Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Ogden. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ogden officials are finalizing preparations for Christmas Village today at the Ogden Municipal Building with 60 cottages and nearly 500,000 lights — the event includes a Santa Run at 4:30 p.m., a parade at 5:30 p.m., and lighting with fireworks at 6:30 p.m. The free attraction is expected to draw 20,000 to 30,000 visitors on opening night and nearly 100,000 people over December as it runs through Jan. 1. KSL-TV
- ➤ Families in Utah showed gratitude on Thanksgiving with community service—Ogden’s 40th anniversary Run/Walk for Charity collected over 2,800 pounds of food, Sandy’s Utah Food Bank event set a record with 6,000 registrations, and the Salvation Army in Salt Lake delivered meals to 1,000 local residents. KSL-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Snowbasin Resort was named the No. 1 Best Ski Resort in the U.S. and Canada by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards for the second year running. The resort is investing in upgrades including a new lift and RFID technology—however, its season opening was postponed due to warm temperatures and a new date has not been announced. Standard-Examiner
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A Christmas Carol
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Peery's Egyptian Theater — $23-31 — Experience the transformative journey of Scrooge as he learns the true meaning of Christmas through the wisdom of three spirits.
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Carol of Drums: A Global Percussion Celebration
7:30 p.m. — Weber State University Department of Performing Arts — Check event page for ticket info — Experience a vibrant musical celebration featuring diverse percussion traditions from around the world.
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The Winds of Winter Concert
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Weber State University Department of Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience an enchanting evening of wintry classics performed by the Weber State Symphonic Band.
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December Art Stroll at The Local Artisan Collective
6-9 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — Costs vary by class — Dive into a festive holiday atmosphere with artisan ornament-making and live demos from local artists.
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Make Your Own Felted Scarf Workshop
3-5 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $59 — Create a cozy, one-of-a-kind felted scarf using nuno felting techniques.
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Crystal Festival – Rock, Mineral, Gem & Crystal Show
10 AM – 8 PM — The Monarch — Free admission — Discover unique crystals, gems, and handcrafted gifts this holiday season.
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Mariachi Herencia De Mexico Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Weber State University Department of Performing Arts — VIP packages available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Mariachi music live in Ogden.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — Peery's Egyptian Theater — $24 - 40.50 — Experience Clara's enchanting journey alongside local dancers and live orchestral music.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Coldplay
6:15-7:14 p.m. — The Monarch — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting melodies of Coldplay performed by a string quartet amidst candlelight.
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Country Dance Night
8:30-10 p.m. — Union Station — $4 before 9, $5 after — Kick up your heels at this lively country dance event for teens and adults.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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