A guide to the best Salt Lake Christmas light displays

May 01, 2023

A manger scene sits in a yard on Miracle Cove in Magna. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios

If there's one thing Utah does well, it's holiday spectacle.

Glen Arbor Christmas Street, Sugar House: A Salt Lake classic. The whole street has been lighting up for nearly 80 years.

Frosty's Winter Wonderland, the Avenues

A display of Santas, snowmen and glowing trees so intense that you can see it from the valley (and probably from space).

Miracle Cove, Magna

Spectacular. Plan for traffic, particularly after the first weekend of December.

Taylorsville Christmas Street: 3325 West, south of Royalwood Drive

Nearby: Cedar Breaks Drive has two great displays east of Hugoton.

Carousel Street, Rose Park

This street got hit by thieves two years ago, but the neighbors aren't letting a few grinches steal their Christmas spirit.

Temple Square

Always amazing.

The Gateway: Look for window displays in addition to the usual lights.

Gallivan Center

The lights are best enjoyed from the ice rink!

Sandy City Hall: Come early to see the tree in the lobby or visit the mayor's office for a candy cane.

Draper Tree of Life

Stroll through Draper City Park to see the huge tree and other lights.

Christmas in Color, South Jordan: Drive through an animated light show at the Bastian Agricultural Center, synchronized to music you listen to in your car.

Hogle Zoo Lights: The zoo is decorated with light displays you can enjoy while the lions roar. (Most animals won't be out, though.) Santa visits most nights.

Lightwalk, Tracy Aviary in Liberty Park: The aviary glows with a nightly light maze, musical performances and visits from Santa at 6pm. Weekends include a Christmas market.

World of Illumination, Fairpark: The "Arctic Adventure" show is a journey through lighted arctic creatures accompanied by music. Santa visits on Mondays.

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