Looking for unique holiday gifts? We’ve got you! From handmade products by local artisans to experience-based gifts, there's something for everyone on your list in this gift guide.
U Art Students Holiday Sale
Dec. 2: 4-7 p.m.
Dec. 3 & 4: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Unique, handmade pieces created by U art students! All proceeds go to the students and department clubs. Find parking information here.
Whether you’d like to take someone to a show as part of your holiday celebrations or gift them tickets to enjoy next year, Pioneer Theater Company has a variety of options. Find a complete list of shows and season ticket packages here.
This year, PTC's December play is "Noises Off."
All University of Utah employees can purchase tickets at a 50% discount from the PTC box office, located in the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre. Tickets must be purchased in person with a valid UCard.
Events:
Museum Store Sunday at the Gift Shop | Nov. 30
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Save 10% on gift shop purchases. Garden members save an additional 10%.
Holiday Open House & Art Fair | Dec. 6-7
Garden & Gift Shop | 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Glass Art Show | 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Art Fair in the Orangerie | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Garden admission is free this weekend thanks to Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks.
Join us for three holiday shopping experiences in one—and take a relaxing wintertime stroll in the Garden.
The Art Fair in the Orangerie is an incredible shopping experience featuring handmade treasures created by 18 local makers. Find one-of-a-kind jewelry, ceramics, fiber art, wall art, and more.
At the Gift Shop Holiday Sale, save 10% (members save an additional 10%) on botanic-inspired gifts, including wind chimes, fairy garden supplies, books, designer bags, sun hats, fine jewelry, home and holiday décor, and more.
The popular Glass Art Show will feature hundreds of large and small pieces, including garden art, decorative boxes, plates, trays, bowls, sculptural works, and jewelry. Items at the exhibit are available for purchase. The show runs through Saturday, Dec. 20.
Gnome for the Holidays | Dec. 13
Timed entry available at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or noon. Plan to stay about 60–75 minutes.
Get crafty with Chauncey the Garden Gnome at this festive hands-on workshop filled with planting, creating, and holiday cheer! Perfect for gardeners, makers and guests of all ages who love a touch of holiday magic. Learn more and register here.
Winter Solstice Celebration | Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Celebrate the changing of the seasons at our annual Winter Solstice Celebration, a festive morning for guests of all ages! Join us for seasonal crafts, nature exploration, and cozy celebrations as we welcome the return of longer days. Learn more and register here.
Memberships
Interested in a gift that keeps on giving? Consider a garden membership.
“What some people really want these days are experiences—not more stuff,” said Mindy Wilson, marketing & PR director at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum. “A Garden membership is a generous and thoughtful year-round gift of free admission, discounts, and more. It’s great for the gardener or plant lover, or really for anyone who just wants to feel better and connect with the outdoors.”
If you're shopping for a live music fan, gift them a Garden-flex membership level or above, so they can buy tickets first, and at a discount, to Red Butte's legendary summer Outdoor Concert Series.
Events
Faculty & Staff Sale | Dec. 1- 24
All University of Utah faculty and staff will receive a 20% discount at the museum store when they show their valid UCard. The gift shop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Wednesdays, it is open until 9 p.m.
Family Seasonal Science: Winter Solstice | Dec. 20
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Celebrate the Winter Solstice with us, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year! Join in the festivities by creating sun catchers and intricate paper snowflakes. We'll also explore the magic of polymers by making Insta-Snow, adding a fun, scientific twist to our celebration. Register here.
Gift Memberships
University of Utah faculty and staff save 10% on all gift Museum Memberships.
A gift museum membership gives the gift of experience with year-round free admission to the museum and all its special exhibitions and events, such as DinoFest in January. Members receive access to special events, discounts on workshops and youth programs and early registration for our award-winning Summer Camps and annual Lecture Series. Give the gift of a Museum Membership today and your loved ones can enjoy DinoFest for free in January!
Museum Store
The Museum Store is renowned for stocking unique gifts you can’t find anywhere else! From handmade Indigenous art and jewelry to natural history books to fun gifts for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages, the Museum Store stocks a gift selection like nowhere else in Salt Lake City.
Currently, there’s also a wonderful selection of Ice Age merchandise in coordination with the Museum’s current special exhibition, "Mysteries of the Ice Ages," which is open through January 4, 2026.
Campus Store Favorites
Prepare for a journey of unsurpassed comfort with the Jack & Sage Utah socks. Expertly woven from a blend of cotton, polyester, and spandex, these socks offer a level of comfort that cradles your feet. Choose from one of five designs!
Add some Utah spirit to your holiday decor! The campus store offers a variety of Christmas tree ornaments. A few staff favorites include: Utah lights photo Frame, football helmets, Utah hoodie and medallion snowflake.
Build the University of Utah's mascot, Swoop, brick-by-brick with the Brick-It Swoop kit. Perfect as a gift, decor or just because.
