There is lots to see and do this weekend, check out all the fun:
- Various Ski discounts and Ski rental discount, also a FREE ski day for those down in Southern Utah
- Santa visits Park City with his reindeer – including free hot chocolate and cookies
- Get a discount on Dickens Festival tickets
- and so much more…..
Festivals & Fairs:
Dickens Christmas Festival – December 7-15 at Utah State Fairpark (155 N 1000 W, Salt Lake). Admission is $7/Adults, $5/Seniors & children 4-12. Save $0.75 by ordering online here. The sights and sounds of 19th Century London come alive at Dickens. The Festival is known for its unique gifts, entertainment and Christmas experience!
Celebrate The Season (Washington) – December 15, 17, 18 &19 at 7pm at Staheli Family Farm (3400 South Washington Fields Rd). This free event includes a live nativity. Bring a can food item for admission.
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The Big Bodacious Christmas Boutique (Sandy) – December 14 & 15 at the South Town Expo center. Admission is Free. Customers will enjoy an array of wonderful gifts and holiday decor.
Echoes Of Christmas – Liberty Park This free production is presented each evening from 7-9 pm. Shepherds lead you on a guided journey of a realistic account of their perspective of the birth of Christ. You will hear inspiring music and see live animals.
Christmas Elves are now on display at Gardner Village. Take the kids on an Elf Scavenger Hunt and receive a sugar cookie for $0.35 at the Naborhood Baker with their completed form.
The Utah Museum of Fine Arts offers FREE admission every 3rd Saturday of the month. This Saturday, December 15 Celebrate Utah’s winter wonderland and solstice with art making, science activities, and fun performances at the UMFA! This free family celebration will take place inside and outside of the Museum, so bring your winter clothes.
MOA Family Workshops (Provo) – Saturdays in December at BYU Museum of Art – Art Makes Sense! Exploring Smell in the Museum’s religious collection. 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.
Santa Comes Down the Town Lift (Park City) – Saturday, December 15 at 5:30pm at the Town Lift Plaza. Parking is Free in the Town Lift underground parking. There will be Free hot chocolate, cookies and caroling. Come welcome Santa and his reindeer.
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Be sure to check out our list of Christmas Light Displays for all kinds of fun displays around town.
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Ski Deals:
Marty's Ski and Board Shop: Pay as low as $19 for a day long ski or snowboard rental. Pay $12 for a wax.
Brighton Ski Resort: Pay $51.20 for a Day Lift Pass (20% savings) CityWeekly.net
Brighton Ski Resort Shred the Edge: December 15 you can pre-register for a $40 (reg $64) discount day pass. There will be a rail jam, photo booth, raffle, and music by DJ Thump Factor. The event will benefit the Special Olympics and participants must preregister by midnight December 14.
Alta Ski Resort: Pay $35 for an Area Day Pass when you submit your ticket stub from select games. Go here for details.
Alta Ski Resort: Offers $10 ski tickets, and a $5 reload after 3pm.
Brian Head Resort FREE Day: Thursday, December 13 – Brian Head is offering FREE lift tickets and rentals
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Soldier Hollow – Midway -Pay $10 (reg. $20) for 2-hours of snow tubing
Clark Planetarium 1-year Duo Membership – Pay just $24 ($12 per person)Â valid for free admission to all IMAX and Hansen Dome Theatre shows and the basic benefits package, which includes discounts at the concession area and Planet Fun store, free popcorn with an IMAX ticket and more!
Cowabunga Bay (Draper) – Pay $59 for a 2013 Season Pass. Click on the “see all” link on the right side to view this deal.
Max Zipline (Provo) – Pay $30 (reg. $60) for a Zipline Canopy Tour above the Provo River. Does not expire until 9/30/2013. Click on the “see all” link on the right side to view this deal.
Segway of Utah – Pay $15 (reg. $30) for a historic tour while cruising a on a Sebway by the Spanish Fork River.
Planet Play – Draper: Pay $40 for Six Attractions for Unlimited Play for a Day plus $10 Game Card for $18.95. Other options that include buffet are also available
The Pass of all Passes: Pay $19.00, includes a Bonus $20 Arcade Token CardCityDeals.com
Morning Star Balloons – Park City: Pay $135 for One-Hour Hot Air Balloon Ride and Champagne Toast for One or $239 for Two (Up to 47% Off) Groupon.com
Cloud 9 Toys – Point of the Mountain: Pay $90 (reg. $180) for a morning of tandem paragliding flight with an extreme sports DVD.
Simply Fishing – Provo River – Pay $129 (reg. $260) for a half-day guided fishing trip. All gear – waders, fly rod and reel, and flies – plus snacks are included.
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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 Buy $25 in instantly redeemable Fandango bucks, get $5 off to VISA signature card holders.
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Michael’s – On Saturday, 12/15, look for various crafts and activities.
Lowes Build & Grow This workshop for a Mystery Kit is scheduled for January 12 or the Wheel of Love is scheduled for February 9, however, these fill up fast and you will want to register now.
Home Depot – On Saturday, there is a Free Interior Paint class from 10AM-11AM or attend a FREE How to do small updates for kitchens from 1:00pm-2:30pm.
Lakeshore Learning stores offer a free craft every Saturday from 11am-3pm. This Saturday kids can make a Polar Bear Pencil Holder. Lakeshore Learning is in The Oakwood Village Shopping Center 5480 S. 900 East.
Toys R Us Barbie Bling It Demo – Sunday, December 16 from 12-2pm. Come in store to learn about the Bling It Barbie Bike and all the fun ways to customize your own handlebar bag. Plus, get an additional Bling It Kit and Ride with Me Mini Bike for you favorite Barbie doll for Free with any Barbie-themed kids bike purchase.
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Jaime says
December 13, 2012 at 9:18 amREAD- as always thanks for freebies for weekend!!
Rebecca Hyer says
December 12, 2012 at 6:49 pmLove to read about the great activities.
kendra burk says
December 12, 2012 at 5:30 pmI could read and my kids can enjoy all the fun activities!
Angela says
December 12, 2012 at 4:29 pmI’m glad I READ this message. The Park City event will be great for my kids!
kelly says
December 12, 2012 at 4:18 pmREAD about fun things to do!
Alice Kim says
December 12, 2012 at 3:51 pmREAD! Wow, thanks for listing all the stuff to do. It will be a busy weekend.
Chacoy says
December 12, 2012 at 3:18 pmI love when you post the things to do in Utah! I come and read your site because when I just do an internet search there aren’t a lot of choices.
C isakson says
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Becky says
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