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Utah Valley Living: Places to go, things to do (Dec. 6-14)

By Staff | Dec 6, 2025

Katelyn Stiles, Special to the Herald

Miss Eagle Mountain Kaylee Mahoney, her attendant Anna Salvania and Miss Eagle Mountain’s Outstanding Teen Sydney Glass led the crowd in Christmas carols during Eagle Mountain’s annual Christmas Village at Cory B. Wride Memorial Park on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. (Katelyn Stiles, Special to the Herald)

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week:

CENTRAL

Provo

Dec. 6

Provo Lights On Ceremony and Christmas Market 2025, Pioneer Park, 4-7 p.m. (provo.gov)

2025-26 Provo Winter Farmers Market, Provo Towne Centre Mall,, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (provotownecentre.com)

Celebration of Christmas, BYU Music Building, 7:30 p.m. (onstage.byu.edu)

Christmas Around the World, Marriott Center, 7:30 p.m. (onstage.byu.edu)

CLAS Ropes Course Christmas Cruise 2025, CLAS Ropes Course, 5:15-9:30 p.m. (Dec. 6-23, clasropes.com)

Handel’s Messiah, Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ, 7 p.m. (provocommunityucc.org)

From Bias to Belonging: An Interfaith Call to Compassion, The Compass Gallery, 6-8:30 p.m. (thecompassgallery.com)

Harp Ensemble, BYU Music Building, 5 p.m. (onstage.byu.edu)

Healer Live Nativity and Christmas Market, Aptive, 6-9 p.m. (Dec. 6-23, thehealernativity.org)

Irrititja Kuwarri Tjungu/Sense of Beauty, Brigham Young University Museum of Art, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (moa.byu.edu)

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, Covey Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 6-22, covey.provo.gov)

Mrs. Doubtfire, Covey Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. (covey.provo.gov)

Once Upon a Nutcracker Tea Party, Smash Dance Academy, 3 p.m. (tix.com)

The Kilans, Velour, 7:30 p.m. (24tix.com)

The Noun Show, Provo Library at Academy Square, 3:30 p.m. (Dec. 6-Jan. 2, provolibrary.gov)

Them Also I Must Bring- Brandon Gonzales, The Compass Gallery, noon-8 p.m. (Dec. 6-27, thecompassgallery.com)

Tuba Christmas, BYU Music Building, noon (onstage.byu.edu)

Dec. 8

A Christmas Carol One-Man Show, Provo Library at Academy Square, 7 p.m. (provolibrary.gov)

Winter 2025 Battle of the Bands, Velour, 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 8-13, velourlive.com)

Christmas Roses holiday film, Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ, 7 p.m. (provocommunityucc.org)

Dec. 9

Devotional: Elder John A. McCune, Marriott Center, 11 a.m. (byu.edu)

Jazz Combo Showcase, BYU Music Building, 7:30 p.m. (onstage.byu.edu)

University Chorale, BYU Music Building, 7:30 p.m. (onstage.byu.edu)

Holiday 2025 Beehive Bazaar Handmade Art and Craft Fair, The Beehive, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Dec. 9-20, beehivebazaar.com)

Dec. 10

Jazz Ensemble: Christmastime Jazz!, BYU Music Building, 7:30 p.m. (onstage.byu.edu)

Trombone Choir, BYU Music Building, 5:30 p.m. (onstage.byu.edu)

Dec. 12

Pioneer Christmas at the Village, Provo Pioneer Village, 5-8 p.m. (Dec. 12-15, provopioneervillage.org)

Utah Metropolitan Ballet Nutcracker, Covey Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 12-20, covey.provo.gov)

Tree Lighting Celebration 2025, Sundance Resort, 5-6:30 p.m. (sundanceresort.com)

Friday Fusion, Arlington Hall, 8:30 p.m. (arlingtonhalls.com)

Dec. 13

2025-26 Provo Winter Farmers Market, Provo Towne Centre Mall,, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (provotownecentre.com)

For The People Show, The Rise, 7 p.m. (therisevenue.com)

Brunch with Santa, Sundance Resort, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (sundanceresort.com)

Carols by Candlelight, Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ, 7 p.m. (Dec. 14-15, provocommunityucc.org)

Orem

Dec. 6

2025 Christmas Lights in The Orchard, University Place Orem, 5-11 p.m. (Dec. 6-Jan. 3, universityplaceorem.com)

Antra Sinha: Shimmering Sunlight, UVU Museum of Art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Dec. 6-Jan. 24, uvu.edu/museum)

