December 2, 2025 - Santa Parties, Hawkwatch, Bighorn Sheep

What’s Up Provo! And Happy Giving Tuesday! 💝 It’s a great day to forget about the commercialism of the season. Also a great day to donate because today lots of organizations are offering to match your donation!

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and a good time at all the lights on festivals happening yesterday (more coming later this week). Let’s get into it!

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🏂 Utah Resorts to open up
After some delayed openings, the recent snowfall has at least four major resorts saying they are opening this week. Alta Ski Area hits the slopes Friday, Park City Mountain Resort and Snowbasin Resort will follow over the weekend, and Brighton Resort plans to open Tuesday. The early snow — up to 10″ in parts of the north — plus snowmaking efforts have the resorts optimistic, and more snow is forecast today and tomorrow (maybe 6–12″ in the Cottonwoods).

🏈 Big Underdog
BYU Cougars opened as a 13.5‑point underdog to Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2025 Big 12 Championship Game this Saturday. But… we heard Sione Moa will be back (might just be a rumor), and Chase Roberts as well. Hopefully Kalani will be there as well. (if some local CEOs have their way, he will be at BYU for a long time)

🎅 2025 Quiet Santa – University Place
A sensory-friendly, one-on-one visit with Santa. (The visits started yesterday and are happening until Friday this week.)
Santa's Village, University Place | Dec. 1–5 | 8am-10:40am

⛄ Christmas Classics for Kids: Frosty the Snowman (G, 1969)
Orem Public Library, Media Auditorium | Dec. 2 | 10am-11am

🎅 Santa & Friends – Bluey & Bingo
Meet Santa and everyone’s favorite Australian dogs…Bluey & Bingo! (actually our favorite is Bandit)
Santa’s Village at University Place | Dec. 2 | 5pm-7pm

🎁 Gift-Wrapping Party
Bring the fam to wrap gifts while a holiday movie plays—supplies provided (BYO if you want).
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201 | Dec. 2 | 6pm-7:30pm

🍪 Baking Me Crazy Gingerbread Cookie Wreath Class (and more)
Decorate star and snowflake-shaped gingerbread cookies on a 14" metal hoop with faux greenery to craft a holiday wreath. (Also, there’s the Drop-n-Decorate cookie Kit for the month of December which is happening every Friday from 4pm to 8pm — check out all their events and classes by clicking the blue header link.)
Baking Me Crazy | Dec. 3 | 5:30pm

🏀 BYU Basketball Doubleheader
A BYU hoops twin bill: BYU women (7–1) vs Washington State (1–7) and BYU men’s basketball (6–1) vs Cal Baptist (7–1), back-to-back at the Delta Center.
Delta Center | Dec. 3 | 2pm & 7pm

Musical events

🎺 Brass Chamber Night
BYU brass students perform classics and new arrangements for small ensembles—free admission.
BYU | Dec. 2 | 7:30pm

🎄 Holiday Performance Series: Utah Baroque Ensemble
“…traditional sing-along concert with the Utah Baroque Ensemble” (also happening on Dec. 8, 11–13, 15–17)
Orem Public Library | Dec. 2 | 7pm-8:30pm

🎻 A Night with the Orchestra, University Orchestra and University Strings
The University Orchestra and University Strings bring a mix of classical-to-contemporary works, led by BYU master's conducting students—tickets $6–$12.
BYU | Dec. 2 | 7:30pm

Later this week

🌙 Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors Winter Night Hike
HawkWatch International will be there showcasing nocturnal birds and Clark Planetarium will guide everyone through the night sky with telescopes. (Part of the EKO challenge happening all year long)
Bell Canyon Preservation Trailhead (Sandy) | Dec. 4 | 5:30pm-8pm

🎷 Jazz Lab Band
Free jazz ensemble concert!
Recital Hall, Music Building, Brigham Young University | Dec. 4 | 7:30pm

📖 The Wonder of Scripture with Kim Matheson
BYU (3714 HBLL) | Dec. 5 | 11am-11:50am

🎬 Classic Film: The Shop Around the Corner, 1940
Free screening of the 1940 holiday classic about secret pen pals, starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan.
1160 HBLL Reynolds Auditorium | Dec. 5 | 7pm-9:45pm

