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!

Watch TGIF Show Co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their weekend picks: 

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Weekend events | Oct. 16-18

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, 7 p.m. | “Shadowing Sharon: Shades of Gray Reception” | Admission: Free | Location: DSU Sears Gallery, 155 S. University Ave., St. George

  

• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition: Origins of People | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. | St. George Art and Studio Tour | Admission: Free | Location: Various Art and Studio Galleries, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Twisted, Woven, Spun and Wrapped” | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, 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
• 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, noon | Interagency Brown Bag Lecture Series | Admission: Free, reservations recommended | Location: Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-3200
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | “Holy Ghost Reborn” Screening | Admission: Free | Location: New Life Christian Center, 1165 Silicon Circle, Building A, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, starts 10 a.m. | St. George Live Historic Tours | Admission: $3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 200 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | LiVe Well Health Fair | Admission: Free, some vendors vary | Location: Dixie Regional Health and Performance Center, 652 S. Medical Center Drive
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Health Fair and Flu Shoot Out | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Valley View Medical Center, 1303 N. Main Street, Cedar City

Entertainment

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Disney’s “When You Wish” | Admission: $22.50-$69.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee | “The Secret Garden” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Washington City
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Crazy For You” | Admission: $8 | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane
• 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. | St. George Musical Theaters “Arsenic and Old Lace” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” | Admission: $28.50-$79.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
• Saturday, 7:30-11 p.m. | Haunted Woods | Admission: $8 | Location: Willow Glen Inn, 3308 N. Bulldog Road, Cedar City
• 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
• 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

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  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
• Friday-Saturday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Sleep Hollow Halloween | Admission: $5 | Location: Western Legacy Farm and Ranch, 1600 S. 160 West, Hurricane
• Saturday, dawn to dusk | Scarecrow Building Contest | Admission: Free | Location: Red Acre Farm, 2322 W. 4375 North, Cedar City
• Friday-Sunday, all day | Big Water Dinosaur Festival | Admission: Free, some activities vary | Location: Big Water Town Hall, various area sites, see website

Food/crafts/vendors

• 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
• Saturday, 4-7 p.m. | Stuff and Things Craft Fair | Admission: Free | Location: Holiday Inn Express, 1555 S. Old Hwy. 91, Cedar City

Fundraisers/causes

• Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | SUU Ceramics Guild Chili Bowl Sale | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Living Room of the Sharwan Smith Center, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Heart Walk Foundation Yard Sale to Build Alpaca Barns | Admission: Free, fundraiser | Location: Hurst Ace Hardware Parking Lot, 160 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Stand Down for Veterans | Admission: Free | Location: Switchpoint Community Resource Center, 948 N. 1300 West, St. George | Telephone: 435-627-4663
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Pay it Forwards: Fundraiser for Erik | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Main Street Park, 200 N. 100 East, 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, 8 p.m. | Funky Friday with Soul What?! | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Under the Covers: Neil Young | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
• Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Brooks and Dunn Tribute | Admission: $15-$30 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Lavoy | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Tribute to Jimmy Buffett Beach Party | Admission: $15-$30 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Raven Cain and Tom Bennett Live at the FireHouse | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse, 1476 Sunset Blvd., St. George

Night life/social

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Halloween Dance with DJ Lex | Admission: Included when you purchase farm activities | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City
• Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Scorpion Search | Admission: Free, registration recommended | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
• Friday-Saturday, all day | World Senior Games | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Various St. George locations, see website

  

• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Rapid Cycling Shop Road Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Meet at Rapid Cycling, 946 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Rapid Cycling Shop Mountain Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Meet at Rapid Cycling, 946 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Color Me Rad 5K | Admission: $50, service fee of $6.08 applies | Location: Ridge Top Complex, 317 S. Donlee Drive, St. George

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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