The winter is when Park City really comes alive. People from all over the great salt lake area and across the world gather here to enjoy all the season has to offer. You can find countless things to do and spend those cold winter days surrounded by snowy wonder. The following are the best winter events to attend in Park City, Utah.

Sundance Film Festival

If playing in the snow or up in the sky isn’t your idea of a good time, we have a lot of events inside. The winter months bring the Sundance Film Festival. You will enjoy the many independent film screenings.

Historic Main Street

Shopping is always something fun to do in Park City. Historic Main Street has shops and galleries to walk through on a cold, winter day. You’ll find many people in them as they try to escape the chill.

Utah Olympic Park

Park City hosted the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and the excitement can still be felt at Utah Olympic Park. Head over there for museums and then participate in the Nordic events.

Giving Tree Festival Presented by Park City Rotary

This is a live auction held annually with trees decorated by different people and organizations in the area. The proceeds go to the best decorated tree and a non-profit of that person’s choosing.

Electric Parade and Festivities

This Christmas parade is like no other. Come see all of the electric cars and how they are decorated. All of the great creativity in our area will surely amuse you.

Winter Kickoff Mixers

The first week of December many of the resorts open. The mixers they throw are fun and really get you excited for the winter sports. Be sure to attend at least one of them you’re in the area.

FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup

Do you think you have what it takes to win the cup? February is a big month for Deer Valley Resort, where skiers from all over come and compete in different events. You probably will have missed out on the qualifying events to participate, but it’s an incredible event to watch.

Don’t Forget About the Classics

Skiing and snowboarding aren’t all we have to offer residents and visitors. We also have winter fly-fishing, hot-air ballooning, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, and snow tubing available.

If you are interested in becoming more familiar with Park City please call Jensen and Company at (435)901-8333 for information on local real estate.