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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN UTAH VALLEY 2019

THE DAILY HERALD’S 2019

ULTIMATE HOLIDAY BUCKET LIST

Make the magic happen this holiday season in Utah County displays or projects that are iconic to Utah County this time of year, ones that everyone or some, the Christmas season should try at least once. starts as soon as the costumes come off and the pumpkins are put ‘Luminaria’ away, and others wait to give the “Luminaria” is entering its fourth year at Thanksgiving Point, and has grown since its holiday of thankfulness its due. Whichever camp you land in, inception in 2016. To call Luminaria a light display wouldn’t Thanksgiving is here and while that may mean turkey time and family fun, it also means that do it justice. The event includes a mile-long walk decorated with lighted luminaries, and the holiday season is officially upon us. The Christmas season can be a time for the includes The Grand Allee’s 6,500 programhustle and bustle of decorating, putting up the mable luminaries along a hill that together lights, picking the perfect presents and wrap- depict a movie picture of the symbols of the ping each gift precisely. While those elements season. of the season are important, there are many Along with the luminary displays, the ways right here in Utah County that you can event has a 120-foot Christmas tree, a nafeel the true meaning of the season with family tivity scene with glowing lanterns, peaceful and friends. music and 35 monument-sized bronze sculpThis Ultimate Utah County Holiday Bucket tures depicting the life of Jesus Christ. List offers about 120 ways that you can truly Each year that “Luminaria” has been held, enjoy the holiday season right here at home — additions have been made to the event, and from attending events, to seeing displays and this year is no exception. New to “Luminaria” even helping out our fellow neighbors. is the Aqueous display by the Jen Lewin StuWhile we list a wide variety of ways to dio, which is described as an “interactive celebrate the season, there are some events, landscape of meandering pathways of light.” BY STACY JOHNSON

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Spanish Fork ‘Festival of Lights’

One of the longer-standing Christmas traditions in Utah County is in Spanish Fork where you can visit the “Festival of Lights.” The event is in its 27th year and features a drive-through display of Christmas lights. The decorations change year-to-year so that annual visitors can see something new each season, but the displays every year include large-scale figures made from Christmas lights. The display is also set to coincide with music on the radio station 99.7 FM. Spanish Fork Mayor Steve Leifson said last Christmas that, “It is one of the most popular Christmas light drive-thrus in Utah County due to its consistency and always affordable admission. With more than a million lights, the ‘Festival of Lights’ is sure to become one of your favorite holiday traditions.”

‘Pond Town Christmas’

In Salem, you can see an almost magical sight with the city’s annual “Pond Town Christmas” lights. The display features Christmas trees floating on the pond at Knoll Park, and runs each year from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Daily Herald records show that the tradition started in 2000 with the first lighted pond display.

Live Nativity

For 16 years, locals have flocked to Alpine to see the Alpine Living Nativity, which has grown tremendously in popularity since its inception. The first year, the event had about 300 visitors and grew to more than 20,000 each Christmas season. This year, though, the iconic event will not be held. According to the group’s website, they were in need of a new location to host the nativity scene — and they found that location. “But with the move we still have a lot of work ahead of us and will be unable to finish by December,” the website said. The group plans to be back up and running for Christmas in 2020. But not to worry, there are other living nativities that you can check out in Utah County in its absence, and one — “A Babe is Born,” located in Lehi — is helping by donating funds to charitable organizations sponsored by The Alpine Living Nativity this year while it is closed. So, whether you participate in one of these events, or one of the others on our Ultimate Holiday Bucket List, may you be able to enjoy the spirit and feel the magic of the season.

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Utah Valley entertainment options

Also: Musical performances — 7 Christmas boutiques — 7 Lghts — 8, 10

Stage might

Get your Scrooge on, and other Christmas events

Santa, baby!

Ol’ St. Nick may be busy, but he still has time for you

Holiday treats — 8 Holiday events — 10

Service with a smile

Helping others is the best part of the holidays

‘Away in a Manger’

Live nativities help highlight the reason for the season

Sense of adventure

Get out and experience seasonal opportunities

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Meet the jolly old folks themselves at these locations:

Eagle Mountain Silent Santa

Photos with Santa at Provo Towne Centre

Eagle Mountain will host a Silent Santa event — oneon-one quiet time with Santa for children and adults with sensory sensitivity. The event is by appointment only and registration is required. When: Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 14, noon-5 p.m. Where: Eagle Mountain City Hall; 1650 Stagecoach Run, Eagle Mountain More info: https://eaglemountaincity.com/calendar/ silent-santa/

Visit and have photos taken with Santa Claus in the upper level rotunda of the Provo Towne Centre Food Court. The mall also will have a Santa Welcome Day at 10 a.m. on Dec. 7. When: Nov. 29-Dec. 24, time varies by date Where: Provo Towne Center, 1200 Towne Centre Blvd., Provo More info: https://provotownecentre.com/events/ photos-with-santa-nov-29dec-24/

Santa at the Shops at Riverwoods Santa Claus is coming to the Shops at Riverwoods through Christmas Eve. When: Mondays-Saturdays through Dec. 22 (excluding Thanksgiving Day), 5-8 p.m. Where: The Shops at Riverwoods, 4801 N. University Ave., Provo More info: http://shopsatriverwoods.com/event/ visit-santa-at-the-shops-atriverwoods/

Santa’s Wonderland at Lehi Cabela’s Get free pictures with Santa and participate in other free Christmas crafts and activities at Cabela’s in Lehi. When: Through Dec. 24, times vary by date Where: Cabela’s, 2502 Cabela’s Blvd., Lehi More info: https://cabelas. com/category/Santas-Wonderland/2160692280.uts

