Huge flakes of snow are falling right now in Park City, and you know what that means… It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This edition of the Event Guide will take you right through the big day,
Friday, December 21
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS →
BRANDed PC
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. @ The Rockwell Room
BRANDed PC is an annual celebration of Park City’s creative makers, produced by Park City Summit County Arts Council. There will be shopping each day from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., along with workshops, panels, happy hours, and live entertainment. For more information visit brandedpc.org.
Friday Schedule:
- Workshop: Live Screenprinting w/ Motherlode → 3-5 PM
- Panel: Scaling and Growth | Getting to the Next Stage → 5-6 PM
- Aprés: Lite Bites by Sweets & Cheese + Cash Bar → 6-8 PM
- Entertainment: Alicia Stockman → 6-7 PM
Saturday Schedule:
- Tandem Chocolate Workshop: Make Your Own Christmas Trees (KIDS) → 3-4 PM
- Tandem Chocolate Workshop 2: Make Your Own Candy Bars (ADULTS) → 4-5 PM
- Aprés: Lite Bites by Sweets & Cheese + Cash Bar → 6-8 PM
- Entertainment: Katya & Moodlite → 6-7 PM
The PCSC Arts Council is a nonprofit with the mission to promote, support, and strengthen arts and culture in our community.
CREATE →
Artful Afternoons
1 – 3:30 PM @ Kimball Art Center
Drop-ins are welcome for this Friday afternoon class. Appropriate for kiddos ages 6 – 10, participants get to explore art using a variety of fun materials.
DONATE →
Basin Recreation Blood Drive
2 – 7 PM @ Basin Rec Fieldhouse
Give blood and save lives during the Basin Recreation Blood Drive! Every blood donation helps the American Red Cross to provide vital aid for up to three people! Sign up for a donation time.
CELEBRATE →
Aprés Live Music | Avalanche Dog Meet & Greet
2:30 – 4:30 PM @ Park City Mountain: Canyons Village
D.J. Velvet will be spinning at the Umbrella Bar at Canyons Village to set the mood for aprés fun! PLUS – what could be better than an apés with avalanche puppies?! 
They are out for a meet-and-greet each and every Friday at the Ski Beach. Be sure to bring your Epic Pass — the resort photographers will be on-hand to take pictures.
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Aprés Ski + CBD
4 PM @ Provisions by Riverhorse
(pic – hempy hour)
This is a new one – “Hempy Hour” at Provisions by Riverhorse. An Arizona-based company, Simple Jane, will host an event to “explore the benefits of luxury CBD products to improve performance and enhance your recovery on and off the slopes this winter season.” The event will include:
- Light appetizers provided by Provisions by Riverhorse
- CBD cocktails using local distillery Beehive Distilling and custom blended CBD teas
- Warm salt stones and aromatherapy treatments with Simple Jane products
WATCH →
Park City Film: Winter Break Film Series
“Red Dog True Blue”
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium
Enjoy a number of family-friendly films with Park City Film! Each will be presented at 4 p.m. on the scheduled day; admission and popcorn are free. The Winter Break Film Series is a partnership with Park City Film and the Park City Library.
Schedule:
- Wednesday, Dec 26 – Lady and the Tramp (G) at 4 PM
- Thursday, Dec 27 – Black Panther (PG-13) at 4 PM
- Friday, Dec 28 – The Greatest Showman (PG) at 4 PM
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS →
Kurt Bestor
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre
For thousands of Utahns, the name “Kurt Bestor” means – HOLIDAYS! Kurt has created a memorable Christmas experience for 28 years running, thanks to his affable on-stage personality, world-class musicians, and special guests. Kurt plays December 21 through (and on) Chrismas Day. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m.; Sunday through Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 22
CELEBRATE →
Snowfest
Park City Mountain
Vail’s Park City Mountain is celebrating the holidays – and ski season – with Snowfest. The party starts on December 22 and doesn’t stop until January 6!
Saturday’s schedule:
- 9 AM → High Meadow Park Grand Opening
- 1 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Park City Summit
- 2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by Street Corner Boogie: Umbrella Bar
- 2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Cookie Decorating: Park City Mountain Village
- 3 PM → Complimentary S’mores: Canyons Village
- 4-6 PM → Après Live Music by Pat Carnahan Duo: Legends
Park City Film: “Maria By Callas”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium
The life story of a legendary Greek/American opera singer told completely in her own words – through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters, and unpublished memoirs. How she rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become an international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time.
The Park City Nutcracker
2 & 5:30 PM @ Eccles Center (PCHS)
Battling mice and soldiers, stunning snowflakes, flowers, and dazzling dancing dolls – The Ballet West Academy Park City Campus presents The Nutcracker! Plus – it’s an abbreviated family show, which menas you can bring the littler ones! Tickets HERE.
MOVE →
Family Yoga
3 PM @ The Yoga Shop
Family yoga with Randi Jo means yoga, mindfulness, music, dancing, storytelling, and journaling. All ages are welcome for this class, each Saturday at The Yoga Shop – no yoga experience is necessary. (This class has a suggested donation of $10 each or $25 for a family of four.)
