TGIF Show: Your weekend adventure guide brought to you by Virgin River Casino

SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for adventure – whether it’s 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 at the top of this listing.

Weekend events | Dec. 3-5

Art           

Education/enlightenment

Entertainment                  

  • Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Robin Hood & His UN-Merry Not-Men | Admission: $22-$37.95 | Location: Rattlin’ D Playhouse, 433 Diamond Ranch Parkway, Hurricane.
  • Friday and Saturday, 2-4 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. | A Christmas Story | Admission: $24-$66 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Friday and Saturday (matinee from 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Irving Berlin’s White Christmas | Admission: $23 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday (matinee from 2-4:30 p.m.), 7:30-10 p.m. | MARA the Musical | Admission: $20 | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv Comedy PG Show | Admission: $10-$60 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
  • Saturday, 9-11 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv Comedy R Show | Admission: $10-$60 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.

Family

  • Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Light the Night! A Luminary Festival | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 N. 200 East, St. George.
  • Friday, 4:30-8 p.m. and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. | La Verkin Winterfest | Admission: Free | Location: La Verkin City Community Center, 111 S. Main St., La Verkin.
  • Friday and Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | North Pole Express at Thunder Junction | Admission: $7 | Location: Thunder Junction Park, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Tuacahn’s Christmas in the Canyon | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Christmastime on the Farm | Admission: $15-$50 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.
  • Friday, 5-9 p.m., Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Hurricane Valley Christmas Tree Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 65 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5-10 p.m. | Holiday Lights at Red Hills Desert Garden | Admission: Free | Location: Red Hills Desert Garden, 375 E. Red Hills Parkway, St. George.
  • Saturday, 8:30-10 a.m. | Cereal with Santa | Admission: $4-$5 | Location: Iron Springs Adventure Resort, 3196 N. Iron Springs Road, Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Christmas on the Farm | Admission: $7 | Location: Nature Hills Farm, 4236 N. 2100 East, Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tonaquint Nature Center Holiday Social | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.

Foods/vendors/charity

  • Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | December Blood Drive | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Area Chamber of Commerce, 136 N. 100 East, St. George.
  • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Holiday Boutique | Admission: Free | Location: Atwood Innovation Plaza, 453 S. 600 East, St. George.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 45 W. Center St., Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Winter Pop-Up Market | Admission: Free | Location: Workturf White Warehouse, 134 N. 900 East, St. George.

Music

  • Friday, 7-8 p.m. | Payson Civic Chorale | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
  • Friday, 7:30-9 p.m. | SUU Music Masterworks Series Holiday Concert | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
  • Friday and Saturday (matinee from 2-3 p.m.), 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Southern Utah Heritage Choir presents “Wonder of Wonders” | Admission: $20-$50 | Location: Crimson Cliffs High School, 4430 S. Crimson Cliffs Way, Washington City.
  • Friday and Saturday (matinee from 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | A Kurt Bestor Christmas | Admission: $10-$40 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins. 
  • Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PST | Lumen Atra | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
  • Saturday, noon to 1 p.m. | Choral Artists of Southern Nevada | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | Chenille Saunders | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Zenith & Peanut Buttah | Admission: Free | Location: Wing Nutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive #24, St. George.
  • Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | William Joseph with the Dixie State Symphony Orchestra | Admission: $30 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 395 S. University Ave., St. George.
  • Saturday, 8:30-10 p.m. | Skyler Ledesma | Admission: Free | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Apollo’s Army and The Ed Tracey Band | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.

Nightlife/social

  • Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight | First Friday | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliffs Mall, 1770 Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Dickens Christmas Festival | Admission: $8-$10 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
  • Saturday, 5-8 p.m. | Light the Night Charity Event | Admission: $5 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. | The Big ’80s Party featuring DJ Bueller | Admission: $10 (18+ only) | Location: Blues Katz Rock N Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

  • Saturday, 9-11 a.m. | Intro to Carbine Class | Admission: $99 | Location: Red Cliffs Rifle & Pistol Range, 5850 W. 1800 South #1, Hurricane.

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