Level up your outdoor holiday decor with this seven-foot inflatable Swoop. Originally $169.99, this Utah Mascot display is on sale for $49.99. It features three 0.3 W LED lights and includes a 12V 1.0A blower.
Grateful Dead x Utah Collection
The Grateful Dead x Utah Collection features 12 clothing pieces, including t-shirts, pullovers and more. A favorite of Campus Store staff is the Class Trip Grateful Dead x Utah Dancing Bears Hoodie.
Available in red or black, this fan-favorite Rambler 20 oz. Tumbler is made from durable stainless steel with double-wall vacuum insulation to protect the temperature of your beverage at all costs.
Sip in true Utah style with the 12oz Quilted Stained Glass Rocks Glass. Featuring a unique stained-glass quilted design and the iconic Utah logos, this glass blends elegance with team pride. Perfect for your favorite cocktail, whiskey or game-day beverage, it’s as durable as it is eye-catching.
The ultimate stretchy blanket designed to embrace you in unparalleled comfort. Crafted with premium materials, it's unique elasticity adjusts effortlessly to your body, providing a snug and cozy fit every time. Experience warmth, flexibility, and a touch of luxury with Hugs, the perfect companion for relaxation and rejuvenation. Available in four sizes.
Take an A-Z tour of the University of Utah. From iconic landmarks to cherished traditions, this children's board book is a delightful journey for Ute fans of all ages.
Savings for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Get ready to save big on your favorite Utes gear! The Utah Campus Store is bringing you incredible deals in-store and online from November 26th through December 1st.
Black Friday blowout
- Free gift: Spend $125 or more and receive a Free Utah Mini Tote Bag! *available while supplies last
- Save big on Mitchell & Ness: Crewnecks for only $39.99 (Retail $84.99) and Hoodies for $49.99 (Retail $89.99).
- The savings keep warming up: Get the Iglu Wearable Sleeping Bag for $109.99 (Retail $179.99) and the UScape Range Sweater for $49.99 (Retail $79.99).
- Make your holidays Utah special: Grab the Swoop Snowglobe for just $9.99 (Retail $39.99) and enjoy Buy One, Get One on select Holiday Ornaments.
Cyber Monday savings available online only on December 1st
- Sitewide Discount: Get 25% Off Sitewide! *excludes UTech
- Champion Deal: Buy a Utah sweatshirt and get a Utah tee 50% off.
- Under Armour Special: Buy one item from the Sideline Collection and get a second item 50% off!
Mark your calendars! These deals are only available for a limited time! Shop the sale at online starting Wednesday, November 26th.
Events
Holiday Market︱Dec. 6-7
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The annual UMFA Holiday Market features local and handmade creations in jewelry, textiles, candles, paintings, ceramics, prints, artisan toffee, handbound books, fiber art, soaps, and so much more. Find a complete list of vendors here. Museum and market admission, as well as parking, are free.
Third Saturday for Families: Make Your Own Game︱Dec. 20
1- 4 p.m.
The latest exhibition at the UMFA brings together works of art that depict play. Play is creative and imaginative; it is an impulse shared across humanity that enriches our experience of the world. This Third Saturday, bring the whole family for a free museum day and create your own game board that doubles as a work of art!
Memberships
UMFA Memberships make great gifts! Though different membership levels are available, all UMFA members enjoy unlimited admission to the museum, a 10% discount at the museum store and café and a complimentary subscription to the UMFA member publication quarterly.
Want your gift to go the extra mile? Art Lover, Patron, and Sponsor level UMFA memberships grant free admission to over 1,400 other museums and cultural institutions!
Museum Store
Art-inspired gifts are available in the museum store all season long. From puzzles to pens to local to handmade jewelry and ceramics, we have what you need, from stocking stuffers to one-of-a-kind showstopper gifts.
A favorite of Carol Bigelow, store supervisor, is the countless new ornaments.
“Look at them! They’re so cute!" she said.
Make sure to check out the lovingly decorated trees and the carefully curated selection of adorable ornaments you can take home for your very own!
Traditional Favorites
- Pumpkin Pie: $18.99
- Apple Pie: $16.99
- Cherry Pie: $17.99
- Peach Pie: $17.99
- Pecan Pie: $19.99
2025 Seasonal Trends
- S’mores Pecan Pie made with Hershey’s chocolate, toasted pecans in a graham cracker crust, topped with toasted marshmallow frosting: $23.99
- Chef Nik’s Hot Maple Pumpkin Pie topped with pistachio chantilly cream and candied lemons: $21.99
- Juniper Berry & Cherry Pie with toasted almond cream in a short-crust pastry: $22.99
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Salted Miso Caramel Apple Pie featuring a rolled oat crumble and yuzu chantilly cream: $23.99
Pies can be picked up at the Dining Services office (room #30 in the Union, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)
Holiday Catering
Additionally, Crimson Catering is offering 15% off catering orders placed before December 15.