Below are a collection of community events upcoming as of Nov. 27, 2024. For ongoing events, see our ongoing-events article. For more event listings, see our online calendar.If you’ve got an event you want to submit or have a question, email [email protected] with the event title, location, address, date and time.Featured eventsPhoto courtesy of Park City School DistrictHoliday Meal Assembly and DeliveryEspecially 4 Athletes Park City High School cafeteria 1750 Kearns Blvd. Sat., Dec. 21 10 a.m.Wear your team jersey to represent as you assemble meals! (If you aren’t a high school athlete, pick a team and wear one anyways.) The goal for this year is to prepare 1,000 meals and raise $25,000. Sign up via the following link: tinyurl.com/y33ef457.Photo courtesy of Summit County LibraryUnearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey PostSummit County Library Virtual webinar Wed., Dec. 4 Noon The Smithsonian’s Unearthed explores the scandals, mysteries and human stories behind the world’s greatest gems. In this original book, the surprising stories behind this world-renowned gem collection are brought to life by Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection for over 30 years. Fact is separated from fiction as Dr. Post reveals fresh information and regales the viewers with anecdotes and tales of some of the world’s greatest and most famous gemstones.Image courtesy of Lynden Legacy21st Annual Lynden Legacy Turkey Trot130 West Main Street, Midway Thurs., Nov. 28 9 a.m.All proceeds will go to the Lynden Legacy Foundation, whose goal and mission is to provide resources and support for families and friends caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia.Park Record file photo by Christopher Reeves Adopt-A-Native-Elder Holiday BoutiqueAdopt-A-Native-Elder Program 2250 Deer Valley Dr, Park City Dec. 20-22The Holiday Boutique offers Park City residents, visitors and Deer Valley patrons the opportunity to purchase stunning Indigenous artwork during the festive season. By shopping through Adopt-A-Native-Elder, you help Navajo artists sustain themselves in their traditional way. All prices are set by the artists, and they receive 100% of the proceeds from their sales.Other upcoming eventsThanksgiving Day Fitness and Food Drive 2024Park City Recreation PC MARC 54 Spaulding Ct. Thurs., Nov. 28 5 a.m.-3 p.m.Hit the PC MARC on Thanksgiving Day for a special group fitness schedule and a chance to give back! All fitness classes and facility access are free with a canned food donation. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day full of fun and fitness — choose from a lineup of energizing classes, use the fitness floor or even play at drop-in basketball! (Tennis and pickleball courts are not included in free access.) Drop-in basketball is from 9-11 a.m.Pickleball reservations are from 6-11:30 a.m. Direct questions to PC MARC front desk at (435) 615-5401.Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet at Overlook909 West Peace Tree Trail, Heber City Thurs., Nov. 28 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Indulge in a spread of holiday favorites while surrounded by the stunning views of Park City. Adults are $95, children ages 3-12 are $45 and kids 2 and under are free. Book a table at blackrockmountainresort.com/eat-drink/overlook-restaurant. Brighton’s Thanksgiving Buffet 20248302 South Brighton Loop Road Thurs., Nov. 28 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Thanksgiving at Goldener Hirsch7520 Royal St. Thurs., Nov. 28 1:30-8:30 p.m.Honoring the warmth and togetherness of the holiday, this luxurious dining experience brings the best of Alpine-inspired flavors to Deer Valley, with a lavish spread that highlights the bounty of the season. Pricing is $175 per person and $55 for children ages 10 and under.Chefsgiving at KITA2417 W High Mountain Rd. Thurs., Nov. 28 3-10 p.m.Inspired by the spirit of Thanksgiving, KITA chefs prepare, serve, and share dinner with a cause. The Chefsgiving meal will include an abundant buffet dinner of Thanksgiving favorites for the entire family, with a percentage of every meal directly funding the Christian Center of Park City’s Food Assistance Programs. Make reservations online. $135 per adult and $55 per children ags 6-12 — 5 and under are free. Includes a $10 donation to Christian Center of Park City. 8th Annual Canyons Village Tree LightingPark City Mountain Canyons Village Fri., Nov. 29 4-6 p.m.Celebrate the start of the Holiday Season in Canyons Village! 