Come experience the magic of the holiday season at Tracy Aviary’s Lightwalk. See dazzling light displays, our famous lighted tunnel, enjoy festive treats, and pay a visit to Santa inside a life-size gingerbread house. Opening Weekend: November 22-24 Event runs November 29 – December 23, 26-31 Special Nights - Cookie Nights: On select Tuesdays and Thursdays, join us for a delicious cookie decorating activity, including instruction, cookies, decorations, and a special visit with Santa. - Drink & Stroll: On December 11, enjoy a stroll through the lights with a festive beverage in hand. This 21+ event includes one beverage ticket. - Candle Night: On December 21, honor lost loved ones during this special time of year during this memorial candlelit walk-through Tracy Aviary. Proceeds from candle purchases go to support a local non-profit supporting families who have experience the loss of an infant. Tickets: - Adults $17.95 - Kids (3-12) $13.95 - Infants (2 and under) Free Save $3, Sunday through Thursday, when you bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Utah Food Bank. Tracy Aviary members save $5 Tickets and information at www.tracyaviary.org/liberty-park/lightwalk/

Bundle up and enjoy Festive Fridays at the Farm. Take a wagon ride and see some holiday lights displays. Santa will greet visitors on the porch of the Farmhouse Friday evenings, November 29–December 20, 5 pm–7 pm. Wagon ride tickets can be purchased in the Activity Barn. There is no fee for visiting Santa, our elf can help take photos on your device! Tickets are $3 per person age 2 and up. Wagon Pickup will be in front of the Ice House. Visit slco.to/wheeler-farm for other events. Wheeler Historic Farm 6351 South 900 East Murray, Utah 84121 About Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Established in 1946, Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation is committed to "Improving lives through people, parks, and play." Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation operates and maintains parks, trails, open space, golf courses, recreation centers, swimming pools, ice centers, and Wheeler Historic Farm. More information: slco.to/parks-rec

The SLAMROCKS! BENEFIT CONCERT is on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and will showcase SLAM students, ages 12-18 in a rock, jazz, blues, and pop concert on The Commonwealth Room stage from 7-10 pm.  With tickets priced from $10, bring the whole family while supporting a great cause for music education.  For more info, or group sales for your youth group, or company employees, call 801-577-BAND.  SLAMROCKS! raises funds for Salt Lake Academy of Music (SLAM), a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that gives K-12 youth free-to-fee sliding scale access to high-quality musical instruments, instruction, and programs in classical, rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and electronic music. Parents and youth choose SLAM because it is a safe, inclusive, equitable, and fun place where young people thrive among like-minded youth.

Bundle up and enjoy Festive Fridays at the Farm. Take a wagon ride and see some holiday lights displays. Santa will greet visitors on the porch of the Farmhouse Friday evenings, November 29–December 20, 5 pm–7 pm. Wagon ride tickets can be purchased in the Activity Barn. There is no fee for visiting Santa, our elf can help take photos on your device! Tickets are $3 per person age 2 and up. Wagon Pickup will be in front of the Ice House. Visit slco.to/wheeler-farm for other events. Wheeler Historic Farm 6351 South 900 East Murray, Utah 84121 About Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Established in 1946, Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation is committed to "Improving lives through people, parks, and play." Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation operates and maintains parks, trails, open space, golf courses, recreation centers, swimming pools, ice centers, and Wheeler Historic Farm. More information: slco.to/parks-rec

Bundle up and enjoy Festive Fridays at the Farm. Take a wagon ride and see some holiday lights displays. Santa will greet visitors on the porch of the Farmhouse Friday evenings, November 29–December 20, 5 pm–7 pm. Wagon ride tickets can be purchased in the Activity Barn. There is no fee for visiting Santa, our elf can help take photos on your device! Tickets are $3 per person age 2 and up. Wagon Pickup will be in front of the Ice House. Visit slco.to/wheeler-farm for other events. Wheeler Historic Farm 6351 South 900 East Murray, Utah 84121 About Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Established in 1946, Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation is committed to "Improving lives through people, parks, and play." Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation operates and maintains parks, trails, open space, golf courses, recreation centers, swimming pools, ice centers, and Wheeler Historic Farm. More information: slco.to/parks-rec

Ring in the Holidays with The Wesley Bell Ringers A Tradition of Music Since 1963 Sun, Dec 22nd 4pm and 7:30pm Christ United Methodist Church 2375 East  3300 South ​ Salt Lake City, UT 84109 Celebrate the magic of the season with the beautiful sound of handbells! The Wesley Bell Ringers, a talented youth ensemble with over 60 years of tradition, is proud to present its annual holiday concert series. All performances are FREE and open to the public, no tickets or reservations necessary. ​However, we do recommend arriving early to guarantee a seat.  Any good will offerings support the Wesley Bell Ringers music program.  For more information and a full schedule of concerts in December, visit http://www.thewesleybellringers.com.

