Park City Holiday Agenda: Dec. 20—31
Don't miss Santa's visit via chairlift!
Image: Courtesy Park City Mountain
Ongoing during the Holidays
Shows at the Mary G. Steiner Egyptian Theatre
Tickets and show times: parkcityshows.com
Emmy-Award winning Kurt Bestor (December 21-25) crafts a memorable evening of holiday spirit with traditional favorites and original music. With 22 Top 40 Hits and 6 Grammys, The 5th Dimension (December 26-31) delivers legendary favorites, including "Aquarius" and "Wedding Bell Blues."
Park City Film: The Two Popes (Dec. 20–22) and The Parasite (Dec. 27–29)
Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m. @ Park City Library
Inspired by true events, The Two Popes explores the intimate story of the dramatic transition of power behind Vatican walls. The Parasite examines the near symbiotic relationship of two families, the wealthy Parks and the street-smart Kims. When an interloper threatens to upset the balance, chaos ensues. General admission $8; students and seniors $7. parkcityfilm.org
Friday, December 20
Family Après Ski
3:30-6:30p.m. @ Canyons Village Ski Beach
Enjoy a showing of A Christmas Story, photos with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies, crafts, and a chance to meet the avalanche dogs. parkcitymountain.com
Choice Weekend Wine Series: Wines For the Holiday Table
6–7 p.m. @ Silver Baron Lodge
Join The Fox School of Wine for a casual wine tasting experience full of laughter and learning, fondly referred to as "educational happy hour." 21+; $44 per person. Reservations required. foxschoolofwine.com
Telluride Meltdown
8 p.m. @ O.P. Rockwell
Local band Telluride Meltdown is a PC favorite! Get your boogie on with the best of ski bum jam rock. $5 cover. 21+ oprockwell.com
The 5th Dimension
Image: Courtesy Egyptian Theatre
Saturday, December 21
Saturday Morning Snowshoe Tour
8:30–10 a.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
The Swaner Preserve wetlands are magical this time of year. Explore with a guide, discovering the flora and fauna of the winter season. Lucky hikers may see an abundance of birds, elk, or even nesting sandhill cranes. Come prepared for the elements with winter boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, coat, and water bottle. Snowshoes can be rented from the EcoCenter ($2.50 for members, $5 for non-members). Tours are $10 per person, $5 locals, and free for Swaner members. swanerecocenter.org
Ballet West Academy’s Nutcracker
Two Showings: 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. @ George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center
Featuring local dancers, this classic production has all the favorites, from battling mice and soldiers to spinning snowflakes and dazzling dolls. Tickets $20 and $25. tututix.com
Santa Comes Down the Town Lift
5:30–7:30 pm @ Town Lift Plaza
Watch the magic happen as Santa arrives on the chairlift. Enjoy photos with Santa, live music, hot cocoa, cookies, crafts, and more. parkcitymountain.com
Sunday, December 22
Family Après Ski
3:30-6 p.m. @ Canyons Village Ski Beach
Boogie down to live music by Streetcorner Boogie, and celebrate the season with hot cocoa and donuts, crafts, and glow sticks. Free. parkcitymountain.com
Piff the Magic Dragon performs at The Eccles Center
Image: Courtesy Park City Institute
Park City Institute: Piff the Magic Dragon
7:30 p.m.@ The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center
Fans will remember Piff’s hilarious mix of comedy and magic from Season 10 of America’s Got Talent. Fun for all. parkcityinstitute.org
Chill out at the library with a free screening of the classic "It's a Wonderful Life" on Monday, Dec. 23.
