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.
Mother’s Day weekend events | May 6-8
Art
- Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | DSU Art Department Showcase | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George.
- Friday, noon to 4 p.m. | Fantasy, Imagination & Dreams: 2D and 3D Open | Admission: Free | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
- Friday, 6-8 p.m. | WCAC Spring Art Show Awards Reception | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
- Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Natural World | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
- Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Arts to Zion Showcase | Admission: Free | Location: Gallery 35, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
- Friday and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. | WCAC Spring Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
- Saturday, 4-7 p.m. | Arts to Zion Showcase Opening | Admission: Free | Location: Gallery 35, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, starting at 7:30 a.m. | Dixie State University 111th Commencement Ceremony | Admission: Free | Location: Greater Zion Stadium, 500 S. 700 East, St. George.
- Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Health & Wellness Fair | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab Center, 20 N. 100 East, Kanab.
- 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, 3-5 p.m. | Mother’s Day Restorative Yoga and Mini Retreat | Admission: $58 | Location: Cedar Yoga Space, 736 N. Main St., Cedar City.
Entertainment
- Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Little Women | Admission: $25 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
- Friday and Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Ririe Woodbury Dance Company | Admission: $10-$30 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
Family
- Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Carnival Fundraiser for Ukraine | Admission: Free | Location: Desert Hills High School, 828 E. Desert Hills Drive, St. George.
- Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Spring Fiesta Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Slow Roll | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Historic Downtown, 100 W. Center St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon | Red Acre Spring Day | Admission: Free | Location: Red Acre Farm CSA, 2322 W. 4375 North, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Free Comic Book Day | Admission: Free | Location: Comics Plus, 348 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
Foods/vendors/charity
- Saturday, 8-10 a.m. | Ironman Pancake Breakfast | Admission: Free | Location: Washington Police Department, 100 N. Main St., Washington City.
- Saturday, 8-11 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser | Admission: $8 | Location: New Harmony Fire Association, 1388 S. Old Highway 91, New Harmony.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 9 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 2 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Fun in the Sun Rally Day | Admission: Free | Location: 803 S. Bluff St., St. George.
Music
- Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Amanda Barrick with Steve Stay | Admission: Free | Location: Cliffrose Springdale, 281 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale.
- Friday, 7:30-9 p.m. | St. George Chamber Singers | Admission: Free | Location: Good Shepherd Church, 611 N. 2450 East, St. George.
- Friday, 7:30-9 p.m. | Permanent Waves: Rush Tribute | Admission: $20-$30 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort Rock Bowl, 5665 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Friday, 8 p.m. to midnight | Identity Crisis | Admission: Free | Location: Station II Bar by Zion Brewery, 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 | Lumen Atra | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday, all day | Beaver Dam Jam | Admission: $20-$50 | Location: Beaver Dam Station, 401 N. Old Highway 91, Littlefield, Arizona.
- Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Cliffrose Springdale, 281 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale.
- Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Reality Check | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
- Sunday, 6-8 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Under Canvas Zion, 3955 Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.
Nightlife/social
- Friday, 8 p.m. to midnight | Préndelo Latin Night | Admission: $12 (21+ only) | Location: Blues Katz Rock n Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.
- Saturday, 3:30-9 p.m. MST | The Lights Festival | Admission: $10-$48 | Location: Mesquite Mx1, 970 Peppermill Palms Blvd., Littlefield, Arizona.
Outdoor/active/sporting
- Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Chamber Classic Golf Tournament | Admission: $250-$850 | Location: Sunbrook Golf Club, 2366 W. Sunbrook Drive, St. George.
- Saturday, all day | Ironman World Championship | Admission: Free | Location: Across Washington County.
- Saturday, starting at 7 a.m. | Kanab 10K | Admission: $20-$35 | Location: Kanab Center, 20 N. 100 East, Kanab.
- Saturday, 9-10 a.m. | Outdoor Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $10 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort Rock Bowl, 5665 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
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