We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Utah County with 2026 dates: one parade and two tree lightings and lighting nights, all free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.
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Filter to what fits your evening, then tap one for its time, price and kid notes.
Tree lighting · Mon5DecSatLehi Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
Parade · Sat11DecFriTree Lighting Celebration at Sundance Mountain ResortTree lighting · 5–6:30pmNothing matches that filter yet.
Christmas parades
Start time, price and what to know with little kids, from each organizer’s own page.
Ends at the Lehi Civic Center · Lehi
Good to know: The parade finishes at the Civic Center for the tree lighting, free cocoa and cookies, and an outdoor vendor market.
Know one we missed?Send us the organizer’s page and we’ll check the date and add it.Suggest a parade
Tree lightings
Most lightings are short and happen at dusk, often with Santa, music or cocoa.
The Orchard at University Place · Orem
Good to know: The 10th year of the lighting, with fireworks after the switch-on, photos with special guests, free cocoa while it lasts and a new Christmas market. Parking garages are free.
Sundance Resort Village, near the Outlaw Express Lift · Sundance
Before you go
SpotGet there earlyA curb spot near the start means little ones see everything and you can leave before the end.
WarmDress for standing stillWatching is colder than walking. Bring a blanket for the stroller and an extra layer.
TimingCheck the start timeLighted parades start after dark. Daytime parades are easier for nap schedules.Keep planning
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Lehi Santa Parade & Tree Lighting: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Sat. Dec. 5, parade at 5 p.m. (market 4–8 p.m.) (Lehi).
Orchard Lighting Event at University Place at The Orchard at University Place: Mon, Nov 16, 2026, Mon. Nov. 16, 6–8 p.m. Tree Lighting Celebration at Sundance Mountain Resort at Sundance Resort Village, near the Outlaw Express Lift: Fri, Dec 11, 2026, 5–6:30pm; tree lit at 5:30pm.
All of the ones we list are free to watch: Orchard Lighting Event at University Place, Lehi Santa Parade & Tree Lighting and Tree Lighting Celebration at Sundance Mountain Resort. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.
Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. How we choose and check.
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