The city of Cottonwood Heights and the Arts Council will be hosting their annual Christmas events during the first week of December. On Dec. 1, Light the Heights will be held at Cottonwood Heights City Hall (2277 Bengal Blvd.) beginning at 5 p.m. On Dec. 5, the Eclipse 6 Christmas Concert will be held at Butler Middle School (7530 S. 2700 East) beginning at 7:30 p.m. 

Light the Heights is the city’s annual tree-lighting celebration when residents gather in the outdoor plaza area at the front of city hall to watch as the decorative tree lights up for the first time during the holiday season. 

This year, the event will be held from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1. Brighton High School’s music department will be providing live musical accompaniment.

“This year’s event will feature exciting new lighting effects during the tree lighting with Santa, adding extra sparkle to this beloved community tradition,” said Culture Coordinator Kate Holfich. “Join the city of Cottonwood Heights for an evening of festive, family-friendly fun!”

After lighting the tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting with attendees in the main walkway of City Hall. The Community Room will be transformed into the Arts Council’s kids’ craft room where families can partake in creating holiday crafts. 

All of these activities during the Light the Heights celebration will be free. However, those who want to support local businesses and artists will have the opportunity to shop the Holiday Vendor Market. 

As part of the city’s 20th anniversary since incorporation, city staff and Arts Council members are planning a handful of seasonal surprises during the Light the Heights event this year. 

The Eclipse 6 Christmas Concert will be returning for the second consecutive year on Friday, Dec. 6. Eclipse 6 is a local acapella group known for their tight harmonies, humor and heartfelt performances. One of the singers is a resident of Sandy and has previously performed in the Arts Council’s summer musicals. 

“We love being able to share something truly special with our community,” Holfich said. “Eclipse 6 brings such joy and positivity to the stage, it’s an uplifting, family-friendly performance.” 

The Cottonwood Heights Arts Council is presenting this holiday concert as a way to bring families together through the joy of music and live performance at a time when many are feeling financial pressures of the season. 

The Eclipse 6 Christmas Concert is a free public event. However, all tickets are still required to be obtained on a first-come first-serve basis so the Arts Council can track enough general admission seating and note when the event is close to selling out. 

The Butler Middle School Theater will be filled with music from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Doors will open approximately 30 minutes before showtime, depending on the band's readiness. 

Tickets are available at: www.CHCItyArts.com. 

More information about the Light the Heights celebration and other city events can be found on the city’s website, under the “Community” tab, at: www.cottonwoodheights.utah.gov. 

The Cottonwood Heights Arts Council is planning some surprises for the 20th anniversary celebration of Light the Heights. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)