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December 5, 2025 · Thank you to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means for editing this week.
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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.
What's CITY Talking About
New Plan for Ski Traffic
Utah transportation officials are proposing expanded winter bus service, dedicated bus-only lanes, and a seasonal toll to reduce heavy traffic in Big Cottonwood Canyon, home to Brighton and Solitude ski resorts. [FOX13]
- How many Utahns are actually going up there this season? Here's what to expect on the slopes. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧 ]
Barbacoa on 9th & 9th Closes
Barbacoa Mexican Grill has closed its 9th and 9th location after nearly 20 years, due to major renovations needed in the century-old building. The owners say they’re actively looking for a new Salt Lake City spot to rent. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]
Frontier Adds Orlando Route
Frontier Airlines is launching a new daily nonstop route from Salt Lake City to Orlando beginning April 1, 2026, with fares starting at $89. [ABC4]
The Governor’s Priorities
Gov. Spencer Cox has laid out a $30.7 billion budget! What are Utahns getting for all that money? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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Veggie Tray
Harmons veggie trays are made to share, featuring a fresh, colorful variety of crisp, hand-cut vegetables perfect for any party spread. Each paired with a Harmons signature dip.
What To Do
Friday, Dec. 5
- 🌹 SLC Tattoo Fair (3 Days) at Church & State | Downtown SLC
- 🌏 Worldstage! Trees of Diversity Holiday Concert at Utah Cultural Celebration Center | West Valley
- 🍸 Tarot and Cocktails with the Cocktail Collective | Granary
- 🩰 Ballet West: “The Nutcracker” Opening Night at Capitol Theatre | Downtown SLC
- 🖼️ Holiday Group Show at Alma Gallery | Provo
- ☃️ Ugly Sweater Posada with Vibras del Lago | Downtown SLC
- ❄️ Craft Lake City Holiday Market (2 Days) at Union Station | Ogden
- 🏔️ Winter Soiree: Cocktail Party for a Cause with Salt Lake Climbers Alliance | Cottonwood Heights
- 🎁 Creative Lab Workshops: Handmade Gifts & Keepsakes at the Main Library | Downtown SLC
- 👠 Miss Utah Latina Imagen Fashion Show at The Celebration Venue | Taylorsville
- 🌟 Winter After Dark Art Stroll at The Gateway | Downtown SLC
Saturday, Dec. 6
- 🧑🎄 Christmas Street Santa Party | Sugar House
- 🐿️ Squirrel Fest Begins with the Natural History Museum of Utah | Web or Mobile Survey
- 🕯️ Diwali Celebration: India’s Festival of Lights at the Main Library | Downtown SLC
- 💃 Bomba & Maracas Folk Art Workshop at Chase Home Museum | Liberty Wells
- ❄️ Holiday Market (2 Days) at Utah Museum of Fine Arts | University
- 🎥 “Home Alone” at the Utah Film Center Black Box | Marmalade
- 🖼️ Holiday Open House & Art Fair at Red Butte Garden | University
- 🎄 Tree Skirt Sewing Class at Salt Lake Sewciety | Sugar House
- 🫶 Love Local Winter Market at Wasatch Community Gardens | Central City
- 🦅 HawkWatch Holiday Market at HawkWatch International | Sugar House
- 🎶 Sing With Maria: “Sound of Music” at Broadway Centre Cinemas | Downtown SLC
- 🛍️ Pass It on Market (2 Days) at The Gala | Granary
- 🎉 11th Birthday Celebration at The Point Pilates | Sugar House
Sunday, Dec. 7
- 🥐 Pastries & Pilates at B-Hive Yoga | Midvale
- 🧵 Open Sewing Studios at Indie Square Nonprofit Coworking | Murray
- ✂️ Vision Board Workshop at Eats Bakery | Central City
- ☕ Carols & Cocoa at The Neighborhood Hive | Sugar House
- 🍷 Women’s Wine Hiking Society Christmas Party at Publik | Ballpark
- 🍺 Holiday Market: Records & Goods at Talisman Brewing | Ogden
- 🎪 ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil at Eccles Theater | Downtown SLC
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