Things to Do with Kids in Helper

St. Anthony Catholic Carnival

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

Helper Civic Auditorium · Helper · 1.0 mi

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!

Nocturnal Wildlife Sunset Hike

Tomorrow · 5 PM – 6 PM

Goblin Valley State Park · Helper · 1.2 mi

<p>Nocturnal Wildlife Sunset Hike, 5pm, Observation Point. Join a ranger for a short hike in the Valley of the Goblins while learning about the amazing wildlife that only come out at night!</p>\n

Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Wednesday · 11 AM – 12 PM

Price Peace Gardens · Price · 5.7 mi

Join the community for the 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, at the Price City Peace Garden, located at 185 E. Main Street in Price, Utah. The flag ceremony begins at 11:00 AM , featuring the National Anthem performed by Michelle Broadhead and remarks from Price Post 3 Commander Kelly Madsen. Hosted by American Legion District 5 Southeast Utah Post 3, this special ceremony honors all who have served our country. Free breakfast and swag will be provided thanks to generous sponsors. Come together as a community to recognize and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.

5th Annual Fossil Fest

Sat, Nov 14 · 9 AM – 7 PM

USUE Prehistoric Museum · Price · 5.7 mi

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!

1940’s Hangar Hop

Sat, Nov 14 · 6 PM – 10 PM

Carbon County Airport · Price · 7.3 mi

Step back in time to the 1940s for a special evening of music, dancing, community, and honoring our Veterans at the Carbon County Airport! Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 6–10 p.m. for this FREE community event featuring live music by Code Blue Revival, personal Veteran recognition, and vintage aircraft on display. Event Highlights: Live music and dancing with Code Blue Revival Special recognition of our Veterans Vintage aircraft on display Food available for purchase FREE admission! Guests are encouraged to dress in military uniforms or their favorite 1940s attire to add to the nostalgic atmosphere! Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 6–10 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Location: Carbon County Airport, Price, Utah Admission: FREE and open to everyone! Bring your family and friends for a memorable evening celebrating our Veterans and aviation history!

Hunter’s Education Class / Field Day

Sat, Nov 14 · 10 AM – 2 PM

North Springs Range · Price · 11 mi

Hunter’s Education Field Day To Register for an Online Hunter’s Education Course: https://wildlife.utah.gov/online-with-an-in-person-field-day.html T o Find an In-Person Field Day: https://dwrapps.utah.gov/dwrcourses/he/internet Instructor: Phillip Pendleton Location: North Springs Shooting Range, 5245 S 8000 W, Price, UT 84501. Turn south on SR10 and follow the signs to North Springs Shooting Range. Please do not go on dirt roads. Shooting Dates/Times: Same as the class. Additional Fees: There is a $5.00 range fee payable at the front desk of the main cabin. What to Bring: Please bring all of your paperwork, the online course completion and the Hunter’s Education Registration certificates, a minimum of 30 rim fire rounds and a rim fire rifle to shoot during the live fire portion of the course. It is recommended that you bring something to lay on during the prone position of the live fire course. Children under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

USU Prehistoric Museum FREE Day

Thu, Nov 19 · 4 PM – 7 PM

USUE Prehistoric Museum · Price · 5.7 mi

The Nutcracker – Castle Valley Civic Ballet

Thu, Nov 19 · 7 PM – 7 PM · runs through Nov 21

Mont Harmon · Price · 5.8 mi

Experience the magic of the holiday season as Castle Valley Civic Ballet presents The Nutcracker ! Enjoy this beloved holiday classic filled with beautiful dancing, festive music, and the enchanting story of Clara’s magical Christmas adventure. A wonderful holiday tradition for the whole family! Dates & Times: Thursday, November 19 – 7:00 PM Friday, November 20 – 7:00 PM Saturday, November 21 – 2:00 PM Matinee & 7:00 PM Location: Mont Harmon Middle School, Price, Utah Tickets: Available online at www.carbon-ticket.com Celebrate the holiday season and support our talented local dancers!