Hearth and Home: Domestic Depictions From the Permanent Collection, UVU Museum of Art at Lakemount, 1-8 p.m. (Dec. 6-Jan. 17, uvu.edu/museum)

Library Hall Presents: The Nutcracker by Utah Valley Civic Ballet, Orem Public Library, 2/7 p.m. (library.orem.gov)

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, SCERA Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 6-20, scera.org)

UVU Ballroom Concert Performance, Noorda Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. (uvunoorda.universitytickets.com)

Dec. 8

CANTORUM: Sing Noel! Orem, Orem Public Library, 7 p.m. (cantorumchamberchoir.org)

Dec. 10

Open Studio in the Art Haus, UVU Museum of Art, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (uvu.edu/museum)

Utah Valley Symphony Concert: Holiday Sparkle from Vienna to Silent Night, Noorda Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. (utahvalleysymphony.org)

Dec. 12

Christmas Maker’s Market, SCERA Center for the Arts, 5-8 p.m. (Dec. 12-13, scera.org)

Mariachi de Herencia de Mexico: A Mariachi Christmas, Noorda Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. (uvu.edu/events)

Dec. 13

Library Hall Presents: Before Tonight, A Musical Nativity, Orem Public Library, 7 p.m. (library.orem.gov)

Dec. 14

Art for All in the Art Haus, UVU Museum of Art, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (uvu.edu/museum)

Lindon

Dec. 6

Creator’s Collective Lindon Holiday Market 2025, Lindon Community Center, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (creatorscollectivemarket.com)

Dec. 8

Pioneer Home Christmas, Harris Pioneer Home, 6-8 p.m. (lindonrecreation.org)

SOUTH

Springville

Dec. 6

Annual Youth Art Competition – Opening Reception, Springville Museum of Art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Dec. 6-Jan. 7, smofa.org)

Enduring Beauty: John Hafen and the Power of Art, Springville Museum of Art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Dec. 6 into 2026, smofa.org)

Springville’s Holiday Festival & Santa Village 2025, Civic Center Park, 5-8 p.m. (springville.org)

Dec. 8 Mindful Mondays at the Museum, Springville Museum of Art, 6-8 p.m. (smofa.org)

Art Workshop – Watercolor Insects with Heath Ogden, Springville Museum of Art, 6-8 p.m. (smofa.org)

Dec. 13

Creator’s Collective Springville Holiday Market 2025, The Hitching Post by Rustica, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (creatorscollectivemarket.com)

Dec. 14

Sunday Concert Series: Utah Bell Ringers, Springville Museum of Art, 4 p.m. (smofa.org)

Spanish Fork

Dec. 6

A Kindred Spirit Christmas Concert, Angelus Theatre, 7 p.m. (angelustheatre.com)

Red Nose Ranch, Gordon’s Family Farm, noon-8 p.m. (Dec. 6-27, gordonfamilyfarms.com)

Spanish Fork Festival of Lights, Canyon View Park, 6-10 p.m. (Dec. 6-Jan. 1, sfcitytix.com)

Dec. 9

A Krampus Karol 2025, Angelus Theatre, 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 9-23, angelustheatre.com)

Santaquin

Dec. 6

Santaquin Holly Days, Santaquin City Hall, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (santaquin.gov)

Salem

Dec. 6

2025 Utah County Santa Run 5K, Salem Pond, 4 p.m. (runsignup.com)

Christmas Story Murals Display, 70 W. Salem Canal Road, 5-11 p.m. (Dec. 6-Jan. 1, Salemutah.gov)

Pond Town Christmas, Salem City Pond, 5:30-11 p.m. (Dec. 6-Jan. 1, salemutah.gov)

Payson

Dec. 6

20th Annual Payson Community Creche, Payson Community Creche, 5-9 p.m. (facebook.com/paysoncreche)

Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, Payson Junior High School, 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 6-8, paysonutah.gov)

Peteetneet Christmas Boutique/Train Show, Peteetneet Museum, 4 p.m. (paysonutah.gov)

90s Hip-Hop Dance Party, Center of the Universe Cafe, 8-10 p.m. (cotucafe.com)

Dec. 7

Sunday Open Mic in Payson, Center of the Universe Cafe, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (cotucafe.com)

Dec. 9

Weekly Craft Night, Center of the Universe Cafe, 6-8 p.m. (cotucafe.com)

Joy to the World! A Sacred Celebration – Payson, Payson High School, 7 p.m. (jennyoaksbaker.com)

Dec. 10

Live Local Music Night, Center of the Universe Cafe, 6 p.m. (cotucafe.com)

