The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:

1. Provo Lights On Ceremony and Christmas Market 2025

Pioneer Park, Provo, Dec. 6, 4-7 p.m.

Celebrate the season at Pioneer Park in Provo as the lights go on and the magic comes to life. The city’s website says: “Come join us for our annual Christmas Market! This event includes so many fun activities and of course, CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! Events include: Santa meet and greet, petting snow dogs, taking a picture with an ice sculpture, writing a letter to Santa and enjoying the sounds of Christmas. This is an event you don’t want to miss! See you there!”

Courtesy Utah Valley Symphony

For more information, go to provo.gov.

2. Utah Valley Symphony Concert: Holiday Sparkle from Vienna to Silent Night

Noorda Center for the Performing Arts, Orem, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy the beautiful music of the season played by talented friends and neighbors in the Utah Valley Symphony Concert. The organization’s website says: “Join us for an enchanting evening of holiday favorites and festive cheer. Enjoy joyful classics including Sleigh Ride, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, O Tannenbaum, Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Hansel and Gretel Prelude, We Three Kings, and more beloved Christmas melodies to fill your heart with joy. As we welcome the New Year, delight in lively performances of The Typewriter and Lumbye’s Copenhagen Steam Railway Galop, along with Strauss’ Thunder and Lightning and Pizzicato Polka. Tap your feet to Irish Fiddling with Lindsay Davis, and experience the cinematic Mangani Concert Piece for two clarinets, featuring UVS artists Michael Sausedo and Catelyn Gentry. Join us as we close with Strauss’ exuberant Radetzky March! Bring family and friends for an unforgettable evening of music, warmth, and holiday joy.”

For more information, go to utahvalleysymphony.org.

3. A Krampus Karol 2025

Angelus Theatre, Spanish Fork, Dec. 9-23, 7:30 p.m.

Dominic Valente, Daily Herald

Looking for something a little different this holiday season? Check out the fun musical thriller at Angelus Theater in Spanish Fork. The venue’s website describes it by saying: “In this one-of-a-kind musical thriller, the spirit of Christmas gets an offbeat in the styles of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman. Crafted by award-winning playwright and composer Stephen Gashler, this enchanting comedy has swiftly become a beloved holiday tradition and is back for its fourth year, now with even more surprises and laughter. Winner of “Best Music” and two-times winner of “Best Production”, “A Krampus Karol” is your golden ticket to a Christmas experience that’s anything but ordinary. “A Krampus Karol” is a thrilling and humorous musical journey that combines holiday cheer with a dash of spookiness and plenty of heart-warming moments, a must-see for the entire family. Don’t miss your chance to experience this delightful and unique Christmas spectacle at the Angelus Theatre.”

For more information, go to angelustheatre.com.