SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again, and that means it’s time to look for adventure – maybe something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining. Take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the adventure going all weekend long!
Watch TGIF Show co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their weekend picks:
Weekend events | Aug. 25-27
Art
- Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Final Friday Art Walk | Admission: Free | Location: Artisan’s Gallery, 94 W. Center Street, Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Arts Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 20/20 Exhibit Opening | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, noon to 1 p.m. | Curtain Call Luncheon | Admission: $17.50-$20 | Location: Southern Utah University Alumni House, 279 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | History of Healthcare in Southern Utah | Admission: Free; advance registration required | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Cedar City Fire Department Centennial Open House | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Fire Department, 291 N. 800 West, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Wilderness Safety Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Canyon Nature Park, Highway 14, Cedar City.
- Sunday, 6 p.m. | Yoga Nidra | Admission: $12 | Location: Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
Entertainment
- Friday-Sunday, all day | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: The Beverley Center for the Arts, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Friday, 7 p.m. | Roo Arcus | Admission: $30 | Location: Kanab High School Auditorium, 59 E. Cowboy Drive, Kanab.
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. | “Mamma Mia” | Admission: $29-$89 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 110 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. | “Thoroughly Modern Millie” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City.
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | Cedar City Children’s Theater presents Disney’s “Little Mermaid” | Admission: $7 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Singin’ in the Rain” | Admission: $17-$21 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 5-7 p.m. | Iron County Fair Demolition Derby and Mini Car Races | Admission: $5-$9 | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, Parowan.
- Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | Disney’s “Newsies” | Admission: $29-$89 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 110 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Sunday, 7-9 p.m. | “Hudson: A Musical Comedy” | Admission: $10 suggested donation | Location: Anes Theatre, The Beverley, 199 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
Family
- Friday, 10:30 a.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Washington City Branch, 220 N. 300 East, Washington City.
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time With Mrs. Mann | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, St. George Branch, 88 W. 100 South, St. George.
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Moms n’ Tots Playtime | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Hurricane Branch, 36 S. 300 West, Hurricane.
- Friday, 6 p.m. | Sunset on the Square: “Sing” | Admission: Free | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George.
- Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Campfire Concert in the Canyon | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Canyon Nature Park, Highway 14, Cedar City.
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. | Movie in the Park: “Mary Poppins” | Admission: Free | Location: Ivins City Park, 100 North Main St., Ivins.
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. | Funky Munky Drive In Movie Night | Admission: Free | Location: Funky Munky Arcade, 281 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday, all day | Western Legends Round Up | Admission: Free; some events vary | Location: Kanab, various locations.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | Enterprise Cornfest | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Enterprise City Park, 400 E. 400 South, Enterprise.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | Bryce Canyon Fly-in and Car Show | Admission: Free | Location: Bryce Canyon Airport, 450 N. Airport Road, Bryce Canyon City.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon | Science Saturday | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Children’s Museum, 86 S. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 3 p.m. | Remote Controlled Rock Crawler Poker Run | Admission: TBD | Location: Three Peaks Recreation Area, 10 miles west of Cedar City off Midvalley road.
Food/crafts/vendors
- Saturday, 8 a.m. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: IFA Country Store, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 4-9 p.m. | Kanab Outdoor Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: 150 W. Center St., Kanab.
Fundraisers/community service
- Friday, 3 p.m. sharp | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070.
- Saturday, 1-8 p.m. | Lake Days Clean Up | Admission: Sand Hollow State Park Fee | Location: Sand Hollow State Park.
- 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, 6-9 p.m. | Lisa Mac | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Harmons Grocery Story, 3520 Pioneer Parkway, Santa Clara.
- Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Sweet Sorrows | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Student Music Night | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Beans and Wheels | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 4-7 p.m. | Gen Obata | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
- Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Beans and Wheels | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Randall Lamb | Admission: $10-$12 | Location: Cobblecrest Park, 190 E. 100 South, Kanarraville.
- Saturday, 7-11 p.m. | IDK How But They Found Me | Admission: $7 | Location: Jazzy’s, 1812 Sunset Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | Josh Warburton | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Pizza, 233 W. Center St., Kanab.
- Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Gunlock County Duo | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
Nightlife/social
- Friday, 9:30 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
Outdoor/active
- Friday-Sunday, all day | Panguitch Lake Tourny | Admission: Free | Location: Panguitch Lake.
- Friday, all day | National Park Service 101st birthday, fee-free day | Admission: Free | Location: All national parks and monuments.
- Friday, 7:30 a.m. | Boys Chase Girls Road Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Meet at Red Rock Bicycle, 446 W. 100 South, St. George.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. | Grifols Charity 5K | Admission: $5 | Location: East Canyon Park, 500 East Center St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. | Canyon 2 Canyon bike ride | Admission: Free | Location: Bryce Canyon Ruby’s Inn, 26 S. Main St., Bryce Canyon City.
- Saturday, 8:30-11 p.m. | Cedar Breaks Star Party | Admission: Free; national monument fees may apply | Location: Point Supreme Overlook, Cedar Breaks National Monument.
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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