and playing an iconic Holiday Song. Download the Snow Globe Stroll Map to follow along.
More info here.
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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! Don't forget to 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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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
December 10 & 17 | Zermatt Resort
784 Resort Drive | Midway
Zermatt Resort is pleased to host Santa to join your family for breakfast every Saturday through Christmas. This is a popular event, so call for more info regarding availability.
More info here.
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SILVER SKY NIGHTS
Dates Vary | 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.
More info here. |
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Fireworks & Entertainment Lineup
Friday, Dec 16 | THE PROPER WAY
5:50 pm - Fireworks
Friday, Dec 23 | NATHAN SPENSER REVUE
5:50 pm - Fireworks, live ice carving by Iceworks
Saturday, Jan 14 | MUSIC TBD
6:00 pm - Fireworks, live ice carving by Iceworks
Friday, Jan 20 | SHANNON RUNYON & THE MAN-DEMICS
6:00 pm - Fireworks, live ice carving by Iceworks
Friday, Feb 10 | GARY DRANOW & THE MANIC EMOTIONS
6:30 pm - Fireworks, live ice carving by Iceworks
Saturday, Feb 18 | DJ AYO MARCELO
6:45 pm - Fireworks |
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22nd ANNUAL
PARK CITY NUTCRACKERDec 16 - 17 | Eccles Center at PCHS
This show a Park City Holiday Tradition performed exclusively by dance students in the Park City community. The abbreviated family show brings the magic of the Nutcracker to life for adults and children alike.
Tickets for the Dec 16th show here and for the Dec 17th show here.
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SANTA CLAUS VISITS
DEER VALLEY® RESORTDecember 24 | Snow Park Lodge
Santa will be visiting guests in the Snow Park Lodge area from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and from noon to 1:30 pm in the Silver Lake Lodge area. Guests and their children are invited to bring a camera and take their pictures with Santa.
More info here.
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PCMR TORCHLIGHT PARADE
Dec 24 | 4 - 6 pm | Park City Resort
Santa makes a pit stop in Park City to join Park City Resort's annual torchlight parade. Don't miss this Christmas tradition!
More info here.
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DV TORCHLIGHT PARADE
December 30 | Deer Valley® Resort
The Torchlight Parade will be held at approximately 6:00 pm (dusk) on December 30th with skiers coming down Big Stick ski run on Bald Eagle Mountain behind Snow Park Lodge. Enjoy hot chocolate, cider, and cookies at Snow Park Plaza from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
More info here.
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NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
Dec 31 | 12 - 8 pm | Canyons Village
Celebrate the New Year in Canyons Village with live music by DJ Don, Freida and The Feel Goodz, and RATS followed by a fireworks display presented by Canyons Village Management Association.
More info here.
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MIDWAY ICE CASTLES
Opens January 2023 | 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. Check out this interesting story from KPCW about the Ice Castles.
More info here. |
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RED, WHITE & SNOWMarch 1 - 4 | 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.
More info here.
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SOLDIER HOLLOW
YURT DINNER
Soldier Hollow Nordic Welcome Center
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.
More info here. |
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HEBER VALLEY RAILROAD450 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
PRINCESS & PIRATE TRAIN
February 4 | March 4 | April 22 |
CHOCOLATE LOVERS TRAIN
January 20 | February 10 | March 10
ROCK N' ROLL TRAIN
January 27 | April 28
More info here. |
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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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Historic Mountain Ski Tours
Unlock the secrets of the past and discover Park City Mountain’s rich mining, skiing, and local history on the Silver to Slopes Historic Mining Tour. You will uncover the historic mining buildings and hidden relics scattered across the resort. For more info click here.
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SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
January 19 - 29 | 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.
More info here. |
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PARK CITY INSTITUTE
1750 Kearns Blvd | Park City
George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts
More info here. |
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National Geographic Live - Life on the Vertical | December 9
Mark O’Connor - An Appalachian Christmas | December 17
Canadian Brass | December 18
Tape Face | December 21
Ballet Next | January 8
Second City Swipes Right | January 13
L.A. Theatre Works - Lucy Loves Desi | February 4
Hub New Music | February 5
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents | February 11
Legally Blonde the Musical | February 17 - 18
National Geographic Live - Secrets of Whales | March 3
Les Ballets De Trockadero De Monte Carlo | March 11
Ballet Next | March 26
Alex Boye | April 1
Fran Lebowitz | April 8
Parsons Dance | April 15
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EGYPTIAN THEATRE
328 Main Street | Park City
The intimate Egyptian Theatre hosts a variety of theatre, comedy, musical acts, special events, community functions, and more.
More info here.