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Snowshoe or Hike Round Valley
4 – 7 PM @ Quinn’s Junction
Join L.L.Bean for a snowshoe trek at the Round Valley Rail Trail. The activity level is easy to moderate; meet at Quinn’s Junction trailhead. Wear weather-appropriate clothing, insulated waterproof footwear, snowshoes. And don’t forget sunglasses, poles, camera, or binoculars if you’d like to have them!
BE HAPPE →
Author Event: Shannon Bahrke Happe
6 PM @ Dolly’s Bookstore
Park City’s own author and Olympic medalist, Shannon Bahrke Happe, will sign copies of her latest children’s book, “Mommy Why Is Your Hair Pink?” And yes, Shannon is bringing along her medals!
From the Dolly’s website:
Mommy, Why Is Your Hair Pink? Will inspire children to discover their unique inner light. As they allow their light to shine, children will find an expression of self that is authentic and bright – even if that expression happens to be HOT PINK!
LEARN →
Weeknight Pizza Wines
6 PM @ Silver Baron Lodge
A casual, fun wine-tasting class with the goal to get you laughing and learning at the same time. The group will taste wines selected based on the topic for the weekend (must be 21 years old).
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Homemade Pasta Wintertime Cooking Class
6 PM @ Mindful Cuisine
Learn to make homemade pasta! You’ll mix pasta dough by hand, how to use vegetables to flavor and color the dough, and then roll out sheets of dough to turn into ravioli. You’ll also create a ravioli filling with taleggio and mascarpone cheeses, then fill and cut ravioli. YUM!
Menu
- Tricolore Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Taleggio and Mascarpone Ravioli with Honey & Hazelnuts
- Individual Vegetarian Lasagna
- Tagliatelle with Braised Chicken, Lime, and Pistachios
- Gelato Sundaes
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Learn to Curl
8 PM @ Park City Ice Arena
One of a number of Learn to Curl sessions throughout the year; you’ll need clean sneakers, and warm, loose clothing (stretchy pants, jacket/sweater, hat, gloves. The Curling Club provides ice, stones, hacks, sliders, helmets, and brooms. Pre-registration is required.
Sunday, December 23
CREATE →
Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve
Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy the complimentary Swaner Craft Sunday! Join the fun at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, and create a nature-themed craft to bring home.
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Open Studio
12 – 2 PM @ The Paint Mixer
Whether you want extra painting practice, some alone creative time – or just the chance to make a painting with no guided instruction, Open Studio is a great Sunday afternoon option. Pick any one of the paintings and follow the written instructions – or just do your own thing. Materials are provided, guidance is not. Register for the session here.
RESORT FUN →
Snowfest
Park City Mountain
Vail’s Park City Mountain is celebrating the holidays – and ski season – with Snowfest. The party starts on December 22 and doesn’t stop until January 6!
Sunday’s schedule:
- 2:30-4:30 PM → Aprés Family Gingerbread House Decorating @ Canyons Village
- 2:30 – 4:30 PM → Aprés Live Music by DJ Velvet @ Umbrella Bar
- 3 PM → Complimentary S’mores @ Park City Mountain Village
- 4-6 PM → Aprés Live Music by BD Howes Duo @ Legends (Park City Mountain Village)
MOVE & BE MINDFUL →
Merry [MINDFUL] Christmas
4:30 PM @ The Paint Mixer
Join Jess McCurdy | Fit 4 Life at The Paint Mixer for some mindfulness and movement on Main Street — before the madness hits! A 60-minute Vinyasa Yoga Flow on Christmas Eve’s Eve is just what the doctor ordered! Just $15 for the class, all levels welcome and yoga mats are provided.
Monday, December 24
Santa Visits Deer Valley
9 AM – 1:30 PM @ Snow Park
Santa will be visiting guests in the Snow Park Lodge area from 9 to 11 a.m and from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Silver Lake Lodge area. Guests and their children are invited to bring a camera and take their picture with Santa. For more information, please call 435-649-1000.
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Snowfest
Park City Mountain
Vail’s Park City Mountain is celebrating the holidays – and ski season – with Snowfest. The party starts on December 22 and doesn’t stop until January 6!
Monday’s schedule:
- 2:30-4:30 PM → Aprés Family: Ornament Decorating @ Legacy Lodge in Park City Mountain Village
- 2:30 – 4:30 PM → Aprés Live Music by The Proper Way @ Umbrella Bar
- 3 PM → Complimentary S’mores @ Park City Mountain Village
- 4-6 PM → Aprés Live Music by Classic Steve @ Legends (Park City Mountain Village)
- 4:30 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet @ Canyons Village Forum
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56th Annual Torchlight Parade
5:30 PM @ Park City Mountain Village Base
One of Park City Mountain’s most special and longest-running traditions! The Annual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade is a tradition as old as the resort itself. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m., in the Park City Moutain Village Base area. There will be holiday music and complimentary cookies, treats, and hot cocoa.
The parade begins at 6, and that’s when the magic turns up to an 11.
Park City’s ski and snowboard instructors carve down the mountain, lit torches in hand, to lead Santa Claus in a festive procession to town.
