The Shops at Riverwoods goes all out for the holidays. The shopping center is covered with lights and decorations. It is such a fun place to wander around during Christmas time to enjoy the lights, music, and the great shops. Make sure to check out Christmas at The Riverwoods in Provo.
Santa is available to visit for free. They offer a non contact visit, so no lap sitting, but you are welcome to take as many photos as you’d like. Santa visits happen Monday through Saturday at 5-8 pm from November 19 until December 23rd, 2026.
There are also a ton of cute photo spots throughout The Shops at Riverwoods. When we walked though, we stopped at a lot of the fun backdrops for photos.
We appreciate all of the little fires to warm up our hands as we walk. And there is also fun holiday music playing in the background. On Mondays, they also have ice sculpture events, so check out the current info on their website.
The Shops at Riverwoods has some great stores and restaurants to enjoy while you wander through the holiday lights. We recommend a stop in the Moon’s Rare Books shop. There are some amazing things to see in there, and the decor in this shop is really fun.
Visiting the Shops at Riverwoods at Christmas time is free and fun. We like to get a hot chocolate, or sometimes a Roxberry, and wander through the lights on a date. But it is also a great spot for families. Just up the street at Orem City Park is another light show, or if you want to see all of our Christmas Ideas, check out this huge post of Christmas Activities in Utah.
Directions
To locate The Shops at Riverwoods, follow Orem Center Street East (towards the mountains). The shops are located on the north side of the street where Center Street meets University Avenue. Address: 4801 N University Ave. Provo, UT.
