Last updated: November 11, 2024
Experience the festive fun of Holladay with our detailed holiday guide. From Holladay residents to holiday guests, our guide highlights the season's top events and activities.
Popular among locals and visitors alike, the Temple Square Lights transforms the area into a breathtaking winter wonderland with millions of twinkling lights and stunning displays. Meanwhile, Christkindlmarkt SLC offers a delightful European-style market, featuring handcrafted gifts and delicious seasonal treats. And the Holladay Christmas Fest is something you definitely don't want to miss, boasting family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and a charming festive atmosphere. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Annual light display with over one million lights.
Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, is aglow with over one million lights from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily and from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. through January 1. This annual tradition, which began in 1965, continues as a reminder of the birth of Jesus Christ, despite ongoing renovations.
Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Temple Square Lights
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
At Utah's Hogle Zoo, ZooLights transforms the zoo into a vibrant display of animal and holiday-themed lights. Explore a nature-focused lighting experience featuring brilliant light displays throughout the zoo while the animals rest.
Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Zoo Lights
Synchronized lights and music create an immersive holiday experience.
Christmas in Color is a drive-thru light show featuring over 1 million holiday lights perfectly synchronized to music. Drive by giant candy canes, snowmen, and lighted archways at various locations across the country, including Salt Lake City, Denver, and Boise.
Where: West Valley City | More Info: Christmas in Color
Free holiday celebration with Santa visits, train rides, and fireworks.
Ogden's Christmas Village is a free holiday event in downtown Ogden featuring colorful lights, festive displays, and activities for all ages, including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, train rides, and a firework show.
Where: Ogden | More Info: Ogden's Christmas Village
Handmade crafts and local artist performances.
Holladay Christmas Fest offers a variety of stalls with handmade crafts, festive ornaments, and cozy knitwear. Enjoy delightful food options like hearty soup and fresh pastries, and live performances by local artists.
Where: Holladay | More Info: Holladay Christmas Fest
Unique shopping experience with over 100 hand-selected vendors.
The Herriman Holiday Marketplace is a premier shopping event featuring over 100 hand-selected vendors offering a wide range of products for Christmas and other winter holidays. The event includes scheduled food trucks, entertainment, Santa photo-ops, and a giving tree. The first 75 people each day receive a swag bag full of discounts and goodies from our vendors.
Where: Herriman | More Info: Herriman Holiday Arts Market
Traditional German Christmas market with interactive children's activities.
Christkindlmarkt SLC is a unique holiday shopping and cultural experience inspired by German Christmas markets. Stroll through wooden vendor booths at This Is The Place Heritage Park, enjoying tantalizing food and festive entertainment. Delight children with visits to St. Nikolaus Haus, storytelling, petting zoos, and scavenger hunts. Participate in the St. Martin’s Project and end the day with whimsical parades and stunning live nativities.
Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Christkindlmarkt SLC
Weekly farmers market with special event weekends.
The Lehi Holiday Market is a weekly farmers market happening on Fridays at the Sports Park from November 15 to January 17, excluding some holiday weekends. It includes two special event weekends for vendors to sell their products.
Where: Lehi | More Info: Lehi Holiday Market
Interactive holiday experience with local game developers.
The Sixth Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market at Ogden Union Station features over 140 Utah-based artisans, vintage vendors, craft foodies, performers, and indie game developers. Shop unique handcrafted gifts, savor local food, play free games, and enjoy craft cocktails and brews. Visit Santa for a quick chat and photo session.
Where: Ogden | More Info: Ogden Holiday Market
Unique holiday shopping experience with local vendors.
The Holy Cow Christmas Boutique at Lindon Community Center features an array of vendors selling handmade items, home and seasonal decor, clothing, baby items, jewelry, and more.
Where: Lindon | More Info: Holy Cow Christmas Boutique
Unique shopping experience with local artisans and vendors.
The Uintah Falliday Market in Uintah, UT, features a variety of vendors selling jewelry, art, apparel, bath and body items, toys, and delicious treats. This event offers free admission and takes place from 10am to 3pm on November 23, 2024.
Where: Uintah | More Info: Uintah Falliday Market
Community choir and orchestra performance.
Join Riverton City for their annual Christmas Night of Music Concert, featuring a 100+ member community choir and orchestra. The event is free and takes place at Riverton High School Auditorium on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Riverton | More Info: Riverton Christmas Event
Silent Santa event for children with sensory sensitivities.
The Eagle Mountain Christmas Village is a family-friendly event featuring Santa, live reindeer, a petting zoo, and Christmas-themed vendor booths. Enjoy food from food trucks and participate in various holiday activities.
Where: Eagle Mountain | More Info: Eagle Mountain Holiday Market
Historic village Christmas celebration with interactive activities.
Celebrate Christmas pioneer-style at This Is The Place Heritage Park with Father Christmas, live Nativity, candle making, and holiday shopping.
Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Candlelight Christmas
