FREE or CHEAP Family Friendly Activities this weekend in UTAH

Festival of Trees – Festival of Trees is open to people of all ages Wednesday through Saturday, December 4 - 7, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily located at the South Towne Expo Center. Tickets are available at the door for $5 - adults, $4 - senior citizens, $3.50 - children (ages 2 - 11).  Discount tickets are still available at many Zion's Bank locations. All proceeds go directly to Primary Children's.

Elves at Gardener Village: November 22 – December 24
Try your luck with our fun, family-friendly scavenger hunt. Be sure to check your list twice and get all the correct locations for Santa’s little helpers. This a wonderful activity for families, children and youth groups. Print your elf hunt form beginning November 22, 2013.

Christkindlmarktand Lantern Parade – December 5-7

Located at This is The Place Heritage Park in the Plaza near the visitor center. Admission is free.

Christkindlmarkt SLC offers a unique holiday shopping and cultural experience this season. The St. Martin's Lantern Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting will take place the evening of December 5th, to celebrate our community-wide coat drive for children in need.

South Jordan Light the Night – Friday, December 6 from 6:30-8 pm at South Jordan City Plaza (1600 W Towne Center Dr). This is a Free event that includes free hot chocolate and cookies, free ice skate rental, and Santa arrives via fire truck. There will also be a Candy Window display unveiling.

Bountiful Christmas Magic on Main – Friday, December 6 at 6pm. Beginning at 400 South and Main, heading north on Main Street to 400 North then north on 200 West to the South Davis Recreation Center, where the parade will disband and revelers will be treated to entertainment and refreshments and Santa Claus will greet youngsters.

Midway Christmas – December 6-9. There will be one of the largest Creche exhibits in the US. Admission is Free and includes a children’s activity room and musical performances. Santa will also be at Midway Town Hall along with crafts, vendors, gifts, entertainment and more.

Ogden Nature Center Open House – Saturday, December 7 from 9-4 pm. Admission is Free, there will also be free hot chocolate in the yurt. Enjoy holiday shopping, vendors, a bake sale, exploring the wintery trails and more. All proceeds benefit the Ogden Nature Center.

Swan Eco Center Open House – Saturday, December 7 from 11-2 pm. The festivities will include a visit from Gilbert, the Park City Moose, a book signing by Utah authors Heidi Shadix-Pieros and Rick Pieros, a kids-run craft market, recycled craft events for all ages and hot cocoa, hot cider and holiday treats. Admission is Free and Santa will be there from 2-4 pm, get your pictures with Santa for Free.

Red ButteGarden Holiday Open House – December 7 & 8 from 10-5 pm. Admission is FREE and there will be complimentary cider and hot chocolate. The Orangerie will be filled with local artists who have created an array of handmade gifts for sale including jewelry, pottery, fiber art, photography, and more.

Utah Oval Holiday Festival – Saturday, December 7 from 5:30-10 pm at the Utah Olympic Oval (5662 S Cougar Lane, Kearns). An evening of non-stop entertainment! Ice skating, ice sculpting, tractor rides, hockey game, figure skating show, crafts, Funny Face photo, concessions… and don’t forget to visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole! Admission is only $2 or $1 with a food bank donation (skate rental not included, $2.50).

Bountiful Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 am at Wight House (95 N Main St). Enjoy breakfast with Santa, proceeds benefit the Bountiful Food Pantry.

Provo Lights On Ceremony – Saturday, December 7 at 6 pm in front of the City Center (351 W Center). See Santa light Center Street and welcome the Christmas season. Then explore Provo’s Christmas Market.

Library Square Holiday Celebration – Saturday, December 7 from 11 – 4 pm. There will be a screening of Arthur Christmas, performance by the Grinch Players, kids crafts, and more.

Winter Wonderland Figure Skating Recital – Saturday, December 7 at 7 pm at George S. Eccles Ice Center (2825 N 200 E, North Logan). Skaters skating to Holiday favorites. Free Admission but requesting cans of food for the 5th Annual Cache Valley Credit Union Holiday Food Drive.

Free Murray Symphony Holiday Concert – Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 pm at Murray High School (5440 S State St). Murray Symphony will be performing with the Riverton Children’s Choir. Admission is free, however, donations are accepted and there will be a clothing drive for donations to the Road Home.

Free Wasatch Symphony Concert – Sunday, December 8 at 7 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church (1710 S Foothill Dr)

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