The holidays can feel like a time of overwhelm with all of the shopping, presents, and costs for things to do. Some Christmas activities cost quite a bit, especially when you are taking a family! Do we think that these activities are still amazing and worth it? Yes! Of course. We budget for some more expensive Christmas adventures every year. But we really appreciate the FREE Christmas activities put on throughout Utah.
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Here are some of our favorite free Christmas activities in Utah from our big list. Most of these activities run through the entire season, but some are one time events, so make sure to click on each link for more details on that event. If you haven’t checked out our HUGE list of Christmas Activities in Utah post, click here. You will want to see all the ideas!
🎄Ogden Christmas Village (Ogden): One of the best Christmas activities and it is FREE! The entire block is covered in lights and little Christmas village houses. Nov. 28 – Dec. 31, 2026.
🎄Temple Square Lights (SLC): A must-do in Utah. Temple square is covered in lights, nativities, and you can see concerts in the Tabernacle. Can’t wait to have the full lights back after construction. Nov 28-Dec. 31, 2026. You can see them early in the morning, too.
🎄Layton City Lights (Layton): This show is fun because you can drive through or you can walk through. We like to do both! Nov. 23 – Dec. 31, 2026.
🎄Roy City Lights (Roy): This is a fun city display where you can walk through light tunnels. These lights even have music every 30 minutes where they dance to that song.
🎄Draper Tree of Light (Draper): One tree is covered in so many lights that it glows so bright. There are other Christmas lights around this park, too. November 30 – Jan 1.
🎄Christmas Street Magna (Magna): The entire street in Magna decorates with lights, and there are lights across the street. It’s pretty magical to drive through.
🎄Wheelwright Winter Wonderland (Bountiful): This house and yard are covered in lights. It is worth a stop. Dec. 1 – 31, 2026.
🎄Lehi Christmas Light Drive (Lehi): We have found a lot of houses in Lehi, and put this drive together. Enjoy 10 homes with amazing lights. You can spend a few hours watching their shows since many are timed to music.
🎄Salem Pond Lights (Salem): We love this unique display. There are floating Christmas trees on Salem Pond and the reflection is so neat. Make sure to get out of the car and walk across on the bridge for great views.
🎄Lights at the Riverwoods (Provo): The Shops at Riverwoods covers their walkways with lights and decor. They always have great photo spots and a great Santa. Nov. 19 is the lighting.
🎄Lights at the Orchard (Orem): The Orchard sits to the north of University Place Mall in Orem and they have really decorated their square. The best part is that the fountain does a show every half hour that is timed to music. November 16 is the lighting event.
🎄Grand America Holiday Windows (SLC): Also one of our favorites!! Walk through the Grand America and see the beautiful holiday windows they create, but the best part is the giant gingerbread house they create each year. It is fantastic! Read our post for tips on parking and for the updates on how some days are not free this year (2026).
🎄South Jordan Holiday Windows (South Jordan): Find all of the holiday windows in South Jordan and see the candy decorations that local artists create. Starting November 30, 2026.
🎄Macys Candy Windows (SLC): These are a great activity to pair with Temple Square Lights. the Macys at City Creek has huge candy creations hanging in the window.
🎄Gingerbread Windows Logan (Logan): Local businesses in downtown Logan house amazing gingerbread houses created by locals. Walk through and enjoy all the creativity. Dec 5 – 31, 2026.
🎄Gingerbread Houses at Traverse Mountain Outlets (Lehi): Inside the guest services building at Traverse Mountain Outlets in Lehi is a darling little gingerbread village. You can also enjoy other decor throughout the outlets, especially the moving reindeer. Kick off on November 21.
🎄Gardner Village Elves (West Jordan): Don’t skip this adventure. Gardner Village is a darling historic village in West Jordan, and the elves come to visit every holiday season. We love to go see what they are up to each year. The elves will return November 21.
🎄Park City Snow Globe Stroll (Park City): Wander through downtown Park City and enjoy all of the snow globes, as well as the Christmas lights. Nov. 20, 2026 -January 3, 2027.
🎄Gondola Art Stroll (Park City): Continue your adventure in Park City by heading to the Canyons Village area. There are Gondolas with creative art projects on display, including hidden things to find. November 20, 2026 – April 2027.
🎄Red Hills Desert Garden Lights (St. George): This free garden puts up Christmas lights that really make the desert plants look fun.
