Utah Cheap or Free Weekend Events for: 12/13/2013

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

• Free Wassail & Waffle Event with Santa
• Free Gingerbread House Festival in Daybreak
• Free Christmas In The Night Time Sky at Camp Floyd State Park
• 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 some great Grizzlies games coming up and we have a discounted tickets for you. You can get a discount on tickets. 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.

Holidays in Historic Park City – December 15 – 23 – Parking is Free on Historic Park City, Vote for the best Window Display, enjoy strolling Santa and Mrs. Claus joined by a juggling elf, holiday carolers and more.

Dickens Christmas Festival – December 11-14 at South Towne Expo Center in Sandy. Admission is $7/Adults, $6/Seniors & $5/Children 4-12. The sights and sounds of 19th Century London come alive at Dickens. The Festival is known for its unique gifts, entertainment and Christmas experience!

Free Polar Express Movie, Breakfast & Santa – Salt Lake Film Society is providing a free screening of holiday classics at Broadway Centre (111 E 300 S, Salt Lake). The first film included is The Polar Express – Saturday, December 14 at 10 am for Waffles & Santa and the film begins at 11 am.

Parade of Gingerbread Homes (Logan) – Saturday, December 14. Come downtown and help choose who wins the big prize by voting for your favorite edible wonderland. Admission is free.

Gingerbread House Festival (Daybreak) – Saturday , December 14 at Garden Park clubhouse in South Jordan's Daybreak community. Vote for your favorite gingerbread masterpieces, go on a scavenger hunt, decorate sugar cookies, and take pictures with Santa. If you would like to enter the Gingerbread House Contest for a chance to win $1,000, go here.

Camp Floyd State Park Christmas In The Night Time Sky – Saturday, December 14 from 4 – 6:30 pm. The free firework show will start at 5 pm with the grand finale to music at approximately 6 pm. Santa will be arriving on a fire truck and will be available to meet with the kids from 4 to 6 pm. Fires will be provided to keep spectators warm while enjoying the firework show. Hot chili, cocoa and apple cider will be available for everyone who attends. Spectators are asked to bring an unwrapped toy as a donation to the Secret Santa program of Utah County.

An Old Fashioned Family Holiday (Ogden) – December 14 from 6 – 8 pm at 40th Street Park. Enjoy Free Chili Dinner, Warm Drinks, Entertainment, Mayor's Tree Lighting, Cozy Bonfires, and Pictures with Santa.

Canyons Resort Demo Day – Saturday, December 14. Try the latest in ski & snowboard technology for FREE with any lift ticket or season pass.

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art – Saturday, November 9 from 2-4pm. Children ages 5-12 and their adult companions are invited to explore UMOCA exhibits and hands-on art activities. Admission is FREE.

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).

The Salt Lake Home show is coming to the South Towne Expo Center January 10-12. Enter the promo code HOLIDAY to get $3.00 of regular adult admission. Making each ticket $5.00 (reg. $8)

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The Crater at Homestead Resort in Midway – Pay $22.50 ($32 value) for a 40-minutes bath or swim with snorkeling gear for TWO. There are multiple options available for up to SIX people and as low as $10 per person.

Ice Castles in Midway – Pay $12 for admission for two.

Rusty Wallace Racing Experience (Rocky Mountain Raceways) – Pay $49 ($99 value) for a 1-hour, 3-lap shotgun ride along experience.

Zion Helicopter Tour – Pay $219 ($367 value) for a Falcon helicopter tour with video for up to Three.

“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.

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.

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.

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

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

Resort Center Ice Skating (Park City) – Pay $14 for Two in skate rental.

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.

The Cabins at Bear River Lodge (Summit County) – Pay $299 (reg. $638) for a 2-night stay for up to four in a 1-bedroom cabin with a 1-day two seater snowmobile rental.

Coral Springs Resort – Pay $199 ($398 value) for a 2-night stay. Rooms includes spacious kitchens, and private view decks during your two-night stay in a two-bedroom suite that can sleep and house up to ten.

Summit Hotel (Ogden) – Pay $99 for a 1-night stay for two. Includes breakfast for two, hot cider reception, and a keepsake Summit fleece throw. 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, 12/14, look for various crafts and activities.

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 – 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 Festive Frame Ornament. Lakeshore Learning is in The Oakwood Village Shopping Center 5480 S. 900 East.

Get a FREE 30 day trial to Netflix. Test out all of their features, including videos on demand, which now includes Disney Movies. NO further obligation is required. You can cancel anytime.

Get a 2 week free trial of HULU Plus. Normally HULU offers just one week, with this trial you'll have a good chance to test it out. Hulu Plus members, get access to 1,000?s of commercial free movies and TV episodes. Watch as many as you like, there is no limit. After your trial period the cost is $7.99 per month. There is no further obligation, you can cancel anytime.

Redbox is currently offering a FREE month of Redbox Instant (Beta version). You can sign up for an invitation to try out their Redbox Instant. You'll get 4 One-day DVD rentals and unlimited movie streaming during the trial period. You can cancel anytime during the 1 month trial to avoid charges. After the trial period, it's $8.00 per month.

If you are new to Redbox, it’s super simple to create a quick account and grab a movie. Plus, new subscribers can use code DVDNIGHT to get a free rental. Create you account at Redbox.com.

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