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The Night Witches | thru Dec 11
Croce Plays Croce | December 8 - 11
Holiday Sing-A-Long | Dec 15 - 18
Kurt Bestor | December 22 - 25
Forever Plaid, The Musical! | Dec 27 - Jan 1
Joshua Radin | January 5 - 7
KT Tunstall | January 12 - 15
Dustbowl Revival | February 2 - 4 |
Sarah Jarosz | February 8 - 11
Richard Thompson | February 16 - 19
Dailey & Vincent | February 23 - 26
Celtic Angels Ireland | March 2 - 5
Yonder Mountain String Band | Mar 9 - 12
North Mississippi All Stars | March 17 - 19
The Scarlet Pimpernel | March 24 - April 2 |
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ECCLES THEATER
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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Suben y Bajan | Dec 10
Kurt Bestor Christmas | December 15 - 17
This Bird of Dawning | December 16 - 17
Mat and Savanna Shaw | December 22 - 23
Mannheim Steamroller | December 29 - 30
Bill Engvall | December 31
Ain't Too Proud | January 10 - 15
Bright Star | January 20
Los Temerarios | February 10
Lewis Black | February 11
Our Planet Live | February 14
Bluey's Big Play | February 17 - 18
Shen Yun | February 21 - 25
Dear Evan Hansen | February 28 - March 5
Brian Regan | March 15 - 18
The Black Violin | March 29
More info here. |
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PARK CITY FILM SERIES
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.
Armageddon Time | December 9 - 11
Spider Lives | December 15
Aftersun | December 16 - 18
The Muppet Christmas Carol | December 22
Elf | December 23More info here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS | More Info!
Free XC Ski Day | Dec 16, Jan 13, Feb 10
Para Cross-Country & Biathlon Nationals | Jan 1 - 5
Wasatch Citizens Series | Jan 14
2023 Grand Tour | Feb 11
2023 Para World Cup | Mar 1 - 8
Tuesday Night Lights Series | Jan 17 & 31, Feb 14 & Feb 21, Mar 21 |
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DOGFIGHT: BATTLE OF THE TRIPLE KINK
December 10 | Woodward
Woodward welcomes forty of the top snowboarders (20 women and 20 men) to compete under the lights in a triple-kink rail competition. The Kings of Banter, Chris Grenier, and E-Stone will take to the mic to host this event.
More info here.
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INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE FREESTYLE INTERNATIONAL February 2 - 4 | Deer Valley Resort
Watch freestyle competitors from around the world challenge each other and themselves on Deer Valley Resort’s 2002 Olympic runs. All events are FREE to the public.
More info here.
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HUNTSMAN CUPFebruary 1 - 3 | Park City Mountain
The Huntsman Cup focuses on providing opportunities to adaptive athletes who are hopefuls for future Paralympic games in years to come. This Alpine ski racing event is geared toward athletes focused on building technical skills in racing and lowering their points to qualify for more upper-level competition.
More info here.
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SKIJORING RACES
TBD (usually early Feb) | 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!
More info and tickets here.
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MIDWAY ICE RINK
75 West 100 North | Midway
Experience the charm of Midway at Utah's most scenic outdoor ice rink open seven days a week during the winter season. The schedule is subject to change for holidays, ice maintenance, and weather conditions. Please check the website for current hours and schedule.
More info here. |
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FAT TIRE BIKING
Winter 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.
More info here.
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Park City Rated One of Best Places To Go In U.S.
by Conde Nast Traveler
Conde Nast Traveler recently released its list of The 23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023, and it should be no surprise that they included Park City on the list.
Read the article here. |
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ONE MORE GIFT TO YOU - FRAUD ALERT
Along with holiday cheer, there is an important public service notice that should be aware of, particularly if you own a vacant lot. A new type of fraud is hitting the resort real estate industry. Scammers posing as property owners list properties they don’t own as “For Sale by Owners” on web portals such as Zillow and Realtor.com. Typically, the properties are listed below market prices and as such, receive strong buyer interest. |
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Nationwide, numerous fraudsters have successfully completed the sale of these properties by conducting identity fraud and forging official documents in the real owner’s name. The FBI is now involved and some perpetrators are being caught. The Park City Board of Realtors® is keenly aware of this scam and recently identified seven properties in Park City, Heber, and Midway as fraudulent land listings on Zillow; the Summit County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the matter. None of the bogus listings were included on the local Park City multiple listing service.
To safeguard your property, we recommend you do a weekly search on Zillow.com for the lot you own, to make sure scammers haven’t falsely listed your property. Reports of fraudulent listings should be reported to this website.
Summit County residents owning vacant lots are also encouraged to utilize the fraud guard tool available through the Summit County Recorder’s Office. By recording a name with the county, it can provide an early warning if fraud is being committed in that name. |
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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! |
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Cheers to a Wonderful Holiday Season
for You and Yours! |
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