Posted in Utah
November 21, 2016
Visit Utah’s Christmas Town For The Ultimate Holiday Cheer
Did you know that the Beehive State has its very own Christmas town? It’s true! The tiny town of Helper (population around 2,000) is located about seven miles from Price. It’s primarily a mining town, but every year during the holidays, it turns into Christmas Town – a holiday wonderland. Put this on your holiday bucket list – you’ve got to check this out!
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Stop in for a tasty meal. They're located at 148 S. Main Street.
Helper's Luminary Service is held this year on November 30th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery. You can purchase a luminary at the service for $7.00.
This fundraiser breakfast is a favorite community event. It's held at the Helper Auditorium (19 S. Main Street) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The cost is $3.00 for kids 11 and younger; $6.00 for kids 12 and up.
The dinner is held at the auditorium (19 S. Main Street) on December 2nd and 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The parade takes place both December 2nd AND 3rd. Parades start at 7:00 p.m.
Other festivities in Helper include Carbon High School's "Do You Hear What I Hear?" on December 2nd and 3rd at 6:00 p.m.; and Seasons Screening and Christmas Feature Films at the Rio Theater on December 2nd and 3rd at 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
What are some of your favorite Utah holiday traditions? Tell us about them in the comments!
If you’re looking for more fun holiday activities, take a look at these 14 Christmas light displays around the state.