Saratoga Springs Silent Santa Saratoga Springs will host an event for kids with special Lydia Wiscombe, of Highland, throws a toy snowball at Santa Claus as she’s accompanied by Heather Lott, a student volunteer from Utah needs to meet Santa Claus without the hustle and bustle Valley University, during a Quiet Santa session Dec. 6, 2018, at University Place in Orem. of the season. The event is Coming to Town at the Lehi Silent Santa and Dec. 9-13, 5-7 p.m. North Pole characters. Kids will free, but registration is reAs part of Lehi’s Family Where: University Place; 575 Pleasant Grove Library enjoy dance contests, sing-aquired. Week, the city will host a Silent E. University Parkway, Orem longs, cookie decorating, games When: Dec. 14, Time TBA Santa, giving children with senCost: Free Hear stories, take photos and and crafts. Where: Saratoga Springs sory sensitivity the opportunity More info: https://univertell Mrs. Claus your Christmas When: Dec. 7, 14, 21 at 8 a.m. City Hall; 1307 Commerce Dr. to spend one-on-one time with sityplaceorem.com/events/ wishes at the library in Pleasant Where: Thanksgiving Point; #200, Saratoga Springs Santa. Registration is required. quiet-santa-11/ Grove. 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, More info: https://saratoWhen: Nov. 30, When: Dec. 3, 6:30 and Lehi gaspringscity.com/608/Cele10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit Santa at the 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25-$35 brate-in-Saratoga Where: Lehi Legacy Center; Springville Library Where: Pleasant Grove City More info: https://thanks123 N. Center St., Lehi Library, 30 E. Center St., Pleas- givingpoint.org/events/break- Cookies with Mrs. Claus More info: https://facebook. Visit the Springville Library ant Grove fast-with-santa/ Enjoy holiday treats with com/events/413091772954459/ to get photos with Santa Claus. More info: https://plgrove. Mrs. Claus at Thanksgiving Quiet Santa at University When: Dec. 2 and 9, org/library/ Sensory Santa Day at Point. Get the whole family Place 7-9 p.m.,; Dec. 7 and 14, together to drink hot cocoa, Provo Towne Centre Children with sensory sen11 a.m.-3 p.m. Breakfast with Santa at decorate cookies and write sitivity will have the opporWhere: Springville Library; Thanksgiving Point Kids with any special needs special letters to Santa. tunity to spend one-on-one 45 S. Main St., Springville can visit Santa at a sensoWhen: Dec. 16-18, 6 p.m. quiet time with Quiet Santa in More info: https:// Celebrate the joys of the sea- ry-friendly event. Where: Trellis Cafe, Ashton a location specifically chosen facebook.com/ son with a festive celebration at When: Dec. 8, 10 a.m.Gardens; 3900 Garden Drive, and decorated for sensory sen- events/2788147401206870/ “Breakfast With Santa.” A de11:30 a.m. Lehi sitivity children. Registration licious breakfast will be served Where: Provo Towne Centre More info: https://thanksonline. Mrs. Santa Claus is with visits from Santa Claus, Mall; 1200 Towne Centre Blvd., givingpoint.org/events/cookWhen: Dec. 2-6, 8-10 a.m. Mrs. Claus and other favorite Provo ies-with-mrs-claus/ ISAAC HALE, DAILY HERALD

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Storyteller Donald Davis, fan favorite at the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, will spin heartwarming holiday tales at the Provo City Library at Academy Square. When: Dec. 9, 7-9 p.m. Where: Provo City Library at Academy Square; 550 N. University Ave., Provo Cost: Free, but tickets are required More info: https://facebook. com/events/517332089050444/

Get in the mood for Christmas with a little help from these beloved holiday classics:

‘Elf The Musical’ at the SCERA This musical, based on the film “Elf,” will help everyone embrace their inner elf and find Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear. When: Nov. 29-Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturdays Where: SCERA Center for the Arts; 745 S. State St., Orem Cost: $12-$14 More info: https://scera.org/ events/elf-the-musical/

‘A Christmas Carol The Musical’ The Alpine Community Theatre will present “The Christmas Carol the Musical” with music by award-winning composer Alan Menken. When: Nov. 29-Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with a 2 p.m. matinee on Dec. 7 Where: 839 E. 900 North, American Fork Cost: $10-$15 More info: https://facebook. com/events/462786334342209/

‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Angelus Theatre The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge will be performed at the Spanish Fork Angelus Theatre, with what the theater says will be affordably priced tickets to allow families to enjoy this holiday event. When: Nov. 29-Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Where: Angelus Theatre; 165 N. Main St., Spanish Fork Cost: TBA More info: https://angelustheatre. com

‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Hale Center Theater Orem

UMB presents ‘Nutcracker’

Join the Utah Metropolitan Ballet for the “Nutcracker” at the Covey Center for the Arts. The show is filled with colorful characters, breathtaking costumes and majestic imagery. When: Dec. 13-21, 7:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturdays Where: Covey Center for the Arts; 425 W. Center St., Provo Cost: $24-$35 SPENSER HEAPS, DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO More info: https://provo.org/ Dancers perform during BYU’s International Folk Dance Ensemble “Christmas Around the World” show at the Marriott community/covey-center-forCenter in Provo on Dec. 5, 2014. the-arts matinees will be available on select dates Where: Hale Center Theater Orem; 225 W. 400 North, Orem Cost: $24-$29 More info: https://haletheater. org/main-stage/show/17

Where: Covey Center for the Arts; 425 W. Center St., Provo Cost: $14-$16 More info: https://www.provo. org/community/covey-center-forthe-arts

‘Youth Christmas Carol’ at the Hale Center Theater Orem

Head to this Christ-centered Christmas celebration featuring John Bytheway, Hank Smith, and Meg Johnson. Music will be performed by Carmen Rasmusen Herbert. When: Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m. Where: Timpview High; 3570 N. 650 East, Provo Cost: $30-$35 More info: https://facebook. com/events/434866614037220

This production at the Hale Center Theater in Orem will be performed by an all-youth cast. When: Dec. 4-7, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Saturday Where: Hale Center Theater Orem; 225 W. 400 North, Orem Cost: $8-$10 More info: http://webticketing. haletheater.org/showdates.php?s_ id=499

‘It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play’ at the Covey Center for the Arts

Celebrate the season with this Christmas classic. The production will tell the story of the three The American holiday classic “It’s Christmas spirits who visit Ebenezer a Wonderful Life” will come to life Scrooge to help him learn selflessin this play that shares the story as a ness. live 1940s radio broadcast. When: Nov. 30-Dec 23, 7:30 p.m., When: Dec. 5-21

‘Laughing All the Way’

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‘The Santaland Diaries’

Head to An Other Theater Company for an irreverent holiday show, which includes a holiday-themed drag pre-show. When: Dec. 6-21, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Where: An Other Theater Company; 1200 Towne Centre Blvd., Provo Cost: $1-$100 More info: https://anothertheatercompany.com/

‘A Tuna Christmas’

The Lehi Arts Council will present “A Tuna Christmas,” a play about the annual Christmas Yard Display Contest in a fictional town called ‘Christmas Around the Tuna, Texas. When: Dec. 7-21, 7:30 p.m., World’ Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and This show captures the rich ethnic Saturdays diversity of the world through choWhere: Lehi Arts Center; 685 N. reography, song and music in native Center St., Lehi costumes. Cost: $12-$15 When: Dec 6-7, 7:30 p.m. with a More info: http://lehicityarts. 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday org/events.html Where: Marriott Center, 701 E. University Parkway, Provo ‘Don’t Kill Santa: An Cost: $9-$22 Evening of Storytelling With More info: https://facebook.

‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Provo City Library at Academy Square Watch a performance of the Charles Dickens classic with this one-man telling of the story. Drama teacher Dane Allred recreates the story with more than 20 voices. When: Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Where: Provo City Library at Academy Square; 550 N. University Ave., Provo Cost: Free More info: https://provo.org/ community/events-in-provo/curm-12/-cury-2019/-item-51075

‘The Johnson Files: An Improvised Christmas’ The Johnson Files Improv Show will celebrate the season with its show featuring a live cast of hilarious comedians. When: Dec. 28 at 3, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Where: SCERA Center for the Arts: 745 S. State St., Orem Cost: $25 More info: https://scera.org/ events/the-johnson-files-an-improvised-christmas

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‘Tis the season to give.

Sub for Santa

Sub for Santa is a local Christmas charity that provides gifts for children, elderly and disabled individuals in the Utah County area. Sub for Santa has partnered with United Way of Utah County for more than 35 years. Last year, more than 5,100 children in 1,400 families were served by generous community sponsors through Sub for Santa. More info: https://unitedwayuc.org/get-involved/sub-forsanta

Angel Tree

Angel Trees, in conjunction with Sub for Santa, make the holidays bright for local families by connecting volunteers with individual children or “golden angels,” elderly or disabled adults. Volunteers are needed to help pick up, sort and deliver gifts. More info: https://volunteer. unitedwayuc.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=60529

Giving Machines

This year, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will place one of its Giving Machines at University Place in Orem. The machines allow users to purchase items like livestock, food, educational materials, medical supplies and more, which will be donated to those in need locally and globally. More info: https://churchofjesuschrist.org

Utah County Children’s Justice Center Giving Tree

Giving Tree at University Place Help spread the magic of Christmas with the Giving Tree at University Place. Ornaments on the tree represent individuals in the community who need special help this holiday season. Check out an ornament and bring back unwrapped gifts by Dec. 14 to ensure delivery before Christmas. More info: https://universityplaceorem.com/events/giving-tree

Giving Grinch Tree at Outlets at Traverse Mountain Pick an ornament from the Giving Grinch Tree and shop for someone who needs your help this year. More info: https://facebook. com/events/899023480498473

Food and Care Coalition

The Food and Care Coalition aims to alleviate hunger and diminish the plights of poverty for those who enter their doors. The coalition needs volunteers to help with meal service, agency needs and special projects. More info: https://foodandcare. org/volunteer-oportunities

Community Action Services and Food Bank Volunteer in the food bank warehouse and pantry, donate meals or put together and drop off specialty kits at Community Action Services and Food Bank to help those in need. More info: https://communityactionprovo.org

The annual Giving Tree sponsored by the Utah County Children’s Justice Center will be set up in the Utah County Administration Building at 100 E. Center St. in Just Serve Provo. You can take an ornament Use the online Just Serve search and bring a wrapped present back function to find a project near you, on Dec. 4. The gifts will go to the and use your time and talents to Sub for Santa program to help a help those around you. family in crisis surrounding abuse. More info: https://justserve.org

Christmas Jars

Saratoga Springs will host a “Stuff the Jar Night” event as the annual charitable fundraiser run by students at Westlake High School. The holiday Carnival will help raise funds for families in need in the city. More info: https://saratogaspringscity.com/608/Celebrate-in-Saratoga ISAAC HALE, DAILY HERALD

ABOVE: Tags hang from the Giving Tree located in the Grand Lobby of the Outlets at Traverse Mountain on Nov. 13, 2018, in Lehi. Shoppers can take a tag, purchase an item fitting the child in need described on the tag, then return the item to customer service for it to be wrapped and delivered. COURTESY OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

RIGHT: A young girl uses The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Giving Machine in Salt Lake City.

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Sit back and enjoy some live Christmas music BY STACY JOHNSON

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Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like Christmas music. There is no shortage of local holiday shows from which to choose.

Rockapella Holiday Concert Part of the 2019-20 Mayor’s Series, this show features the a capella sensation Rockapella, which first achieved national television fame on PBS’s “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” When: Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Where: Covey Center for the Arts; 425 W. Center St., Provo Cost: $20-$25 More info:https://provo. org/Home/Components/ Calendar/Event/50511/1003

Utah Valley Handbell Ringers Concert for Young Children This annual musical tradition includes a shorter, interactive performance for young children and their families, as well as a concert intended for those 8 years old and older. When: Dec. 2, 6 p.m. for young children, 7 p.m. for 8 and older Where: Provo City Library at Academy Square; 550 N. University Ave., Provo Cost: Free More info: https://www. provo.org/community/ events-in-provo

Ryan Shupe Christmas

Spend the evening with Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand as they perform Christmas classics like “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “Drummer Boy” and “Jingle Bells” in their unique style. When: Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: Covey Center for the Arts; 425 W. Center St., Provo Cost: $15-$22 More info: https://provo. org/Home/Components/ Calendar/Event/50358/1003

A Joshua Creek Christmas The Americana-Country group Joshua Creek will present the 11th annual “Joshua Creek Concert” with traditional and original Christmas songs mixed with anecdotes of Christmas. When: Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Where: Covey Center for the Arts; 425 W. Center St., Provo Cost: $15 More info: https://provo. org/Home/Components/ Calendar/Event/50360/1003

‘A Broadway Christmas With Ashley Brown’

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Broadway Star Ashley Brown will take her holiday cheer to the Noorda Theater stage at UVU. When: Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Where: The Noorda at UVU Cost: $17-$69 More info: https:// utahsymphony.org/event/ id/23183

