Touch-A-Truck and More Kicks-off Holiday Events at University Place
OREM, Utah (October 4, 2021) – University Place announced today a full schedule of holiday events beginning now until the end of the holiday season. All of the events are free and will be located inside the shopping center or outside in The Orchard.
OCTOBER
Pumpkin Arch
Friday, October 1 – Sunday, October 31
Come and walk through an arch made entirely of pumpkins! Over 750 carved-by-hand foam pumpkins will be lit every evening in October during shopping hours at The Orchard. Hidden throughout the arch are six special pumpkins, see if you can find them all.
Touch-a-Truck
Saturday, October 9
10-2 p.m.
New to The Orchard – Once a year Orem City opens its garage doors and shares all the trucks and vehicles that serve the community. Sponsored by Waste Management, everyone is invited to get up close and explore all the city’s vehicles including dump trucks, fire engines, police cars and more. Feel free to climb behind the wheel and speak with the men and women who operate the equipment essential to community operations. This is the first time this highly attended event will be at the Orchard. Please note it will be loud, if you or your child(ren) are sensitive to sound, please bring hearing protection.
Free hotdogs will be available until supplies last.
Pumpkin Week
Monday, October 11 – Friday, October 15
11 a.m. Monday: Imagication: I Like Pumpkins! Bring kids between the ages of 2 thru 5 for a pumpkin themed story time. Registration required, please visit www.universityplaceorem.com.
6 p.m. Tuesday: Pumpkin mash, Orchard Bash and ComedySportz Utah: The entire family will want to attend tonight’s events! There will be a pumpkin carving contest, a pumpkin drop and a fishing pond for the young kids. Registration for the pumpkin carving contest required, and prizes include a $300 gift card to University Place. Visit www.universityplaceorem.com to register.
Also on Tuesday evening, ComedySportz Utah will performing, a family-friendly, live improv comedy show. Come and cheer on your favorite comedian on the stage at the Orchard.
6 p.m. Wednesday: Halloween Spooktacular: Halloween celebrations continue on-stage at the Orchard with a magic show, spooky storytelling, animal show and fire dancers. Enjoy free smore’s and apple cider while supplies last.
6:30 p.m. Thursday: Haunted Orchard of Villains: Bring your kids to The Orchard to meet and take pictures with some spooky and beloved Halloween Villains.
7 p.m. Friday: Scary movie night: Bring chairs and blankets to stay warm and watch “The Mummy” outside in The Orchard. Free popcorn while supplies last
NOVEMBER
Holiday Lighting in The Orchard
Monday, November 15
6-8 p.m.
Join us for the 5th year as we turn on the Christmas Lights to officially welcome in the 2021 Holiday Season. Special guests the Grinch and the Who’s will be there to help-out and keep guests entertained. This year the lights will be turned on at the beginning of the event, be sure to arrive on-time so you don’t miss it. Refreshments will be served while supplies last.
Lite Brite Nites
Every Thursday, November 18 – December 30 (except November 25th)
6-8 p.m.
Come enjoy interactive Christmas lights in The Orchard, including life-sized color changing shapes and a giant Lite Brite. Warm up at the fire pits and enjoy free treats while supplies last
Santa’s Grand Arrival
Friday, November 26
9:30 a.m.
Come and welcome Santa Claus as he arrives at University Place in style in a chopper to kick off the gift giving season. Located in the parking lot in front of Tucano’s Brazilian Grill, there will be live entertainment and refreshments while waiting for Santa to land.
Visit Santa at University Place Shopping Center
Friday, November 26 – Friday, December 24 (every day except Sunday’s)
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
After Santa’s has landed, bring your kids to meet him one-on-one inside the shopping center at Santa’s Village, located next to Forever Young Shoes, in the west end of the shopping center.
Gingerbread House Competition
Monday, November 29 – Saturday, December 4
10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Join us for our 4th annual University Place Gingerbread House Competition. We are pleased to announce this year’s judges are Brenda Nibley from Gingergiddy, Mary Crafts from Culinary Crafts and Pete Tidwell from The Mighty Baker. The first-place winner will receive $1,000!
The Gingerbread houses will be on display all week, and guests are asked to vote on their favorite for the People’s Choice award. The Gingerbread houses will be in the west end of the shopping center by Maurices. To enter a gingerbread creation, register at www.universityplaceorem.com/events.
Santa and Friends
Every Tuesday, November 30 – December 21
5-7 p.m.
Every Tuesday Santa will be joined by a few of his friends, including princesses, holiday characters and even some bad guys from the dark side.
Christmas Carolers
Every Wednesday, December 1 – 22
4-7 p.m.
Back again this year are at University Place are Christmas Carolers who will be roaming the halls of the shopping center spreading holiday cheer with music.
Quiet Santa
Monday, December 6 – Friday, December 10
8-11 a.m.
We are pleased to announce that Quiet Santa is returning to University Place this holiday season. The Quiet Santa experience is designed specifically for children with sensory sensitivities. One in five Utah children have some degree of sensory sensitivity, and Quiet Santa makes it possible for them to spend one-on-one time with Santa without being overwhelmed by crowds and noise. More details, including registration information, will be released on our website closer to the dates.
Live Nativity
Friday, December 10
6-8 p.m.
A memorable tradition at The Orchard, joins us for the return of University Place’s Live Nativity. Walk through the humble story of Christ, as told through real life actors and animals including a camel. Refreshments will be served while supplies last.
Carol’s and Cocoa with Mrs. Claus
Monday, December 13
6-7 p.m.
Come and listen to a story and sing along with Mrs. Clause. There will be a hot chocolate bar and fire pits to keep you warm. This is an outdoor activity in The Orchard next to our Christmas lights, so dress warmly.
All events are subject to weather, and the latest guidelines from national and local health departments. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. For more details and a full schedule of events, visit https://www.universityplaceorem.com/events/.
About University Place
Opening in the early 1970’s in Orem, Utah, University Place (formerly University Mall) is a 120-acre development in the midst of a $500 million revitalization. In addition to first class retail offerings, University Place is now home to upscale residential, Class-A office and high-quality green space. University Place was first developed and is still owned and operated by Woodbury Corporation, a 100-year-old, 4th generation family-run business, and one of the oldest and most respected full-service real estate development and management companies in the Intermountain West. For more information about University Place and updates on the project, visit https://www.universityplaceorem.com/. For more information about Woodbury Corporation, visit https://live-woodburycorp3.pantheonsite.io/.
Press Contact:
Amanda Butterfield
Woodbury Corporation PR
A_butterfield@woodburycorp.com
801-440-9837