Festivity, fun and inspiration are everywhere this holiday season, especially at BYU.
Whether you're seeking a family-friendly activity or an enthralling musical experience, there's a holiday event at BYU that's just right for you — and many of them are free of cost.
Fun for All Ages
Van Gogh to Playdough — free
November 30, 2021
10a; MOA
Details: Bring your pre-K children to this monthly MOA event; children will make a woodland creature and burrow they can take home. Registration required.
Film: "It’s a Wonderful Life" — free
December 3, 2021
3 + 7p; 1060 HBLL
Details: View the classic holiday film in the Alice Louise Reynolds Auditorium on level 1 of the library.
Christmas in Nauvoo — free
December 6, 2021
7 –9p; Education in Zion Gallery, JFSB
Details: Visit activity stations around the Education in Zion Gallery in the JFSB to learn how Christmas was celebrated in the nineteenth century. Caroling, craft activity, refreshments, and storytelling bring Nauvoo to life as we remember the reason for the season. Drop-in anytime and experience the event at your own pace. A Zoom option (PW 927224) is also available for those who can’t attend in person.
Family Home Evening at the MOA — free
December 6, 2021
7:15p; MOA
Details: Every Monday during fall and winter semester, the MOA stays open a little later than usual for tours! Don't miss the last tour of the year. Families are welcome to explore on their own, though groups of 10 or more should register and request a guided or self-guided visit.
Virtual Gallery Talk with Brian Kershisnik, artist of "Nativity" — free
December 7, 2021
6:30p; Facebook Live
Details: Celebrate the Christmas season with the MOA and artist Brian Kershisnik. Kershisnik is the creator of the iconic 17-foot-wide painting "Nativity" in the MOA’s West Lied Gallery. His short Gallery Talk will be followed by a Q&A from viewers watching the livestream.
Exhibition: Pioneer Christmas Stories — free
November 28–December 18, 2021
Education in Zion Gallery, JFSB
Details: Learn how the early Saints celebrated Christmas in the 19th Century. Afterward, see the other exhibitions at the gallery while you’re there.
Family Christmas Party at the Women’s Basketball Game vs. Washington State — free
December 18, 2021
12p; Marriott Center
Details: Join the BYU Women's Basketball team for a Christmas "party" in the Marriott Center! Bring your BYU ID and your whole family can cheer on the Cougs for free!
Concerts + Music
Celebrations of Christmas with BYU Choirs and Philharmonic — purchase required
December 3, + 4, 2021
7:30p on December 3
3p + 7:30p on December 4; de Jong Concert Hall
Details: Don’t miss the BYU combined choirs and Philharmonic present this well-loved annual concert celebrating the sounds of the holiday season.
Tickets: SOLD OUT but you can stream the event here.
Christmas Around the World — purchase required
December 3, + 4, 2021
7:30p on December 3
2p + 7:30p on December 4; Marriott Center
Details: Don't miss the longest-running Christmas production on campus! Join the BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble for their annual Christmas celebration of cultural dance and music traditions.
Tickets: $9-20. Purchase here.
French Choir Concert — free
December 9, 2021
7p; 3220 WSC
Details: In the College of Humanities, the spirit of Christmas runs deep through music. Stop by the Wilk to hear one of campus's French-language choirs perform!
Adventsingen — free
December 12, 2021
7p; de Jong Concert Hall
Details: Adventsingen is an over-40-year-old annual event at BYU, blending traditional German, Austrian and Swiss music and readings together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Holiday TV Specials on BYUtv
BYU Broadcasting is excited to announce that it will be hosting Pentatonix for its 2021 edition of Christmas under the Stars. The show will air four times:
- Sunday, December 5 at 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 14 at 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 22 at 5 p.m. and
- Friday, December 24 at 5:15 p.m.
The rest of the month is packed with Christmas movies every night, including Christmas episodes of fan-favorite shows like "Random Acts," "Heartland" and "Studio C," and other beloved Christmas movies, such as "Christmas Oranges," "Christmas Jars," and more. See the full calendar here.
