Santa rides down Town Lift, Park City Mountain Resort Photo: TownLift // Randi Sidman-Moore

PARK CITY, UT — While winter conditions gradually build across the Mountain West, Park City’s holiday season is in full swing with traditional celebrations, family-friendly events, and festive gatherings scheduled throughout the Christmas week.

The town’s resorts are operating with snowmaking support and managed terrain, but the holiday experience extends well beyond the slopes.

Historic Main Street, alpine dining venues, cultural attractions, and community events offer visitors and residents multiple ways to celebrate the season.

“Winter in Park City has always been about more than just snow totals,” said Jennifer Wesselhoff, president and CEO of the Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. “It’s about the energy of the town, the warmth of our community, our exceptional hospitality, and the incredible range of experiences within our incredible mountain backdrop.”

Christmas week highlights include:

Saturday, Dec. 20

Santa Comes Down Town Lift from 5 to 7 p.m., with Christmas carolers from 1 to 4 p.m., cookies, cocoa, and music from DJ Lux starting at 5 p.m., Santa’s arrival at 6 p.m., and photo opportunities until 6:30 p.m.
Chanukah Menorah Car Parade at 7:30 p.m., with decorated vehicles departing City Park, traveling along Park Avenue and up Main Street, concluding at Top of Main Brew Pub by 8 p.m.
Egyptian Theatre Holiday Spectacular and Sing-along at 8 p.m., with an additional matinee at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 21

Egyptian Theatre Holiday Spectacular and Sing-along at 5 p.m.
Final day of Ski Bum on the Run scavenger hunt, with daily clues posted on Historic Park City Alliance website and Instagram directing families to find Rip along Main Street

Wednesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)

Santa visits Deer Valley’s Snow Park Lodge base area from 9 to 11 a.m. and mid-mountain near Silver Lake Lodge from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Park City Mountain Canyons Village Torchlight Parade starting at 4:30 p.m. with cookies, cocoa, and live music, ski and ride school team descent at 6 p.m., followed by photos with Santa and a DJ performance until 7 p.m.
Silver & Snow Holiday Window Display Contest voting deadline, with winners announced Dec. 26

Ongoing through the holidays:

Through Jan. 3

Snow Globe Art Stroll featuring seven life-sized snow globes with winter scenes created by local artists along Main Street, each containing a hidden silver snowflake

Dec. 26-31

Park City Cirque at The Egyptian Theatre, celebrating the venue’s 100th anniversary with The Great DuBois’ interactive, high-energy circus performance

Through Feb. 1

Create PC Holiday Makers Market at the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County, showcasing local artists and entrepreneurs daily from noon to 6 p.m.

Daily activities:

Park City Mountain Canyons Village Gondola Art Stroll with six art installations in retired Red Pine Gondola cabins
Après activities at the Airstream at Canyons Village’s Umbrella Bar featuring music and drinks
Après Pendry live music daily from 5 to 8 p.m. through Jan. 4, with fireside seating, drinks, and comfort food

Holiday dining specials for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are available at parkcityrestaurants.com/holiday-specials. Reservations are recommended.

Information about additional events is available at visitparkcity.com/events.