Festivals for kids near Helper

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7 events

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St. Anthony Catholic Carnival

Today · 4 PM – 9 PM · runs through Nov 7

Helper Civic Auditorium · Helper · 1.0 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

St. Anthony Catholic Carnival Mark your calendars for the St. Anthony Catholic Carnival, happening Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 at the Helper Civic Auditorium! Kick off the festivities with the annual Turkey Dinner on Thursday, November 5 from 4–7 p.m. Then enjoy two nights of carnival fun for the whole family, including games, raffles, a silent auction, kids’ games, booths, face painting, food and homemade goodies. On Saturday, don’t miss the Mexican Dinner from 3:30–5:30 p.m., generously cooked and donated by Angel’s Cravings. Come out and enjoy a great community tradition filled with food, fun and family!

5.7 mi

5th Annual Fossil Fest

Sat, Nov 14 · 9 AM – 7 PM

USUE Prehistoric Museum · Price · 5.7 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

FOSSIL FEST returns Nov 14, 2026! Join us for a day of activities and SCIENCE at the Prehistoric Museum in Price, Utah on Saturday, November 14th. Admission is FREE all day (9 am – 7 pm), with activities for the whole family from 11-2 and paleontology collections tours at 10 am and 1 pm. Paint your own fossil cast, find fossils under the microscope, see recently prepared fossils in the lab, and so much more!

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Helper Christmas Craft Fair

Fri, Nov 20 · All day · runs through Nov 21

Helper Civic Auditorium · Helper · 1.0 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Helper Christmas Craft Fair Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Helper Christmas Craft Fair , held at the Helper Civic Auditorium! Browse local craft and vendor booths, enjoy delicious food and entertainment, and find unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. 📅 November 20–21, 2026 📍 Helper Civic Auditorium | Helper, Utah 🕓 Friday: 4:00–8:00 PM 🕙 Saturday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

0.8 mi

Christmas Town Lights On Ceremony

Fri, Nov 27 · 6 PM – 7 PM

Helper’s Historic Main St. · Helper · 0.8 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

🎄 Helper City Lights-On Ceremony Friday, November 27, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. 📍 Historic Helper Main Street Kick off the holiday season in Utah’s Christmas Town! Join us on Historic Helper Main Street as we flip the switch and light up the town for the holidays. Enjoy the glow of thousands of sparkling lights, festive music, and the magic of the season surrounded by friends and family. Come celebrate the start of Helper’s most wonderful time of the year! ✨

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37th Annual Helper Utah’s Christmas Town Festival

Fri, Dec 4 · 4 PM – 4 PM · runs through Dec 5

Helper Main Street · Helper · 0.9 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

🎄 37th Annual Helper, Utah’s Christmas Town Festival Friday & Saturday, December 4-5,2027 Join us in the heart of Helper for a weekend full of holiday cheer at the 36th Annual Christmas Town Festival! Enjoy a cozy chili dinner each night from 4:00–7:00 p.m. , then bundle up for the beloved Light Parade at 7:00 p.m. — with a spectacular fireworks show immediately following Saturday’s parade! While you’re there, don’t miss the silent raffle, bake sale, and this year’s commemorative Christmas ornaments (limited supply available!). Ornaments will also be available for purchase soon at the Helper City Offices — stay tuned for details! ✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Utah’s Christmas Town — come celebrate the magic of the season with us!

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Helper Utah’s Christmas Town Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party

Sat, Dec 5 · 8 AM – 11 AM

Helper Civic Auditorium · Helper · 1.0 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 5 | 8:00–11:00 a.m. Put on your favorite Christmas PJs and join us for one of the sweetest traditions of Helper Utah’s Christmas Town —Breakfast with Santa! Bring the whole family and enjoy a delicious breakfast, plenty of holiday cheer, and a special opportunity to visit with Santa himself. Breakfast with Santa is one of the annual fundraisers that helps support Utah’s Christmas Town celebration and keeps these beloved holiday traditions going year after year. While you’re there, you can also purchase raffle tickets for the Christmas Town drawing and pick up this year’s commemorative Utah’s Christmas Town ornament . Come hungry, wear your Christmas PJs, and make some holiday memories with us!

5.5 mi

Christmas Treasures Market

Sat, Dec 5 · 10 AM – 6 PM

Carbon County Event Center · Price · 5.5 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Celebrate the holiday season at the Christmas Treasures Market at the Carbon County Event Center! Shop a variety of high-quality vendors, enjoy local entertainment and food trucks, enter giveaways, and bring the family to visit Santa from 1:00–4:00 PM . 📅 December 5, 2026 📍 Carbon County Event Center 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 🎅 Santa: 1:00–4:00 PM For more information, call 435-650-7204 . Don’t miss out on the holiday fun!