November Activities in Salt Lake, Utah

November 14 — DJ + Donuts Opening Day Party (Solitude Mountain Resort)

Kick off ski season with Solitude’s opening day tradition! Catch First Chair and carve into a brand-new winter as lifts begin spinning (conditions permitting). Starting at 8:00 a.m., enjoy free donuts, live DJ hype, and all-day mountain vibes as the celebration rolls from 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake City, UT 84121

November 13–15 — Salt Lake’s Family Christmas Gift Show (Mountain America Expo Center)

Shop hundreds of booths at one of Utah’s most anticipated holiday traditions. Explore Artists in Action, specialty foods, entertainment, and a full Santa area—perfect for holiday family fun. Open daily from 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
📍 9575 S. State Street, Sandy, UT 84070

November 14–15 — West Valley City’s Winter Market (WVC Family Fitness Center)

Kick off winter shopping with grab bags for the first 30 people each day, local vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, giveaways, and more. Hours: Nov 14: 3–8 p.m., Nov 15: 10–6 p.m.
📍 5415 West 3100 South, West Valley City, UT 84120

November 12–December 31 — Ice Skating at The Gallivan Center

Salt Lake’s iconic outdoor rink opens with festive lights, music, hot cocoa, and magical downtown winter nights. No reservations required—public skate sessions run weekdays 4 p.m.–12 a.m. and weekends 12 p.m.–12 a.m.
📍 239 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

November 15 — SoJo Turkey Run (Daybreak)

Run (or ruck!) through one of Utah’s most scenic communities with race options including 5K, 10K, Ruck, and Kids Run. Race starts at 10 a.m.
📍 10991 South Riverfront Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095

November 15–January 4 — World of Illumination: Enchanted Safari (Utah State Fairpark)

Embark on a dazzling drive-through light adventure hosted by Toukie Toucan! From exotic animals to reindeer flights and dinosaur chases, this immersive holiday safari is unforgettable. Open Tues–Sun, 6–10 p.m.
📍 155 North 1000 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

November 17–February 14 — Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical (Hale Centre Theatre)

Experience Frozen like never before on Hale’s immersive stage with beloved characters, incredible effects, and iconic songs like Let It Go. Check the website for showtimes and ticket availability.
📍 9900 South Monroe Street, Sandy, UT 84070

November 19 — The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Delta Center)

TSO returns with their legendary holiday rock symphony tour, featuring hits from The Ghosts of Christmas Eve and more. Visit the website for showtime and tickets.
📍 301 South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

November 20 — Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights (Delta Center)

Catch the Utah Mammoth in action as they take on Vegas at 7 p.m.
📍 301 South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

November 22 — Utah Utes vs. Kansas State (Rice-Eccles Stadium)

Game time kicks off at 1 p.m.—don’t miss this big matchup.
📍 451 South 1400 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

November 23 — Utah Jazz vs. LA Lakers (Delta Center)

Tip-off is at 6 p.m.—grab your gear and cheer on the Jazz.
📍 301 South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

November 27 — Cold Turkey Run 6K & Kids 1K (Memory Grove)

Start Thanksgiving morning with a scenic run up City Creek Canyon and back to Memory Grove. Kids 1K starts and ends at the same spot. Race begins at 8:30 a.m.
📍 300 N Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

November 27 — Little America Thanksgiving Buffet

Enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving feast at the Grand Ballroom buffet from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 500 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

November 28–30 — Millcreek Magic Ice Show: Intergalactic (Millcreek Commons)

Take off on a cosmic ice adventure with dazzling lights, acrobatics, characters, and a 30-minute show hosted by Milo the Moose. Shows at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets only $5.
📍 1354 E Chambers Ave, Millcreek, UT 84106

November 28–January 1 — Temple Square Christmas Lights

A cherished Utah tradition. Over one million lights illuminate Temple Square nightly 4:30–10 p.m. & 6–8 a.m. Adjust for construction by checking the current site map.
📍 50 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150