Voice Male holiday concert Voice Male, returning favorites, will perform classic and new holiday tunes with their signature a cappella voices. When: Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Where: Thanksgiving Point Show Barn, 2975 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi Cost: $25-$40 More info: https:// thanksgivingpoint.org/ events/voice-male

‘Light Up Christmas’

This concert will be presented in conjunction with Provo City’s “Lights On” ceremony, and will feature Dallyn Vail Bayles, Mindy Smoot Robbins, Marvin Payne, Shayla Osborn Beck and the Utah Valley Symphony. When: Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Where: Covey Center for the Arts; 425 W. Center St., Provo Cost: $15-$18 More info: https:// www.provo.org/Home/ Components/Calendar/ Event/50362/1003

Saratoga Springs ‘Holiday Orchestra Concert’

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UVU Choir ‘Carols by Candlelight’

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The choirs at UVU will join with guest ensembles to present a concert of carols in the The Saratoga Springs OrUVU Concert Hall. The choirs chestra will present its annual will be joined by the Timpa“Holiday Orchestra Concert,” nogos Symphony Orchestra. an event perfect for the whole When: Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. family. There will be a special Where: The Noorda Centreat for the kids. ter Concert Hall, UVU When: Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Cost: $5-$10 Where: Vista Heights MidMore info: https://uvu. dle School; 484 Pony Express edu/thenoorda/academic Parkway, Saratoga Springs Cost: Free An American Heritage More info: https://sara‘Christmas Benefit togaspringscity.com/608/ Concert’ Celebrate-in-Saratoga Nathan Pacheco and Lexi ‘Celebration of Walker will join the Lyceum Philharmonic and Heritage Christmas’ Youth Choirs will present a The combined BYU Choirs concert of joyful Christmas and the BYU Philharmonic music. will present their annual When: Dec. 7, 2 and Christmas concert. The show 7:30 p.m. is sold out, but will be offered Where: American Heritage through live streaming online. School; 736 N. 1100 East, When: Dec. 6-7, 7:30 p.m. American Fork with a 3 p.m. matinee on SatCost: $25 urday More info: https:// More info: https:// facebook.com/ facebook.com/ events/1369439303205784 events/762209490917380

‘One Magic Christmas’

This year’s SCERA Youth Theatre’s Holiday Music Revue “One Magic Christmas” will include more than 200 talented kids and teens performing holiday music. When: Dec. 7, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Where: SCERA Center for the Arts: 745 S. State St., Orem Cost: $3-$5 (funds go to the SCERA Youth Theatre

It’s a mix between a Western music show and a stand-up comedy show with masterful cowboy music. The Bar J Wranglers will be bringing the spirit with their Christmas Show. When: Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Where: UCCU Center; 800 W. University Parkway, Orem Cost: $12 More info: http://uccucenter.com

The Utah/Idaho Performing Arts Company’s fourth annual Christmas Concert will be hosted at the American Fork Presbyterian Church. When: Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Where: Community Presbyterian Church; 75 N. 100 East, American Fork Cost: Free, with donations accepted for the Utah Food

The Christmas concert with the Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir and the Timpanogos Bell Bonner Family will feature Handel’s “Messiah” with a Ringers ‘Annual gospel twist and other soulful Christmas Concert’ Christmas music. Listen to the memorable When: Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. sound of the handbells with Where: SCERA Center the Timpanogos Bell Ringers. for the Arts: 745 S. State St., When: Dec. 11, 7 p.m. Orem Where: Highland City Cost: $75-$200 Community Center; 5378 W. More info: https://scera. 10400 North, Highland org/events/debra-bonCost: Free ner-unity-gospel-choir More info: https://highlandcityarts.org Caleb Chapman’s events/479529475990821

The DePue Brothers Band: ‘A Magical Grassical Christmas’

The DePue Brothers Band has a vivid blend of blueHighland Children’s grass, classical and rock and will be performing seasonal Choir Christmas favorites that will leave a concert holiday feeling in your heart. Join the Highland ChilWhen: Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. dren’s Choir for an evening of Where: The Noorda Cenbeautiful children’s voices at ter for the Performing Arts the group’s annual Christmas at UVU; 800 W. University concert. Parkway, Orem When: Dec. 9, 7 p.m. Cost: $13-$45 Where: Timberline Middle More info: https:// School, 500 W. Canyon Crest facebook.com/ Road, Alpine events/2376032009381355 Cost: $4 More info: https://highUniversity Place ‘Santa landcityarts.org and Friends Christmas

Utah Valley Handbell ‘Noel, Nowell Christmas Ringers ‘Christmas Concert’ Concert’

Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir ‘Christmas Benefit Concert’

Concert’

Santa and his Christmas friends will give a Christmas concert where you can HoCelebrate the Christmas Ho-hum along. This outdoor season with this free “Christ- concert will be about an hour mas Concert” presented by long and there will be hot the Utah Valley Handbell chocolate, treats and giveRingers. aways. When: Dec. 10, 7 p.m. When: Dec. 16, 5:45 p.m. Where: Springville Where: The Orchard at Library; 45 S. Main St., University Place; 575 E. UniSpringville versity Parkway, Orem Cost: Free Cost: Free More info: https:// More info: https://unifacebook.com/ versityplaceorem.com/

‘Crescent Christmas’ This holiday concert will feature the popular Crescent Super Band and its jazz and big band holiday stylings. When: Dec. 20-21, 7 p.m. Where: SCERA Center for the Arts: 745 S. State St., Orem Cost: $12-$14 More info: https://scera. org/events/caleb-chapmans-crescent-christmas

‘Velour 2018 All-Star Christmas Special’ Velour presents holiday favorites from local and touring bands. When: Dec. 20-21 Where: Velour Live Music Gallery, 135 N. University Ave., Provo More info: http://velourlive.com

‘Forgotten Carols 2019’ “The Forgotten Carols” relates the story of Christ’s birth as told by little-known characters in the nativity story through song. When: Dec. 23, 7 p.m. Where: UCCU Center; 800 W. University Parkway, Orem Cost: $17.50-$34.50 More info: http://uccucenter.com

Shop for favorite gifts at local boutiques, shows BY STACY JOHNSON

Daily Herald

Finish off your Christmas shopping with some local, handmade products.

