Live Nativities and Creche Exhibits in Utah
We love to visit a live nativity at Christmastime. With all the commercialism the holiday brings, it’s important to our family to focus on Christ, whose birth we celebrate this time of year.
We know many Utah families also enjoy this tradition of focusing on Christ, so we wanted to share with you where the live nativities and creche exhibits are this season. Please note: During the 2020 Covid season, MOST EVENTS ARE CANCELED. We note those that are canceled this year but leave them on the list for our reference next year.
By the way, if the word creche (and it should have an accent over the first e) threw you off in the title, don’t worry. It did for me, too, when I first heard it. For those who don’t know, it’s a french word that means a nativity model or scene.
Now, onto the live nativities and creche exhibits:
Cache County
Dec 11, 12 & 14, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Live animals and scenes of Christ’s birth. Includes Nibley Morgan Farm. Monetary donations and canned goods appreciated to support the Cache Community Food pantry. Details here.
Boxelder County
December 14. 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Garland. A free community event to experience the true meaning of Christmas from the safety of your own car. We will have live animals, actors, and beautiful music.
Morgan County
A Living Nativity
Dec 8-9. Morgan. Please join us for an indoor re-creation of the beloved Christmas story. It is our desire to gift our community with an evening of hope, joy, love, and the light of Christ. This free, kid-friendly event includes live animals, music, hot cocoa, and cookies. We hope you’ll join us as we reflect on and celebrate the real reason for the Christmas season! Details here. CANCELED FOR 2020.
Davis County
Back to Bethlehem
Dec 3-4. Legacy Events Center in Farmington. Last year the admission was a can of food per person. Here’s the link for more information. CANCELED FOR 2020.
Salt Lake County
Cross E Ranch
Nov 27-Dec 19. Lights and nativity drive thru. Reserve a time online. Details here.
Lights and Nativity at Temple Square
The seasonal lights are ready and musical performances are being recorded for the 2020 Christmas season on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The virtual celebration of the Savior’s birth will be different than what visitors to Temple Square have experienced in the past, but organizers say it will once again be a beautiful and inspirational experience.
The lights on Temple Square will only be viewable from surrounding roads and exterior city sidewalks as the plaza will be fenced off and the gates will be closed at 4:30 p.m., with no public access to Temple Square. The lights will turn on at 5 p.m. Those walking by are encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing. No public parking will be available in the Conference Center or Joseph Smith Memorial Building parking lots. Details here.
This Is the Place Heritage Park
Candlelight Christmas. Dec 10-23. This Is the Place Heritage Park. We’re so excited to attend this event this year and will post pictures soon. We love the old-fashioned feel of Christmas at This Is the Place. Click here for more details. CANCELED FOR 2020.
Utah County
Alpine Living Nativity
This event was canceled last year as well but plans are to resume in 2021. Details here. CANCELED FOR 2020.
A Babe Is Born
Dec 2-14. Lehi, Utah. We’re so excited about this one and visited recently. Proceeds from this event benefit refugees living in Utah. Learn more at ABabeIsBorn.org. CANCELED FOR 2020.
University Place
Live Nativity. Dec 6. University Place in Orem. This event is free and includes hot chocolate and treats while supplies last. The details are here. CANCELED FOR 2020.
Night in Bethlehem
Nov 27-30. Stone Gate in North Pleasant Grove. Click here for all the details.
Walker Sanderson Live Nativity
Dec 7. Orem. Free donuts and hot chocolate will be served. Also, if you have lost a loved one this past year, you can reserve an ornament and pick it up at the event. Click here for reservations and more information. CANCELED FOR 2020.
Annual Christmas Creche
Dec 6-7. Payson. See hundreds of unique nativities on display, as well as hear music from local choirs and musicians. This is a free event open to all ages. Event details here. CANCELED FOR 2020.
Juab County
Young Lavender Farm
Live Nativity. Dec 14. Mona. This is a Country Christmas and Live Nativity event combined. Details are here. CANCELED FOR 2020.
Tooele County
J. Reuben Clark Historic Farm
Live Nativity and Luminary. Dec 14 & 16. Grantsville. Modestly priced event with free hot chocolate. Also includes luminary walk, creche display, interfaith display of Christ images. Event details are here. CANCELED FOR 2020.
Wasatch County
Creche Exhibit
Dec 6-9. Midway. 19th annual display of nativities. What started as a single event to showcase the nativity collections of the residents of Midway, Utah, has now grown into a community-wide celebration for Christmas. Wasatch County families donate their nativities for four days at the beginning of December to showcase at the Midway Booster Creche Exhibit. Click here to see more information. CANCELED FOR 2020.
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