FREE Salt Lake City Holiday Events

Most of us dig deep into our pockets during the holiday season - for gifts, dining out, and entertainment - but holiday cheer doesn't have to be expensive. There are lots of free holiday events and activities in the Salt Lake area that will bring joy to the season without breaking the bank.

1. Christmas Concerts on Temple Square

Christmas concerts on Temple Square and nearby locations begin with "Ringing in the Season" Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tabernacle and continue almost nightly until New Year's Eve. Some events require tickets obtained in advance; others do not require a ticket. Most events are free, but "Savior of the World," performed in the LDS Conference Center, is $8 for evening performances and $5 for matinees.
Click on the link below for a list of Temple Square events:
Temple Square Events

2. Downtown Holiday Lights

 The lights at Temple Square and at the Gallivan Center are one of Salt Lake City's best holiday traditions. It's a great way to squeeze in a little extra exercise and spend time with the family, and best of all, it's free!

Temple Square and downtown SLC are lit with more than a million lights, going from the Gateway to Temple Square, down Main Street to the Gallivan Center, and along Broadway Boulevard. There are three old-fashioned holiday window displays at the new 222 South Main high-rise, reminiscent of the old ZCMI window displays.

Click here for more information about the downtown holiday lights.

Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2011, dusk-10 p.m.

Tips: The downtown holiday lights are amazing, but so are the crowds. If you have a small group, try taking TRAX downtown, or if you have a larger group, it might be more economical to park at one of the pay lots near the EnergySolutions Arena. If you can, go during the week on a night when there's no Jazz game. Downtown restaurants will be crowded, so call ahead. Dress warmly.

3. Holiday Celebrations at Thanksgiving Point

Free activities at Thanksgiving Point include live reindeer on the plaza and ice sculpting demonstrations.

~Live Reindeer in the Plaza - Nov. 25-Dec. 23, M-F 6-10 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m.
~Ice Carving Demonstrations - Dec. 5, 12, 19, 6-8:30 p.m.

3003 N. Thanksgiving Way in Lehi
801-768-2300

Click here for more information about the holiday celebrations at Thanksgiving Point.

4. Gingerbread Display and Treasure Hunt at Grand America

Salt Lake City's Grand America Hotel offers an amazing display of gingerbread houses, plus whimsical holiday displays in the windows of the retail shops. Help Maurice the Penguin find the Christmas Star and get a free treat at the hotel's La Bonne Vie bakery.

November 25 - January 1

Click here for more information about the gingerbread display and trasure hunt at the Grand America.

5. Live Nativity at Liberty Park

"Echoes of Christmas" is a free community music and theater event presenting the story of the first Christmas. The audience walks from scene to scene as actors and singers - along with live sheep, goats, a camel and a donkey - present portions of the Christmas story. The show runs continually from 7 to 9 p.m., with new scenes starting approximately every five minutes. Walking through all six scenes takes about 40 minutes.

December 15-17, 19-21, 2011, 7-9 p.m. nightly

Liberty Park North Entrance
900 S. 600 E., Salt Lake City

Park by Tennis Bubble, follow signs to gathering spot west of Youth Center

Free, no ticket required, donations accepted

Click here for more information about the live nativity at Liberty Park.

6. Christmas Carol Service, Cathedral of the Madeline

The Cathedral Choir's annual Christmas Carol Service features music of the Advent and Christmas seasons, including plainchant, choral works and traditional carols.

Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 19-20, 2011, 8-9:15 p.m.

Free

Click here for more information about the Christmas Carol Service at the Cathedral of the Madeline..

7. Christmas Carol Sing-Along

Experience the sights and sounds of the season at this free event. This is your chance to sing all of your holiday favorites with friends and family. Music will be provided live by Generations of Sound, a full 30-piece orchestra, conducted by Robert C. Bowden, with performances throughout the evening by singer/actor, Alex Boyé.

Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, 7 p.m.

EnergySolutions Arena
301 W. South Temple
801-325-2000

Free

Click here for more information about the Christmas Carol Sing-Along at EnergySolutions Arena.

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