Chic’ & Unique Holiday Bazaar

The Chic’ & Unique Holiday Bazaar will include talented vendors and a visit from Santa. When: Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Veterans Memorial Building; 380 N. Main St., Spanish Fork More info: https://facebook.com/ events/592784711127446/

Christmas Gift and Craft Show

Do some holiday shopping at the 40th annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show in Spanish Fork. There is free admission and free parking. When: Nov. 29-30, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Spanish Fork Fairgrounds; 475 S. Main St., Spanish Fork More info: https://facebook.com/ events/2551956241490711

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: Bright Building; 33 W. 400 South, Provo More info: http://beehivebazaar.com/ next-show

Provo Downtown Christmas Market

Head to downtown Provo for the city’s annual Christmas Market and pick up meaningful, artisan gifts before the city’s Christmas lighting ceremony. When: Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m. Where: Provo City Center; 351 W. Center St., Provo More info: https://facebook.com/ events/444805256240537/

Eagle Mountain Christmas Village Holiday Boutique

Along with its tree lighting, Eagle Mountain will host a Holiday Boutique with Santa, live reindeer, a petting zoo, a mini pony, carriage rides, a blacksmith demo, hot cocoa and SPENSER HEAPS, DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO doughnuts. Hobble Creek Barn Boutique When: Dec. 7, 5:30-9 p.m. People get a close-up look at a group of llamas at the annual Christmas Market and Lights On At this year’s Hobble Creek Barn Boutique Where: Cory Wride Memorial Park; 5806 Ceremony on Dec. 5, 2015, on Center Street in Provo. there will be 105 vendors, and 95% are handN. Pony Express Parkway, Eagle Mountain made artisans. Where: The Barn at Linden Nursery; 535 N. When: Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m. More info: https://eaglemountaincity. When: Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. 30, State St., Provo Where: Provo Library at Academy Square; com/calendar/christmas-village/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m. More info: https://facebook.com/ 550 N. University Ave., Provo Where: Springville Summit Center; 165 S. events/2510665789018751/ More info: https://facebook.com/ Peteetneet Christmas Boutique 800 East, Springville events/947587822280404/ This is the fourth annual Christmas BouMore info: https://facebook.com/ Handmade Holiday Market at the tique at the Peteetneet Museum, with Christevents/2404261019812286/ Beehive Bazaar Holiday 2019 Show mas gifts, a train show, holiday entertainment Provo Library The Beehive Bazaar showcases the indeand a visit from Santa. A Community Christmas Boutique The Handmade holiday Market will bring pendent designs, arts, crafts and edibles of When: Dec. 13-14, 4-9 p.m. Friday and Local crafters, entrepreneurs and small busi- together 10 local artisans who were selected more than 100 trend-setting local artists at 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday ness owners are coming together in the Red for their unique, affordable offers. The event its 2019 Holiday Show. Where: Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Barn for the Community Christmas Boutique. will let you buy meaningful, one-of-a-kind When: Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13 from Arts Center; 10 N. 600 East, Payson When: Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. gifts. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Dec. 7 and 14 from More info: http://peteetneetmuseum.org

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Get in the spirit of the season with a live nativity ‘A Babe is Born Live Nativity’

BY STACY JOHNSON

Daily Herald

Watch a local re-enactment of the nativity story.

This live nativity will help people experience the nativity story while blessing the lives of local refugee families. With every ticket purchased, a meal will be donated to a local refugee. The nativity itself also will be hiring refugees as actors. When: Dec. 2-14, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9 p.m. Where: Lehi Round-Up Rodeo; 105 N. 500 West, Lehi Cost: $8-$12 More info: https:// eventbrite.com/e/a-babeis-born-live-nativity-tickets-76510778799

‘A Night in Bethlehem’

This interactive experience celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The event is free, but you can register online. When: Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Stone Gate Weddings & Events; 886 W. 2600 North, Pleasant Grove More info: https:// eventbrite.com/e/a-nightin-bethlehem-tickets73636152715?aff=ebapi

University Place Live Nativity University Place is partnering with the Orem Community Church to host a live nativity at The Orchard at University Place. There will be free hot drinks and deli-

SPENSER HEAPS, DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO

Actors perform the live nativity scene at the Orem Community Church on Dec. 23, 2011. cious rolls. When: Dec. 2-3, 6-9 p.m. Where: University Place;

575 E. University Parkway, Orem Cost: Free

More info: https://universityplaceorem.com/ events/live-nativity/

Walker Sanderson Live Nativity Walker Sanderson will be hosting its 6th annual live nativity with free donuts and hot chocolate. Those who have lost a loved one in the past year

can also call to reserve an angel ornament. When: Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m. Where: Walker Sanderson Funeral Home; 646 E. 800 North, Orem More info: https:// facebook.com/ events/575601143209900/

‘2019 Annual Christmas Creche’ It’s not a live nativity, but it is a unique nativity display. There will be hundreds of nativities on display with music from local choirs and musicians. When: Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. and Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m. Where: Payson Community Creche, 608 W. 1400 South, Payson Cost: Free More info: https:// facebook.com/ events/854012204954786 n Note the annual Living Nativity in Alpine will not be held in 2019.

Indulge with a local Wonder as you wander holiday sweet treat through an area light display wood Road, Saratoga Springs; 1384 S.R.-92, Lehi

BY STACY JOHNSON

Daily Herald

Taste some edible Christmas creations at local bakeries. These of- Chip Cookies ferings are seasonal and availability Enjoy a warm box of Chip Cookies varies by date. delivered at your doorstep for a latenight snack. Though this December’s Seasonal Cravings Alisha’s Chip of the Month has not yet been announced, last December’s took on Cupcakes a holiday theme with Peppermint Joe Try Cravings Alisha’s Cupcakes’ Joe Chip, and in 2017, the company festive seasonal flavors like White released Peppermint Chip. Chocolate Christmas, Hot ChocoLocations: 159 W. 500 North, late, Snickerdoodle (Christmas) and Provo, and 356 N. 750 West D-15, Chocolate Orange. You can even pick American Fork up a Chocolate Reindeer cupcake. Location: 93 S. Main St., Pleasant Crumbl Cookies Grove The cookie flavors at Crumbl change each week, but last year’s DeGingerbread Cookies at cember lineup included cookies like Hot Chocolate and Peppermint Bark. Provo Bakery Locations: 586 N. 900 West, Each year in the month of Decem- American Fork; 1820 W. Traverse ber, Provo Bakery has gingerbread Parkway, Lehi; 677 N. State St., man cookies, in both full and mini Lindon; 160 E. University Parkway, size. Orem; 152 W. 1230 North, Provo; 24 They also serve seasonal specials Pioneer Crossing, Saratoga Springs; like Christmas-shaped sugar cook- 330 N. Main St., Spanish Fork ies, Ho, Ho, Ho Doughnuts and Eggnog Cake Doughnuts. Santa Sno-Cone at Bahama Location: 190 E. 100 North, Provo Bucks

