TGIF Show: Your 4th of July weekend adventure guide brought to you by Virgin River Casino

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June 29, 2022

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.

Fourth of July weekend events | July 1-4

Art           

  • Friday, noon to 3 p.m. | Painting Party for Kids and Adults | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Visitor Center, 235 S. 100 East, Kanab.
  • Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Let’s Paint: Strong Red Tree | Admission: $35 (21+ only) | Location: Cedar City Elks Lodge, 111 E. 200 North, Cedar City.
  • Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Escape from Reality | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Facing Fire | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | SUMA Summer Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.

Education/enlightenment

Entertainment                  

  • Friday, 2-5 p.m. | “Clue” Opening | Admission: $29-$84 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 300 W. Center St., Cedar City.
  • Friday, 8-11 p.m. | “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” | Admission: $20-$90 | Location: Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, 200 Shakespeare Lane, Cedar City.
  • Friday, 8:45-10:45 p.m. | Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins | Admission: $57-$105 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Historic St. George Live! | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Seussical: The Musical | Admission: $12-$20 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Bye Bye Birdie | Admission: $25 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story | Admission: $24-$66 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Friday and Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. | Gunlock Rodeo | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Gunlock Rodeo Arena, 77 N. Main St., Gunlock.
  • Saturday, 2-5 p.m. | “The Sound of Music” Opening | Admission: $35-$90 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 300 W. Center St., Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv! Family-Friendly | Admission: $15-$90 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
  • Saturday, 7-9:30 p.m. | Spirit of Polynesia | Admission: $19.99-$49.99 | Location: O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 144 Lion Blvd., Springdale.
  • Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | “King Lear” | Admission: $14-$84 | Location: Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, 200 Shakespeare Lane, Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 8:45-10:45 p.m. | Wonderland | Admission: $57-$105 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Saturday, 9-10:30 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv! Uncensored | Admission: $15-$90 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.

Family

  • Friday through Monday, 7 p.m. to midnight | Independence Carnival | Admission: $25-$40 | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George.
  • Monday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Kanab Fourth | Admission: Free | Location: Jacob Hamblin Park, 566 N. 100 East, Kanab.
  • Monday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Enoch City Independence Day Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Old Enoch Park, 1600 E. 2550 North, Enoch.
  • Monday, 7:45-8:45 a.m. | 4th of July Parade | Admission: Free | Location: Corner of 200 West and Tabernacle Street, St. George.
  • Monday, 7:30 a.m. to noon | Springdale 4th of July | Admission: Free | Location: Springdale Elementary School, 898 Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale.
  • Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Cedar City July 4th Parade and Park Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City.
  • Monday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Parowan 4th of July Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan City Park, corner of Main Street and Center Street, Parowan.
  • Monday, starting at 9 p.m. PDT | Rockets Over the Red Mesa Fireworks Show | Admission: Free | Location: Eureka Casino Resort, 275 Mesa Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.

Foods/vendors/charity

  • Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Foodie Field Trip Walking Tour | Admission: $54 | Location: Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
  • Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Hurricane Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
  • 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, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Local Foodie Round-Up | Admission: Free | Location: MoFACo, 55 N. Main St., St. George.

Music

Nightlife/social

Outdoor/active/sporting   

  • Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Cedar Breaks Wildflower Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument, Highway 143, Brian Head.
  • Saturday, 9-10 a.m. | Outdoor Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $10 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort Rock Bowl, 5665 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
  • Monday, 6:30-8:30 a.m. | Uncle Sam 4K | Admission: $15-$45 | Location: Washington County School District, 121 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
  • Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | 4th of July Day at the Lake | Admission: Free | Location: Three Peaks Oasis, Lund Highway, Cedar City.
  • Monday, 8-10 p.m. | Freedom Float | Admission: Free | Location: Quail Creek State Park, 472 N. 5300 West, Hurricane.

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