All Weekend Long

 

Park City Film: Harriet

 Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 6 [email protected] the Park City Library

Harriet explores the gripping and inspirational life of American freedom fighter Harriet Tubman, shining a light on the life of one of America’s greatest heroes. General admission $8; students and seniors $7. parkcityfilm.org

Park City Holiday Spectacular & Sing-Along

 Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m. @ The Egyptian Theatre

An endearing and comical variety showcase of local talent, with a hearty choir-led, sing-along to ring in the season. parkcityshows.com

FIS Nordic Combined Continental Cup 

Friday–Sunday @ Utah Olympic Park and Soldier Hollow Nordic Center

Athletes from around the world descend on Park City to compete for a coveted FIS Continental Cup title. Free. utaholympiclegacy.org

The Robot Zoo

Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10–4 @ Swaner Nature Preserve

Explore the biomechanics of complex animal robots to discover how real animals work. Little engineers will delight in interactive, hands-on exhibits, such as how chameleons change color and a fly walks on the ceiling. Through January 5^th. $6 non-members; children 3 and under free.  swanerecocenter.org

Holidays with Santa & Dinner

Fridays and Saturdays in December leading up to Christmas @ The DeJoria Center, Kamas

Celebrate the season with family-friendly happenings and eats, including pictures with Santa, dinner in the State Road Restaurant, sugar cookie decorating, and letters to Santa (with Santa’s helpers). Adults 13 and older $48; Kids 4-12 $38; Kids 3 and Under $10. Reservations required. dejoriacenter.com

Friday, December 13

 

Pinot Noir: Sip Into Something Sexy

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+; $34 per person. Reservations required. foxschoolofwine.com

Park City Singers Holiday Concert

7 p.m. @ The Park City Community Church

Enjoy holiday favorites old and new. Adult tickets: $12 purchased in advance, or $15 at the door; children's tickets (age 12 & under) $5. Advance tickets available at Smith's Kimball Junction or parkcitysingers.org.

Saturday, December 14

 

Woodward Park City Grand Opening Celebration

9 a.m.–4 [email protected] 3863 W. Kilby Rd

Check out the new action sports playground as Woodward hosts a free open house, experiential activity tours, lift-served skiing and snowboarding, tubing, athlete demos, Ask an Athlete panel, and celebrity DJ guest performance by Santigold. The event is free; however, to participate in any activities there is a $20 entry fee, which will benefit local nonprofits as part of its Woodward’s Play Forever commitment to protect the environment and enable participation. woodwardparkcity.com

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

Art Talk: Fred Montague

noon @ Kimball Art Center

Wildlife ecologist Fred Montague’s unique pen and ink drawings are inspired by nature and produced on a vintage Model 1913 Golding letterpress. Learn more about Montague’s work and witness the printmaking process. Reservations required. kimballartcenter.org

BRAND PC Holiday Celebration

7–10 p.m. @ 692 Main St.

Support local artisans and businesses at the holiday celebration and launch of pop-up shop BRAND PC, host to more than 40 brands born or based in Summit County, Utah. Unique wares include household goods, accessories, skin care, clothing, outdoor gear, books and more. BRAND PC is open seven days a week, Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.  For more information or to RSVP, visit brandedpc.org

 

Park City Institute: Coral Kingdoms and Empires of Ice

7:30 [email protected] The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center

Enjoy an evening with National Geographic underwater photographers David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes, whose gripping images from the Great Barrier Reef and Gulf of Mexico to the northern and southern ices illuminate the incredible beauty and silent devastation happening within the invisible world below. parkcityinstitute.org 

Sunday, December 15

 

9^th Annual Christmas Bird Count

7:45 a.m.–noon @ Swaner Nature Preserve

Join Swaner and The Utah Birders for this fun annual tradition. Meet at Swaner for snacks and coffee, and then disperse to various areas in the Park City vicinity to help count birds for the CBC (Christmas Bird Count) census performed in December and January by volunteer birders. Free.  swanerecocenter.org or utahbirders.com

 

Locals Appreciation Day at White Pine Touring

10 a.m.–4 p.m. @  White Pine Touring Nordic Center  

Learn to cross country ski or fine-tune your skills. Classic and skate ski lessons, demos with industry reps, track day pass and lunch for $15 or free for season pass holders. whitepinetouring.com

For more events and up-to-date happenings around town, check out our event calendar.