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 Amy talk about their weekend picks:
See video top of this listing.
Weekend events | Dec. 21 – Dec. 24
Christmas Eve
- Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Christmas Eve 10:00 AM Shotgun | Admission: $59.99 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Monday, 11 a.m to noon | Tai Chi for Arthritis – Beginners Class | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Senior Citizens, 489 E. 200 South, Cedar City.
- Monday, 1-7 p.m. | Mike’s 13th Annual Christmas Eve Party! | Admission: Free | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
- Monday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Youth Open Shop | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Bicycle Collective, 70 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Monday, 5 p.m., 7 p.m. | Christmas Eve Services | Admission: Free | Location: Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church, 920 W. Tonaquint Drive, St. George.
- Monday, 6 p.m. | Christmas Eve Service at the Dixie Center | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Center St. George, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George.
- Monday, 6 p.m. | Christmas at SMCC ST. George | Admission: Free | Location: South Mountain Community Church, 3158 E. 2000 South, St. George.
- Monday, 6-9 p.m. | Family Board Game Night | Admission: Free | Location: Game Haven, 2376 Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
- Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Celebrate the Light – Candle Lighting Service | Admission: Free | Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 908 N. 1400 West, St. George.
Art
- Friday, 4-8 p.m. | Winter Solstice Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
- Friday, 6-7:30 p.m. | Artist Reception for John Whitworth | Admission: Free | Location: Z-Arts, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale.
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.| Art Exhibit: Southern Utah Watercolor Society | Admission: Free | Location: 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | A Very SUMA Holiday | Admission: Free | Location: 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Encounter Korea | Admission: Free | Location: SUMA, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
- Saturday, noon | Alpha & Omega Tattoo Parlor | Admission: $30 new toy donation | Location: Alpha & Omega Tattoo Parlor, 929 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 1D, St. George.
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, 6 p.m. | Give It A Whirl – Wheel Thrown Pottery | Admission: $30 person | Location: The Tilted Kiln, 215 W. St. George Blvd. St. George.
Entertainment
- Thursday and Friday, 5:45 p.m., Saturday, 12:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. | Enchanted World of Dolls and a Diamond Holiday | Admission: tickets and times vary, see link for details | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coytote Gulch Court, Ivins.
- Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m., 7 p.m. | “A Christmas Carol” | Admission: $17-28| Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington.
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. | “A Christmas Carol On the Air” | Admission: $15 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, St. George
- Friday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | SGMT presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” | Admission: $17-21 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
- Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m., 7 p.m. | A Fairy Tale Christmas | Admission $29-44 | Location: Tuacahn, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Saturday 7 p.m. | Live Nativity | Admission: Free | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington.
- Saturday, 7-10:30 p.m. | Improv Dixie’s Holiday Magic Show | Admission:$7 advance, $15 date of the show | Location: Comfort Suites St. George, 175 N. 1000 East, St. George.
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | Comedy Show | Admission: $10 | Location The Office Lounge, 1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
- Saturday 7:30 p.m. PST | An Evening With Dean And Friends | Admission: $15-20 | Location: Casablanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
Family
- Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Christmas at the Visitor Center with Frontier Homestead Light Display! | Admission: Free | Location: 581 N. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 8-11 a.m. | Breakfast with Santa | Admission: $25 per family | Location: Fiddlers Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 10-11 a.m. | The Christmas Fairy | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. | Rufus and Miss DSU | Admission: $5 | Location: St. George Children’s Museum, 86 S. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 1 p.m. | Free Pictures With Santa | Admission: Free | Location: Fiesta Fun Center, 171 E. 1160 South, St. George.
Food/vendors/crafts
- Friday, 2-5 p.m. | 4-H Youth Holiday Craft Camp | Admission: $20 | Location: Iron County Extension Office, 585 N. Main St., Suite 5, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free | Location: 45 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 9 a..m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 3-5 p.m. | Polar Express Party at the Santa Clara Library | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library – Santa Clara Branch, 1099 Lava Flow Drive, St. George.
Music
- Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | An Intimate Christmas Encore Performance | Admission: $25 | Location: 175 W. 900 South, St. George.
- Friday, 7-8 p.m. | Oram Family – singers and instrumentalists | Admission: Free | Location: 18 S. Main St., St. George.
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Tom Bennett Live | Admission: $5 | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
- Saturday, noon-1 p.m. | Ben Alder and Friends – “Jesus Christ is Born” | Admission: Free | Location: 18 S. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | HartStrings – violinists and vocalists | Admission: Free | Location: 18 S. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday 8-11 p.m. | Tom Bennett at George’s | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. PST, Sunday, 8:30 p.m. PST | Most Wanted | Admission: Free | Location: River Lounge, Virgin River Casino, 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite.
- Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. PST, Sunday, 8:30 p.m. PST | Kid & Nick Show | Admission: Free | Location: Skydome Lounge, Casablanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Saturday, 4-8 p.m. | Live Music: Last Chair Saloon | Admission: Free | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head.
Nightlife/social
- Friday, 2 p.m. | ASL Games and social | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, 1067 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Cedar City’s Hottest Friday Night Party with DJ Janelle | Admission: No Cover | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
- Friday, 9:30-10 p.m. | Unsilent Night in Saint George | Admission: Free | Location: 41 S. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 2-9 p.m. | Noggin at Noggin | Admission: Free | Location: Noggin Games, 1830 N. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Christmas at The Living Room | Admission: $5-10 | Location: The Living Room, 76 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Sunday, 1:50-4 p.m. | Let’s go Caroling! | Admission: Free | Location: Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 920 W. Tonaquint Drive, St. George.
Outdoor/active/sporting
- Friday, 5 a.m. | SnowCember | Admission: Free | Location: Rapid Cycling, 705 N. Bluff St., St. George.
- Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Light in Night: Winter Solstice Luminary Festival | Admission: $3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
- Friday-Sunday, 5 p.m. | Holiday Lights at Red Hills Desert Garden | Admission: Free | Location: 375 E. Red Hills Parkway, St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m to 10 p.m. | Shop Rides | Admission: Free | Location: Rapid Cycling, 446 S. Mall Drive, St. George.
- Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Live Music by Josh Larsen | Admission: No Cover | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
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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