Contact: www.castlecountry.com

» Tuacahn's Festival of Lights

What: The desert near Ivins comes alive with lights — on buildings, trees and bushes; live Nativity at 7 and 8 p.m.; performances by local musical groups on the Tuacahn plaza at 6:30, 7:30 and/or 8:30 p.m.

When: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays, Nov. 25-Dec. 23; 6-9 p.m.

How much: Free

Contact: www.tuacahn.org

Also: "Christmas in the Canyon" holiday concert in the Tuacahn Amphitheatre; Dec. 2; $15.50; 435-652-3300

» Electric Light Parade

What: Lighted floats travel along Main Street

Where: Moab

When: Dec. 3, dark

How much: Free

Contact: 435-259-7814

Also: Crafts fair Dec. 2 at the Moab Senior Center; another crafts fair Dec. 3 at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

» Frontier Christmas

What: Variety of activities circa 1917, including trimming the tree and other holiday traditions; making crafts (adults and kids) at Santa's workshop (minimal cost); music of the season performed by local children's groups; sleigh or wagon rides; you can also bring a gift or food for needy families.

Where: American West Heritage Center, 4025 S. Highway 89-91, Wellsville

When: Dec. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

How much: Free

Contact: 800-225-3378; www.americanwestcenter.org

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