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 make new friends. Keep the adventure going all weekend long!
Watch TGIF Show Co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their weekend picks:
Weekend events | Dec. 4-6
Art
- Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Joseph Carter Gallery Show | Admission: Donations | Location: The DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St., 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, noon to 7 p.m. | Psychedelic Haze Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, SUU Campus, Braithwaite Building, Lower Level, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. | Senior BFA Portfolio Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, SUU Campus, Braithwaite Building, Lower Level, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Saturday, 9:30 a.m. | Cars and Coffee | Admission: Free | Location: Perks! Espresso and Smoothies, 1515 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Meet the Artists at Iron County Visitor Center | Admission: Free | Location: Iron County Visitor Center, 581 N. Main Street, Cedar City
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | ARTS lab | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Gateway Preparatory Academy, 201 Thoroughbred Way, Enoch
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, noon | BLM Brown Bag Lecture Series: Ron Swenson | Admission: Free, reservations recommended | Location: BLM Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George
- Friday, 7 p.m. | Color Country | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main Street
- Saturday, noon | Ben Alder | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main Street
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | Desert Strings | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main Street
- Sunday, 7:30 p.m. | Southwest Symphony presents “Handel’s Messiah” | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie State University Cox Performing Arts Center, 325 S. University Avenue, St. George
Entertainment
- Friday, 5: 30 p.m. | Symphony of the Canyons Dinner and Concert | Admission: $40 | Location: Kanab Middle School, 690 S. Cowboy Way, Kanab
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Dixie State Symphony Band Concert | Admission: $5 | Location: DSU Eccles Concert Hall, 225 S. University Avenue, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee | “It’s a Wonderful Life” | Admission: $23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | St. George Musical Theater presents “The Christmas Bus” | Admission: Adult, $15, Under 18, $10 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main Street, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinee 2 p.m. | “Toyland: The Holiday Family Musical Treat” | Admission: General admission, $15, youth, $7 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 35 S. 300 West, Cedar City
Family
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
- Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Hurricane Valley Christmas Tree Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center: 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Dickens’ Christmas Festival | Admission: Adults, $7, seniors, $6, kids 4-12, $5, kids 3 and under, free | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
- Friday, 3-8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Southern Utah University Festival of Trees | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 35 S. 300 West, Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Christmas in the Canyon | Admission: Free, Live Nativity, $2 or $15 for family (up to 10 family members) | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
- Saturday, 10:30 a.m. | Holiday Social at Tonaquint Nature Center | Admission: Free, craft projects $1 | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George
- Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. | Meet Santa, Free Bowling | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Bowling Center, 421 E. Highway 91, Cedar City
Food/crafts/vendors
- Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Homestead Christmas Market | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main Street, Cedar City
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location:Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Christmas Festival Vendor Market | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab Middle School, 690 S. Cowboy Way, Kanab
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
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | Holiday Boutique for a Cause | Admission: Free, vendors vary, fundraiser | Location: Creative Touch Salon, 1410 S. Providence Center Drive #C, 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. | Dick Earl | Admission: No Cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George, Blvd. St. George
- Friday, 8 p.m. | Cory T | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Alien Ant Farm | Admission: $15 advanced, $20 at the door | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Wirelefant Live | Admission: No Cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George, Blvd. St. George
- Satruday, 8 p.m. | John Allred | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George
- Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Benefit Concert for Cody Turnbaugh | Admission: $5 plus donations | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Avenue, Cedar City
Night life/social
- Friday, 6 p.m. | George Streetfest | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Main Street and Ancestor Square St. George
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. PST | 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, 7:30 p.m. | Holiday Swing Dance | Admission: $5, $6 with lesson | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City
Outdoors/active
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Run Run Reindeer 10K, 5K, Fun Run | Admission: Varies, spectators free | Location: Ivins City Park, 100 N. Main Street, Ivins
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Southern Utah Cyclocross | Admission: Varies, spectators free | Location: Gubler Park, 2375 Rachel Drive, Santa Clara
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Lava Tube Guided Hike | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
- Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Cedar Mountain Adventures Winter Kickoff Party | Admission: Free, potluck | Location: Aspen View Cottages, 715 Movie Ranch Road, Duck Creek Village
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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