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Christmas On Temple Square

The Temple Square Christmas lights and concerts are an annual tradition and a top favorite for many Utah locals. The lights are turned on each year the day after the Thanksgiving holiday and remain on through New Year’s Day. During these evenings, Temple Square is usually aglow with over one million lights, musical performances, and holiday cheer.

November–January 1, 2023
Nightly, 5–10 pm & 6 am–7:30 am

Christmas on Temple Square
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
50 North Temple, Salt Lake City

Utah’s Best Christmas Lights

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Gardner Village Christmas

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Santa's Elves

November–December 24, 2022
Monday-Saturday, Multiple Events/Times

Gardner Village Christmas
1100 W 7800 S, West Jordan

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Dickens’ Christmas Festival

Utah Annual Dickens’ Christmas Fair

Transport yourself to another place and time, as the sights and sounds of nineteenth-century London come alive at the Dickens’ Christmas Festival! Shop for that special, one-of-a-kind gift, as you stroll the streets of Olde England and enjoy entertainers in period costumes filling the holiday air with carols. Mini-productions of Charles Dickens’ “Scrooge” and “Oliver Twist”, and many more performing groups, combine to bring your family the spirit of Christmas past and present.

  • Local Boutiques
  • Shopping
  • Handcrafted Goods
  • Live Entertainment
  • Christmas Shops
  • Seasonal Treats

November 30–Dec 3, 2022, 10 am–9 pm

Dickens Christmas Festival
Dixie Convention Center, St. George

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A Christmas Carol by Hale Centre Theatre

Hale Center Theatre Presents A Christmas Carol, Utah, West Valley

A Utah Christmas Favorite

Deemed ‘Utah’s #1 Christmas Theatre Tradition’!

Parents, who once came as children – are now returning with their children to witness the miracle of Ebenezer Scrooge’s change of heart.  Charles Dickens’s important tale of redemption and forgiveness is splendidly retold through Richard G. Wilkins’ rich adaptation and Barlow Bradford’s stunning choral arrangements and orchestrations.  The costumes and sets are spectacular. 

November 30–December 27, 2022
Monday–Saturday, Multiple Times

Hale Centre Theatre
9900 Monroe St, Sandy

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Moab Folk Festival

For over 18 years, the Moab Folk Festival has grown into one of the nation’s top music showcases and has expanded the definition of “folk” to include music that reaches beyond traditional boundaries – including bluegrass, indie folk-rock, folk-fringe punk, Celtic-folk, and modern acoustic artists.

  • Moab Folk Camp
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Food Vendors
  • Beer & Wine

November (Week 1) Annually
Multiple Events/Times

Moab Folk Festival
Moab, Utah

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Utah State Fair

The largest single annual event in Utah featuring live concerts, entertainment, rides, rodeo, art, barnyard friends, little hands on the farm,  ice cream festival, and more.

  • Monster Truck Insanity Tour
  • Demolition Derby
  • Rodeo
  • Live Music
  • Wild West Fun Park
  • Lumberjack Show
  • Live Performances
  • Thrill Shows
  • Demonstrations
  • Exhibits
  • Animals
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Utah Old-Time Fiddlers

September 7-17, 2023
Multiple Times/Events

Utah State Fair
Utah State Fairgrounds, Salt Lake

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Park City Kimball Arts Festival

The Festival, Park City’s premier summer event, is an established visual arts tradition that you can’t miss out on. Enjoy great art, food, and drink on historic Main Street in the heart of Park City at this summer party. Photo: Historic Main Street Festival —Utah Agenda

  • Live Music
  • 2 Outdoor Stages
  • Wine Spirit Garden
  • Live Entertainment
  • Food Vendors
  • Tasting Tents
  • Artisans
  • Voted Best Art Fair
  • 200+ Invited Artists
  • Historic Park City Mainstreet

August 4-6, 2023, 10 am–9 pm

Park City Kimball Art Festival
Historic Main Street, Park City, UT

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Sundance Summer Theatre

Outdoor Mountain Stage

The Sundance Summer Theater has been a Utah tradition since 1970. Set beneath the shadow of Mount Timpanogos, the Summer Theater productions awards with an enchanting experience unlike any other. Produced in partnership with Utah Valley University since 2008, with previous titles including Fiddler on the Roof, Sound of Music,  Mamma Mia, and more.

  • Musicals
  • Live Performances
  • Bench & Lawn Seating
  • Outdoor Mountain Fresh Air

Cinderella
Monday, Thursday-Saturday, 8 pm
Summer Nights  July–August Annually

Sundance Summer Theatre
8841 Alpine Loop Scenic Byway
Sundance Resort

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America’s Freedom Festival

Provo Utah’s 4th of July Celebration

  • Stadium of Fire – Nitro Circus – Fireworks – Concert
  • Balloon Fest
  • Grand Parade – Largest In Utah
  • Freedom Days – Carnival
  • Freedom Run
  • Colonial Fest
  • Bluegrass Festival
  • Clogging Dancers
  • Music Concerts
  • July 1-4, 2023 Freedom Days
  • July 1-4, 2023 Balloon Fest
  • July 1, 2023 Stadium of Fire, Fireworks
  • July 4, 2023 Grand Parade

4TH OF JULY WEEK ANNUALLY

America’s Freedom Festival
Various Provo/Utah Valley Locations

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Days of ’47 Pioneer Parade & Celebration

Celebrate the arrival of the first pioneer settlers to the Salt Lake Valley! The Days of ’47 remembers Utah’s early pioneers with a variety of events including the Pioneer Parade and entertainment with fireworks at Liberty Park.

  • Parade
  • Rodeo
  • Cowboy Games
  • Marathon Run
  • Festival at Liberty Park
  • Royalty Pageant
  • Fireworks
  • Music Concerts
  • Food Vendors

July 24, 2023, Cowboy Games & Rodeo
July 24, 2023, Pioneer Parade 9 am
July 24, 2023, Liberty Park Festivities
Fireworks, Native American Pow-Wow
Food Vendors, Live Entertainment
Festivities & Fireworks at Liberty Park

July 24th Week Annually

Days of 47 Pioneer Celebration
Salt Lake City, UT

Native American PowWow
Liberty Park After Parade Festivities
July 24, 2023,  12 Noon to Moon
Liberty Park, Salt Lake