Utah Weekend Events for: 12/6/2013

There is a bunch of fun happening this weekend, be sure to check out our list:

Free Holiday Open Houses at Red Butte Garden, Swan Eco Center & Ogden Nature Center
Free South Jordan Light the Night with Free Ice Skating
Festival of Trees
Free Electric Parade in Bountiful
Discounts for Snow Tubing, Sleigh Rides, Hollywood Connection and more!

Check out our Calendar of Events for even more events. You can also find our favorites listed under C4U Picks, many of which are also listed below.

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Be sure to check out our list of Christmas Light Displays for all kinds of fun displays. Go here for our list>>>

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The Utah Grizzlies have weekend games coming up and we have a discounted tickets for you. You can get $15 tickets to either of the weekend games. Go here to find out how.

Trees of Diversity – November 21 – December 31 at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center (1355 W 3100 S). The Trees of Diversity exhibit showcases not only decorated trees, but also gingerbread houses, wreaths, nativities and other holiday scenes. Bring the family on November 21 for the official opening reception and enjoy more than 25 trees decorated by different ethnic arts groups from throughout the valley. Refreshments and music will also be provided. This is a free event.

Macy's Believe Campaign – stores are promoting a “Believe” campaign where children can drop off their letters to Santa at any Macy’s store. Just look for the red drop box. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Elves at Gardener Village – November 22 – December 24. Try your luck with our fun, family-friendly scavenger hunt. Be sure to check your list twice and get all the correct locations for Santa’s little helpers. This a wonderful activity for families, children and youth groups. Print your elf hunt form beginning November 22, 2013.

Festival of Trees – December 4-7 at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy. There will be Entertainment, Santa Land, Kids Corner, Elf Emporium, Scones, Sweet Shoppe, gingerbread houses, and over 700 beautifully decorated trees on display. Admission is $5/adult; $3/child (2-11) – 100% off all money raised goes directly to help the Primary Children's Hospital. Discount tickets are available at most Zion Bank branches. Family Day is 12/4 where up to six immediate family members get in for $15.

Christkindlmarkt and Lantern Parade – December 5-7 at This is The Place Heritage Park. Admission is free and offers a unique holiday shopping and cultural experience,

South Jordan Light the Night – Friday, December 6 from 6:30-8 pm at South Jordan City Plaza (1600 W Towne Center Dr). This is a Free event that includes free hot chocolate and cookies, free ice skate rental, and Santa arrives via fire truck. There will also be a Candy Window display unveiling.

Bountiful Christmas Magic on Main – Friday, December 6 at 6pm. Beginning at 400 South and Main, heading north on Main Street to 400 North then north on 200 West to the South Davis Recreation Center, where the parade will disband and revelers will be treated to entertainment and refreshments and Santa Claus will greet youngsters.

Midway Christmas – December 6-9. There will be one of the largest Creche exhibits in the US. Admission is Free and includes a children's activity room and musical performances. Santa will also be at Midway Town Hall along with crafts, vendors, gifts, entertainment and more.

Helper Electric Light Parade – December 6 & 7 at 7 pm at Helper Main Street. Fireworks immediately following Saturday's parade.

Ogden Nature Center Open House – Saturday, December 7 from 9-4 pm. Admission is Free, there will also be free hot chocolate in the yurt. Enjoy holiday shopping, vendors, a bake sale, exploring the wintery trails and more. All proceeds benefit the Ogden Nature Center.

Swan Eco Center Open House – Saturday, December 7 from 11-2 pm. The festivities will include a visit from Gilbert, the Park City Moose, a book signing by Utah authors Heidi Shadix-Pieros and Rick Pieros, a kids-run craft market, recycled craft events for all ages and hot cocoa, hot cider and holiday treats. Admission is Free and Santa will be there from 2-4 pm, get your pictures with Santa for Free.

Red Butte Garden Holiday Open House – December 7 & 8 from 10-5 pm. Admission is FREE and there will be complimentary cider and hot chocolate. The Orangerie will be filled with local artists who have created an array of handmade gifts for sale including jewelry, pottery, fiber art, photography, and more.

