From Deseret News archives:
Mark your calendar for these holiday happenings
Some favorites, many of which help support worthy causes
When: Dec. 7-10; call 253-3020 for hours
How much: Free, although donations are accepted
Web: www.christmasaroundtheworldfestival.com
» Candlelight Christmas
What: Old Deseret Village takes on a holiday air in a celebration that looks back to the past.
When: Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 19, 20; 6-9 p.m.
Where: This Is Tthe Place Heritage Park
Cost: $8 adults, $6 children and seniors
Information: 582-1847; www.thisistheplace.org
» An Old Fashioned Christmas
What: Holiday music, old-time stories and poems
When: Dec. 9; 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Information: 532-6479
» Heroes and Toys for Tots
What: A drop-off point for new (unwrapped) toys for the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program. This venue will feature comic book professionals Derek Hunter, Bill Galvan, Ryan Ottley, Rachel Hunter and Nathan Shumate as well as real heroes from our armed forces and local service agencies.
When: Dec. 3; 1 p.m.
Where: Dragons Keep Comic and Game Emporium, 131 N. University Ave., Provo
Cost: Free
Information: www.toysfortots.org; 801-373-3482
» Holiday Lights at Thanksgiving Point
What: A feast for the eyes as you drive past holiday themes displayed in lights.
When: Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 5:30-10 p.m. (Closed Sundays and Christmas)
Where: Thanksgiving Point in Lehi
Cost: $7 per car
Web: www.thanksgivingpoint.com; 801-768-2300
» Festival of Lights, Spanish Fork
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