Holiday lights near Salt Lake City for families (2026)
Checked · Covers Oct 27 – Jan 15 · All times are local Mountain Time
We list 3 holiday light events around Salt Lake City for Oct 27 – Jan 15: 2 displays running for weeks and 1 one-night event. Displays that run for weeks come first, then one-night parades and tree lightings around Salt Lake City. Popular nights can sell out, so check the official page before you go.
Light displays open for weeks
Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point
- When
- Thu, Nov 12 – Sat, Jan 9 (Nov 12–Jan 9; closed Sundays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) · Evening timed entry (see site)
- Cost
- Timed tickets; prices vary by date and age; ages 2 and under need no ticket
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Walk-through holiday light show in Ashton Gardens. Time slots every 15 minutes; buy tickets in advance.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Candlelight Christmas at This Is The Place Heritage Park
- When
- Fri, Dec 11 – Mon, Dec 21 (Dec 11–21, Monday–Saturday) · 5–9pm
- Cost
- Ticketed (see site); free onsite parking
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor + outdoor
Lantern-lit pioneer village with carolers, Father Christmas, a live nativity, 1800s holiday demonstrations and storytelling in historic homes.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
One-night light parades and tree lightings
Lights On! Holiday Tree Lighting at The Gateway
- When
- Sat, Nov 14 · 6:30–8:30pm; tree lighting 8:15pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Downtown holiday tree lighting with live music, stilt walkers, balloon twisters and prizes. The holiday lights stay up through Dec 31.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
When do holiday lights open around Salt Lake City in 2026?
2 light displays on our list run for weeks: Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point (Lehi, Nov 12 – Jan 9) and Candlelight Christmas at This Is The Place Heritage Park (Salt Lake City, Dec 11 – Dec 21).
How much do ticketed light displays near Salt Lake City cost?
Prices from the official pages: Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point (Timed tickets) and Candlelight Christmas at This Is The Place Heritage Park (Ticketed, see site). Prices can change by night.
Can kids see Santa at a light display near Salt Lake City?
Yes. 1 light event on our list has Santa: Candlelight Christmas at This Is The Place Heritage Park (Salt Lake City, Dec 11 – Dec 21). Some charge extra for Santa photos.
Which holiday lights events near Salt Lake City need tickets or registration?
1 event on our list says on the official page that it needs advance tickets, timed entry or registration: Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point (Lehi). Book through each official page.
Which Salt Lake City-area cities have holiday lights events?
We list holiday lights events in 2 cities, including Salt Lake City (2) and Lehi (1).
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