Escape the valley and enjoy holiday activities in Park City, beginning on Thanksgiving. Parking is FREE on Main Street from November 22-December 21, 2012. Look below for a list of holiday happenings:
Thursday, Nov. 29 The Park City Museum hosts a free “History Speaks” Lecture from former Salt Lake City mayor DeeDee Corradini from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Corradini will discuss how she fought to get women’s ski-jumping included in the Olympics.
Friday, Nov. 30 The Park City Gallery Association’s “Gallery Stroll” series continues, featuring nearly two-dozen galleries showcasing their respective artists and special exhibits. The stroll takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Friday of every month.
Carolers will perform on Main Street from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1 Park City’s annual tree-lighting ceremony for the Community Tree in Miners Park kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Street entertainers will perform from 3 to 5 p.m., and carolers will sing from 5 to 7 p.m. Santa will also stop by for photos, time and location to-be-determined.
Voting for the best store-window display will also open, ongoing through Dec. 16. Ballots can be found in stores.
Thursday, Dec. 6 The Park City Museum offers FREE admission all day, just in time for its latest traveling exhibit, “Linedrives and Lipstick: The Untold Story of Women’s Baseball,” which traces women’s love of baseball all the way back to the mid-1800s.
Friday, Dec. 7 Carolers perform from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 8 “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” takes the stage, at 4:00 p.m. with location to be determined. Street entertainers will perform from 3 to 5 p.m., and carolers from 5 to 7 p.m. Santa will visit for photos with pets, courtesy of Friends of Animals, and voting will continue for the best window displays, ongoing through Dec. 16. Ballots can be found in stores.
Friday, Dec. 14 Carolers perform from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 15 Street entertainers perform from 3 to 5 p.m., and carolers from 5 to 7 p.m. Santa stops by the Town Lift, time to-be-determined.
Tuesday, Dec. 18 The HPCA announces the winner of its window-decorating contest. Eight lucky voters will be randomly selected to win a $50 HPCA gift card, eligible at any one of the dozens of HPCA member stores and restaurants.
Friday, Dec. 21 The Electric Parade, featuring cars festooned with Christmas lights and inflatable decorations, glides down Main Street. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. and awards will be presented for Best Use of Lights and the Best Christmas Spirit, Most True to Authentic Park City, and Best in Show.
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