Name: Light the Night 2026
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-05

A spectacular outdoor amphitheatre near St. George, surrounded by 1,500-ft red rock cliffs. Enjoy Tuacahn's Broadway productions, Spring/Fall Concert Series, and the annual Christmas Festival of Lights with Live Nativity. The 2017 Broadway Season from May through October includes Shrek the Musical, Disney's Newsies, and Mamma Mia!

Tuacahn Amphitheatre & Center for the Arts

Contrary to its name, winter visitors will rarely find any "white stuff" at this 7,400-acre desert park. Named after Lorenzo and Erastus Snow, early Utah leaders, Snow Canyon offers 16 miles of hiking trails, technical rock climbing, horseback riding, year-round camping, nature studies, wildlife viewing, and photographic opportunities galore. All of this is set against a stunning backdrop of towering sandstone cliffs in red and white, and peaks and valleys of jumbled black lava rock interspersed with serpentine sandy washes.

Snow Canyon State Park

Boat and fish on beautiful blue Sand Hollow Reservoir, explore and ride the dunes of Sand Mountain on an off-highway vehicle, then RV or tent camp in one of two developed campgrounds. Anglers fish for bass, bluegill, and crappie.

Sand Hollow State Park

Boasting some of the warmest waters in the state and a mild winter climate, Quail Creek Reservoir lures boaters and anglers year-round. Anglers fish for rainbow trout and bass. Spend a day on the water or visit a nearby state or national park, then retire to a campsite in a spectacular red rock desert setting.

Quail Creek State Park

In scenic red rock country, lies Gunlock Reservoir where boating, water sports and quality fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish attract visitors.

Gunlock State Park

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Taking place in conjunction with the opening of the Winter Exhibitions, bring in the season at this community event featuring hot chocolate, donuts, crafting activities and a live music performance. Create your own luminary to light the night in our courtyard and sculpture garden, meet with the incoming artists as they celebrate the opening of their shows, and be among the first visitors to see new artwork inside the museum.December 5, 20265pm-8pmThis calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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