Park City Weekend Agenda: Jan. 3–5
Park City Film screens The Aeronauts at Park City Library's Jim Santy Auditorium.
Image: Amazon Studios
All Weekend Long
Park City Film: The Aeronauts
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m.@ Park City Library
Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones star as a pioneering meteorologist and a daredevil balloon pilot testing the limits of physics—and their emotions—as their quest to make history becomes a fight for survival. General admission $8; students and seniors $7. parkcityfilm.org
Midway Ice Castles
Monday –Thursday 4–9 p.m.; Friday 4–10:30 p.m., Saturday noon–10:30 p.m. @ 700 Homestead Dr. in Midway
Explore a winter wonderland of ice caves, frozen waterfalls and mazes. Weekday children’s admission $9.99 and general admission $13.99; weekend children’s admission $11.99 and general admission $17.99. Open through March 1, 2020 (weather permitting). icecastles.com/utah
James McMurtry
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m.@ The Egyptian Theatre
Folk rocker McMurtry arrives with a full band dedicated to soulful sound and lyrical storytelling. Tickets start at $27. egyptiantheatrecompany.org
Last Weekend for The Robot Zoo
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. $6 non-members; children 3 and under free. swanerecocenter.org
Friday, January 3
Exploring Blends: Great Food Wines!
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
Moonlight Snowshoe Hike and Fundraiser
6:30 p.m. @ Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitor Center
Join Friends of Wasatch Mountain State Park for a fun winter snowshoe under the full moon. $7 per person; snowshoes available to rent for $6 at the Visitor Center. Children must be 8 or older and accompanied by an adult. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced hikes available. Light refreshments served post snowshoe adventure. Pre-reservations required at friendsofwasatch.org
James McMurtry delivers soulful sounds and storytelling prowess to the Egyptian stage.
Image: Courtesy Egyptian Theatre
Saturday, January 4
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
Audubon Society’s 120th Christmas Bird Count
8 a.m.–5 p.m. @ Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitor Center
Join experienced birders, or try your hand at birding with the nation’s oldest citizen science bird project. Dress for weather and bring a pack with snacks and lunch, water, your birding guidebook, and binoculars. Please RSVP to Kathy Donnell to participate. [email protected]
Books2Movies: The House With a Clock in Its Walls
4 p.m.@ Park City Library
When ten-year-old Lewis goes to live with his oddball uncle, he discovers that he is a powerful practitioner of magical arts. After Lewis accidentally awakens the dead, the town is soon populated by witches, warlocks, and deadly curses. Based on the children’s book by John Bellairs, the film stars Jack Black and Cate Blanchett. Free. parkcityfilm.org
Sunday, January 5
Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 a.m.–1 p.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
Indulge your crafty kids with a nature-themed craft at the EcoCenter. All ages welcome! swanerecocenter.org
For more events and up-to-date happenings around town, check out our event calendar.
