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. 11-13
Art
- 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, 6-9 p.m. | Artisans Open House | Admission: Free | Location: Artisans Art Gallery, 94 W. Center Street, Cedar City
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, noon | BLM Brown Bag Lecture Series | Admission: Free, reservations recommended | Location: BLM Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George
- Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m., Sunday, 7 p.m. | Southern Utah Heritage Choir’s “Star of Bethlehem” | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main Street
- Sunday, 4-9 p.m. | Cedar City Creche Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon View Stake Center, 1985 N. Main Street, Cedar City
- Sunday, doors at 6:45 p.m. | Orchestra of Southern Utah presents “Handel’s Messiah” | Admission: Free, advanced ticket recommended | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City | Telephone: 435-233-8213
Entertainment
- 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 p.m. | “The Musical: A Christmas Story” | Admission: Adult, $5, Children 12 and under, $3 | Location: Aladdin Theater, 27 N. Main Street, Parowan
- 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
- Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. | A Merry Movie Christmas: Guerilla Shorts Showcase | Admission: $6 | Location: Electric Theatre, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
- Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | Cedar City Children’s Musical Theatre Mini Musical: “Cinderella Kids” | Admission: TBA | Location: 1579 N. Main Street, #108, Cedar City
- Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Dixie State University Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert | Admission: $5 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 385 S. University Avenue, St. George
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, 5:30-8 p.m. | Christmas at the Homestead | Admission: Families, $5, Individuals, $1.50 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main Street, 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, noon to 4 p.m. | Free Photos with Santa | Admission: Free | Location: Boulevard Home Furnishings, 990 S. Main Street, Cedar City
- Saturday, 1-6 p.m. | Spirit of Christmas Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Stratum Real Estate Group, 365 S. Main Street, Cedar City
- Saturday, 5:30-9 p.m. | 6th Annual Light Parade | Admission: Free | Location: Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
Food/crafts/vendors
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location:Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Christmas Bazaar | Admission: Free | Location: Three Peaks Elementary, 1685 Midvalley Road, Cedar City
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. to 6 p.m. | Launch of Celestial’s Honey Pot Charity | Admission: Free, fundraiser | Location: Dixie Arts Conservatory, 1028 E. Tabernacle Street, St. George
- Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Toys for tots Show and Shine Toy Drive | Admission: New, unwrapped toy | Location: Ricardo’s Restaurant, 1110 S. Bluff Street, St. George
- Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. | Sub for Santa Fundraiser | Admission: Food prices vary | Location: Parry Lodge, 89 E. Center Street, Kanab
- 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, 9 p.m. | Wirelefant Live at Jazzy’s | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Desert Sage Country Dance | Admission: $5 | Location: Winterhaven RV Park, 1160 E. Telegraph Street, Washington City
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Brandon McBride | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George
Night life/social
- Friday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Youth Crisis Center and Family Support Center Fundraiser with DJ Hoopz | Admission: Donations of warm clothing and hygiene items, $2 raffle tickets | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Friday, 9:30 p.m. | Off The Cuff Comedy Season Farewell | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
- Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Second Saturday Swing Dance | Admission: $5, $6 with lesson | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 Community Center Drive, Washington City
Outdoors/active
- Saturday, 8 a.m. | Baker’s Dozen Half Marathon, Relay, 5K | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Three Falls Park, 663 W 900 South, Hurricane
- Saturday, 10 a.m., activities go into the night | Brian Head’s First Annual Ullr Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Giant Steps Patio, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
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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