Below are a collection of community events upcoming as of Dec. 4, 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 Performing ArtsExcellence Concert Series: Lark and SpurPark City Performing Arts Eccles Center 1750 Kearns Blvd. Mon., Dec. 23 7:30 p.m.Join Lark and Spur for an enchanting evening of free holiday music, where traditional and modern carols are brought to life by a talented six-piece acoustic ensemble. Photo courtesy of Park City MuseumLecture: 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.Other upcoming eventsMountainkind MorningPark City Chamber/Bureau Participating chamber partner coffee shops Wed., Dec. 11 7-10 a.m.Join Park City Chamber/Bureau for a morning filled with community, warmth and coffee. Mountainkind Morning is the chamber’s way of bringing Summit County together for a fresh start to the day. Stop by any of our participating chamber partner coffee shops to receive a free Mountainkind mug. From 7-10 a.m., visit Atticus Coffee, Daily Rise, Hugo Coffee, Mix’ Place, Starbucks (1700 Park Ave.) or Hill’s Kitchen. From 8-10 a.m., visit Deer Valley Cafe, Harvest, Java Cow, Jupiter Java, Lucky Ones, Pink Elephant or Salt Box Eatery.On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura DaveSummit County Library Virtual Wed., Dec. 11 NoonJoin for a conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book, The Night We Lost Him, which focuses on estranged siblings who discover their father has been keeping a secret for over fifty years, one that may have been fatal.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. Winter KickoffPark City Transit Ecker Hill Park & Ride  Thurs., Dec. 12, 7-9 a.m.Get tips for stress-free winter travel with Park City Transit and High Valley Transit and connect with your community to make this winter commute season more sustainable and rewarding. Plus, get free swag from Park City Mountain, Deer Valley Resort and more. Don’t forget to enter the raffle for a chance to win a Mountainkind swag bag from Visit Park City.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.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 atwreathsacrossamerica.org/UT0074.WANDER: mindful hike + yoga + seasonal nourishment lunch cooking classWild Women Tribe Trailhead sent upon registration Sat., Dec. 14  9 am.-2:20 p.m.Join a soul-nourishing WANDER workshop to reconnect with nature and your cyclical core. Through mindful hiking and movement, you’ll realign your body and strengthen from within. A hands-on cooking class will explore seasonal nourishment, teaching you to prepare vibrant, scratch-made meals in harmony with nature’s cycles and your inner wisdom. 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.15th Annual Park City Christmas Bird CountUtah Birds Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter 1258 Center Dr. Sun., Dec. 14 7:45 a.m.-noonThe Christmas Bird Count is a census of birds performed annually in December and January by volunteer birders. The purpose is to provide population data for use in science, especially conservation biology — though many people participate just for fun. Event is free.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. TEDxParkCity WomenWaldorf Astoria Hotel 2100 Frostwood Blvd. Thurs., Dec. 19 9 a.m.-4 p.m.The program features award-winning journalist, speaker, and strategic executive, Laura Brounstein, who will be interviewed by co-organizer Bari Nan Rothchild. Attendees will also hear from New York singer-songwriter Jill Sobule in a livestream from her Broadway dressing room. Harvard Divinity School lecturers, Utahns Geralyn White Dreyfous and Terry Tempest Williams, will offer words of hope in these complicated days. Learn more at tedxparkcityut.org.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. Holiday 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.Dinner and a ShowLush’s BBQ Sat., Dec. 21 4:30-6:30 p.m.Join Lush’a for a fun-filled, family-friendly Christmas Western Celebration. This festive evening combines a delicious BBQ dinner with an unforgettable night of music and poetry, supporting our free senior tickets to winter performances.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.Holiday Snuggle LoungesPendry Park City 2417 W High Mountain Rd. Sat., Dec. 28 4-6 p.m.Snuggle and sip. Toast to a one-of-a-kind Snuggle Lounge with local rescue puppies. Join Pendry for an extra special après with an afternoon of adorable animal therapy in partnership with local organization Nuzzles & Co.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.Frozen Movie Sing AlongPark City Performing Arts Eccles Center  1750 Kearns Blvd.  Mon., Dec. 30 6 p.m.Come to Arendelle and sing-a-long with the royal princess at the Frozen Sing-A-Long! Features a special version of the hit movie musical with onscreen lyrics so that attendees can sing-a-long to all the catchy tunes. Wear your best Frozen-inspired costume and you could win a prize, too.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.Heber Valley Christmas Bird Count Utah Birds Wasatch Mountain State Park 1281 Warm Springs Rd., Midway Sat., Jan. 4 8 a.m.-5 p.m.For more information contact, Kathy Donnell at (435) 654-1791 or [email protected]. The post Community Calendar: Upcoming events as of Dec. 11 appeared first on Park Record.