101 THINGS TO DO

Santa Dash

November 24 96

The annual Santa Dash will have you running through the heart of Payson. The dash is a 1-mile run/walk that ends at Peteetneet Museum where participants can enjoy hot chocolate and a doughnut and sing Christmas carols while waiting for the Christmas lights to be turned on. Running outdoors in December not your thing? Come and enjoy the Christmas lighting. The dash begins at 4 p.m.; entry fee is $8. The first 100 people receive a Santa hat.

Peteetneet Christmas Boutique 97

DECEMBER 1 & 2

The Peteetneet Christmas Boutique will be held Dec. 1 from 4 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Peteetneet Museum, 10 N. 600 East, Payson. Come and see the Peteetneet Museum decorated in all its Christmas glory and shop at vendors set up in various rooms throughout the building. The annual miniature train show will be on display and there will be entertainment in the auditorium. Don’t forget to pick up a delicious treat before you leave. Admission is free.

Payson Community Creche 98

The Payson Community Creche is an annual event that includes a live Nativity scene as well as musical performances and a display of many tabletop Nativity scenes. The events happen at various locations; check the Facebook page for details.

Holly Days 99

In early December, Santaquin presents a two-day event known as Holly Days. These days are full of activities such as a 5K run, live entertainment, outdoor carriage rides, a tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks. Of course, Santa will make an appearance as well. Check the city website for details.

Stadium Cinemas 100

Watching movies at home is fine, but there’s nothing like actually going to the movie theater and watching a flick with a giant tub of popcorn. It’s all about the experience, and Stadium Cinemas in Payson offers it every day. You can even rent an entire theater and enjoy the show with dozens of your closest friends!

Red Nose Ranch 101

Red Nose Ranch is one of Utah’s newest and most unique Christmas destinations. Located at 4728 W. 12240 South, Payson, the ranch offers a variety of activities in December, including an entertaining wagon ride featuring audio narration of the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer story with music, lights and scenery. Characters on horseback interact with visitors during the wagon ride. Following the ride, visitors can enjoy a festive Christmas barn with a petting zoo, concessions, hot cocoa, fire pits, games and more. The farm also offers fresh-cut Christmas trees for sale.