Welcome to the perfect holiday guide for Layton! Find all the top festive events and attractions right here. From Layton stalwarts to wandering visitors, our guide ensures a holiday season to remember.
Popular Events: Experience the enchanting sights and sounds at Christmas on Temple Square, where stunning light displays and seasonal performances create a festive atmosphere. The Festival of Trees offers a unique opportunity to view intricately decorated trees while supporting local charities. And the Heber Valley Railroad: The Polar Express is something you definitely don't want to miss, providing a magical train ride that brings the classic Christmas story to life. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Layton
- Christmas on Temple Square (Salt Lake City)
- Ballet West’s The Nutcracker (Salt Lake City)
- Heber Valley Railroad: The Polar Express (Heber City)
- Festival of Trees (Sandy)
- Lights On at the Eccles (Salt Lake City)
- Ogden Christmas Village (Ogden)
- Layton City ‘Lights Before Christmas’
- Craft Lake City Holiday Market (Salt Lake City)
- Orem Holiday Lights On (Orem)
- Spanish Forks Festival of Lights (Spanish Fork)
See these and even more events listed below!
Layton Holiday Light Displays
Layton City ‘Lights Before Christmas’
What to Expect:
Free drive-through and walk-through holiday light display with a tunnel of lights.
Description:
Layton City's 'Lights Before Christmas' is a free holiday light display in Layton Commons Park, featuring a variety of festive lights and a tunnel of lights, including a Nativity scene and animal-themed displays.
Where: Layton | More Info: Layton City ‘Lights Before Christmas’
Ogden Christmas Village
What to Expect:
Free holiday light displays and Santa visits.
Description:
Ogden's Christmas Village is a free holiday event featuring daily light displays, Santa visits, and festive activities in downtown Ogden.
Where: Ogden | More Info: Ogden Christmas Village
Spanish Forks Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Unique stationary light displays with moving scenes.
Description:
The Spanish Fork Festival of Lights is a festive holiday event featuring over a million stationary lights, including dinosaurs, cowboys, toys, and a Nativity scene. The event runs nightly from 6-10 PM at Canyon View Park, with admission priced at $10 per single-family vehicle. Holiday music is available on 99.7 FM while driving through the displays.
Where: Spanish Fork | More Info: Spanish Forks Festival of Lights
Orem Holiday Lights On
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday light display with live music.
Description:
Orem Holiday Lights On is a spectacular display of over 100,000 lights in City Center Park, featuring live music and community gatherings.
Where: Orem | More Info: Orem Holiday Lights On
Christmas on Temple Square
What to Expect:
Annual holiday light display with concerts and exhibits.
Description:
Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, transforms into a spectacular display of over one million lights each year, starting the day after the United States Thanksgiving holiday. The lights remain on until January 1, and the area is also adorned with various holiday concerts and exhibits. The event continues as a reminder of the birth of Jesus Christ, despite the absence of a formal lighting ceremony.
Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Christmas on Temple Square
Layton Holiday Markets and Shopping
Craft Lake City Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday experience with local game developers and unique handcrafted gifts.
Description:
The Craft Lake City Holiday Market is a premier local event in Northern Utah, featuring over 140 Utah-based artisans, vintage vendors, craft foodies, performers, and indie game developers. Attendees can shop unique handcrafted gifts, savor local food, play free games, and enjoy craft cocktails and brews. The event also includes free access to several museums and galleries within Ogden Union Station.
Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Craft Lake City Holiday Market
Layton Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with silent auction supporting children's health.
Description:
The Festival of Trees is a holiday event featuring beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses, all created by community volunteers. The event supports Primary Children's Hospital by raising funds through a silent auction. It includes live performances, various shops, and activities for all ages.
Where: Sandy | More Info: Festival of Trees
Lights On at the Eccles
What to Expect:
Dazzling multimedia effects enhance the distinctive Mannheim sound.
Description:
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis features classic Christmas hits in the distinctive Mannheim sound, accompanied by dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting.
Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Lights On at the Eccles
A Christmas Carol
What to Expect:
Timeless adaptation of Dickens' classic with haunting performances.
Description:
A Christmas Carol is a classic tale of redemption and transformation, where Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on a cold winter's night, forcing him to confront his past, present, and future.
Where: Layton | More Info: A Christmas Carol
Heber Valley Railroad: The Polar Express
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday train ride with Santa and festive treats.
Description:
Join Heber Valley Railroad on a 90-minute round trip to the North Pole, where you'll enjoy hot cocoa, Mrs. Claus' famous chocolate chip cookies, and sing along to new and traditional Christmas favorites. Be entertained by hosts, elves, cocoa chefs, and special guests. When you reach the North Pole, Santa will join the trip to greet each child and present them with a special gift.
Where: Heber City | More Info: Heber Valley Railroad: The Polar Express
Ballet West’s The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Ballet West presents Willam Christensen's The Nutcracker, a timeless holiday classic featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic score, elaborate costumes, and enchanting choreography. This production, recognized as America's first and longest-running Nutcracker, brings families and friends together with its fast-paced and visually stunning performance.
Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Ballet West’s The Nutcracker
Layton Other Holiday Activities
Christmas in Farmington
What to Expect:
Christmas tree pickup with specific guidelines.
Description:
In Farmington, Christmas trees are collected on the Second Saturday in January. Residents must place trees near the sidewalk, remove tree stands, and keep them on top of fallen snow. Trees taller than 8 feet will not be collected, and all decorations and lights must be removed.
Where: Farmington | More Info: Christmas in Farmington
Bountiful Ice Ribbon Fun Date
What to Expect:
Unique outdoor ice skating experience with amenities.
Description:
Bountiful Ice Ribbon offers an outdoor ice skating experience with a 520-foot loop rink, amenities like restrooms, firepits, and heat lamps, and nearby shops and restaurants.
Where: Bountiful | More Info: Bountiful Ice Ribbon Fun Date
Holiday Wreath Workshops
What to Expect:
Hands-on wreath-making with unique materials.
Description:
Create a fresh holiday wreath for your front door using fresh greens, a 16” wreath frame, paddle wire, and decorations. Attendees are encouraged to collect unusual greens and favorite ornaments to include in their wreath. Recommended attire includes clothes that can get dirty and gardening gloves.
Where: Salt Lake City | More Info: Holiday Wreath Workshops
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Kaysville (2 miles)
- Clearfield (5 miles)
- Syracuse (5 miles)
- Clinton (7 miles)
- Farmington (7 miles)
- Roy (8 miles)
- Ogden (11 miles)
- Bountiful (13 miles)
- Salt Lake City (21 miles)
- South Salt Lake (24 miles)
- Magna (25 miles)
- West Valley City (26 miles)
- East Millcreek (26 miles)
- Millcreek (26 miles)
- Taylorsville (27 miles)
- Murray (28 miles)
- Kearns (28 miles)
- Holladay (28 miles)
- West Jordan (31 miles)
- Midvale (31 miles)
- Cottonwood Heights (32 miles)
- Sandy (33 miles)
- Sandy Hills (34 miles)
- South Jordan Heights (34 miles)
- South Jordan (34 miles)
- Riverton (37 miles)
- Draper (37 miles)
- Herriman (38 miles)
- Tooele (40 miles)