🎄 Christmas Around the World
Campus’s longest-running Christmas tradition. Tickets are $20–25.
Marriott Center, BYU | Dec. 5–6 | Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm & 7:30pm

🩰 Library Hall Presents: The Nutcracker
Utah Valley Civic Ballet brings Clara’s magical adventure to Orem Library’s Ashton Auditorium.
Ashton Auditorium, Orem Public Library | Dec. 5 | 7pm-9pm

🎤 Fairly Late Show — Holiday Show
A late-night–style showcase of local talent returns with a brand-new holiday edition.
The Hive Collective | Dec. 5 | 8pm

🌿 Crafting Mullein Syrup
If you saw this one and thought it sounded tasty—you’re not alone. However, turns out mullein syrup is more like cough syrup. Maybe not tasty but upper respiratory health is always something to be excited about.
Rock Cliff Nature Center (near Jordanelle) | Dec. 5–6 | 11am-2pm

🍕 Pizza with the Grinch!
Free Grinch photos, holiday games, cozy holiday vibes, and tasty pizza and treats!
Fat Daddy’s Pizzeria | Dec. 5 | 6pm-8pm

🛼 Stranger Things Skate Night
Eat. Skate. Save Hawkins. Also enjoy an Upside Down Ice Cream Sundae.
Classic Skating & Fun Center | Dec. 5 | 9pm-1am

🎅 Breakfast with Santa
Features a breakfast buffet, cookie decorating, and Santa’s reindeer.
Thanksgiving Point Show Barn | Dec. 6, 13, 20 | 9am, 9:20am, 9:40am

🎄 Orem's Holiday Market
Four nights of holiday shopping and cheer (the tree lighting was yesterday, Dec 1st, the other three nights will be Dec 6, 13, 20) with musical performances, free hot chocolate, and Santa and his reindeer. If you don’t want to actually talk to him they’ll have a place where you can just write him a letter. Plus Orem Express rides from 4-6pm!
Orem City Center Park | Dec. 6 | 4pm-8pm

🎺 Tuba Christmas
Celebrate the season as BYU student and faculty tubaists (?) perform traditional carols, classical Christmas pieces, and new holiday standards from film and TV—free admission!
BYU | Dec. 6 | 12pm

🎄 Lights On Ceremony and Christmas Market at Pioneer Park
Kick off the season with a 5:15pm “Lights On” moment, then stroll a festive Christmas Market with holiday vendors and activities!
Pioneer Park in Provo | Dec. 6 | 5:15pm-7pm

🎄 Creator’s Collective Lindon Holiday Market
Free, indoor holiday pop-up with 75+ local makers, food trucks, meet Santa, goodie bags and giveaways, permanent jewelry, custom charm bar, hat bar, and sweet treats.
The Lindon Community Center | Dec. 6 | 11am-4pm

🐏 Bighorn Sheep Viewing — Provo
One time we walked into our garage and there were a bunch of bighorn sheep in there. True story.
Anyway, at this event they will help you spot Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep—bring binoculars.
Rock Canyon Park Trail, Provo | Dec. 6 | 9am-12pm

Tuesday - 41° | ☁️ | 8%

Wednesday - 37° | ⛅️ | 24%

Thursday - 37° | ⛅️ | 10%

Friday - 40° | 🌨️ | 61%

Saturday - 46° | 🌧️ | 77%

Sunday - 47° | ⛅️ | 23%

(next) Monday - 46° | ⛅️ | 24%

@ the Velour
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
Thursday – Easton Shane, Nopro
Saturday – The Kilans

@ 3hive Record Lounge
Tuesday – Provo Music Scene Town Hall

@ Brigham Young University
Tuesday – Chamber ensembles; Brass Chamber Night; University Orchestra & University Strings
Wednesday – String Chamber Night; BYU Symphony Orchestra “Joy of Christmas”
Friday – BYU Combined Choirs & Philharmonic “Celebration of Christmas”
Saturday – “Celebration of Christmas”

@ Utah Valley University (Noorda Center)
Thursday – UVU Symphony Orchestra & Choirs concert

@ The Rise
Wednesday – Open Mic Night

@ Angelus Theatre
Saturday – A Kindred Spirit Christmas Concert

Thanks for reading. Please forward this to someone who wants a personalized portrait nesting doll for Christmas. 😉

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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