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 Marty and Amy talk about their weekend picks:

See video at the top of this listing.

Weekend events | Dec. 17-19

Art           

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Red Dirt Girls: Peace’d Together | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George.
• Friday, 5-7 p.m. | Paint Night | Admission: $25 (16+ only) | Location: AR Workshop St. George, 55 S. 300 West, St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | This Earth: Notes and Observations by Montello Foundation Artists | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
• Sunday, 6-8 p.m. | Paint the Music Night | Admission: $36 | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.

Education/enlightenment

• Sunday, starting at 6 p.m. | Yule Gift Exchange | Admission: $20-$35 | Location: Utah Goddess Temple, 5472 N. 3575 West, Cedar City.

Entertainment                  

• Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | It’s a Wonderful Life | Admission: $12-$20 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
• 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, 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 (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
• Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. | A Merry Movie Christmas Benefit | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 5-8 p.m. | “It’s a Wonderful Life” 75th Anniversary Screening | Admission: Free | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.

Family

• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | St. George Christmas Village | Admission: Free | Location: Green Gate Village, 76 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• 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, 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.
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 p.m. to midnight | Christmas Light Display Spectacular | Admission: Free | Location: Across Washington County.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Holiday Kids’ Bike Giveaway | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Visitor Center, 581 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 1-3 p.m. | Grinch vs. Santa Holiday Party | Admission: Free | Location: Santa Clara Branch Library, 1099 Lava Flow Drive, St. George.

Foods/vendors/charity

• Friday, noon to 8 p.m. | Twisted Silver Holiday Open House | Admission: Free | Location: Twisted Silver, 815 Red Rock Road, Suite 6, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Tan’s Treats Food Drive | Admission: Free | Location: Walmart Supercenter, 2610 Pioneer Road, 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, starting at 10 a.m. | Wreaths Across America | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. | Wreaths Across America | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Cemetery, 650 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | PAWS Holiday Photos & Fun | Admission: Free | Location: PAWS, 1125 W. 1130 North, St. George.
• Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Christmas Makers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Maynard Dixon Legacy Museum and Thunderbird Foundation, 2200 S. State St., Mt. Carmel.

Music

• Friday, 7-8 p.m. | Santa Clara Friends | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
• Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand Christmas | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: Hurricane City Fine Arts Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Josh Larsen | Admission: Free | Location: Hive 435 Tap House, 61 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Friday, 8 p.m. to midnight | Closure | Admission: Free | Location: Zion Brewery Station II, 142 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | Gregg Peterson | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Saturday, 5-7 p.m. | Jazz Night | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Due West Christmas Concert | Admission: $32 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 335 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. | The Robot’s Guide to Living & Apollo’s Army | Admission: $5 | Location: Blues Katz Rock N Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.
• Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | Scott Wilson | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. | The Family Trade Vinyl Release Show | Admission: Free | Location: Hive 435 Tap House, 61 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Reality Check | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 7-8 p.m. | Ensemble featuring John Miner, Tenille Ocella & Aubrey Richardson | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Friday Dance Night | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: The One & Only, 64 N. 800 East #2, St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Saturday, 9 p.m. to midnight | Cosmic Bowling | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Bowling Center, 421 E. Highway 91, Cedar City.

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