Utah Oval Holiday Festival – Saturday, December 7 from 5:30-10 pm at the Utah Olympic Oval (5662 S Cougar Lane, Kearns). An evening of non-stop entertainment! Ice skating, ice sculpting, tractor rides, hockey game, figure skating show, crafts, Funny Face photo, concessions… and don't forget to visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole! Admission is only $2 or $1 with a food bank donation (skate rental not included, $2.50).

Bountiful Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 am at Wight House (95 N Main St). Enjoy breakfast with Santa, proceeds benefit the Bountiful Food Pantry.

Salt Lake’s first streetcar in more than 50 years will begin operation in Sugar House. To celebrate, UTA is inviting the public to ride the new S-Line Free with a food donation on Saturday, December 7 between 10 am – 6 pm. There will also be children’s activities, food and entertainment at the S-Line’s Fairmont and 300 East stops.

Provo Lights On Ceremony – Saturday, December 7 at 6 pm in front of the City Center (351 W Center). See Santa light Center Street and welcome the Christmas season. Then explore Provo’s Christmas Market.

Library Square Holiday Celebration – Saturday, December 7 from 11 – 4 pm. There will be a screening of Arthur Christmas, performance by the Grinch Players, kids crafts, and more.

Winter Wonderland Figure Skating Recital – Saturday, December 7 at 7 pm at George S. Eccles Ice Center (2825 N 200 E, North Logan). Skaters skating to Holiday favorites. Free Admission but requesting cans of food for the 5th Annual Cache Valley Credit Union Holiday Food Drive.

Free Murray Symphony Holiday Concert – Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 pm at Murray High School (5440 S State St). Murray Symphony will be performing with the Riverton Children's Choir. Admission is free, however, donations are accepted and there will be a clothing drive for donations to the Road Home.

Free Wasatch Symphony Concert – Sunday, December 8 at 7 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church (1710 S Foothill Dr).

MOA Family Workshops (Provo) – Saturdays in October at BYU Museum of Art – Monika Bravo: Landscape of Belief. On any one Saturday of their choice families can take a guided tour of a current exhibition and create a fun, hands-on art project, free of charge.

Get a coupon for places such as Utah Hogle Zoo, Red Butte Garden, This Is the Place Heritage Park, Utah Museum of Fine Arts and more.

Go here for even more Hogle Zoo coupons.

Winter Market (Salt Lake) Open's Saturday, November 9 every other Saturday through April 26 at Rio Grande Depot (300 S Rio Grande St).

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“It's a Wondrous Life” – Pay $13.75 ($20 value) for TWO tickets to “It's a Wondrous Life” at the Off Broadway Theatre on December 9, 14, or 16.

Jungle Jims (Midvale) – Pay $33 ($136 value) for unlimited admission in 2014 and three kid's meals for one child.

EVE SLC – Salt Lake’s New Year’s Celebration, get this discount while you can – pay just $44 ($60 value) for FOUR EVE SLC passes or pay $60 for SIX. That’s as low as $10 a pass, normally $15.

Ice Castles (Midway) – Pay $12 (reg. $20) for admission for TWO.

Ice Skating (Midway) – Pay $10.99 ($16 value) for ice skating and rental for TWO.

Santa Sleigh Ride – Pay $15 ($35 value) for a Santa Sleigh Ride for one at the Homestead Resort in Midway.

Get a ride to see Santa, plus a photo of your group with Santa. Ride lasts about 15-20 min and is private. Rides start November 30 and run to December 21. Book now, reservations are limited!

Rocky Mountain Outfitters (Heber City) – Pay $35 for a sleigh ride for Two or an option for four.

Soldier Hollow Tubing – Pay $25 for Two hours of snow tubing for TWO. Three options available for up to SIX.

Solitude Mountain Resort – Cottonwood: $69 for All-Day Skiing for Two at Solitude Mountain Resort ($148 Value). Note this is for select dates only.

