SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for adventure — maybe something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining — take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family, friends and maybe even new friends. Keep the adventure going … all weekend long.

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Weekend events | Oct. 2-4

NOTE: Changes in scheduled events may arise without notice to St. George News; links and contact information are provided for your convenience in confirming details.

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Art

• Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., opening reception Friday, 7-9 p.m. | “The Forgotten Wives of Joseph Smith” | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie State University North Plaza Building, 46 S. 1000 East, St. George

  

• Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., opening reception Friday, 6-9 p.m. | “Etched” Jennifer Gubler Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: The DiFiore Center: 307 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 9:30 a.m. | Cars and Coffee | Admission: Free | Location: Perks! Espresso and Smoothies, 1515 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “The Creative Upcycle” | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Zion Blvd., Springdale
• Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Adams Theatre Farewell Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre lobby, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 1-2 p.m. | Brent Bill Quaker Lecture | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Raven Intelligence | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
• Friday-Saturday, starts 10 a.m. | St. George Live Historic Tours | Admission: $3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 200 N. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Sunday, all day | Shakespeare Competition | Admission: $200 per school, $75 additional events, spectators free | Location: Southern Utah University Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City

Entertainment

• Friday, 7 p.m. | “The Secret Garden” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Washington City
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” | Admission: $28.50-$79.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | SUU Theatre Arts and Dance Series presents “Hamlet” | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Adams Memorial Theatre, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. to midnight | Fiesta Fun Haunted Mansion | Admission: $8.85 | Location: Fiesta Family Fun Center, 171 E. 1160 South, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “God of Carnage, a Comedy” | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: DSU Eccles Fine Arts Center, 700 E. 100 South, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Monster Truck Insanity | Admission: $8-$16 | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, 68 S. 100 East, Parowan
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | National Dance Company of Siberia | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 225 E. 700 South, St. George
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Disney’s “When You Wish” | Admission: $22.50-$69.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
• Friday-Sunday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Cedar City, see event schedule

Family

• Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737

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  Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to dusk | Judd Pumpkin Patch and Petting Zoo | Admission: Free, activities vary | Location: Judd Family Farm, 314 E. 270 North, Paragonah

• Friday-Saturday, Noon to 11 p.m. | Staheli Family Farm Fall Activities | Admission: $7-$29.95 | Location: 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City
• Friday, 5 p.m. to dark, Saturday, 9 a.m. to dark | Robinson Family Pumpkin Patch | Admission: Free, activities vary | Location: 1450 W. Industrial Road, Cedar City
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | RC Air Show and Fly-in | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab Municipal Airport, 2378 US-89A, Kanab

Food/crafts/vendors

• Friday, 2-10 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Pumpkin Patch Craft Boutique | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: St. James Place, one block west of Cedar High School, Cedar City
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, St. George | Telephone: 435-632-3721
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Zion Canyon Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Bit and Spur, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins

Fundraisers/causes

• Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
• Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 8-11 a.m. | Community Presbyterian Church Fall Rummage Sale | Admission: Free, fundraiser | Location: Community Presbyterian Church, 2279 N. Wedgwood Lane, Cedar City
• Sunday, 12:30 p.m. | Sunday Feast | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070

Music

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | The Utah Symphony | Admission: $15-$40 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Raven Cain Solo | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Carlie Wall | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Jazz on the Corner featuring the West Coast Jazz Players | No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Spazmatics | Admission: Free | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

Night life/social

• Friday, 6-10 p.m. | George, Streetfest | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Main Street, Ancestor Square and Tabernacle Street, Historic Downtown St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Poetry Slam | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
• Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
• Saturday, 6 p.m., and Sunday, 7 a.m. | Bonfire Music Festival 18+ 21+ | Admission: $10 | Location: Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree Road, Ivins

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Altra Zero Drop Health and Fitness Expo | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
• Friday, 6 p.m. | Move it! Kids and I am ABLE Fun Runs | Admission: $10 | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George

  

• Friday, 1 p.m., and Saturday, 5 p.m. | Granite Peak and Wah Wah Mountain Camp Out | Admission: Free, bring own camping supplies, food | Location: Meet at Love’s Travel Stop in Cedar City off of I-15
• Saturday, 6:45 a.m. | Mayor’s Walk | Admission: $10 | Location: Starts at Sand Town Park, 700 N. Bluff Street, St. George
• Saturday, 6:45 a.m. | St. George Marathon | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Central to Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Monster Dash 5K | Admission: $10 per person, $20 per family | Location: Canyon Park Trail, Cedar City

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