Holiday Open House & Art Fair
Visitors can browse handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind treasures crafted by 17 local makers inside the Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie, including jewelry, ceramics, wall art, and vibrant glass art. Guests can also explore the Glass Art Show and shop the annual Holiday Sale in the Garden Gift Shop. Beyond shopping, attendees can take a peaceful wintry stroll through the surrounding grounds.
What to Expect
Shop handmade gifts from 17 local makers with free garden admission.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
East Bench
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and art lovers
Vibe
Festive and relaxed
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission for Garden members and the general public.
- Hours: Garden, Gift Shop, and Glass Art Show: 9am-5pm; Art Fair in the Orangerie: 10am-5pm.
- Parking: The route to Red Butte Garden will be busy with holiday shoppers on Saturday; allow extra time to get there, or plan to shop on Sunday.
Tips & Advice
- If visiting Saturday, allow extra time for the busy route to Red Butte Garden, which gets crowded with holiday shoppers.
- Consider shopping on Sunday if you want to avoid Saturday’s busy approach to the Garden.
- Leave time for a wintry stroll through the Garden, and dress warmly for the outdoor walk.
- Shop at the Garden Gift Shop to receive 10% off purchases during the event.
- If you are a Garden member, use the additional 10% Gift Shop discount on December 5 or 6.
Special Events & Promotions
- Garden Gift Shop annual Holiday Sale, with 10% off all purchases
- Garden members get an additional 10% off at the Red Butte Garden Gift Shop on December 5 and 6
- Glass in the Garden Art Show, running alongside the Art Fair
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the Art Fair?
Handmade work by 17 local makers in the Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie, including jewelry, glass art, ceramics and wall art.
Are there any discounts?
Everyone saves 10% on Garden Gift Shop purchases. Garden members get an extra 10% off at the Red Butte Garden Gift Shop on December 5 and 6.
What else is happening that weekend?
The Garden Gift Shop holds its annual Holiday Sale and the Glass Art Show is on. You can also take a wintry stroll through the Garden.
Is Saturday or Sunday better?
The route to the Garden is busy with holiday shoppers on Saturday. Allow extra time that day, or come on Sunday.
How can artists take part?
Applications for this year closed on September 25. Artists interested in the 2027 Art Fair can learn about the application process from Red Butte Garden.
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