Peppermint or Eggnog shakes at JCWs

Each holiday season, Bahama Bucks releases special seasonal snocone flavors like Candy Cane and Santa (don’t worry, its just cherry flavored with a dollop of whipped cream on top). Location: 2265 N. University Parkway, Provo

Utah County residents can get in the holiday season with eggnog- and mint-flavored shakes at JCWs. Locations: 580 E. State Road, American Fork; 3605 Thanksgiving Way, Lehi; 396 W. 2230 North, Provo

Seasonal ice cream at Holiday breads at Kneaders Rockwell’s Bakery

BY STACY JOHNSON

Daily Herald

Nothing invites holiday spirit quite like thousands of twinkling Christmas lights.

Eagle Mountain Holiday Decoration Display Use Eagle Mountain City’s online map to find and mark holiday house displays in the area. When: Map launches after Halloween and is available through New Year’s Day Where: Locations throughout Eagle Mountain More info: https://eaglemountaincity.com/community-relations/ city-events/holiday-and-other-events/

Saratoga Springs Christmas Decoration Contest A map will be available to see all of this year’s contestants starting Dec. 1, and residents can vote on their favorite homes online. When: A map will be available Dec. 1-31 Where: Locations throughout Saratoga Springs More info: https://saratogaspringscity.com/608/Celebrate-in-Saratoga

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The Merry Mosaic plays a choreographed light show to music Nov. 29, 2017, at Thanksgiving Point’s “Luminaria” in Lehi. than 6,500 luminaries, a 120-foot lighted tree, a nativity scene, glowing lanterns and peaceful music. When: 5-9 p.m., Mondays-Saturdays through Jan. 4, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Where: Ashton Gardens; 3900 N. Garden Drive, Lehi Cost: $10-$20 More info: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/luminaria/

When: Nov. 28-Jan. 1, 6-10 p.m. Where: Canyon View Park, 3300 E. Powerhouse Road, Spanish Fork Cost: $8 per car or large family van, $22 per commercial van or any vehicle towing a trailer, $30 per bus More info: https://spanishfork. org/residents/news_and_events/ fol/index.php

‘Pond Town Christmas’

Salem presents its annual Pond Town Christmas display with lights floating on the pond in Knoll Park. Spanish Fork ‘Festival of Thanksgiving Point’s When: Nov. 28-Jan 1, 5:30-11 p.m. Lights’ Where: Knoll Park, 150 W. 300 ‘Luminaria’ Listen to holiday music on 99.7 South, Salem Cost: Free Walk through the enchanting dis- FM while you drive through Spanish More info: http://salemcity.org/ play at Thanksgiving Point’s Ashton Fork’s festive light displays from the pond-town-christmas.htm Gardens where you will see more comfort of your vehicle.

In the past few years, Rockwell has served seasonal flavors of its ice cream, including Peppermint Oreo. It also served Plain Peppermint, Gingerbread, Egg Nog, White Christmas Crack and White Chocolate Cranberry. Location: 43 N. University Ave., Provo

Kneaders serves several holiday specials, including holiday sweet breads — pumpkin, triple chocolate and cranberry orange. Locations: 531 E. 1000 North, Spanish Fork; 295 W. 1230 North, Provo; 4833 Edgewood Dr. #200, Provo; 1960 N. State St; 1484 Red-

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BY STACY JOHNSON

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There are several ways you can add some family fun to your holiday season. Whether it’s a themed train ride or heading on a Christmas Cruise, these places will add excitement to your celebration.

Evermore Park’s ‘World of Aurora’ Visit Evermore for its winter season of “Aurora.” You can enjoy ice skating, winter-themed activities and sweet and savory treats. You can also meet new characters in the “Dickensian wonderland” that is decorated for the season. When: Nov. 29-Jan. 25, 5-9 p.m. Mondays and 5-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Where: Evermore Park; 382 S. Evermore Lane, Pleasant Grove Cost: $15-$32 with discounts for buying online More info: https://evermore.com

Provo River Christmas Cruise Enjoy a lighted Christmas riverboat ride on the Provo River, featuring thousands of lights reflecting off the water, holiday scenes along the shore, Christmas music and a visit from Santa. When: Dec. 2-23, 6:30-9 p.m. on Mondays-Thursdays and 6:3010 p.m. on Fridays-Saturdays Where: CLAS Ropes Course, 3606 W. Center St., Provo Cost: $8 per person, children 2 years and under are free More info: https://clasropes.com/christmas-cruise. html

Heber Valley Railroad

‘North Pole Express’ Take a 90-minute train ride from Heber Valley through Provo Canyon and into Utah County that includes hot cocoa, Mrs. Claus’ famous chocolate chip cookies, a Christmas sing-along and a visit to Santa at the North Pole. When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23, times vary by date Where: 450 S. 600 West, Heber City Cost: $5-$60 More info: https://hebervalleyrr.org/specialevents/ northpoleexpress/

Heber Valley Railroad ‘After Christmas North Pole Express’ If you don’t make the North Pole Express before Christmas, don’t worry, you still have time. The After Christmas ride includes the fun of the North Pole Express with the added fun of finding Santa at the North Pole and convincing him to ride back on the train. When: Dec. 26, 27, 28 and 30 at 2, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Where: 450 S. 600 West, Lights line the Provo River during the CLAS Ropes Course Christmas Cruise on Dec. 21, 2016. Heber City Cost: $5-$55 More info: https://hebervalleyrr.org/after-christmas- ‘The Great Christmas north-pole-express/ Adventure’

