Park Events

December

Midway to Santa
Book dates here!

Climb aboard a wagon pulled by our beautiful Percheron and Belgian draft horses and journey through thousands of sparkling lights at the Wasatch Mountain Golf Course. ✨ This all-outdoor Christmas adventure is pure magic — the crisp winter air, the jingle of sleigh bells, and the glow of the holiday season all around you. Bundle up, bring your loved ones, and make Midway to Santa your new favorite Christmas tradition!

January

Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
Friday, January 2, 2026 – 6:30 PM

There will be beginner (1.5 – 2 miles) and intermediate (3.5 – 4 miles) hikes available. If you can walk, you can learn to snowshoe. Light refreshments will be served after the hikes. There is a minimum age requirement of 8 years old for participation and all children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets are allowed on the hikes. Participants will meet at the Park Visitors Center, 1281 South Warm Springs Road, Midway, Utah, 84049 at 6:30 PM

Spots are limited. Register now to claim your spot!

$7 Per Person ($6 snowshoe rental, if needed)
Pre-register at: www.friendsofwasatchmountainstatepark.org

Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, January 3, 2026 – 8 AM – 4 PM

The CBC is a citizen science survey and not a typical birding field trip. The goal is to count all the bird species and individuals in an area, so it is a long and fast-paced day depending on which area you count.

Pre-register: Email kathydonnell@utah.gov

Snowshoe Tree Hike
Saturday, January 10, 2026 – 10 AM – 1 PM

Come up to the Wasatch Mountain State Park to learn about the local trees and history, with good company in a beautiful setting! All abilities welcome to this interactive experience, where we will be using a dichotomous tree key to identify trees along our hike.

Pre-register at: www.treeutah.org

Winter Animal Tracking
Saturday, January 17, 2026 – 10 AM – 2 PM

Join us at Wasatch Mountain State Park and help identify winter animal tracks!

Pre-register: Email kathydonnell@utah.gov

Big Foot Snowshoe Race
Saturday, January 31, 2026

Pre-register at: http://squawpeak50.com/bigfoot-registration-details/

February

Winter Festival
Saturday, February 7, 2026 – 10 AM – 2 PM

Come experience the annual Wasatch Mountain State Park’s Winter Festival! Enjoy 1 hour of XC-skiing or Snowshoeing on the Park’s groomed track that meanders across the Wasatch golf courses (starting time slots at 10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm)

Skiing includes skis, boots, and poles. Snowshoeing includes snowshoes and poles (wear your own sturdy boots)
Try out a fat tire bike (1st come, 1st serve)
Enjoy games out by the pond or just apres ski/snowshoe relaxation
Enjoy yummy food, hot chocolate, and other treats
Chance to win some awesome prizes

Park at the Wasatch Golf Course, off Pine Canyon Rd, and you’ll be shuttled to the Visitor Center (parking will not be available at the VC).

$6 Per Adult (12 and over) and $4 Per Child (11 and under)
Pre-register at: www.friendsofwasatchmountainstatepark.org

Snowshoe Tree Hike
Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 10 AM-1 PM

Come up to the Wasatch Mountain State Park, to learn about the local trees and history, with good company in a beautiful setting! All abilities welcome to this interactive experience, where we will be using a dichotomous tree key to identify trees along our hike.

Pre-register at: www.treeutah.org

Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
Friday, February 27, 2026 – 6:30 PM

Spots are limited. Register now to claim your spot!

$7 Per Person ($6 snowshoe rental, if needed)
Pre-register at: www.friendsofwasatchmountainstatepark.org

Please contact kathydonnell@utah.gov for information about park activities.