We invite you to join us for a magical afternoon of activities at the launch of the brand-new children’s book “Perfectly Imperfect” by local author and illustrator Brenda Hattingh. We will start the festivities with a 20-minute magic show performed by the author herself, followed by a fun activity for anyone who wants to participate. (If you just want to observe, that’s fine too!) After this, we’ll settle down for a reading of the delightful book, Perfectly Imperfect. Finally, you will have the opportunity to purchase your very own copy of Perfectly Imperfect and have Brenda sign it for you! Recommended for ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome! *Adult caregiver must remain on premises during event* About the Author: Brenda is an actress, writer, painter, children’s entertainer, illustrator, and rug artist based in Salt Lake City. She has been illustrating children’s books for the past 5 years and has illustrated 14 books to date. Perfectly Imperfect is the first book that she both illustrated AND WROTE! She hopes to make this the first of many self-authored children’s books to come. Brenda is over the moon to have her book Perfectly Imperfect available at Golden Braid Books! You can follow her illustrating journey and see some sneak peeks of her next book all about her pups Wyatt and Levon on her Instagram page, Imagine That Illustrations. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/perfectly-imperfect-with-brenda-hattingh

We invite you to join us for a magical afternoon of activities at the launch of the brand-new children’s book “Perfectly Imperfect” by local author and illustrator Brenda Hattingh. We will start the festivities with a 20-minute magic show performed by the author herself, followed by a fun activity for anyone who wants to participate. (If you just want to observe, that’s fine too!) After this, we’ll settle down for a reading of the delightful book, Perfectly Imperfect. Finally, you will have the opportunity to purchase your very own copy of Perfectly Imperfect and have Brenda sign it for you! Recommended for ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome! *Adult caregiver must remain on premises during event* About the Author: Brenda is an actress, writer, painter, children’s entertainer, illustrator, and rug artist based in Salt Lake City. She has been illustrating children’s books for the past 5 years and has illustrated 14 books to date. Perfectly Imperfect is the first book that she both illustrated AND WROTE! She hopes to make this the first of many self-authored children’s books to come. Brenda is over the moon to have her book Perfectly Imperfect available at Golden Braid Books! You can follow her illustrating journey and see some sneak peeks of her next book all about her pups Wyatt and Levon on her Instagram page, Imagine That Illustrations. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/perfectly-imperfect-with-brenda-hattingh

We invite you to join us for a magical afternoon of activities at the launch of the brand-new children’s book “Perfectly Imperfect” by local author and illustrator Brenda Hattingh. We will start the festivities with a 20-minute magic show performed by the author herself, followed by a fun activity for anyone who wants to participate. (If you just want to observe, that’s fine too!) After this, we’ll settle down for a reading of the delightful book, Perfectly Imperfect. Finally, you will have the opportunity to purchase your very own copy of Perfectly Imperfect and have Brenda sign it for you! Recommended for ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome! *Adult caregiver must remain on premises during event* About the Author: Brenda is an actress, writer, painter, children’s entertainer, illustrator, and rug artist based in Salt Lake City. She has been illustrating children’s books for the past 5 years and has illustrated 14 books to date. Perfectly Imperfect is the first book that she both illustrated AND WROTE! She hopes to make this the first of many self-authored children’s books to come. Brenda is over the moon to have her book Perfectly Imperfect available at Golden Braid Books! You can follow her illustrating journey and see some sneak peeks of her next book all about her pups Wyatt and Levon on her Instagram page, Imagine That Illustrations. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/perfectly-imperfect-with-brenda-hattingh

Did you know that you can hire a professional newborn- and parent-support expert to come to your home and help you navigate those first days, weeks, and months of life with your new babies? You can! Come Meet the Bud to Blossom Doula team and enjoy an evening of learning all about postpartum doulas and how they help lighten the load for families with new babies. Learn the difference between daytime and overnight postpartum doula support, hear personal stories from their fabulous team, and ask all your questions and get answers straight from the source. Presented as part of the Bud to Blossom Postpartum Doula Event Series When it comes to having babies, it really does take a village! Come join the Bud to Blossom Doula team for a series of workshops and learn about all the different ways you can get support once your bundle of joy arrives! Join us for any or all of the four events: 1/16/25 What is a Postpartum Doula? 2/20/25 - All About Overnight Postpartum Doula Support 3/20/25 - The Foodie Doulas: Nutrition for Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Beyond! 4/17/24 - Mini Workshop - Planning for Your First Night, Week, and Month Home with Your Newborn About Sierra Brooks and Bud to Blossom: Hello, welcome to Bud to Blossom! I'm Sierra Brooks: postpartum doula, Gentle Sleep Coach, and owner of Bud to Blossom ~ a postpartum doula agency. Our passion, mission, and focus is taking care of you so that you can be at your best to take care of your babies! We provide daytime and overnight postpartum doula support, Foodie Doula weekly meal delivery, and virtual Gentle Sleep Coaching for parents struggling with their little one's sleep. We'll ensure you eat nourishing foods that fuel your recovery, help you maximize your sleep, and provide all the guidance, resources and support you need to have the postpartum experience of your dreams! Our doula team provides in-home services in Salt Lake City, Park City, and surrounding areas in Utah. Learn more about us at: www.bud2blossom.com https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/what-is-a-postpartum-doula