‘Christmas Lights Wagon Ride’ at Jordanelle Reservoir

Travel to Heber for “The Great Christmas Adventure,” a unique holiday tradition featuring Santa and his elves Bundle up and venture out- in an interactive, indoor, imside of Utah County to ride a mersive holiday experience horse-drawn sleigh through with rides. Wasatch State Park and make When: Nov. 29-Dec. 23 a stop to meet Santa at the Where: Timpanogos ValNorth Pole along the way. ley Theater, 90 N. 100 West, When: Nov. 29-Dec. Heber City 23, Dec. 26-Jan. 4; 5:30Cost: $10 general admis9:30 p.m. sion, children ages 2 and unWhere: 515 State Road 319, der are free Heber City More info: https:// Cost: $25 per person gohebervalley.com/ More info: https://rockymt- The-Great-Christmas-Adnoutfitters.com/Sleigh-Rides venture

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Stella Richards tells Santa Claus, foreground, what she wants for Christmas during the Polar Expressthemed train ride on the Heber Valley Railroad on Nov. 20, 2008. The Polar Express ride is based on the popular children’s book and movie by the same name. Kids are given hot cocoa, cookies, sing Christmas carols and meet Santa Claus at the North Pole.

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Where to see Christmas lighting ceremonies this year plgrove.org

BY STACY JOHNSON

Daily Herald

Lindon’s Tree Lighting

Nothing says Christmas season is here than the first time the lights turn on for the season. It’s still November, but lighting ceremonies in Utah County start next week and run through early December, so don’t miss the moment of magic.

Welcome the Christmas holiday with Lindon at the city’s 26th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event will include a short outdoor Christmas program, followed by the lighting of the tree. There will be free hot chocolate, candy canes and a visit from Santa. When: Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. Where: Lindon Community Center; 25 N. Main St., Lindon More info: http://lindoncity.org/module/events. htm?pageComponentId=3336174&month=11&year=2019

with Santa. When: Dec. 7, 5 p.m. Where: Main Street, Lehi More info: https://lehi-ut. gov/

Eagle Mountain ‘Christmas Village Tree Lighting’

Eagle Mountain presents its ‘Christmas Village Tree Peteetneet Christmas Lighting and Holiday Boutique,’ featuring Santa, live Lighting Ceremony reindeer, a petting zoo, a Meet at Peteetneet Mumini pony, carriage rides, a seum for a Christmas Lightblacksmith demo, hot cocoa ing and complimentary hot and doughnuts. If you bring chocolate and doughnuts Santa a letter complete with following the annual Santa name and address, you will Dash and caroling. Guests receive a return letter in the are encouraged to bring one mail. non-perishable food item for When: Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m. the local food pantry. Where: Cory Wride MeWhen: Nov. 29 at Provo ‘Lights on morial Park; 5806 Pony ExIAN MAULE, DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO 4:45 p.m., with the lighting press Parkway, Eagle MounCeremony’ Jane Jespersen, 8, of Lehi, walks through the middle of Lehi’s Christmas tree during the “Santa at 6 p.m. tain Parade” in downtown Lehi on Nov. 29, 2014. Where: Peteetneet MuJoin Provo City for its tradiMore info: https://eagleseum, 10 S. 600 East, Payson Lights Parade’ tional “Lights on Ceremony” mountaincity.com/calendar/ More info: http://peteetChristmas wreaths, a ginger- arrives at 5:30 p.m. and the and annual Christmas Market christmas-village/ neetmuseum.org/light.jpg Start the holiday season by bread house contest, the Ma- tree lighting will take place at in front of City Hall. This watching lighted floats papleton Elementary Christmas 6:30 p.m. year, the lighting display will The Shops at Pond Town Christmas rade down Spanish Fork Main Choir, food trucks, hot chocWhen: Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. be all-new at Pioneer Park Riverwoods Street at the Winter Lights olate, s’mores and Santa. Where: Neptune Park; with a lighting ceremony all Lighting Parade and Tree Lighting When: Dec. 2, 5:30452 W. 400 North, Saratoga at once complete with fireLights at The Shops at RivPond Town Christmas is one Ceremony. The parade route 7:30 p.m. Springs works. The event will also erwoods were lit on Nov. 15. of the highlights of the season will go from 900 North to 100 Where: Mapleton City More info: https://sarainclude a free children’s train in southern Utah County and South and around the Library Park, Maple Street and Main togaspringscity.com/608/ ride, sled dogs, a children’s The Outlets at Traverse you can see the lights turn Park to 100 E. Center St. Street, Mapleton Celebrate-in-Saratoga craft and Santa Claus. Mountain on for the first time in 2019. When: Nov. 29, 7 p.m. More info: https://parkWhen: Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m. The Salem Youth Council will Where: Main Street, Span- sandrec.mapleton.org/event/ Pleasant Grove City Where: Provo City Center; The Outlets at Traverse be serving hot chocolate and ish Fork mapleton-citys-annu351 W. Center St., Provo Mountain boast what they Tree Lighting doughnuts. After the lighting, More info: http://spanish- al-tree-lighting/ More info: https:// call the largest natural tree in enjoy a free Christmas concert fork-chamber.com/winterPleasant Grove will light facebook.com/ the state. The lighting cereat the Community Center. lights.html Saratoga Springs the city’s Christmas tree in events/444805256240537/ mony was held Nov. 16. When: Nov. 29, 6 p.m. Downtown Park at an event ‘Annual City Christmas Where: Knoll Park; 150 W. Mapleton City’s Tree with a choir, hot chocolate, Lehi ‘Santa Parade’ The Orchard at Tree Lighting’ 300 South, Salem doughnuts and an appearance Lighting and Tree-Lighting University Place More info: https:// Saratoga Springs will host from Santa. Ceremony facebook.com/ Head to Mapleton for the its 10th annual Christmas When: Dec. 2, 6 p.m. The lights at The Orchard events/470846063528173 city’s annual Tree Lighting, tree lighting ceremony on Where: Downtown Park; Lehi’s “Santa Parade” will at University Place turned on Wreath and Christmas FesDec. 2 with a visit from Santa, 200 S. Main St., Pleasant conclude with a tree-light- on Nov. 18, with more than Spanish Fork ‘Winter tival. The event includes a kid-friendly food from food Grove ing ceremony, free hot choc- 100,000 lights that display to display and silent auction of trucks and hot cocoa. Santa More info: https:// olate and cookies, and visits music.

