One of our favorite holiday adventures is visiting a live Nativity as a family. It’s the perfect way for us to kick off our Christmas season as we remember the real reason we are celebrating all of December. Most live Nativities are free, or at least very affordable.
Live Nativities often have animals, a Bethlehem type village, and a representation of the manger scene. We always notice the hustle bustle of Bethlehem versus the quiet atmosphere around the portrayal of baby Jesus. It makes for great discussions with our boys.
We have visited a few different live Nativities, but there are many spots throughout Utah where you can experience a live Nativity.
Alpine Living Nativity: Alpine
Tickets available now. Dates: Nov 30 – Dec. 1 and 3-5, 2026.
The Alpine Living Nativity was our first experience with a live Nativity, and we love the production that they put on. There are Roman guards asking for taxes (your tickets), many animals to see, and little shows in the town of Bethlehem with lots of hands-on activities for the kids to try. The event ends with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in a small stable. Hot chocolate is provided. This event requires tickets and they cost $5. They often sell out in a few hours, so make sure to get on their email list for a notification when tickets will go on sale. This event is outside so dress warm and for the weather. Click here for tickets.
Night in Bethlehem: Pleasant Grove
Tickets are available now. Dates: November 27-30, 2026
Stonegate Weddings puts on a Night in Bethlehem in their large facility every year. This event has a town of Bethlehem and then a short musical Nativity program. This event is free, but tickets are required. Make sure to request the tickets before going. They are also asking for a small donation of $1-5 per guest to help them run this event. This is simply a donation, and not required, but is very helpful. This event is indoors.
Nativity in the Glen: SLC
Date: December 1, 2026 from 6-9 pm.
The Nativity in the Glen only happens on one night. Nativity in The Glen is a multi-faith community event held in the Bonneville Glen which is transformed into the City of Bethlehem. The entrance fee is a canned food or cash donation. There is a market, live music, animals, and it ends with the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. No strollers or pets are allowed. Dress warmly as the event is entirely outdoors.
Live Nativity at the Orchard: Orem
University Place and Mountain View High School will work together to put on this live Nativity. You can also enjoy the lights in the Orchard at University Place.
Dec. 14 from 6-8 pm.
The Nativity by Mira: Heber
The Live Nativity in Heber Valley is an actual performance. As you watch the show, you are surrounded by animals and angels as they tell and sing the story of the birth of Jesus. This event is free. Light refreshments served.
2026 Date: Dec. 9 at either 6:00 pm or 7:30 pm.
Hunt Family Live Nativity: “Miracle of Christmas”: Ogden
The Hunt family has been putting on their Live Nativity program titled “Miracle of Christmas” for 41 years in Ogden. This free live Nativity has Christmas music, a live cast and animals. The performances last about 20 minutes.
Dec. 20-23, 2026. Shows at 6:15, 7:00, and 7:45 pm.
Live Nativity at Nature Hills Farm: Cedar City
Nature Hills Farm puts on an interactive live nativity for one day each year. Participants take a wagon ride from the parking lot out to “Bethlehem.” You then walk through the farm experiencing the shepherds, wise men, and angels. Read more here.
2026 Date is Dec. 9 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Tickets are required. $4 online and $5 day in person.
Christmas in the Canyon at Tuacahn: St. George
The Tuacahn theater in St. George has many Christmas events going on throughout the month of December. One of the Christmas in the Canyon events is a live Nativity. Their live Nativity costs $5/person and is a 20 minute performance with music, animals, and narration. You can also enjoy the lights and visits with Santa at Tuacahn for free. There are other activities that cost as well, such as ice skating, train rides, and a different Christmas show.
2025 Dates: November 27 – December 23. Christmas in the Canyon is FREE, but tickets for the Nativity are $5. Shows are 7:00 and 8:00 pm each night.
Staheli Farm Live Nativity: St. George
This nativity is free and outside. You will walk through this Nativity on the Staheli Farm. There are two shows each evening. There will be treats and hot chocolate for purchase at this event.
Dec. 7-9, 2026 at 6:00 pm. More info on their website.
Clark Historic Farm Live Nativity and Luminary Walk: Grantsville
Every December, this historic farm hosts a live Nativity and a light display for Christmas. There are farm animals, music, a Nativity, and lights. The Clark Historic Farm is located in Grantsville, so it’s out west of SLC. Admission is only $2/person and includes free hot chocolate. And you can get $1 off admission if you bring a can of food to donate.
Dec. 12 & 14, 2026
Cache Valley Live Nativity: Nibley
The Cache Valley Live Nativity is held at the Nibley Morgan Farm in Nibley, Ut. They have a camel, caroling, wagon rides, and a peaceful farm setting. There is a small narration that plays as you walk through the nativity scene. Canned food donations are suggested but not required. Tickets are $3/person.
No dates for 2026 yet. 6-8 pm. Will update when dates are announced. More info here.
