What to Do in Park City in December

Duck into Park City’s one-of-a-kind boutiques, window shop, or pick up souvenirs to cherish once you return home from your winter vacation. Up and down Main are book stores crammed with interesting titles and one-off gifts, chic clothing stores, custom jewelers, museums, contemporary galleries, and more. In between are plenty of bars and restaurants to rest your feet as you criss cross Main, following the holiday lights as they wind up the street. You can't miss this opportunity to find the perfect holiday gift or a little something for yourself!

Park City does the holiday season a little bit different, starting with Santa riding down the Town chairlift with a "ho ho ho" for locals and visitors alike. Deer Valley's coveted Torch Light Parade is not to be missed, same with the Snow Globe Stroll down Main Street. There are so many ways to join the festiveness of the holidays in Park City with family and friends.

Cast a Fly

Fly fishing is more frequently thought of as a summer or fall activity, but spending time on the river during the winter months can be a magical experience. Picture snow is falling around you as you listen to the river flow – it doesn’t get much more serene. Choose from these Park City area fly fishing outfitters and guides.

Snowshoe the Uintas

The Uintas, a mountain range just east of Park City, is a subrange of the Rocky Mountains and are unique as they are the highest range in the continental US that runs east to west. Because of the elevation and geographic position, they often receive more snow—allowing for early snowshoeing or even Nordic skiing. Choose from one of our winter outfitters or guides, grab some snowshoes, or a fat bike and explore.

Fat Biking

The say "you never forget how to ride a bike" is true, even in winter. Riding a fat bike in on Park City's winter trails is one of the best ways to get a new perspective on our town. Nothing beats steady pedaling through ghostly aspens and snow covered conifers. Fat bike’s over-sized tires allow you to glide atop the snow-covered trails with ease and give riders access to terrain not otherwise accessible by bike during winter months. Many of the bike shops in Park City offer fat bike rentals so you can give it a try!

Paddle Board in a Crater (you read that correctly)

Park City Yoga Adventures offers stand up paddleboard classes at the Homestead Crater, located just outside of Park City, in Midway. The crater is a geothermal hot spring within a beehive-shaped rock. It's mineral water remains a constant temperature of 90-96 degrees Fahrenheit, making for a unique and relaxing yoga experience. Visitors can also enjoy a therapeutic soak and go swimming.  

Offered on the last Friday of each month, the Last Friday Gallery Stroll gives art lovers a sneak peek at the area’s art galleries. The free community event highlights various artists and special exhibits at a total of 19 different galleries, some of which offer light refreshments during the stroll, as well. 

Kimball Art center hosts a variety of art classes (one-time or weekend workshops), talks, and events geared to suit many levels and interests. December classes include Sculptural Rope Vessels, Cookie Decorating, Gingerbread House Sculpting, and Ceramic Snowman Sculptures, among others.

The Park City Library offers a variety of programs geared toward kids and adults alike. Options include Storytime for preschool-aged children, Music and Movement for toddlers, Crafternoons (for all ages), Lego Club, and a Computer Club which teaches technology basics to help keep up with the fast-moving digital world.

Watch as athletes train at the Utah Olympic Park, or explore the park’s (free) Alf Engen Ski Museum. You can learn about Park City’s ski history as you delve into the area’s 2002 Olympic legacy and see how how we're gearing up to host the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.