December 2–5 · 11 AM–8 PM · 2026
Holiday market
Christkindlmarkt
This Is The Place Heritage Park · Salt Lake City
Browse a German-style Christmas market with vendors, traditional food, performances, parades and family activities. Check the official schedule for daily programming.
December 2–5 · 2026
Family & holiday
Primary Children’s Festival of Trees
Mountain America Expo Center · Sandy
Explore decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread creations and holiday displays while supporting Primary Children’s Hospital. Check the official page for the current public schedule and admission details.
December 4–6, 10–13, 16, 18–24 & 26 · Performance times vary · 2026
Family & performing arts
Ballet West’s The Nutcracker
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre · Salt Lake City
See Ballet West’s historic holiday production during its selected Salt Lake City performances. Review the official schedule for showtimes and ticket availability.
December 5–6 · Orangerie art fair 10 AM–5 PM; Garden and gift shop 9 AM–5 PM · 2026
Holiday market
Holiday Open House & Art Fair
Red Butte Garden & Arboretum · Salt Lake City
Shop handmade work by local makers in the Orangerie and explore the Garden during its holiday open house. Check the official event page for visitor details.
December 11–23 · Mondays–Saturdays only · 5–9 PM · 2026
Family & holiday
Candlelight Christmas
This Is The Place Heritage Park · Salt Lake City
Walk through a lantern-lit pioneer village with carolers, historic homes and seasonal activities. Check the official page for tickets and current visitor information.
December 12 · 10 AM–8 PM; December 13 · 10 AM–6 PM · 2026
Family & holiday market
Craft Lake City Holiday Market
Mountain America Expo Center · Sandy
Shop from local artisans, vintage vendors, food producers, game developers and youth entrepreneurs during this two-day market. Check the organizer’s page for tickets and visitor information.
December 19 · 11 AM & 12:30 PM · 2026
Family & music
Here Comes Santa Claus!
Abravanel Hall · Salt Lake City
Enjoy an approximately hour-long Utah Symphony family concert with festive music and hands-on activities before the performance. Check the organizer’s ticket and arrival information.
December 22–23 · 7 PM · 2026
Family, film & music
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
Abravanel Hall · Salt Lake City
Watch the holiday film on the big screen while the Utah Symphony performs the score live. Review the official event page for tickets and arrival details.
December 31 · 4 PM Mountain · 2026
Sports
NHL Winter Classic: Utah Mammoth vs. Colorado Avalanche
Rice-Eccles Stadium · Salt Lake City
See the Mammoth play the first outdoor game in franchise history against the Colorado Avalanche. Check the official NHL event page for current entry and event information.