Brian Head Resort: $64 for All-Day Skiing for Two at Brian Head Resort ($108 value).

Ski or Snowboard Rental – Pay $9 ($20 value) for a 1-day ski or snowboard rental for one. Or pay $29 for four.

Utah Snowkite Center (South Jordan & Park City) – Pay $37 ($75 value) for an into clinic to snowkiting.

Adenture Zipline (Provo Canyon) – Pay $30 ($60 value) for a zipline canopy tour down Provo Canyon.

Factory Comedy Show Featuring DJ Cooch – Pay $20 ($40 value) for general admission tickets for Two or for one VIP package. Show is scheduled for Saturday, December 14 at One Nightclub in Salt Lake.

Ticket Package to George Lopez – Pay $65 for one lower bowl ticket – also includes a $10 concession voucher. Show is for Saturday, December 14.

A Snow White Christmas: $32 for an adult ticket or $23 for a child’s ticket to this fairy tale retelling event at The Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. Choose from select dates in December. Each child receives a wand or sword.

Gourmand Food Tour of Park City Pay $41 for one ticket for a 2.5-hour food tour of Park City where you visit to some of the city’s favorite restaurants, meet the chefs behind the cuisines, and even learn a few culinary secrets.

Park City Ghost Tours – Pay $19 ($40 value) for a 70 min. ghost tour for TWO.

Grimm Ghost Tours (Downtown Salt Lake) – Pay $32.99 ($54 value) for TWO ghost tours, options available for four.

Hollywood Connection – Pay $9 ($25 value) for unlimited rides, mini golf, skating and tokens.

Morning Star Balloons (Park City) – Pay $139 for a 1-hour hot air balloon ride and champagne toast for one or pay $239 for Two.

AMF Ritz Classic Bowling (Salt Lake) – Pay $17 ($28 value) for TWO hours of bowling and shoe rental for TWO or pay $30 for FOUR.

Get Air Hang Time (Orem) – Pay $11 for a 3-hour jump pass.

SkyWalker Haven (Layton) – Pay $20 for $40 worth of Trampolining.

Get Air Sportsplex (Kaysville) – Pay $10 for 1-hour jumping for TWO

Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns – There are two available options:

Pay $30 for open-skate admission for 10 with 10 skate rentals (a $65 value)
Pay $16 for open-skate admission for 5 with 5 skate rentals (a $32.50 value)

This doesn’t expire until April 30, 2014 so there is plenty of time to use it. This would be excellent for birthday parties, family time or just letting the kids have some fun during winter off track. Note that all 5 or 10 admissions must be used on one visit.

Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns – $7 for TWO Skating admissions and rental – $6 for kids or seniors.

Gallivan Plaza Ice Skating – Pay $8 ($16 value) for ice skating for TWO

Skydive Canyonlands – Pay $150 ($225 value) for one tandem skydive jump or pay $299 for TWO. View Canyonlands National Park, Merrimac and Monitor rock formations and more.

Teton Whitewater (Jackson, Wyoming) – Pay $28 ($60 value) for a river rafting trip for One or option for Four.

Momentum Indoor Climbing (Sandy) – Pay $15 ($22 value) for a rock-climbing day for one or $25 for two. Includes equipment and shoes.

Hansen Mountaineering (Orem) Pay $12 for indoor rock climbing & gear rental for TWO

Seven Peaks has announced that The Pass of all Passes: Now includes Gold Gym! Passholders may now enjoy unlimited admission to all 17 Gold's Gym locations from St. George to Bountiful during the month of December. For admission, simply present your valid Pass of All Passes at the front desk. For more information, visit the Seven Peaks website.

What a great way for adults to be able to put their pass to productive use! There are several purchase options available for as low as $14.99. Go here for details>>

Cowabunga Bay Season Pass – Pay $64 ($128 value) for unlimited park admission for the rest of 2013 and all of the 2014 season.

