11/18/10 or 11/20/10 - Meet Curious George at Sandy Library & West Jordan Library

In connection with the KUED Reading Marathon, Curious George is making an appearance at a few local libraries. If you are not involved with the marathon...go here for preschool to 6th grade & at the end they will be having a huge party with all the KUED characters, prizes & more. For more information about the KUED Reading Marathon go to..
http://www.kued.org/kids/?area=readyToLearn&action=readingMarathon&do=home

Curious George will be at ...

The Sandy Library
10100 South Petunia Way
(1450 East)
Thurs. Nov. 18 from 11am-12pm

and at
The West Jordan Library
1970 West 7800 South
Friday, Nov. 19 from 4-5pm

For all ages.

12/14/10 - Liberty Park Echoes of Christmas LIVE Nativity

My sister was just telling me about this free live nativity at Liberty Park...the pictures on their website look amazing...check it out...

2010 Echoes of Christmas


December 14-18 & 20-23 2010
30-minute shows begin every 5 minutes
from 7 - 9 PM each evening
Weather Permitting

Liberty Park - Salt Lake City, Utah
Enter from the North Entrance
900 South at 600 East
Park by "Tennis Bubble" on the Middle West
side of the park. Follow the signs and
gather just West of Youth Center
See Map Below

Admission is Free
No Ticket Required
Donations Accepted

Check out their website for pictures & a map of the park
http://echoesofchristmas.com/index.htm

12/4/10 - teamgive Saturday with Santa Modern Display

This is a chance to see Santa & give back. Collecting new & gently used books for Eliza's Libraries. A foundation started by a good friend for his daughter, who is suffering from MLD. Check out Eliza's story at www.elizaswish.org
or for more info about Saturday with Santa go to
http://teamgive.org/events/simply-mac-criterium-series/

12/6/10 - Free 12/06/10 - Family Monday at Utah Museum of Natural History(UofU Campus)

The Utah Museum of Natural History (on the UofU Campus) offers free admission on the first Monday of every month. Hours are 9:30am to 8:00pm.

Lots of Fun exhibits & if your kids like the PBS Show Dinosaur Train...the scientist/host Scott Sampson was the curator for the museum for several years.

Address...

1390 E Presidents Circle

website...

http://umnh.utah.edu/freemondays

12/4/10 - Karing for Kids Saturday with Santa

SATURDAY with SANTA is HERE. Plan on being there, mark you calendars !!

When: Saturday December 4th, 12:00 - 4:00
Where: Cottonwood Heights Elementary, 2415 East 7600 South.

We need your participation This YEAR..

The largest Charity handmade bear and blanket sale, featuring over 600+ handmade bears and blankets.

This YEAR.. we will have special guests: Winter Songfest of carols by the Cottonwood Heights Arts Council and Cowboy Ted.

Bring your Kids, neighbor’s kids, grand-kids, every-ones Kids!!! FREE event , FREE pictures with Santa, FREE food.

Raising $$$ for Many Utah Childrens Charities/sub for Santa's

Santa arrives at 11:45, carrying gifts & candy for all children (and adults). A photographer will take your picture with Santa for free. Pictures will be available within 15 minutes after they are taken. Bring your camera, take all the family Christmas pictures you want.

Next, wander on over to the cookies & hot chocolate & enjoy a free snack. When you're done eating, take a trip to the children's games...Everyone is a winner...win boys/girls toys & gifts...always a favorite & a lot of fun.

Want to have a temporary tattoo or your face painted. There are experts waiting for you.

Want to attend a Jazz game. Take a chance & purchase a ticket for the drawing or win other wonderful prizes.

Lastly, purchase bears, blankets, plush animals & more.

2010 will be our 10th consecutive year.

12/4/10 - LDS Church History Museum - Pioneer Christmas

For more information or tickets go to ... http://www.lds.org/

Pioneer Christmas: A Time for Celebration

Event Description

Pioneer Christmas: A Time for Celebration is an interactive, audience-oriented theater presentation featuring stories, games, dancing, music, and songs that would have been a part of a 19th-century Mormon pioneer Christmas celebration, including a visit from Father Christmas.

The program is family oriented, and adults and children alike are invited to attend. Members of the Pioneer Heritage Company present this delightful one-hour program wearing authentic costumes and sharing the spirit of Christmas past.
The program is designed to engage both children and adults in a festive atmosphere of Christmas singing, fun, and well wishes.

Dates and Location
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Matinee: 3:00 p.m.
Evening: 7:00 p.m.

Church History Museum

Tickets
Tickets are available for this event. Those without tickets who are interested in attending may arrive at the auditorium early prior to the performance and will be seated on a first-come, first-serve basis; based upon availability. Tickets can be obtained over the Internet or by calling 801-570-0080 (locally) or toll-free 1-866-537-8457 (1-866-LDS-TIKS) starting Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. There is a limit of six (6) tickets per person."

12/3/10 - Midway Christmas -- Creche Exhibit

Also, check out their free Swiss Christmas Festival held the same time & their Gingerbread Auction for charities.

Visit their website for more information...
http://www.midwaychristmas.com/

Midway Christmas Creche Exhibit

Come feel of the true Spirit of Christmas as you view a spectacular collection of nativities from all over the world.

Exhibit hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday
December 3rd, 4th, & 5th, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Bring the entire family and enjoy live musical performances or visit the children's room, with dress ups, family photographs and crafts.

Free admission. Wheelchairs available.

12/3/10 - Festival of Lights at Wheeler Farm

We went to the Halloween Festival at Wheeler Farm & found it was just right for our 3 year old. Wheeler Farm also does a Festival of Lights during Christmas time. For a relatively inexpensive price, you get a ride through the lighted farm & wooded area behind the farm & a visit with Santa.

