Get in the holiday spirit by checking out these family-friendly events that are happening throughout Utah.
Note: This list is not all-inclusive, and events and prices are subject to change. Please send information on additional events to features@deseretnews.com.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Cache Valley Civic Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” Nov. 29-30, 1:30 p.m.; Nov. 30 and Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, $12-$28, children under age 5 not admitted (435-752-0026 or cachearts.org)
Gentri’s “Finding Christmas,” Nov. 29 and 30, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $40-$120, recommended for ages 8 and up, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
One Voice Children’s Choir’s “The Holy Child” Christmas Nativity, Nov. 30, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Tabernacle, Temple Square, free (churchofjesuschrist.org/events)
Dan Waldis’ “A Little Jazz With Your Mistletoe,” Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $17.50, recommended for ages 8 and up, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
David Archuleta, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, $44.90-$189.90, family event, infants 0-13 months do not need a ticket (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
Lark and Spur, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, free, no children under 5 admitted (801-957-3322 or grandtheatrecompany.com)
Rockapella, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center, Provo, $20-$25 (801-852-7007 or provo.org)
Utah Symphony’s “Messiah” Sing-in, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, $15-$40, for ages 5 and older, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
Beehive Statesmen Barbershop Choir, Dec. 2, 7-9 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, free, children welcome (801 965 5100 or culturalcelebration.org)
Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center, Provo, $15-$22 (801-852-7007 or provo.org)
“A Joshua Creek Christmas,” Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center, Provo, $15 (801-852-7007)
Utah Symphony’s “A Broadway Christmas With Ashley Brown,” Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Noorda Regional Theatre, 800 S. University Parkway, UVU, Orem, $20-$69, for ages 5 and older, no babies admitted (801-863-4636 or uvu.edu/thenoorda); Dec. 6 and 7, 7:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, $10-$69, for ages 5 and older, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
“A Kurt Bestor Christmas,” Dec. 5-6, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, 3 p.m., Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, $35-$40 (435-674-2787 or kayentaarts.com)
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” and “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 5-7, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7, 2 p.m., The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, $10-$26, children under 5 not admitted (801-957-3322 or grandtheatrecompany.com)
Scholar Academy Children’s Choir, Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, cost included with admission (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org)
Davis Master Chorale, “Ring Those Christmas Bells,” Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Kaysville Tabernacle, 198 W. Center, Kaysville, free (davismasterchorale.org)
Timpanogos Symphony Orchestra and Utah Valley University choirs’ “Carols By Candlelight,” Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Timberline Middle School, 500 W. Canyon Crest Road, Alpine, $12 general admission, $9 for seniors and students; Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Noorda Regional Theatre, 800 S. University Parkway, UVU, Orem, $10 general admission, $5 for students (thetso.org)
Utah Symphony’s “Here Comes Santa Claus!” Dec. 7, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, $12.50-$30 for ages 3 and older, free for lap children ages 3 and younger (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org); Dec. 23, 7 p.m., Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, $10 for adults, $5 for children under age 12 (866-472-4627 or egyptiantheaterogden.com)
Salt Lake Dance Center’s “The Night Before Christmas,” Dec. 7, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $13.50-$18.50, recommended for ages 4 and up, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
Ballet West, “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 7-26, dates and times vary, Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, $42-$124, recommended for ages 8 and up, children under age 3 not admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
Orchestra of Southern Utah, Handel’s “Messiah,” Dec. 8-9, 7:30 p.m., Heritage Center, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City, free admission but tickets are required (435-592-6051 or www.cedarcity.org)
Voice Male Christmas, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, $8-$21, babies in arms welcome (801-957-3322 or grandtheatrecompany.com)
West Valley Symphony of Utah Christmas Concert, Dec. 9, 7-9 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, free (801 965 5100 or culturalcelebration.org)
Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $15-$22, all ages, no babies in arms admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
“Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas with the Utah Symphony,” Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, $55-$140, children ages 5 and older welcome, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
“A Diamond Holiday,” Dec. 12-21, dates and times vary, Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins, $10-$20 (435-674-2787 or kayentaarts.com)
“A Kurt Bestor Christmas,” Dec. 12-14, times vary, Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $25-$55, recommended for ages 8 and up, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
Eclipse 6, Dec. 12-14 and 16, 7 p.m.; Dec. 14, 1:30 p.m., The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, $7-$29, babies welcome (801-957-3322 or grandtheatrecompany.com)
“Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square,” Dec. 12-14, 8 p.m., Conference Center Theater, Temple Square, free, tickets have been distributed, standby line will form at north gate of Temple Square each night of the concerts (801-570-0080 or churchofjesuschrist.org/events)
“Park City Holiday Spectacular and Sing-Along,” Dec. 13-14, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15, 6 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main, Park City, $12-$19 (435-649-9371 or egyptiantheatrecompany.org)
Utah Metropolitan Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 13-21, dates and times vary, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center, Provo, $24-$35 (801-852-7007 or provo.org)
Utah Symphony’s “A Celebration of Christmas,” Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m., Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, $10-$92, children ages 5 and older are welcome, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
Bonnie Harris & The Valley Jazz Christmas Concert, Dec. 16, 7-9 p.m., Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City, free (801 965 5100 or culturalcelebration.org)
“Christmas Carole Sing-Along” featuring Ryan Innes, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Vivint Arena, 301 W. South Temple, free (801-325-7528 or vivintarena.com)
Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband Christmas Concert, Dec. 16, 7-9 p.m., Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and military, $10 for children 12 and under (866-472-4627 or egyptiantheaterogden.com)
Mannheim Steamroller, Dec. 17 and 18, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $40-$60, for ages 6 and older, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
Odyssey Dance Theatre, “Redux Nut-Cracker,” Dec. 17-23, dates and times vary, Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, U., $20-$40, children under 6 not admitted (801-581-7100 or tickets.utah.edu)
Christmas with the Celts, Dec. 18-20, 8 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main, Park City, $39-$49 (435-649-9371 or egyptiantheatrecompany.org)
Symphony North, “The Bell Ringer,” Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $30-$40; recommended for ages 8 and up, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
Voice Male Christmas, Dec. 20, 7 p.m., Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, $10-$21, children under age 3 not admitted (435-752-0026 or cachearts.org)
“Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas!!! (3)” with The Brett Raymond Imitation Jazz Trio, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m., Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East, $15 (brettraymond.com or eventbrite.com)
Peter Breinholt Christmas Concert, Dec. 20-21, 8 p.m.; Dec. 21, 4 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $22, family event, infants 0-13 months do not need a ticket (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
Kurt Bestor, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.; Dec. 22-25, 6 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main, Park City, $34-$40 (435-649-9371 or egyptiantheatrecompany.org)
THEATRICAL EVENTS
“A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 27-Dec. 28, dates and times vary, Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington, Washington County, $23 for adults, $21 for seniors, $17 for children ages 5-17 and students with ID, children under age 5 not admitted (435-251-8000 or brighamsplayhouse.com)
“5 Carols for Christmas,” Nov. 29-Dec. 2, dates and times vary, Peery’s Egyptian Theater, 2415 S. Washington Blvd., $15-$20 (866-472-4627 or egyptiantheaterogden.com)
“Elf: The Musical,” Nov. 29-Dec. 14, dates and times vary, SCERA Center for the Arts, 745 S. State, Orem, $14 for adults, $12 for children and seniors (801-225-2787 or scera.org)
“Elf: The Musical,” Nov. 29-Dec. 21, dates and times vary, Tuacahn Hafen Theater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins, Washington County, $24-$68, children under 3 not admitted (800-746-9882 or tuacahn.org)
“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” Nov. 29-Dec. 21, dates and times vary, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, Leishman Performance Hall, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $15, children under 3 not admitted (801-295-3618 or centerpointtheatre.org)
“Prancer,” Nov. 29-Dec. 21, dates and times vary, Heritage Theatre, 2505 S. Highway 89, Perry, Box Elder County, $10-$12 (435-723-8392 or heritagetheatreutah.com)
