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.

New Year’s weekend events | Dec. 31 – Jan. 2

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 8 p.m. to midnight | NYE Bhakti Bliss | Admission: $55 | Location: Awakened Soul, 2303 N. Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Utah Concealed Carry Class | Admission: $74.95 | Location: C-A-L Ranch, 750 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 108 Sun Salutations & Japa Meditation | Admission: $22 | Location: Awakened Soul, 2303 N. Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington City.
• Saturday, noon to 1 p.m. | Prayer Over the City | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
• Sunday, 11 a.m. to noon | Mastering Peace Guided Sound Meditation | Admission: $11 | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.

Family

• 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.

Foods/vendors/charity

• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | New Year’s Eve Wine Pairing Dinner | Admission: $90-$115 | Location: I/G Winery, 59 W. Center St., Cedar City.

Music

• Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PST | Gregg Peterson | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | Zenith and Peanut Buttah | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Zion Canyon New Year’s Eve Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale.
• Friday, 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. MST | New Year’s Eve Bash | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Beaver Dam Station & Bar, 411 N. Old Highway 91, Littlefield.
• Friday, 8 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. | New Year’s Eve 2022 Celebration | Admission: $49 | Location: The Ledges, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George.
• Friday, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | Cedar City Finale New Year’s Bash | Admission: $35-$55 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
• Friday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. | New Year’s Eve at Station II | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Station II Brewery, 142 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. PST | NYE Dance Party | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Friday, starting at 9 p.m. | New Year’s Eve Disco | Admission: $10-$20 (21+ only) | Location: Warehouse Bar + Kitchen, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. | Rocking NYE with An OK Trio | Admission: $5 | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | New Year’s Eve Party with The 8EEZ Band & DJ Blaze | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | The Final Countdown 2022 | Admission: $5-$25 | Location: Diamond Z Arena, 11 S. Cross Hollow Drive, Cedar City.
• Friday, 10-10:30 p.m. | Washington City NYE Fireworks Display | Admission: Free | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 Community Center Drive, Washington City.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Friday, 5:30-7 p.m. | New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade | Admission: Free | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head.
• Saturday, starting at 9:15 a.m. | Ringing in the New Year HIGH Fitness Event | Admission: $3.50 | Location: St. George City Recreation, 285 S. 400 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Polar Plunge | Admission: Free | Location: Quail Creek State Park, 472 N. 5300 West, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | New Year’s Day Run | Admission: Free | Location: Sand Hollow Water Tanks, 3351 Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane.

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