Image: Paramount Pictures
Monday, December 23
Family Après Ski
3:30-6 p.m. @ Canyons Village Ski Beach
Enjoy Holiday Movie Elf, photos with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies, and crafts. Free. parkcitymountain.com
Park City Film: It’s A Wonderful Life
7 p.m. @ the Park City Library
Settle in for a classic, holiday favorite. Free. parkcityfilm.org
Tuesday, December 24
Santa at Deer Valley Resort
10 a.m.–noon @ Deer Valley Resort
Enjoy photos with Santa and sweet treats. Free. deervalley.com
57th Annual Torchlight Parade
5:30 p.m. @ Park City Mountain
Park City Mountain instructors lead Santa down the mountain in a torchlight parade. Enjoy treats and cheer on the skiers from the base of Payday Express. Free. parkcitymountain.com
Thursday, December 26
Movies During Break: A Christmas Carol
4–5:30 p.m.@ the Park City Library
Savor this classic holiday flick. Free. parkcityfilm.org
Friday, December 27
Choice Weekend Wine Series: Bubbles and Beyond
6–7 p.m. @ Silver Baron Lodge
Join The Fox School of Wine for a casual wine tasting experience full of laughter and learning, a.k.a. "educational happy hour." 21+; $44 per person. Reservations required. foxschoolofwine.com
Last Friday Gallery Stroll
6–9 p.m. @ Main St. Park City
Enjoy light refreshments while perusing a wide variety of art, with special showings, installations, and artists' receptions along the way. parkcitygalleryassociation.com
Saturday, December 28
Saturday Morning Snowshoe Tour
8:30–10 a.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
The Swaner Preserve wetlands are magical this time of year. Explore with a guide, discovering the flora and fauna of the winter season. Lucky hikers may see an abundance of birds, elk, or even nesting sandhill cranes. Come prepared for the elements with winter boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, coat, and water bottle. Snowshoes can be rented from the EcoCenter ($2.50 for members, $5 for non-members). Tours are $10 per person, $5 locals, and free for Swaner members. swanerecocenter.org
Mokie
8 p.m. @ O.P. Rockwell
Grateful Dead fans will appreciate Mokie’s intuitive covers and similarity to Dark Star Orchestra. $25. 21+ oprockwell.com
Torchlight parades brighten both resorts over the holidays.
Image: Courtesy Deer Valley Resort
Monday, December 30
Movies During Break: Toy Story
4–5:30 p.m.@ the Park City Library
A family favorite for all ages. Free. parkcityfilm.org
Park City Film: Ethel
7 p.m.@ the Park City Library
This feature length documentary explores the fascinating life of Ethel Kennedy through insights and reflections of her family. Directed by Emmy-Award winning daughter, Rory Kennedy, the film features candid interviews with Ethel and seven of her children. Ethel provides a rare window into a political dynasty built on adversity and perseverance. Free. parkcityfilm.org
Torchlight Parade
Dusk, around 6 p.m. @ Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley employees ski with torches in a dazzling parade down Big Stick ski run on Bald Eagle Mountain. Complimentary hot cider and cookies served in the Snow Park Plaza. Free. deervalley.com
Tuesday, December 31
Noon Year’s Eve
11–12:30 p.m. @ Kimball Art Center
Celebrate the New Year with a kid-friendly, midday party. Design your own 2020 resolutions, create edible art, mix science and art to create indoor “fireworks,” craft your own NYE party hats and flaunt them in a prop-filled photo booth, enjoy an apple cider toast and countdown to the 12 p.m. balloon drop. $25 per child, free for adults. kimballartcenter.org
Canyons New Year’s Eve Celebration & Fireworks
7: 30 p.m. @ Canyons Village
New Year’s Party with DJ Velvet, live music by The Cover Dogs, fireworks, s'mores and hot cocoa. Free. parkcitymountain.com
New Year's Eve 2020: A Gold Standard
9 p.m. @ O.P. Rockwell
Ring in the New Year with the Roaring '20s! Get your Gatsby on and make a night of it with a VIP Dinner & Party package followed by VIP entry to the O.P. Rockwell mezzanine lounges for the dance party, or join the party with free appetizers and a general admission ticket. Remixed and updated jazz standards accentuate live drums, DJ, sax, and flute. $100-$175. 21+ oprockwell.com
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