“Scrooge: A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 29-Dec. 23, dates and times vary, Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, $15-$17 for adults, $14-$16 for military, students and seniors, $10-$12 for children ages 12 and younger (801-393-0070 or terraceplayhouse.com)
“A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 30-Dec. 23, dates and times vary, Hale Center Theater Orem, 225 W. 400 North, Orem, $24-$29 for adults, $18-$23 for children ages 4-11, children under 4 not admitted (801-226-8600 or haletheater.org)
“A Christmas Carol,” Nov. 30-Dec. 26, dates and times vary, Hale Centre Theatre, 9900 S. Monroe St., Sandy, $48-$58 for adults, $26-$39 for youths ages 5-17, children younger than age 5 not admitted (801-984-9000 or hct.org)
“A Christmas Story: The Musical,” Dec. 3-8, dates and times vary, Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $30-$120, recommended for ages 8 and up, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” Dec. 5-21, dates vary, 7:30 p.m., Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center, Provo, $14-16 (801-852-7007 or provo.org)
“The Forgotten Carols,” Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Tooele High School, 301 W. Vine Street, Tooele, $18-$32, no children under 2 admitted (801-668-0419 or forgottencarols.com/shows)
“A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 6-21, dates and times vary, Draper Historic Theatre, 12366 S. 900 East, Draper, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, military, and students, $9 for children 12 and under (801-572-4144 or drapertheatre.org)
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Dec. 6-21, dates and times vary, Old Barn Community Theatre, 3605 Bigler Road, Collinston, Box Elder County, $9 for adults, $8 for children under 12, seniors, and military (435-458-2276 or oldbarn.org)
“Juanito Bandito’s Christmas Carol,” Dec. 6-14, dates and times vary, presented by Pickleville Playhouse, Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan, $21-$55 for adults, $16-50 for children ages 3-11, children younger than 3 not admitted (435-752-0026 or cachearts.org)
“The Forgotten Carols,” Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Logan High School, 162 W 100 S, Logan, $18-$32.50, no children under 2 admitted (801-668-0419 or forgottencarols.com/shows)
“The Forgotten Carols,” Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Dee Events Center, Weber State University, Ogden, $12-$36.50, no children under 2 admitted (801-668-0419 or forgottencarols.com/shows)
“The Forgotten Carols,” Dec. 16, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Cox Performing Arts Center, DSU, St. George, $20.50-$36.50, no children under 2 admitted (801-668-0419 or forgottencarols.com/shows)
“The Forgotten Carols,” Dec. 18-21, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, 2:30 p.m., Cottonwood High School, 5715 S. 1300 East, Murray, $12-$36.50, no children under 2 admitted (801-668-0419 or forgottencarols.com/shows)
“Juanito Bandito’s Christmas Carol,” Dec. 18-23, dates and times vary, presented by Pickleville Playhouse, The Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State, $20-$55, children under 3 not admitted (801-957-3322 or grandtheatrecompany.com)
“A Different Dickens Christmas,” Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Babcock Performing Readers, Olpin Student Union, Little Theater, 200 South Central Campus Drive, University of Utah, free (801-451-7892 or babcockperformingreaders.org)
“A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage,” Dec. 21, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, $25-$87.50, recommended for ages 6 and up, no babies admitted (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
“Star of Wonder: A New Christmas Musical,” Dec. 23, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, $15, family event, infants 0-13 months do not need a ticket (801-355-2787 or artsaltlake.org)
“The Forgotten Carols,” Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m., UCCU Center, Utah Valley University, Orem, $12-$34.50, no children under 2 admitted (801-668-0419 or forgottencarols.com/shows)
“It’s a Wondrous Life,” through Dec. 28, dates and times vary, The Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main, $16 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and military, $10 for children ages 2-12 (801-355-4628 or theobt.org)
“Savior of the World,” through Dec. 28, dates and times vary, Conference Center Theater, Temple Square, $10, children 8 and older are welcome, no babies admitted (801-570-0080 or lds.org/events)
“Holiday Inn,” through Dec. 31, dates and times vary, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $19.75-$30 for adults, $17.75-$27 for seniors and students (801-298-1302 or centerpointtheatre.org)
“A Christmas Carol — Part 2,” through Jan. 4, 2020, dates and times vary, Desert Star, 4861 S. State St., Murray, $26.95-$30.95 for adults, $15.95-$18.95 for children ages 11 and younger (801-266-2600 or desertstar.biz)
GETTING OUT
“Festival of the Seas,” Nov. 29-Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 S. Lone Peak Parkway, Draper, $19.95 for adults, $16.95 for students, military and seniors, $14.95 for children ages 3-12, free for children under age 2 (801-355-3474 or thelivingplanet.com)