Tuesday, December 25
Snowfest
Park City Mountain
Vail’s Park City Mountain is celebrating the holidays – and ski season – with Snowfest. The party starts on December 22 and doesn’t stop until January 6! Check the rest of the schedule HERE.
Tuesday’s schedule:
- 2:30-4:30 PM → Aprés Family: EpicMix Christmas Photo Booth @ Canyons Village
- 2:30-4:30 PM → Aprés Family: Caricature Artist @ Park City Mountain Village
- 2:30 – 4:30 PM → Aprés Live Music by Will Baxter Trio @ Umbrella Bar
- 3 PM → Complimentary S’mores @ Park City Mountain Village
- 4-6 PM → Aprés Live Music by the Tim Daniels Duo @ Legends (Park City Mountain Village)
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Kurt Bestor
6 PM @ Egyptian Theatre
For thousands of Utahns, the name “Kurt Bestor” means – HOLIDAYS! Kurt Bestor has created a memorable Christmas experience for 28 years, thanks to his affable on-stage personality, world-class musicians, and special guests. Buy tickets HERE.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Sunday, December 30 → Deer Valley’s Annual Torchlight Parade
- January 6 & 13 → Aprés Namaste, mindful yoga event + community gathering @ Paint Mixer & Old Town Wine Cellars
- Saturday, January 26, 2019 → Ski Utah’s Learn to Ski Program @ Deer Valley
The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in / ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.
In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.
The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and 5 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.
If you’ve never been to see Santa come down Town Lift, you are in for a treat! If you have, you know to show up early and enjoy the free hot chocolate and cookies (provided by 
IBSF Para World Cup and IBSF Youth Series
A holiday event chock-full of fun, with activities like ornament decorating, gingerbread-house or wreath building, and Mrs. Claus storytelling. There is, of course, a Christmas Market, with dozens of local vendors displaying their wares. Plus, Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band will put on a concert on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, 
Local Artisanal Holiday Market
Park City Holiday Spectacular and Sing-A-Long!
Celebrate Christmas with Grammy Award-winning Country Music Hall of Famers at DeJoria. The songs are a mixture of t
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Holiday Family Yoga
Enjoy a delicious breakfast with the big guy to fuel up for the 
Santa Comes Down Town Lift
Homestead Resort:
Sweet Aprés: Art of Chocolate
Beautiful Boy: David Sheff & Nic Sheff
TAKE A TOUR
Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet
It’s already Park Silly Holiday Bazaar weekend! Head over to the Park City Marriott in Prospector and enjoy Park Silly in a warm, cozy, decked-out-for-the-holiday atmosphere. Oh, and did we mention – Sanat will be there! Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Entry is free.
Park City Film: “The Old Man & The Gun”
This is a class put on by the University of Utah’s Lifelong Learning Program, to help you learn the flavors, techniques and proper use of a variety of alternative flours to give traditional holiday cookies a gluten-free twist.
Santa at The Fieldhouse
Park City Film: “Belle et Sébastien: L’aventure Continue”
Clinic: Favorite Local Winter Sports Destinations
~Sunrise GRIT45: 6 – 6:45 AM
Twice a month, on Mondays from 10 to 11, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter hosts Little Naturalist. Little Naturalist is a program for 3 to 5-year-olds who are curious about animals, their habitats, the environment, and exploring nature. The group reads a nature-themed book, does some exploring, and finishes a craft! (Be prepared to adventure outside!)
You know this one – it’s the story of Clara and the present her odd uncle brings to the family’s Christmas party, which becomes the story of the Nutcracker Prince and his fierce battle against the Mouse King. Performances at 6:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday nights by Body Motion Dance Company.
Did you know – sliding events at our own Utah Olympic Park here in Park City are free and open to the public? And one is coming us this week! The FIL Junior League World Cup is an international luge event in which the best up and coming young luge athletes compete! Check the 
More creation fun at the Kimball Art Center with Open Studio. You have your choice of two out of the five condensed art classes in ceramics, warm glass fusion, screen printing, painting, and drawing. Demos from teachers, all art materials, hors-d’oeuvres, and personalized instruction are all included; a cash bar is also available.
You’ve seen them all before–the semi-tacky souvenir t-shirt in every airport newsstand, museum gift shop, and boardwalk souvenir shack. You can find basically the exact same shirt in any city across the country. As unique as all cities are, shouldn’t its souvenirs reflect that—for tourists and locals alike? 
Despite zero experience in apparel design, he and partner Alex Lowe taught themselves to screen print and started testing out some designs. They sold products at local markets and started to gather a following. In 2016, they opened up the Motherlode storefront on Main Street. The shop carries unique apparel – items you definitely won’t find at other stores – and is perfectly representative of the city’s vibe. 
And beyond the pre-designed apparel, about half of Motherlode’s business is doing custom work for clients; they’ve even helped us with projects here at The Colony! 
They can also transfer images on to a shirt—perfect for gifts or other small orders. Motherlode has clients all over the city, from Freshie’s to St. Regis. Oh, and, it’s worth mentioning that the t-shirts they sell are the softest, most comfortable we’ve ever come across.
