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Holiday Open House & Art Fair

Visitors can browse handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind treasures crafted by 17 local makers inside the Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie, including jewelry, ceramics, wall art, and vibrant glass art. Guests can also explore the Glass Art Show and shop the annual Holiday Sale in the Garden Gift Shop. Beyond shopping, attendees can take a peaceful wintry stroll through the surrounding grounds.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free admission for Garden members and the general public.

Hours

Garden, Gift Shop, and Glass Art Show: 9am-5pm; Art Fair in the Orangerie: 10am-5pm.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

East Bench

Parking

The route to Red Butte Garden will be busy with holiday shoppers on Saturday; allow extra time to get there, or plan to shop on Sunday.

Going?

Location

Red Butte Garden & Arboretum · 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and art lovers

Vibe

Festive and relaxed

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • If visiting Saturday, allow extra time for the busy route to Red Butte Garden, which gets crowded with holiday shoppers.
  • Consider shopping on Sunday if you want to avoid Saturday’s busy approach to the Garden.
  • Leave time for a wintry stroll through the Garden, and dress warmly for the outdoor walk.
  • Shop at the Garden Gift Shop to receive 10% off purchases during the event.
  • If you are a Garden member, use the additional 10% Gift Shop discount on December 5 or 6.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Garden Gift Shop annual Holiday Sale, with 10% off all purchases
  • Garden members get an additional 10% off at the Red Butte Garden Gift Shop on December 5 and 6
  • Glass in the Garden Art Show, running alongside the Art Fair

Links & Contact

Run by Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

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 I buy at the Art Fair?

Handmade work by 17 local makers in the Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie, including jewelry, glass art, ceramics and wall art.

Are there any discounts?

Everyone saves 10% on Garden Gift Shop purchases. Garden members get an extra 10% off at the Red Butte Garden Gift Shop on December 5 and 6.

What else is happening that weekend?

The Garden Gift Shop holds its annual Holiday Sale and the Glass Art Show is on. You can also take a wintry stroll through the Garden.

Is Saturday or Sunday better?

The route to the Garden is busy with holiday shoppers on Saturday. Allow extra time that day, or come on Sunday.

How can artists take part?

Applications for this year closed on September 25. Artists interested in the 2027 Art Fair can learn about the application process from Red Butte Garden.

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