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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Your holiday season resource for Kaysville is here! Explore our comprehensive guide for all the best events and activities. From Kaysville regulars to first-time tourists, this guide highlights the season's top events.

One delightful attraction to experience this season is Christmas on Temple Square, where stunning lights and beautiful nativity scenes create a magical atmosphere. Visitors can also admire the extravagantly decorated trees during the Festival of Trees, offering a unique showcase of creativity and community spirit. And the ZooLights at Utah’s Hogle Zoo is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring enchanting light displays that bring the zoo to life. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Kaysville Holiday Light Displays

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Annual light display with international nativities and Tabernacle Choir performances.

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Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, transforms into a spectacular display of over one million lights each year, starting the day after the United States Thanksgiving holiday. The event features daily light displays, international nativities, and special musical performances by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Complimentary guided tours are available in multiple languages, and the 21,000-seat Conference Center hosts unforgettable free Christmas concerts.

Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Christmas on Temple Square

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Holiday celebration in a zoo setting

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At Utah's Hogle Zoo, ZooLights transforms the zoo into a vibrant display of light and nature, featuring animal and holiday scenes throughout the zoo. This after-hours event allows visitors to explore a holiday walk-through experience filled with their favorite animals in a nature-focused lighting setting.

Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: ZooLights at Utah’s Hogle Zoo

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Synchronized light and flame performance with real flame units dancing to music.

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Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point is a spectacular holiday light display featuring millions of twinkling lights, themed areas, and interactive elements. The event includes the iconic Merry Mosaic, the Fire and Ice show, and the Tree of Life garden with 130 bronze sculptures.

Where: Lehi | More Info: Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point

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Holiday celebration with lights and musical performances.

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The Christ Child event at Temple Square features lights, musical performances, and a Christ Child film experience, celebrating Jesus' birth with festive decorations and activities.

Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: The Christ Child

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Interactive light display with themed areas and unique sensory experiences.

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Luminaria at Ashton Gardens features millions of twinkling lights guiding visitors through dozens of themed areas, including the iconic luminaire hill and the new Tree of Life sculpture garden. The event also includes the Fire & Ice show, where real flames and lights perform to music, and offers various interactive elements and holiday treats.

Where: Lehi | More Info: Holiday Light Display at Ashton Gardens

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Kaysville Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

German-inspired holiday market with wooden vendor booths and festive entertainment.

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Christkindlmarkt at This Is The Place Heritage Park offers a unique holiday shopping and cultural experience inspired by German Christmas markets. Stroll through wooden vendor booths and enjoy tantalizing food and festive entertainment.

Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Christkindlmarkt at This is the Place Heritage Park

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Weekly market featuring local produce and artisanal goods.

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The Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market at The Gateway offers a variety of local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sauces, condiments, chocolate, and art and crafts. This weekly market supports local food producers year-round and is a great place to find fresh, locally sourced items.

Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Holiday Market at Rio Grande

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Celebrating local agriculture with over 100 vendors from within 250 miles.

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The Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering where local farmers and producers showcase fresh, locally grown produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, dairy, honey, and flora. The market supports small local farms and businesses, promoting community-based food production and sustainable practices.

Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Salt Lake City's Downtown Farmers Market (holiday edition)

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Kaysville Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Unique blend of classical music and community participation.

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Handel's Messiah, composed in 1741, is a renowned oratorio that draws inspiration from both the Old and New Testaments, detailing the life of Christ in three parts. The Utah Symphony Chorus performs this beloved composition, including the iconic "Hallelujah Chorus," in an evening of joy and community.

Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Handel’s Messiah at Abravanel Hall

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Kaysville Holiday Giving Opportunities

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Community-driven holiday celebration with a silent auction and live performances.

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The Festival of Trees is a holiday event featuring beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, and holiday centerpieces, along with a silent auction and various activities to support Primary Children's Hospital.

Where: Sandy | More Info: Festival of Trees

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Kaysville Other Holiday Activities

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Interactive holiday window display with a scavenger hunt.

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The Grand America Hotel's Holiday Window Stroll features 14 windows showcasing Utah's winter traditions, including sledding, snowball fights, and ice skating. Each window includes a QR code with a letter from Jaqueline Frost and her playful kitty, Snowball, who has gone missing. Visitors must scan the QR codes, read the letters, and answer quiz questions to find Snowball and enter a drawing for a free night stay at the hotel.

Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Walk the Windows at The Grand America

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