City Cast Salt Lake
✨ Your guide to Salt Lake in December
December 1, 2025
Good morning! If you’re a Salt Lake County artist, you can apply to create the next rotating mural for our iconic 9th & 9th whale sculpture. Submissions are due by Friday, Jan. 2.
What's CITY Talking About
How Family Friendly is SLC?
Salt Lake City is seeking feedback on how family friendly the city is, including housing, schools, parks, healthcare, and entertainment options. Take the survey! [Salt Lake City]
- What could make SLC more kid-friendly? We shared our ideas. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Salt Lake Homeless Census 2026
The Point-in-Time Count is nearly here, a nationwide effort to count people experiencing homelessness on a single night to help determine funding for programs and services. In Salt Lake County, the 2026 PIT Count will take place from 4-6 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29 through Saturday, Jan. 31 and volunteers are desperately needed. [End Utah Homelessness]
Utah’s Top Issues
The Utah Legislature outlined the state’s top risks. At the top of the list? (Unsurprisingly) Utah’s water shortages and the shrinking Great Salt Lake, our education system, and behavioral health. [FOX 13]
College Sports Impact
A new Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute report highlights the wide-ranging impact of Division I college athletics in Utah. It showed that beyond generating hundreds of millions in economic activity, these programs foster community engagement by connecting students and alumni. [Deseret News]
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Dip Delight Tray
Crisp crostini served with your choice of Harmons cheeseball – green onion (with or without almonds), imitation crab, or jalapeño. A crowd favorite for any gathering.
What To Do
Monday, Dec. 1
- 🕯️ “A Christmas Carol” at Hale Centre Theatre | Sandy
- 💡 Night of Lights at Herriman City Hall | Herriman
- ⛸️ Themed Skate Nights: Disney at Downtown Daybreak’s Winter Village | South Jordan
- 🎦 Film Buff Night at Brewvies | Downtown SLC
- 💃 Intro to Salsa & Bachata Class at DF Dance Studio | South Salt Lake
- 🌟 Tree Lighting Ceremony at Draper Park | Draper
- 🧘 Yoga in the Mountains at Our Lady of the Snows | Alta
Tuesday, Dec. 2
- 🎁 9th & 9th Giving Tree Event at T.F. Brewing | Central 9th
- ♥️ Giving Tuesday Bingo Night at Big Willies | Ballpark
- ❄️ Snow Globe Ornaments at Second Summit Hard Cider Co. | Millcreek
- 🎻 Celtic Woman at Abravanel Hall | Downtown SLC
- 🔖 DIY Pressed Flower Bookmark Workshop with The Vibrant Book Club | Central 9th
- 🪐 Wild Explorers Afterschool: The Planet’s Palette (3 Weeks) at Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter | Park City
- 🛍️ Women’s Inspired Network Holiday Sip & Shop at fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. | Park City
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Your Holiday Shopping Hot Spot!
Find three holiday shopping experiences in one at the Holiday Open House & Art Fair at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum — Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7! Enjoy the art fair with 18 local makers, our annual gift shop sale, and the stunning glass art show.
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New month, new me.
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