Helper Christmas Craft Fair

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

Helper Civic Auditorium · Helper · 1.0 mi

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

Boots & Beats

Wed, Nov 25 · 7 PM – 9 PM

Carbon County Event Center · Price · 5.5 mi

🤠🎶 BOOTS & BEATS IS BACK, AND THE FUN JUST GOT MORE AFFORDABLE! 🎶🤠 Dust off those boots, grab your friends, and get ready to hit the dance floor! Whether you’re a line-dancing regular, love a good partner dance, or have two left feet and just want to give it a try, Boots & Beats has something for everyone! Join us on select Wednesday nights for great music, plenty of dancing, and a whole lot of fun! No experience necessary. Just bring your boots (or your favorite dancing shoes) and come ready for a good time! 💃 Ages 16+ welcome! —————————————————————————— 🎟️ NEW LOWER PRICES! (Admission paid at the door.) Adults: $10 Seniors (60+): $5 Youth (under 18): $5 —————————————————————————— 🎄 SPECIAL HOLIDAY FAMILY NIGHTS! We’re opening up the dance floor to families with kids ages 8 and older on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Wednesday before Christmas! Bring the whole crew and make some memories on the dance floor! —————————————————————————— Whether you’re coming to show off your moves, learn a few new ones, or just enjoy a fun night out, Boots & Beats is the place to be on Wednesday nights! 🔥 Don’t just hear about the fun afterward. Be part of it! Grab your friends, bring your boots, and we’ll see you on the dance floor! 🤠🎶

USU Prehistoric Museum FREE Day

Thu, Nov 26 · 4 PM – 7 PM

USUE Prehistoric Museum · Price · 5.7 mi

Christmas Town Lights On Ceremony

Fri, Nov 27 · 6 PM – 7 PM

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

🎄 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! ✨

USU Prehistoric Museum FREE Day

Thu, Dec 3 · 4 PM – 7 PM

USUE Prehistoric Museum · Price · 5.7 mi

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

🎄 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!

Helper Utah’s Christmas Town Breakfast with Santa Pajama Party

Sat, Dec 5 · 8 AM – 11 AM

Helper Civic Auditorium · Helper · 1.0 mi

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!

Christmas Treasures Market

Sat, Dec 5 · 10 AM – 6 PM

Carbon County Event Center · Price · 5.5 mi

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!

Hunter’s Education Class / Field Day

Sat, Dec 5 · 10 AM – 2 PM

North Springs Range · Price · 11 mi

Hunter’s Education Field Day To Register for an Online Hunter’s Education Course: https://wildlife.utah.gov/online-with-an-in-person-field-day.html T o Find an In-Person Field Day: https://dwrapps.utah.gov/dwrcourses/he/internet Instructor: Phillip Pendleton Location: North Springs Shooting Range, 5245 S 8000 W, Price, UT 84501. Turn south on SR10 and follow the signs to North Springs Shooting Range. Please do not go on dirt roads. Shooting Dates/Times: Same as the class. Additional Fees: There is a $5.00 range fee payable at the front desk of the main cabin. What to Bring: Please bring all of your paperwork, the online course completion and the Hunter’s Education Registration certificates, a minimum of 30 rim fire rounds and a rim fire rifle to shoot during the live fire portion of the course. It is recommended that you bring something to lay on during the prone position of the live fire course. Children under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

Boots & Beats

Wed, Dec 9 · 7 PM – 9 PM

Carbon County Event Center · Price · 5.5 mi

🤠🎶 BOOTS & BEATS IS BACK, AND THE FUN JUST GOT MORE AFFORDABLE! 🎶🤠 Dust off those boots, grab your friends, and get ready to hit the dance floor! Whether you’re a line-dancing regular, love a good partner dance, or have two left feet and just want to give it a try, Boots & Beats has something for everyone! Join us on select Wednesday nights for great music, plenty of dancing, and a whole lot of fun! No experience necessary. Just bring your boots (or your favorite dancing shoes) and come ready for a good time! 💃 Ages 16+ welcome! —————————————————————————— 🎟️ NEW LOWER PRICES! (Admission paid at the door.) Adults: $10 Seniors (60+): $5 Youth (under 18): $5 —————————————————————————— 🎄 SPECIAL HOLIDAY FAMILY NIGHTS! We’re opening up the dance floor to families with kids ages 8 and older on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Wednesday before Christmas! Bring the whole crew and make some memories on the dance floor! —————————————————————————— Whether you’re coming to show off your moves, learn a few new ones, or just enjoy a fun night out, Boots & Beats is the place to be on Wednesday nights! 🔥 Don’t just hear about the fun afterward. Be part of it! Grab your friends, bring your boots, and we’ll see you on the dance floor! 🤠🎶

