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. 23-25

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, 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. 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
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Arts*Lab | Admission: Free, reservations recommended | Location: Gateway Preparatory Academy, 201 E. Thoroughbred Way, Enoch
• 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, all day | Western Freedom Festival | Admission: $10-$39 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City

  

• Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | St. George Book Festival Writer’s Workshop | Admission: $5-$30 | Location: Dixie Applied Technology College, 610 S. Airport Road, St. George
• 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-Saturday, starts 10 a.m. | St. George Live Historic Tours | Admission: $3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 200 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Silver Reef Museum Presents “Ghost Nights” | Admission: $5 with reservations, $7 at the door | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds

Entertainment

• 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
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30-11 p.m. | Haunted Woods | Admission: $8 | Location: Willow Glen Inn, 3308 N. Bulldog Road, Cedar City
• Saturday, 6 p.m. | Horror-Fest and the Guerrilla Shorts Showcase | Admission: $6 | Location: Red Cliffs Cinema, 1750 Red Cliffs Drive, St. George
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Odyssey Dance’s “Thriller” | Admission: $18.50-$28.50 | 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
• 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, noon to 7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Spooky Town Fair | Admission: Free, activities may vary | Location: St. George Town Square, 50 S. Main St., St. George
• 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. | Sleepy Hollow Halloween | Admission: $5 | Location: Western Legacy Farm and Ranch, 1600 S. 160 West, Hurricane
• Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Halloween Spooktacular | Admission: $3 with membership | Location: Cedar City Community Center, 2090 W. Royal Hunte Drive, Cedar City | Telephone: 435-865-9223
• Friday-Sunday, all day | Cedar City Livestock and Heritage Festival | Admission: Free, some activities may vary | Location: Various Cedar City locations

Food/crafts/vendors

• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Gift and Craft Fair | Admission: Free | Location: Newman Center, 76 E. Center St., 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
• Saturday, 4-10 p.m. | Red Rocktoberfest and Canyon to Canyon Street Celebration | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Various Kanab locations, see details

Fundraisers/causes

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  Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070

• Friday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Halloween Dinner Theater | Admission: $20 | Location: Cedar City Children’s Musical Theater, 1579 N. Main St., Suite 108, Cedar City
• Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Fur and Purr benefit for INKAS | Admission: $50, reservations recommended | Location: Entrada Country Club, 2537 W. Entrada Trail, St. George
• Saturday, 6-10 p.m. | “A Night of Inspiration” Scholarship Gala | Admission: $75 | Location: The DiFiore Center: 307 N. Main St., St. George
• 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. | Sounds of Satellites | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
• Saturday, 6 p.m. | Beaver Dam Halloween BBQ Jam | Admission: Free | Location: Beaver Dam Station and Bar, 411 N. Old Highway 91, Littlefield, Arizona
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Wirelefant | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Desert Sage | Admission: $5 | Location: Winterhaven RV Park, 1160 E. Telegraph St., Washington City

Night life/social

• 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, 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Ladies No Drop Road Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Meet at Crosby Family Confluence Park, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
• Friday, 7 p.m. | Halloween Zumba Party | Admission: Bag of Candy | Location: Hurricane City Recreation, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane

  

• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Fall Tour de St. George | Admission: $50-$80 | Location: Registration and packet pickup, Friday, 1-7 p.m. at Red Rock Bicycles, 446 W. 100 South, St. George
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Rapid Cycling Veyo Pie Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Meet at Rapid Cycling, 946 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 8:30 a.m. | Utah High School Cycling League State Championships | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Green Valley area of St. George, see map
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Virgin BMX Race | Admission: $10, spectators free | Location: Virgin BMX, 900 N. Kolob Road, Virgin

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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