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Christmas Maker's Market & Cookies for Santa Ceramic Art Display

Visitors can explore an outdoor holiday market surrounding the arts center, filled with festive lights, decor, and more than 150 vendor booths. The event offers food trucks, smokeless fire pits to gather around, and live Christmas music along with stage and roaming entertainment. Families can take part in free kids activities, view a ceramic ornament competition, and meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and other costumed characters.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Market admission is free. The ceramic ornament competition has a $10 entry fee for participants.

Hours

Friday, Dec. 11 from 5-8pm; Saturday, Dec. 12 from 11am-7pm. Santa: Friday 5-8pm; Saturday 11am-1pm and 4-6pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Food trucks will be available at the market.

Going?

Location

SCERA Center for the Arts · 745 S State St, Orem, UT 84058 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Wear clothing suitable for an outdoor market, as the event takes place around the arts center.
  • Allow time to browse the more than 150 vendor booths as well as the entertainment and activities.
  • If you want to meet Santa, plan your visit around one of his designated Friday or Saturday periods.
  • Potters entering the ornament competition should submit their entry by December 7.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Admission to the market is free.
  • Santa appears during designated periods on Friday and Saturday.
  • This year, SCERA is combining the market with Orem City and Orem Farmer’s Market, with more holiday lights and decor, vendors, entertainment, and activities.
  • Potters can enter the ceramic ornament competition by December 7.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can families do at the market?

There are free kids’ activities, Christmas music, stage and roaming entertainment, a ceramic ornament display, and costumed characters.

What food and drink are available?

Food trucks are part of the market, and smokeless fire pits are available for gathering.

Can visitors take part in the ceramic ornament competition?

Professional and amateur potters can enter a set of three ceramic holiday ornaments for display and a People’s Choice competition. Entries are due by December 7.

How can vendors apply for a booth?

Sunset Farmer’s Market handles booth signups and logistics; vendors can apply through its linked application form.

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