USU Prehistoric Museum FREE Day

Thu, Dec 10 · 4 PM – 7 PM

USUE Prehistoric Museum · Price · 5.7 mi

USU Prehistoric Museum FREE Day

Thu, Dec 17 · 4 PM – 7 PM

USUE Prehistoric Museum · Price · 5.7 mi

Boots & Beats

Wed, Dec 23 · 7 PM – 9 PM

Carbon County Event Center · Price · 5.5 mi

🤠🎶 BOOTS & BEATS IS BACK, AND THE FUN JUST GOT MORE AFFORDABLE! 🎶🤠 Dust off those boots, grab your friends, and get ready to hit the dance floor! Whether you’re a line-dancing regular, love a good partner dance, or have two left feet and just want to give it a try, Boots & Beats has something for everyone! Join us on select Wednesday nights for great music, plenty of dancing, and a whole lot of fun! No experience necessary. Just bring your boots (or your favorite dancing shoes) and come ready for a good time! 💃 Ages 16+ welcome! —————————————————————————— 🎟️ NEW LOWER PRICES! (Admission paid at the door.) Adults: $10 Seniors (60+): $5 Youth (under 18): $5 —————————————————————————— 🎄 SPECIAL HOLIDAY FAMILY NIGHTS! We’re opening up the dance floor to families with kids ages 8 and older on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Wednesday before Christmas! Bring the whole crew and make some memories on the dance floor! —————————————————————————— Whether you’re coming to show off your moves, learn a few new ones, or just enjoy a fun night out, Boots & Beats is the place to be on Wednesday nights! 🔥 Don’t just hear about the fun afterward. Be part of it! Grab your friends, bring your boots, and we’ll see you on the dance floor! 🤠🎶

USU Prehistoric Museum FREE Day

Thu, Dec 24 · 4 PM – 7 PM

USUE Prehistoric Museum · Price · 5.7 mi

Boots & Beats

Wed, Dec 30 · 7 PM – 9 PM

Carbon County Event Center · Price · 5.5 mi

🤠🎶 BOOTS & BEATS IS BACK, AND THE FUN JUST GOT MORE AFFORDABLE! 🎶🤠 Dust off those boots, grab your friends, and get ready to hit the dance floor! Whether you’re a line-dancing regular, love a good partner dance, or have two left feet and just want to give it a try, Boots & Beats has something for everyone! Join us on select Wednesday nights for great music, plenty of dancing, and a whole lot of fun! No experience necessary. Just bring your boots (or your favorite dancing shoes) and come ready for a good time! 💃 Ages 16+ welcome! —————————————————————————— 🎟️ NEW LOWER PRICES! (Admission paid at the door.) Adults: $10 Seniors (60+): $5 Youth (under 18): $5 —————————————————————————— 🎄 SPECIAL HOLIDAY FAMILY NIGHTS! We’re opening up the dance floor to families with kids ages 8 and older on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Wednesday before Christmas! Bring the whole crew and make some memories on the dance floor! —————————————————————————— Whether you’re coming to show off your moves, learn a few new ones, or just enjoy a fun night out, Boots & Beats is the place to be on Wednesday nights! 🔥 Don’t just hear about the fun afterward. Be part of it! Grab your friends, bring your boots, and we’ll see you on the dance floor! 🤠🎶

USU Prehistoric Museum FREE Day

Thu, Dec 31 · 4 PM – 7 PM

USUE Prehistoric Museum · Price · 5.7 mi