Here are the details for 2010...

Friday & Saturday Nights...December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

From 6:00pm - 9:00pm

$5 per person

or $25 for family(up to 6)

Includes: wagon ride through the lighted wood, warmth by the fire & a visit with Santa.

My friends Dad plays Santa (I am sure there is more than one) and he is WONDERFUL!!

go to the website for more info...

http://www.wheelerfarm.com/

Wheeler Farm is located at 6351 S 900 E SLC, UT 84121

12/3/10 - Hogle Zoo Lights

When our daughter was just 15 months we went to see the Zoo Lights & she LOVED them. Make sure you dress for the weather.
For more information or to purchase tickets online go to....
http://www.hoglezoo.org/


Hours:
Sunday - Thursday... 5 to 8 pm (grounds close at 9)
Friday - Saturday....... 5 to 9 pm (grounds close at 10)

Admission
Adults ...................... $6 Member Adults ....................... $5
Children (3-12) ...... $4 Member Children (3-12) ...... $3
Seniors (65 ) .......... $4 Member Seniors (65 ) .......... $3
Toddlers (2 & under) FREE Member Toddlers (2 & under) FREE

Where wildlife meets wild lights! ZooLights! returns to Hogle Zoo this holiday season with more sparkling lights, over 250 animated light displays and more nightly fun than ever before! View glittering animated animals made out of lights, warm up under heaters and enjoy a hot chocolate and deep fried s'more along the way. Take a ride on the Conservation Carousel (weather permitting) and then stop in to see Santa in EdZoocation Station! Stop into the Wild Zootique to finish your holiday shopping and pick up some hologram glasses to see the lights as never before.

Reindeer Parade each evening at 5:15pm

12/1/10 - Church History Museum

In December, the LDS Church History Museum will feature storytelling, living history pioneers, and a daily craftmaking station for children. A special exhibit, "Christmas Creches from around the World," will feature nativity scenes created by international artisans. The Church History Museum is open weekdays from 9:00am to 9:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 7:00pm. The museum will be closed on December 24 & 25.

For more information, call 1-801-240-4615 or visit http://lds.org/churchhistory/museum

11/29/10 - Kaysville City - Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Electric Light Parade :: Kaysville City :: Welcome To Kaysville

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Electric Light Parade
Friday, October 29, 2010 - 08:27 AM

This fun family event will be held on Monday, November 29.

Tree lighting (north of the Library) will begin at 5:45 p.m. and the parade begins at 6:00 p.m. The parade route is from 550 South Main to 100 North Main.

http://www.kaysvillecity.com/

11/29/10 - Riverton City - Annual Christmas Lighting and Santa Arrival! :: Riverton City :: Peace, Progress and Tradition

Come see Santa arrive in style on a big, red fire engine for the Annual Christmas Lighting and Santa’s Arrival on Monday, November 29th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Community Center (12830 S. 1700 W.) We’ll have lots of FREE crafts for the kids while you wait to see Santa! Then take a ride on the caroling hay ride, enjoy a warm scone and some hot chocolate! Most activities will be indoors, but don’t forget to dress warm for the hay ride! Best of all, it’s all FREE!

taken from...
http://www.rivertoncity.com/

11/27/10 - Breakfast with St. Nick at the Grand America Hotel

My co-worker takes his granddaughters to this every year. He loves the yummy food, they even have a small buffet for the children with things that children like to eat. He said that Santa & Mrs. Claus are amazing.

The Grand America Hotel
Breakfast with St. Nick
Dates: Saturday, November 27th, December 4th, 11th & 18th and
Wednesday, December 22nd.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Charge: $27 Adults, $13.00 Children (3 - 12), under 3 complimentary.
Reservations required, please call 801-258-6707

http://www.grandamerica.com/promotions/holiday/holiday-offerings

11/27/10 - Thanksgiving Point - Breakfast With Santa 2010

Taken from their website...

www.thanksgivingpoint.com

Breakfast With Santa
Saturdays
November 27, December 4, 11 & 18
9 - 11 am
*doors open at 8:30 am

Thanksgiving Point Show Barn

Admission Advance:
$15/child
$20/adult

Day-of:
$17/child
$24/adult

* As a special limited time promotion, receive a free pass to Holiday Lights when you purchase tickets for the November 27 Breakfast with Santa! (One pass per transaction)
* High chairs and booster seats need to be purchased and reserved in advance with the Box Office Manager. To do so please call 801.768.4900
* Children of all ages need a ticket

Summary...

Enjoy the Holiday tradition of eating breakfast with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, the Gingerbread Man, and Buddy the Elf. There will be crafts, games, cookie decorating and yummy breakfast for all to enjoy. Pictures with Santa will be available for purchase at the event.

Menu
* Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
* Scrambled Eggs
* Sausage Links
* Smoked Bacon
* Roasted Red Breakfast Potatoes
* Orange Juice, Milk and Hot Chocolate

Activities/Games
· Penguin Oreos
· Marshmallow Snowman
· Reindeer Tootsie Pops
· Plinko
· Grinch Ring Toss
· Christmas Countdown
· Paper Chain
· Write a Letter to Santa
· Face Painting

11/26/10 - Holiday Festival | The Grand America Hotel

Holiday Festival
The Grand America Hotel
Friday, November 26th, 2010

Based on last year's overwhelming success, we've set the date for our Second Annual Grand Holiday Festival. Join us for a new holiday tradition as we light our Grand Christmas Tree. Stoll our magnificent village of Gingerbread Houses and visit Teddy Bear Town in a beautiful suite. The evening also features a performance by the International Children's Choir, holiday treats, and a visit from jolly old St. Nick himself.

Our Christmas gift to you, this event is completely complimentary. Donations are gladly accepted benefitting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)