Participate in a Christmas-themed event BY STACY JOHNSON

Daily Herald

Take in the sights and sounds of the season.

Peteetneet Santa Dash

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People watch as the new year is brought in with a firework show Dec. 31, 2015, during the Countdown in Hollywood New Year’s Eve party at the Provo Recreation Center.

Celebrate the New Year in style BY STACY JOHNSON

Daily Herald

9 p.m.-1 a.m. While 2019 is coming to a Where: UCCU Center; close, it’s the perfect time to 800 W. University Parkway, celebrate and look forward to Orem all that a new year has to offer. Cost: $15-$50 More info: https:// Evermore’s New Year’s nightout.com/events/uvny2020/tickets Eve Party Along with its regular winter hours, Evermore will open on New Year’s Eve for a special party. The event is for those over the age of 21 and catered food will be provided with a ticket purchase. When: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.12:30 a.m. Where: Evermore; 382 S. Evermore Lane, Pleasant Grove Cost: $79 online, $89 at the gate More info: https:// evermore.com/calendar#event=34251322

Night Bright: A New Year’s Eve Party

Ring in the New Year at Thanksgiving Point with its annual party. This party at the Museum of Natural Curiosity will include a live DJ in the lobby, and balloon drops at 10 p.m. and midnight. When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-midnight. Where: Museum of Natural Curiosity; 3605 Garden Drive, Lehi Cost: $15-$20 More info: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/ UVNY (Utah Valley New night-bright-a-new-yearseve-party Year’s) 2020 Note: Details for additional For the fifth year in a row, New Year’s Eve events, inUVNY is back at UVU. The cluding events at University event hosts more than 5,000 Place, Provo Beach Resort, people as they welcome in the and the Provo Recreation new year. Organizers say this Center have not been released year’s event will include more yet. Check http://heraldexsound, more lighting and up- tra.com closer to 2020 for adgraded special effects. ditional details on New Year’s When: Dec. 31, Eve events.

Compete against other Santas in a 1-mile race, followed by caroling in the Peteetneet Museum auditorium. First 100 entries will receive a free Santa hat. When: Nov. 29, 4:45 p.m. Where: 950 S. 600 East, Payson Cost: $5 More info: http://peteetneetmuseum.org/dash. jpg

‘A Very Dickens Dinner’ Head to Thanksgiving GRANT HINDSLEY, DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO Point for “A Very Dickens Runners dressed as Santas do jumping jacks to warm up before the 6th annual Provo Santa Run at Dinner,” an evening in the The Shops at Riverwoods on Dec. 6, 2014. world of Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol.” The dinner will include a choice Where: Highland Comtimes vary by date Village, 500 W. 600 North, of three entrees inspired by munity Center, 5378 W. Where: Camp Floyd Provo the Christmas classic. 10400 North, Highland State Park; 18035 W. 1540 Cost: Donations sugWhen: Nov. 30, Cost: 25 cents to $2 for North, Fairfield gested 6:30 p.m. crafts Cost: Museum entrance More info: http://provoWhere: Thanksgiving More info: https://high- fee is $3 per person or $10 pioneervillage.org/calenPoint Show Barn; 2975 N. landcity.org/165/Events per family dar/ Thanksgiving Way, Lehi More info: https:// Christmas Carol-oke Cost: $39 per seat, $210 Fairfield’s ‘Fire in stateparks.utah.gov/parks/ Put on that Christmas for a table of six camp-floyd/events/ sweater and head to the the Sky Christmas More info: https:// Springville Library for holCelebration’ thanksgivingpoint.org/ Santa’s Workshop iday karaoke for kids 5-8. events/a-very-dickensHead to Fairfield for the There also will be Snowman at the Springville dinner/ “Fire in the Sky Christmas Sumo Wrestling. Library Celebration,” with a light When: Dec. 16, 4-5 p.m. Provo Santa Run parade, food trucks, Santa This event is for kids Where: Springville Run dressed as Santa and fireworks. The event between the ages of 5 and Library; 45 S. Main St., Claus for a fun 5K that will is hosted by Fairfield Town 8 and will have Christmas Springville kick off the holiday season. and the admission for the crafts to make and take Cost: Free Suits are provided, and milk event is a new, unwrapped home. More info: https:// and cookie stations will be Christmas gift. When: Dec. 12, facebook.com/ available throughout the When: Dec. 7, 5 p.m. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. events/1406406922854152 race. Where: Camp Floyd Where: Springville When: Dec. 7, 4:30 p.m. State Park; 18035 W. 1540 Library; 45 S. Main St., ”Light the Way” in Where: The Shops at North, Fairfield Springville Alpine Riverwoods; 4801 N. UniCost: One unwrapped Cost: Free versity Ave. Provo Christmas gift More info: https:// Every year on Christmas Cost: $37.50 More info: https:// facebook.com/ Eve, the neighborhoods of More info: https:// stateparks.utah.gov/parks/ events/2383573421770673/ Alpine are lit up by thoufacebook.com/ camp-floyd/events/ sands of luminaries. The events/275221300055078 ‘A Pioneer Christmas’ luminaries are purchased Camp Floyd Christmas at Provo Pioneer each year help benefit varHighland Christmas Camp Floyd will celebrate ious groups; this year, the Village Christmas with stories of purchases will benefit the Crafts Day Christmas traditions from Join Provo Pioneer Village Color Guard at Lone Peak The Highland Arts Coun- the time of Camp Floyd. for a historic celebration of High School. cil and Youth City Council There also will be special Christmas. There will be When: Dec. 24, dusk invite Santa to the Highland events on various dates in demonstrations, dancing, Where: Throughout AlCommunity Center for a December, including a bell Saint Nicholas and refresh- pine Children’s Christmas Crafts choir, cowboy poetry and ments. More info: http://cdn. Day. a visit from Santa and his When: Dec. 13-14, 16 sqhk.co/alpinecity/djiTgi3/ When: Dec. 7, 10 a.m.reindeer. from 6-8:30 p.m. NewslineNovember2019. noon When: Dec. 7, 9, 13, 14; Where: Provo Pioneer pdf

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