3-6 p.m.: shop at Pendry Plaza and Canyons Village. 4-6 p.m.: live holiday music, souvenir Park City Mountain ornament (while supplies last). 4:30-5:45 pm: photos with Santa. (The last photo with Santa will be taken at 5:45 p.m.) 6 p.m.: Canyons Village holiday tree lights up, and a fireworks display will immediately follow tree lighting.Times are subject to change.Gingerbread House Display and Tree Lighting CeremonyMontage Deer Valley 9100 Marsac Ave. Sat., Nov. 30Visitors and locals can savor gourmet hot chocolate and holiday cookies amid twinkling trees, festive décor and intricately designed gingerbread houses. This year, the resort will also be embracing the spirit of giving by collecting gifts and essential items for families in need with Habitat for Humanity.Behind The Gold with Ted LigetyPark City Performing Arts Eccles Center Sat., Nov. 30 7-9 p.m.Behind the Gold brings the audience deep into the storyline of some of the world’s greatest Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The series of riveting fireside chat interviews will bring back memories and provide relatable life lessons. Tom Kelly will host this session with Olympian Ted Ligety. 2024 Homestead Annual Tree Lighting700 North Homestead Dr., Midway Sat., Nov. 30 7-8 p.m.Bringing the festive spirit to life at Homestead, Santa will be there to light the tree. Open to the community with treats and fun!Book Launch CelebrationGhidotti’s 6030 N. Market St. #100 Tue., Dec. 3 5:30-8 p.m.Join for this special evening as debut author Sandra Schnakenburg introduces her novel “The Housekeeper’s Secret” to the world. All are welcome, and appetizers and drinks will be served.Wasatch Back Business UniversityBlair Education Center Wed., Dec. 4 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 900 Round Valley Dr.Elevate your marketing game and lock in customer loyalty. This event is crafted to help small business owners harness powerful new marketing strategies and customer retention techniques for a competitive new year. Dive deep into the latest in social media strategies, content marketing, and data analytics, and learn how to integrate these tools to not just meet but exceed customer expectations.Historic Preservation Board MeetingPark City Wed., Dec. 4 5 p.m.Lecture: Reading Black Bear Behavior Park City Museum Park City Museum Education and Collections Center 2079 Sidewinder Dr. Thurs., Dec. 5 5-6 p.m.A fair amount of mythology surrounding black bears is not accurate. They are not psychotic blurs of fang and claw, nor are they Disney caricatures. Rather, black bears are highly intelligent apex predators—even if 85% of their diet is plant matter. It’s important to understand that their behavior is mostly predictable, not random. Knowing how to “read a bear” will make the woods a safer place.Meet Up with the Mayor445 Marsac Ave., 3rd Floor Thurs., Dec. 5Mayor Nann Worel invites Park City residents and business owners to join her for one-on-one conversations to share thoughts, community concerns or just to catch up. Schedule your visit today by contacting [email protected] or calling 435-615-5184.MIND Holiday Social: Pottery PaintingPC Reads Pain Fusion  6699 N Landmark Dr., Ste. M105 Fri., Dec. 6 4-5:30 p.m.Join PC READS’ MIND Mentors at Paint Fusion for painting, hot chocolate and social time! PC READS is excited to get cozy and creative with you. Registration and more details available at pcreads.org. Space is limited.Heber City Tree Lighting and Old Fashioned Christmas 202475 North Main St., Heber City Fri., Dec. 6 6-8:30 p.m.This annual small-town event is open to all and includes festive holiday music, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, cookie decorating, caroling, food trucks, ice sculpting, and the lighting of the large tree. This event is free for all.Kenneth Peloke: New WorksGallery MAR 436 Main Street Fri., Dec. 6 6-9 p.m.Gallery MAR is excited to present a collection of