Utah Holiday Guide 2025: Your Simple, No-Stress List of Things to Do
- homesbytiffanyrich
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Somehow we blinked and it’s already holiday season in Utah. If you’re anything like me, you want the magic—without the overwhelm. So I pulled together a simple guide with the events families actually go to, the ones worth driving for, and the ones you can do on a random weeknight when the kids need to get out of the house.
This guide keeps it clean: the big events with links and discount codes at the top, followed by a simple list of more Utah holiday events by county. Nothing complicated. Just the good stuff you know and love from your favorite father daughter duo.
13 Featured Holiday Events in Utah
(Click each event for dates, tickets, and details.)
Stay cozy in your car and cruise through miles of synchronized lights.
When: Nov 14 – Dec 29, 2025
Discount code: THINGSTODO20
2. ZooLights at Hogle Zoo (Salt Lake City)
The zoo lights up with displays, tunnels, cocoa, and a festive winter atmosphere.
When: Nov 28, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
An old-fashioned Christmas village with lights, carolers, and warm holiday nostalgia.
December 9th - 23rd.
4. Festival of Trees (Sandy)
Decorated trees, gingerbread houses, and performances supporting Primary Children’s Hospital.
December 2nd - 6th.
Classic, peaceful, and one of Utah’s most iconic Christmas traditions.
November 28th - January 1st.
Larger-than-life lanterns, glowing pathways, and a full immersive holiday experience. One of the prettiest events of the season.
Dates: Nov 7, 2025 – Jan 2026
A charming holiday stroll through beautifully designed windows inside The Grand America. A classic holiday tradition.
Dates: Nov 1 – Dec 31, 2025
Handcrafted holiday window displays, artists from across Utah, and a nostalgic downtown Christmas vibe.
Dates: Late Nov – Dec 24, 2025
A unique Christmas riverboat cruise with lights, music, and holiday stories. A hidden gem in Utah County.
Dates: Nov 29 – Dec 23, 2025
A cozy horse-drawn holiday wagon ride through the snowy Heber/Midway area — like stepping into a Hallmark movie.
Dates: Nov 29 – Dec 30, 2025
One of Utah’s most beloved Christmas trees — a massive, glowing cottonwood covered in tens of thousands of lights.
Dates: Mid-Nov – Dec 31, 2025
A breathtaking walk-through light experience with massive displays, glowing lanterns, and peaceful garden paths.
Dates: Nov 13, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026
Gardner Village Elves (FREE)
A festive elf scavenger hunt around Gardner Village — perfect for kids and a fun way to spend an afternoon.
Dates: Nov 22 – Dec 31, 2025
For even More Utah Holiday Events (Quick List by County)
Seasonal ranges added to help you plan quickly.
Salt Lake County:
Christmas in Color (mid-Nov–late Dec)
• ZooLights (late Nov–early Jan)
• Lantern Festival (Nov–Dec)
• Lightwalk (late Nov–early Jan)
• World of Illumination (mid-Nov–early Jan)
• Holiday Lights at The Ballpark (mid-Nov–early Jan)
• Festival of Trees (early Dec)
• Grand America Holiday Stroll (Nov–Dec)
• Gardner Village Elves (late Nov–Dec)
• South Jordan Candy Windows (late Nov–Jan 1)
• Temple Square Lights (late Nov–Dec)
• Draper Tree Lighting (early Dec)
• Gateway Lights On (late Nov)
• Christkindlmarkt – Dec 3–6 (expected)
• South Jordan Candy Windows – Nov 27–Jan 1 (expected)
Utah County:
Luminaria (mid-Nov–early Jan)
• Spanish Fork Festival of Lights (late Nov–early Jan)
• Salem Pond Lights (Dec)
• Riverwoods Holiday Lights (Nov–Dec)
• Orem City Center Lights (Nov–Dec)
• Provo Holiday Markets (Dec)
Davis County:
Layton Lights (late Nov–Dec)
• Station Park Fountain Show (Nov–Dec)
• Bountiful Main Street Lights (Dec)
• Kaysville Parade (early Dec)
Tooele County:
Tooele City Lights (Dec) • Benson Gristmill Christmas (late Nov–Dec)
• Grantsville Light Parade (early Dec)
• Deseret Peak Lights (Dec)
Summit County:
Park City Main Street Lights (Nov–Dec)
• Santa on the Town Lift (mid-Dec)
• Park City Electric Parade (early Dec)
• Canyons Village Tree Lighting (early Dec)
• Snowfest Activities (Dec)
⭐ A Little Gift From Us 🎁
We’re giving our community a free Raising Cane’s lemonade gift card this season. We’ll mail it straight to your doorstep.
Grab yours here
Save this guide, share it with a friend, and enjoy a cozy, magical holiday season in Utah. Merry Christmas!
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