November 20, 2026–January 1, 2027
Plan the holiday season with verified lights, parades, theatre, ballet, family activities, and Christmas traditions across Ogden. Each listing links to its official source.
Verified holiday events
Friday, November 20 · 7:30 pm
A Christmas Carol by Ogden Musical Theatre
Ogden Musical Theatre presents A Christmas Carol at Peery’s Egyptian Theater for nine performances from November 20–29, 2026.
Saturday, November 28 · 5:00 pm
Ogden Christmas Village 2026
Ogden Christmas Village illuminates Municipal Gardens nightly from November 28, 2026 through January 1, 2027, with decorated cottages, lights, Santa visits, and free family activities.
Saturday, November 28 · 5:30 pm
Ogden Holiday Electric Light Parade
Ogden’s Holiday Electric Light Parade travels south on Washington Boulevard on November 28 at 5:30 p.m. and leads into the Christmas Village lighting ceremony.
Friday, December 11 · 5:00 pm
Dinos in the Snow
Dinos in the Snow returns December 11, 12, 18, and 19 with Grinch photos, hot chocolate, ornament and volcanic-slime activities, storytelling, and food trucks.
Friday, December 11 · 7:00 pm
Imagine Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker
Imagine Ballet Theatre presents seven Nutcracker performances December 11–19 with local dancers, guest artists, and live music by the New American Philharmonic Orchestra.
Saturday, December 12 · 9:00 am
Breakfast with Santa at Ogden Union Station
Breakfast with Santa brings breakfast, Santa and Mrs. Claus, entertainers, photos, and a gift for each child to Ogden Union Station on December 12 from 9–11 a.m.
Wednesday, December 16 · 7:00 pm
Jazzy Nutcracker
Imagine Ballet Theatre and PALS present a one-night Nutcracker program set to Duke Ellington’s interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s score on December 16 at 7 p.m.
Choose by experience
- Free tradition: Christmas Village and the Holiday Electric Light Parade.
- Stage: A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, and Jazzy Nutcracker.
- Family activities: Dinos in the Snow and Breakfast with Santa.
Tickets, operating hours, parking, and weather can change. Check the official source linked from each event before leaving.
Holiday planning questions
What free holiday events are happening in Ogden in 2026?
Ogden Christmas Village is free from November 28, 2026 through January 1, 2027. The Holiday Electric Light Parade is also free to watch on November 28, followed by the Christmas Village lighting ceremony and fireworks.
What are the 2026 Ogden Christmas Village hours?
The lights are scheduled from 5–10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 5 p.m.–midnight Friday and Saturday. Santa visits Monday–Friday from 6–9 p.m. and Saturday from 5–9 p.m. through December 23.
Which Ogden holiday events are good for families?
Christmas Village, the light parade, Dinos in the Snow, and Breakfast with Santa are family-focused options. The Nutcracker welcomes ages 3 and older, while A Christmas Carol welcomes ages 5 and older; neither allows babes in arms.
Which holiday events need tickets or reservations?
A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, and Jazzy Nutcracker are ticketed performances. Breakfast with Santa requires reservations and can sell out. Dinos in the Snow has announced its dates and activities, but ticket prices are still pending.
For other dates, browse all Weber County events, This Weekend, or winter sports.