new work by Kenneth Peloke. This exhibition will feature a captivating collection of contemporary paintings that explore the balance between abstraction and realism. Peloke’s unique approach blends dynamic textures and expressive brushwork to create works that invite reflection and evoke emotion.Shred for RedDeer Valley Resort 2250 Deer Valley Drive Sat., Dec. 7Expert skiers and lively winter activities will help the blood cancer community make a difference while enjoying some of the best trails out there. Participants will receive a complimentary lift ticket to Deer Valley Resort (ski-only), a participant bib, an on-mountain scavenger hunt and slalom racecourse and access to an Après-Ski Reception following a full day of skiing.The People’s Health Clinic Silver Soiree2417 W High Mountain Rd. Sat., Dec. 7 7-8 p.m.Nalini Nadkarni: From Roots to CanopyPark City Performing Arts Eccles  Center 1750 Kearns Blvd. Sun., Dec. 8Back by popular demand, National Geographic LIVE shares the stories behind the world-renowned photos and articles of National Geographic. Throughout human history, trees have provided our most important sources of sustenance, protection, and wonder. Nalini Nadkarni, a tree canopy ecologist, has spent four decades dangling among the branches to study how forests inform our daily lives. Nutcracker’s Greatest HitsPark City Library Jim Santy Auditorium 1255 Park Ave. Wed., Dec. 11 1-2:30 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.Join BalletNEXT for this unique Park City adaptation of the beloved holiday classic featuring an original narration of the Nutcracker tale provided by Children’s Librarian Katrina Kmak. Lecture: Edward Ferry, Park City’s CapitalistPark City Museum 2079 Sidewinder Drive Wed., Dec. 11 5-6 p.m.Rescheduled from May, Park City Museum will host a lecture called Edward Ferry Park City’s Capitalist given by Sandy Brumley and Michael O’Malley. More information can be found at parkcityhistory.org.Winter Member MixerPark City Chamber & Visitors Bureau 1794 Olympic Parkway Thurs., Dec. 12 5-7 p.m.Join the Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau as they celebrate the season at the December Business After Hours Mixer! This year, the Chamber is proud to host this annual event at its newly updated Visitor Information Center located at 1794 Olympic Parkway. Enjoy delicious food and beverages from Top Shelf and network with fellow Park City Chamber Partners.Book signing: The Housekeeper’s SecretDolly’s Bookstore 510 Main St. Fri., Dec. 13 5-7 p.m.Annual Park Silly Holiday BazaarThe DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Park City – The Yarrow 1800 Park Ave.  Fri., Dec. 13, 5-9 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.The Silly Holiday Bazaar is a festive, indoor, holiday market where family, friends and vendors can have fun while making the most of the holiday spirit. With over 80 vendors to peruse, you will find something for everyone on your list. Entry to the Bazaar is free.Kamas Valley Wreaths Across America CeremoniesSat., Dec. 14 Various times across Kamas Valley cemeteriesA dedicated team of volunteers has worked hard to obtain donations in order to provide a wreath for the 600 plus veterans interred in the valley’s cemeteries. The public is invited to the solemn and dignified ceremonies. Wreath placing will take place at the following cemeteries and times: Francis Cemetery at 10 a.m., Woodland Cemetery at 11 a.m., Marion Cemetery at noon, Oakley/Stevens Cemetery at 1 p.m. and Peoa Cemetery at 2 p.m. Donations can be made at wreathsacrossamerica.org/UT0074.Santa at The FieldhouseBasin Recreation 1388 Center Dr.  