A Babe is Born Nativity: Lehi
We love having a live nativity in our little town of Lehi. They do an amazing job! Every ticket purchased equals a meal for refugees. Tickets are $12/adults and $10/kids. The best deal is the Family Pass, which is $60 for immediate family up to 8 people. Use code “CC20” to save 20% off. This nativity is inside, and they always have hands-on activities for the kids. There is a small Bethlehem scene that ended with a lovely nativity scene (and a famous Lehi Bakery square donut).
Dec. 3-6 and 9-12 in Lehi. Tickets available now.
Drive-Thru Bethlehem: Taylorsville
This drive-thru Nativity is held at the Prince of Peace Lutheran School in SLC. It is FREE! As you drive through in your car you are able to see and hear the story of the first Christmas and Christ’s birth. Sounds like a fun one to try out, especially since December gets cold.
No date yet.
Fountain Green Live Nativity
There is a live Nativity on one day in Fountain Green. Take the hay ride from a church parking lot to the nativity. There are also refreshments. FREE. Info here.
Dec. 18 & 19 from 5-8 pm.
Payson Community Creche: Payson
There are hundreds of creches (nativities) on display for this event, but they also have a Live Nativity each night from 5:30-8:30 pm. It is FREE to visit, but only happens for two days. Dec. 4 & 5, 2026. Indoor displays located at 608 W 1400 S in Payson. Live nativity is outdoors at 300 S Main St in Payson. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
Benson Grist Mill Lighting & Live Nativity: Stansbury Park
Benson Grist Mill includes a live Nativity in their lighting event. The event is one evening on November 30. from 6-8 pm. It is FREE, but if you bring a canned food item they will give you a treat. We always enjoy a stop at this historic spot. More info here.
Candlelight Christmas Nativity: This is the Place in SLC
This is a smaller Nativity, but when you visit Candlelight Christmas at This is the Place, there is a live nativity. We love the stars on the ceiling and the quietness inside the barn. So don’t miss it when you visit. Candlelight Christmas is happening December 11-21, 2026.
Living Bethlehem: American Fork Amphitheater
The Harrington Center hosts a live Nativity and Christmas market. The market event is free includes Santa, food, music, fire pits, games and activities. $5 Tickets are required for the live Nativity. This Nativity follows a shepherd family through their experience of the birth of Jesus Christ Check out more details on their website.
Dec. 4-12, 2026.
A Living Nativity: Mountain Green
Morgan Valley Church hosts a live Nativity in Mountain Green (located in Morgan County east of Roy and Layton).
Dec 6 from 4-6 pm and Dec 7 from 6-8 pm. FREE. More info.
Live Nativity in Lehi
A local Lehi stake is hosting a live Nativity this year at 3155 N. Garden Dr. Lehi, UT. Dec 2-4, 2026 form 5-8 pm. It is a one hour retelling of the Savior’s birth. FREE.
Christmas Creche Utah: Pleasant Grove
This event is a collection of creches, so it isn’t a live Nativity, but it still has a focus on remember Jesus Christ’s brith. And it is free, so we think it is worth checking out. They host this event every other year, and 2026 is an on year. Dec 1-4, 2026. More info here.
Genola Live Nativity
New Nativity in Genola. This is a walk through nativity put on by the local stake in Genola. Tickets are required, but they are Free. Grab them here.
Dec. 9-11 from 6-9 pm. Last tickets are for 8:15 pm.
Nativity Display at Oliver’s Place
Brand new this year, there will be a Nativity Display at Oliver’s Place in Pleasant Grove. I think this will be similar to their Easter Walk, so I can’t wait to check it out.
Dec. 7-23, 2026. FREE
Festival of the Nativity: Park City
This is a free live Nativity in the Jeremy Ranch area near Park City. Enjoy an interactive experience for the entire family with a walk through a Bethlehem marketplace with merchants and innkeepers and a newborn babe in a manager. In other rooms, over 200 nativity sets will be on display from around the world. Children can dress up and do crafts in the children’s room. Admission is free.
No dates yet.
Nordik Village Live Nativity: Springville
There is a new event happening at Jaker’s pumpkin patch called the Nordik Village. This little village has a market, sleigh rides, snow princesses, and a live nativity. Tickets are $7 for admission for all of the activities and the nativity only happens on two evenings at 6:00 pm.
No date for 2026 yet.
Festival of Creches: Midway
Come and see this amazing collection of over 500 creches on display.
December 5-7, 12-13, and 19-21. Located in a private home from 11 am -7 pm. Free
Please email us if we missed your favorite live nativity that we need to add to the list. info@utahsadventurefamily.com
Fountain Green has done a huge Live Nativity for 18 years.
Yes! And that is why we have the Fountain Green nativity on our list. You must have missed it when you scrolled through.
https://www.christkindlmarkt-slc.com/ Wednesday November 30th at this is the place in salt lake
we provide the animals for many of these nativities