December - Celebrate the Holidays in Park City
Park City's holiday activities have become a real Park City tradition with the local community and visiting guests alike. There's certainly a magic in the air this time of year, and we're happy to share in the holiday spirit with visiting guests. Park City Mountain Resort welcomes Santa Claus into Park City as he and his reindeer descend the Town Lift from the top of the mountain. Guests are welcome to arrive around 5 p.m. to enjoy hot cocoa and snacks. Santa and his reindeer fly their sled full of goodies onto the Town Lift plaza around 6:15 p.m. Be one of the first 50 guests to dress up as Santa at Canyons and ski free that day. Don't miss the annual torchlight parade at Park City Mountain Resort on Christmas Eve, which is free to the public. Fireworks come early on New Year's Eve at Canyons Resort, complete with an afternoon of free concerts at the Beach and fireworks at 7:30pm. Put the kids to bed and then head up to Main St. for more New Years Eve fun.
Do you have last minute shopping for the holidays? Take time to explore more than 100 unique shops and boutiques, art galleries and specialty stores. From Indian rugs and jewelry to antique gifts and delicate linens...from designer wear and mountain apparel to new age books and fresh flowers - you'll find it all on Historic Main Street.
There aren't too many good reasons to leave our slopes, but eating is one of them, especially when you've visited a few of our 100+ restaurants. You'll find everything from fast food to the most fashionable cuisine this side of, well, anywhere. So in Park City, the challenge isn't deciding when to eat, it's deciding where.
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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY LINKS & ACTIVITIES:
Historic Main Street:
During the month of December, the Historic Park City District will host a number of events, classes and activities as a part of the holidays to celebrate the festive season. Many events are free to the public and open to all ages. more info
Park City Mountain Resort:
"Park City Mountain Resort is a magical place to be during the holidays and the reason why so many families choose to celebrate with us time and time again," said Krista Parry, director of marketing for Park City Mountain Resort. "Our holiday events have become a tradition for the local community and visiting guests alike. We treasure the opportunity to share in their experience." On December 24, Santa Claus will ski around the mountain during the day and once the sun sets he will lead more than 100 ski and snowboard instructors down the PayDay run during Park City Mountain Resort's 47th annual traditional torchlight parade. The parade can best be viewed from the Resort Plaza where complimentary hot beverages and cookies will be served. more
View last year's video: http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/snowmamas/author/heather/santa-comes-to-park-city
Deer Valley Resort:
December 25th - Santa will be visiting with guests in the Snow Park Lodge area from 9 to 11 a.m. From noon to 1:30 p.m. Santa will visit guests in the Silver Lake Lodge area. Guests are invited to bring a camera and have their picture taken with Santa.
December 30th - The Torchlight Parade will be held at approximately 6 p.m. (dusk) on Big Stick ski run on Bald Eagle Mountain. Complimentary hot cider and cookies will be served.. For more information, please call 435-649-1000 or 800-424-DEER (3337).
Canyons Resort: 
From December 23rd - December 25th, Santa will shred the slopes at The Canyons, delivering candy and treats to all the good boys and girls around. Look for Santa at the Flight of The Canyons gondola, as well as throughout the entire resort, from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
December 31, 2011 - Canyons will be hosting another exciting event on the Ski Beach, complete with a DJ and free fireworks show at 7:30pm! All events are FREE to the public and spectators are welcome!
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Save Santa - An alien spaceship has captured Santa...can you rescue him in time?
Exclusively at IWORLDS Spae Center in Park City.
Weekdays - 4:00pm & 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday - 10:00am, 2:30pm and 3:30pm
Ages 5 to 8 years old, advance reservations required, lasts 1 hour
Other IWorlds missions available for older children & adults at www.iworlds.com
For tickets and information call 435-503-5159
Mon, Dec 19th - The Nutcracker
Join the dream as Park City Dance presents the 9th annual PARK CITY NUTCRACKER. Battling mice and soldiers, stunning snowflakes and flowers, dazzling dancing dolls, and the ever popular elephants, make this show a Park City Holiday tradition. This abbreviated family show brings the Magic of the Nutcracker to life for adults and children alike.
Wed, Dec 21st - Winter Solstice Light Parade on Main Street
Don't let the shortest day of the year leave you in the dark! Come up to Historic Park City for our Winter Solstice Electric Parade on Wednesday, December 21st, beginning at lower Main Street at 6pm.
Thur, Dec 24th & 25th - Kurt Bestor - One Silent Night at the Egyptian Theater
Celebrate Christmas with Kurt Bestor in a solo performance at Park City's intimate Egyptian Theatre. Kurt Bestor is an Emmy-award-winning composer, eminently talented, and one of America's most prolific and versatile composer/performers. Bestor's holiday shows have sold-out to audiences across the west over the last 16 years. Catch him in Park City this Christmas! Shows: Christmas Eve & Christmas 6:00pm
Dec 26th-31st - Jesus Christ Superstar at the Egyptian Theater
A super-hipster Rock-Opera loosely based on the last week of Jesus' life, as seen through the eyes of disenchanted disciple Judas Iscariot. Is Jesus a man with a dramatic new message or a Superstar, a god? Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice.
Check out of December Calender of Events for more holiday activities and events
Happy Holidays
