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The holidays mean extra time to enjoy all things Park City, and we can attest that town is in full swing! From performances at the beloved Egyptian Theatre, to a classic Christmas film at The Santy and live music at several of Historic Main Street’s favorite hot spots, there’s no shortage of things to do. And this is after you’ve finished your day on the slopes, of course.
But undoubtedly two of our favorite and most popular Park City holiday traditions are those that can only be experienced in ski country: skiing with Santa – or as Santa! – and torchlight parades. We’ve rounded up all your opportunities to get a few turns in with Saint Nick, as well as all the nighttime magic of torchlight parades and fireworks.
Thursday, Dec. 23
- Santa skis free at Snowbird, 9-10 a.m.: The first 75 people dressed in a complete Santa, Mrs. Claus or an elf suit ski/ride free.
- Silver Sky Nights at Canyons Village, starting at 4 p.m.: Live music, complimentary hot beverages and fireworks display at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 24
- Santa Claus visits Deer Valley: Santa Claus will visit guests at Snow Park Lodge base area from 9 to 11 a.m. and mid-mountain by Silver Lake Lodge from noon to 1:30 p.m.
- Meet and greet with Santa, 3-6 p.m., Solitude Mountain Resort: Get your photo taken with the man in red.
- ‘Twas Christmas Eve at Snowbasin: Private dinner reservations, warm drinks, torchlight parade, Santa and fireworks.
- Santa’s Christmas Eve Parade & Fireworks, Snowbird, 6-7 p.m.: Santa, bonfires, hot cocoa, the Torchlight Parade and fireworks.
- “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Park City Film presents this Christmas classic for FREE at 6 p.m. at The Jim Santy Auditorium.
Saturday, Dec. 25
- Ride with Santa, Solitude, 9-11 a.m.: After delivering presents to children worldwide, Santa Claus hits the slopes.
Sunday, Dec. 26
- Winter Alpenhorn Concert, Solitude, 2-4:30 p.m., Salzburger Echo brings the Alps to Utah.
- Outdoor Winter Movie Nights, Canyons Village, 4 p.m.: “The Grinch.”
Tuesday, Dec. 28
- Kids’ Torchlight Parade, Snowbird, 6-7 p.m.: A fast, fun event for the kids.
- “ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience,” O.P. Rockwell, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 29
- Outdoor Winter Movie Nights, Canyons Village, 4 p.m.: “The Polar Express.”
Thursday, Dec. 30
- Annual Torchlight Parade at Deer Valley Resort, 6 p.m.
- Night Owling at Sundance Mountain Resort, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Professionally guided snow-shoe tour presented by the Great Basin Wildlife Rescue.
Friday, Dec. 31
- New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks, Canyons Village, 3-7:30 p.m.
- Magic Show & Torchlight Parade at Solitude, 5-7 p.m.: Enjoy an hour-long children’s magic show at Last Chance Lodge, then grab a sparkler and lights and head outside to watch Solitude staff members make their way down the mountain as a synchronized, torch-lit team.
- “George Michael Reborn, a Tribute to WHAM! & George Michael,” O.P. Rockwell, 8 p.m.
- “Rage Against the Supremes,” The Spur Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.-midnight.
For even more events and happenings in Park City and in and around Utah’s resorts, visit the web at Visit Park City, visitparkcity.com, and Ski Utah at skiutah.com.