🎄Christmas on Harmony (St. George): We love this home in St. George. Their entire yard is covered with fun decorations to walk through. We have also included some other fun homes on this link.
🎄Christkindlmarkt (SLC): Dec 3-6. A Free Christmas village in front of This is the Place Heritage Park. Enjoy the fun market, and all of the fun activities like parades, singers, and more.
🎄Holly Days Festival (Vernal): Nov 28. Vernal has been hosting this free event for many years. It is a full day event with bounce houses, games, ornament making, and tons more. Then it ends with a light parade and fire dancers.
🎄Larry H Miller Sing-a-long (SLC): Dec 16: This free event is so unique and fun. The Utah symphony plays Christmas songs and everyone in the Delta Center joins in and sings. It’s awesome!
🎄Tremonton Lights (Tremonton): We can’t wait to check out these lights that are on the Tremonton City property. Dec 1- 31, 2026.
🎄North Pole & Hunt Family Nativity: There are two activities happening here for free. One is an amazing nativity play that the Hunt Family hosts every year. The other is a fun North Pole with lots of activities. December 20-23, 2026.
🎄 Saratoga Springs Lights Drive (Saratoga Springs): Some of our favorite Christmas light decorations are on this drive including A Very Merry Meridian and the Engh Family Christmas.
🎄 Salt Lake City Light Drive: East Side of 1-15: Tons of homes to enjoy with great Christmas Lights.
🎄 Salt Lake City Light Drive on West Side–there are so many great houses, we had to divide our list into three different drives!!
- Drive 1: Magna/West Valley area
- Drive 2: Taylorsville/West Jordan area
- Drive 3: South Jordan Area
🎄 A Very Merry Meridian Light Show (Saratoga Springs): This house is on our Saratoga Springs drive, but it needs its own spot. It is a spectacular show!! You will be blown away and expect a crowd.
🎄 Christmas for a Cure (Highland): Wow! We love this light display so much. The lights are bright and the music is fun. You can sit in the church parking lot and watch, which is nice for the crowds that show up.
🎄 Christmas Town Utah (Helper): Nov 27 Dec. 2-5: One activity we can’t wait to enjoy. Helper is named Christmas Town, and has fun events for three weekends in a row.
🎄Christmas at the Homestead (Cedar City): No dates yet. The state park in Cedar City decorates for Christmas and the lights can be enjoyed for free.
🎄Christmas Lane (Cedar City): An entire street in Cedar City really gets into the season with Christmas decorations down the entire lane.
🎄Tuachan Christmas in the Canyon (St. George): Tuachan has a bunch of paid activities like a nativity, train rides, and more, but you can visit and enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights for free.
🎄Edwards Family Light Show (Pleasant Grove): This show is across the street from Pleasant Grove High School and has a fun light show timed to music.
🎄 Delta City Office Light Show: (Delta): The city offices create a light show timed to music on the back of their building.
🎄 Utah Valley Christkindlmarkt (Provo): Brand new Christmas market in Provo this year. Dec 10-12, 2026 from 12-9 pm.
🎄 Michigan Street in Salt Lake City: Huge sycamore trees line the road and are covered in lights. Worth a drive! Usually up by mid December.
Nativities
These events are more limited on dates, but they are FREE and amazing.
🎄 Night in Bethlehem Nativity (Pleasant Grove): November 27 – 30. Tons of hands-on activities for kids in the town of Bethlehem and a beautiful Nativity reenactment. Donations accepted.
🎄Nativity in the Glen (SLC): Dec 1: One night to enjoy this free nativity that is outdoors. Canned food or monetary donations accepted.
🎄 Lehi Nativity (Lehi): Indoor Nativity at 3155 N. Garden Dr., Lehi. Dec 2-4, 2026 from 5-8 pm.
🎄 Morgan Living Nativity (Sandy): Dec 6-7: Indoor nativity
🎄 Festival of Creches (Midway): Dec 3-7: Lots of beautiful creches displayed from around the world. There are performers and kid activities, too.
🎄Payson Community Creche: (Payson): Dec. 4-5 from 5-9 pm (2-8 pm on Saturday). They have creche displays, as well as a live nativity. Enjoy both for free.
🎄 Christmas Creche Utah (Pleasant Grove) Happens every other year. Dec 1-4, 2026.Â
🎄 Live Nativity Christmas Celebration (Heber): December 19 at 6:00 or 7:30 pm.
We will add to this list as we find more free Christmas activities in Utah. We want to wish your family a very happy holiday season!