Scales and Tails (West Valley) Pay $29 ($76 value) for a 3-month family membership.

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art Membership – Pay $24 ($50 value) for a dual/family annual membership or $19 ($40 value) for an individual annual membership.

Laser Tag (Provo) – Pay $17 for a 1-hour campaign for two.

Toad's Fun Zone – Pay $12 ($25 value) for one all-day pass

Flowrider (Ogden) – Pay $50 ($89 value) iFly, Flowrider and iRick.

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Weekend Get-a-ways:

Zermatt Resort in Midway for just $109/night (reg. $229) on a Sun-Thurs stay or pay $119 to stay Fri or Sat. Option available for up to 5 nights.

Luxury Condos in Park City – Pay $149 (reg. $318) for a 2-night stay in a standard studio condo at Silver King Hotel or at Shadow Ridge Resort. Also, includes a $20 credit on Liftopia toward chairlift passes and ski or snowboard rentals.

Haxton Manor Bed & Breakfast (Salt Lake) – Pay $99 (reg. $200) for a 1-night stay for two. Can combine up to 2 nights. All rooms have Jacuzzi tubs and includes a complimentary hot breakfast.

The Yarrow (Park City) – $59/night in a Deluxe room with a $10 dining credit.

Sandstone Skyscrapers in Zion National Park – Pay $170 for 2-nights in a Classic Suite that includes a fully equipped kitchen. Click “escapes” at the top left, then click “rocky mountain” under destinations to find this deal quickly.

Bear Lake Condo – Pay $99 (reg. $198) for a 2-night stay for up to four people in a 1-bedroom condo or up to six in a 2-bedroom condo ($129). Also, includes 10% discount at Cooper's Restaurant & Beaver Mountain All-day Ski Passes. Click “escapes” at the top left, then click “rocky mountain” under destinations to find this deal quickly.

Sunflower Hill Luxury Inn – Moab. Pay $99 ($205 value) for a night stay in any Deluxe or Classic room. A hot, gourmet breakfast is served each morning.

Blue Sky Adventures (Wanship) – Pay $89 ($199 value) for a 1-night over stay in an Antelope yurt (Sun-Thurs). Includes a wood-burning stove, propane grill, and bun beds for up to six.

Upscale DoubleTree Resort & Spa by Hilton in Brian Head for just $59/night (reg. $134). This also includes a $25 resort credit valid toward dining, spa treatments or any other resort purchases. Dates are available into February. Enjoy spacious rooms and a waterfall pool. There is also a shuttle that stops directly in front of the hotel and stops at the ski area and downtown.

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Movie Reminders:

There’s a weekly Cinemark concession coupon on their Facebook page.

Join Megaplex's Newsletter Club and receive a FREE medium popcorn, or you can upgrade to a large for $1.

Fandango is offering Visa Signature holders Buy one ticket, get one free.

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Michael’s – On Saturday, 12/7, look for various crafts and activities.

Babies R Us – Babies 1st Christmas Event December 7 from 9-10am. Get a $10 gift card just for joining the fun! Meet other parents with babies born in 2013. Enjoy holiday festivities, giveaways and prizes. Create a holiday craft with your little one. Note this week’s event is for babies born October – December 2013. Upcoming Saturdays will include other months.

Spot the Elf Game – November 20 – December 20, children who spot the elf win a prize from their holiday treasure chest.

Lowes Build & Grow offers a Free Kids workshop, – Saturday, December 14 at 10 am where kids can make a Train Engine. Pre-registration is required and spots fill up quickly.

Home Depot Kids Workshop – Scheduled for Saturday, December 7 from 9-12pm where kids can make a Tic-Tac-Toe Game. Pre-registration is required.

Home Depot – On Saturday, there is a Free DIY workshop at 10:15-11:30 am. Register online here.

Lakeshore Learning stores offer a free craft every Saturday from 11am-3pm. This Saturday kids can make a Igloo Toss Game. Lakeshore Learning is in The Oakwood Village Shopping Center 5480 S. 900 East.

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