Utah Valley Living: 3 events to check out this week (Nov. 22-30)
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- Gingerbread houses are displayed at the University Place mall Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Orem.
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- STK – Christmas Craft Fair
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- Exhibits showing various types of animal life as well as educational programs are offered at the Brigham Young University Bean Life Science Museum.
Jacob Nielson, Daily Herald
Gingerbread houses are displayed at the University Place mall Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Orem.
The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. 2025 Spanish Fork Christmas Gift and Craft Show
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, Nov. 28-29, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
For 46 years, one of the signs of the holiday season has been the annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show in Spanish Fork. The event website says: “The first Christmas Gift and Craft Show was held Thanksgiving weekend in 1980 at the Indoor Tennis Courts 445 South Main, Spanish Fork, Utah Fairgrounds. Over the years this event has become a tradition for thousands of shoppers and over 165 exhibitors on Thanksgiving weekend at the same location. The mission of the Christmas Gift and Craft Show is to bring exhibitors and shoppers together for a fun and successful holiday shopping event.”
For more information, go to christmascraftshows.com.
2. 8th Annual Gingerbread House Competition Display
University Place Orem, Nov. 24-Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
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STK - Christmas Craft Fair
Who doesn’t love the creativity and magic of gingerbread houses decorated for the holiday season? One of the places to check out some of the most impressive examples is at University Place in Orem, which said on its website: “Step into a world of sweet enchantment! Join us for our 8th Annual Gingerbread Competition! Marvel at the artistry and creativity on display as local bakers craft whimsical gingerbread masterpieces … NEW THIS YEAR, there will be a giant Gingerbread House on display during the competition and throughout the holidays. This masterpiece will be built by Peter Tidwell (The Mighty Baker), who is one of the judges with the assistance of the other judges: Mary Crafts (Mary Crafts Inc.) and Tamara Morrison (Nothing Bundt Cakes). The display is located in Santa’s Village by Village Court.”
For more information, go to universityplaceorem.com.
3. Fall 2025 Mystery Dinner Night – CLUE
Bean Life Science Museum, Nov. 22, 6-9 p.m.
Take a break from all of the holiday decorating and preparation by enjoying an old-fashioned mystery dinner night. BYU’s Bean Life Science Museum is hosting the event, which it describes by saying: “Join us for our popular Mystery Night and enjoy an evening of mystery and fun! Price is $25 per person ($15 for BYU students) and dinner is included. The event will be themed around the movie and board game, “Clue”; costumes are encouraged but not required.”
For more information, go to lsm.byu.edu.
Courtesy Nate Edwards
Exhibits showing various types of animal life as well as educational programs are offered at the Brigham Young University Bean Life Science Museum.