Sat., Dec. 14 3:30-6 p.m.Santa is coming to The Fieldhouse! Get into the holiday spirit with a fun-filled afternoon for the entire family with arts and crafts, bounce houses, and pictures with Santa. Cost is $5 per family.Ribbon Cutting: Agapex2200 Park Ave. Building D Mon., Dec. 16 4:30 p.m.Join the Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau to celebrate the opening of Agapex. Founded by Dr. Kaleigh France, a passionate advocate for personalized functional medicine, Agapex said it offers a range of services including weight loss programs, peptide therapies, hormone replacement, and anti-aging treatments. Museum Free DaysPark City Museum 528 Main St, Park City Dec. 21As part of making sure as many visitors as possible can see our Museum, admission is free on select days for anyone to enjoy Park City’s world-class museum. Free day is the third Saturday of every month through the end of the year. For more information, visit parkcityhistory.org or call at (435) 649-7457. Free Days are sponsored by the Summit County Restaurant Tax Grant Program.NICHE x Pendry Demo DayPendry Park City 2417 W High Mountain Rd. Sat., Dec. 21 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Join Pendry for a special Demo Day to celebrate the season with their favorite female-owned Park City snowboard brand. For the last 13 years, local Niche Snowboards has been creating quality, environmentally conscious snowboards. Test their gear, including a signature Pendry style for the 2024-25 season available for rent at Pendry’s in-house outfitters, Compass Sports. Cowboy Country Christmas — Music and Poetry1750 Kearns Blvd., Park City Sat., Dec. 21 7-9:30 p.m.Break out your cowboy boots and join for a heel-stomping good time celebrating the holidays with Cowboy Country Music and Cowboy Poetry, featuring Cowboy Poet Darrel Holden and singer-songwriters Kaden Miner and Brenn Hill. The event is presented by Park City Performing Arts. Santa Claus Comes to TownPendry Park City 2417 W High Mountain Rd. Mon., Dec. 23 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Santa and his reindeer return to Pendry Plaza just before Christmas Eve. A complimentary photographer will be available to capture the cherished moments and holiday memories that will last for years to come. This community event is complimentary.Park City’s Grand Menorah Lighting415 Main Street Wed., Dec. 25 5:30 p.m.There will also be a Menorah Parade Dec.  28 at 7 pm. that will start at the top of Main Street and proceed downhill, following Main Street to Park Avenue, ending at Miner’s Hospital.Behind the Gold with Chris WaddellPark City Performing Arts Fri., Dec. 27 7-9 p.m.Behind the Gold brings the audience deep into the storyline of some of the world’s greatest Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The series of riveting fireside chat interviews will bring back memories and provide relatable life lessons with host Tom Kelly and Paralympian Chris Waddell.Torchlight ParadeDeer Valley Resort 2250 Deer Valley Drive Mon., Dec. 30 5:30-7:30 p.m.Guests are invited to witness Deer Valley’s annual tradition, The Torchlight Parade, held at approximately 6 p.m. (dusk) on Big Stick ski run on Bald Eagle Mountain, behind Snow Park Lodge. Complimentary hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be served on the Snow Park plaza.New Year’s Eve at Après Pendry2417 W High Mountain Rd., Suite 1 Tue., Dec. 31 4 p.m.-12:30 a.m.The night will feature craft cocktails, small bites, champagne toast and a countdown celebration with live music and DJ sets. Open to the public. First come for availability. Reservations not accepted or required.New Years Eve at Park City MountainCanyons Village Tue., Dec. 31 MidnightCelebrate the New Year with live music on the Canyons Village Forum Stage followed by a stunning fireworks display.New Year’s Eve Dinner at KITA 2417 W High Mountain Rd. Tue., Dec. 31 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m.Features a five-course prix-fixe dinner, champagne, and plenty of dazzle to start 2025 off right. $225 per person. Make a reservation online.New Year’s Eve Kid’s Night OutPendry Park City 2417 W High Mountain Rd. Tue., Dec. 31 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m.Children can enjoy two hours of laser tag, dance party, crafts, kid’s karaoke, group games, painting and more. Included is a Kid’s buffet with all the favorites. End the fun-filled evening with a movie on the big screen, bean bag chairs and popcorn machine. This is a drop-off event for children ages 5-12 years, available for resort and outside guests. Parents are welcome to pick up children at their convenience, although pricing ($325 per child) is set for the entire evening.The post Community Calendar: Upcoming events as of Nov. 27 appeared first on Park Record.