Merry Christmas from our family to yours. Judy and I are enjoying time with the grandchildren and wanted to share the fun happenings in Park City this holiday week.

Shows at the Mary G. Steiner Egyptian Theatre

Tickets and show times: parkcityshows.com 

Emmy-Award winning Kurt Bestor (December 21-25) crafts a memorable evening of holiday spirit with traditional favorites and original music. With 22 Top 40 Hits and 6 Grammys, The 5th Dimension (December 26-31) delivers legendary favorites, including “Aquarius” and “Wedding Bell Blues.”

Thursday, December 26

Movies During Break: A Christmas Carol

Savor this classic holiday flick. Free. parkcityfilm.org

Friday, December 27

Choice Weekend Wine Series: Bubbles and Beyond

Join The Fox School of Wine for a casual wine tasting experience full of laughter and learning, a.k.a. “educational happy hour.” 21+; $44 per person. Reservations required. foxschoolofwine.com

Last Friday Gallery Stroll

Enjoy light refreshments while perusing a wide variety of art, with special showings, installations, and artists’ receptions along the way. parkcitygalleryassociation.com

Park City Film: The Parasite (Dec. 27–29)

The Parasite examines the near symbiotic relationship of two families, the wealthy Parks and the street-smart Kims. When an interloper threatens to upset the balance, chaos ensues. General admission $8; students and seniors $7. parkcityfilm.org

Saturday, December 28

Saturday Morning Snowshoe Tour

The Swaner Preserve wetlands are magical this time of year. Explore with a guide, discovering the flora and fauna of the winter season. Lucky hikers may see an abundance of birds, elk, or even nesting sandhill cranes. Come prepared for the elements with winter boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, coat, and water bottle. Snowshoes can be rented from the EcoCenter ($2.50 for members, $5 for non-members). Tours are $10 per person, $5 locals, and free for Swaner members. swanerecocenter.org 

Mokie

Grateful Dead fans will appreciate Mokie’s intuitive covers and similarity to Dark Star Orchestra. $25. 21+ oprockwell.com

Torchlight parades brighten both resorts over the holidays.

Image: Courtesy Deer Valley Resort

Monday, December 30

Movies During Break: Toy Story

A family favorite for all ages. Free. parkcityfilm.org

Park City Film: Ethel

This feature length documentary explores the fascinating life of Ethel Kennedy through insights and reflections of her family. Directed by Emmy-Award winning daughter, Rory Kennedy, the film features candid interviews with Ethel and seven of her children. Ethel provides a rare window into a political dynasty built on adversity and perseverance. Free. parkcityfilm.org

Torchlight Parade

Deer Valley employees ski with torches in a dazzling parade down Big Stick ski run on Bald Eagle Mountain. Complimentary hot cider and cookies served in the Snow Park Plaza. Free. deervalley.com 

Tuesday, December 31

Noon Year’s Eve

Celebrate the New Year with a kid-friendly, midday party. Design your own 2020 resolutions, create edible art, mix science and art to create indoor “fireworks,” craft your own NYE party hats and flaunt them in a prop-filled photo booth, enjoy an apple cider toast and countdown to the 12 p.m. balloon drop. $25 per child, free for adults. kimballartcenter.org 

Canyons New Year’s Eve Celebration & Fireworks

New Year’s Party with DJ Velvet, live music by The Cover Dogs, fireworks, s’mores and hot cocoa. Free. parkcitymountain.com

New Year’s Eve 2020: A Gold Standard

Ring in the New Year with the Roaring ’20s! Get your Gatsby on and make a night of it with a VIP Dinner & Party package followed by VIP entry to the O.P. Rockwell mezzanine lounges for the dance party, or join the party with free appetizers and a general admission ticket. Remixed and updated jazz standards accentuate live drums, DJ, sax, and flute. $100-$175. 21+ oprockwell.com

For more events and up-to-date happenings around town, check out our event calendar.