Dec. 11

Strum Circle, Center of the Universe Cafe, 6 p.m. (cotucafe.com)

Dec. 14

Sunday Open Mic in Payson, Center of the Universe Cafe, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (cotucafe.com)

NORTH

Pleasant Grove

Dec. 6

A Christmas Carol 2025, The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater, 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 6-27, theruth.org)

Deck the Dome – Holiday Laser Show, Christa McAuliffe Space Cente, 5:20-8:45 p.m. (Dec. 6-31, spacecenterutah.org)

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater, 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 6-Jan. 3, theruth.org)

Dec. 9

Tuesday Trucks and Trivia Night, Grove Station, 6-8 p.m. (grovestationpg.com)

Dec. 12

A Christmas Carol: The Musical, Liahona Theater for the Community, 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 12-20, alpinecommunitytheater.org)

Timpanogos Chorale Christmas Concernt, Pleasant Grove High School, 7 p.m. (timpanogoschorale.org)

Dec. 13

Winter Court: An Unseelie Fae Ball, Stone Gate Event Center, 6:30-10:30 p.m. (lunargalas.com)

Lehi

Dec. 6

A Babe is Born Nativity Event, 1174 S 1700 W, 6-9 p.m. (givebutter.com)

Breakfast with Santa, Thanksgiving Point, 9 a.m. (thanksgivingpoint.org)

Luminaria, Thanksgiving Point, 4 p.m. (Dec. 6-Jan. 10, thanksgivingpoint.org)

Santa Parade, Downtown, 5 p.m. (lehi-ut.gov)

She Loves Me, Lehi Arts Council, 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 6-20, lehiarts.org)

Silent Santa, City Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (lehi-ut.gov)

Dec. 13

Breakfast with Santa, Thanksgiving Point, 9 a.m. (thanksgivingpoint.org)

Christmas Market and Charity Drive, Anata Studios, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (anata.studio)

Lehi’s Santa Parade Celebration 2025, Lehi Main Street, 4 p.m. (lehi-ut.gov)

American Fork

Dec. 6

Christmas in Color, Art Dye Park, 5:30-9:30 p.m. (Dec. 6-Jan. 3, americanfork.gov)

Rug Tufting Workshop, The Rug Room, 6-9:30 p.m. (Dec. 6 into 2026, therugroomutah.com)

Alpine

Dec. 6

Alpine Living Nativity, City Park, 5-8 p.m. (alpineut.gov)

Dec. 13

Highland Choral Arts Christmas Concert & Silent Auction, Timberline Middle School, 6 p.m. (highlandcityarts.info)

Cedar Hills

Dec. 8

Meet the Mayor, City Hall, 10-11 a.m. (cedarhills.org)

WEST

Saratoga Springs

Dec. 8

Celebrate in Saratoga – City Orchestra Holiday Concert, Vista Heights Middle School, 7-8 p.m. (saratogasprings-ut.gov)

Celebrate in Saratoga – Stuff the Jar Night, Westlake High School, 6-8 p.m. (saratogasprings-ut.gov)

Eagle Mountain

Dec. 6

Angel Garden Ceremony, Pony Express Memorial Cemetery, 7-8 p.m. (eaglemountain.gov)

Christmas Village, Cory B. Wride Memorial Park, noon-5 p.m. (eaglemountain.gov)

Cedar Valley

Dec. 13

Camp Floyd Christmas, Camp Floyd State Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (stateparks.utah.gov/parks/camp-floyd)

Nearby

Salt Lake City

Dec. 6

2025 Festival of Trees, Mountain America Expo Center, 6:30-9 p.m. (intermountainhealthcare.org/foundation/festival-of-trees)

2025 Christkindlmarkt, This Is The Place State Park, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (christkindlmarkt-slc.com)

Dec. 11

2025 Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert, Conference Center, 8 p.m. (Dec. 11-13, thetabernaclechoir.org)

Heber Valley

Dec. 6

North Pole Express Christmas Train, Heber Valley Railroad, 5 p.m./7:30 p.m. (Dec. 6-30, hebertrain.com)

Holiday Lights Wagon Rides, Wasatch Mountain State Park, 5:30-9 p.m. (Dec. 6-31, rockymountainoutfitters.com)

Dec. 12

Festival of Crèches (Nativity Displays), Midway Town Hall, 11 a.m.- 8p.m. (Dec. 12-15, midwayboosters.net)

Know of an event that should be listed? Let us know by emailing jlloyd@heraldextra.com.

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