“A Very Dickens Dinner,” Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m., Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, $39 per seat (801-768-2300 or thanksgivingpoint.org)
Holiday Tree Display Opening Celebration, Dec. 2, 5:30-8 p.m., Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main, free (artsaltlake.org)
Festival of Trees, Dec. 4-7, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S. State, Sandy, $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children ages 2-11 (intermountainhealthcare.org)
Christkindlmarkt, Dec. 4-7, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., This Is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., free (801-582-1847 or thisistheplace.org)
Holiday Craft Class, Dec. 4, 2 p.m., Summit Senior Living, 5524 W. 6200 South, free, call to RSVP by Dec. 3 (801-840-4600)
Wreath-Making Workshop, Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m., Stokes Nature Center, 2696 E. U.S. Highway 89, Logan, $30 per person (includes one wreath), $30 for each additional wreath (435-755-3239 or logannature.org)
Holiday Stroll and Sale, Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m., David Dee Fine Arts, 1709 E. 1300 South (801-583-8143)
Holiday Market Opening, Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m., Modern West Fine Art, 412 S. 700 West, free admission (801-355-3383)
Holiday Craft Market, Dec. 6-21, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Finch Lane Gallery, 1330 E. 100 South, free admission (801-596-5000)
“Breakfast With Santa,” Dec. 7 and 14, 8-10 a.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $38 for adults, $33 for children (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org)
“Breakfast With Santa,” Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 8 a.m., Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, $30-$35 for adults, $25-$30 for children (801-768-2300 or thanksgivingpoint.org)
Holiday Open House, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden, free admission (801-621-7595 or ogdennaturecenter.org)
Holiday Open House and Art Fair, Dec. 7-8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Red Butte Garden Orangerie, 300 Wakara Way, free admission (www.redbuttegarden.org)
Gift Day, Dec. 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-3 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City, $10 to make and wrap five gifts, children ages 5-12 admitted (435-723-0740 or bcfineartscenter.org)
Holiday Market, Dec. 7-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, University of Utah, free admission (801-581-7332 or umfa.utah.edu)
Craft Lake City Holiday Market, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., The Monarch, Nine Rails Creative District, 455 25th St., Ogden, $5 for admission, free for children ages 12 and under (craftlakecity.com)
Gingerbread Festival, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main, Bountiful, free for adults, $5 for children up to age 15 (435-723-0740 or bdac.org)
“Grinchmas Storytime,” Dec. 7, 11 a.m., The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, free, accepting book donations for YWCA of Salt Lake City (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)
“Santa’s Toy Bag” Puppet Show, Dec. 7 and 21, 11:30 a.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, cost included with admission (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org)
Holiday Ornament Glass-Blowing Workshop, Dec. 7-8, 1-6 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $45 per ornament, recommended for ages 5 and up (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org)
Made in Utah Winter Fest, Dec. 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22, times vary, The Gateway, 400 W. 200 South, free admission (shopthegateway.com)
Candlelight Christmas, Dec. 10-23, dates vary, 5-9 p.m., This Is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children ages 3-11, free for children ages 2 and younger (801-582-1847 or thisistheplace.org)
Santa Lucia Day celebration, Dec. 13, 12-6 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, cost included with admission (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org)
Wreath-Making Class, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., Summit Senior Living, 5524 W. 6200 South, free, call to RSVP by Dec. 12 (801-840-4600)
“Storytime With Santa,” Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, free event (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org)
“Young Living Country Christmas and Live Nativity,” Dec. 14, 12-6 p.m., Young Living Lavender Farms, 3700 North Highway 91, Mona, $6 for ages 4 and up, free for children under 3 (www.youngliving.com)
“Cookies With Mrs. Claus,” Dec. 16-18, 6 p.m., Thanksgiving Point, Ashton Gardens, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, $25 for adults, $20 for children (801-768-2300 or thanksgivingpoint.org)
Gingerbread House Workshop, Dec. 20, times vary, Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, 444 W. 100 South, $3 per participant, pre-registration required (801-456-5437 or discoverygateway.org)
Luminaria, through Jan. 4, 2020, dates and times vary, Thanksgiving Point, 3900 N. Garden Drive, Lehi, $13-$20 (801-768-2300 or thanksgivingpoint.org)