SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for adventure — maybe something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining — take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family, friends and maybe even make new friends. Keep the adventure going all weekend long!
Watch TGIF Show Co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their weekend picks:
Weekend events | Dec. 18-20
Art
- Friday, 5-8 p.m. | December Gallery Stroll | Admission: Free | Location: Begin at the St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Twisted, Woven, Spun and Wrapped” | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, noon | BLM Brown Bag Lecture Series | Admission: Free, reservations recommended | Location: BLM Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George
- Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Winsor Castle by Night | Admission: $7 | Location: Pipe Spring National Monument, Arizona
- Saturday, noon | Geoffrey Meyers | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main Street
Entertainment
- Friday, 7 p.m. | St. George Polynesian Choir | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main Street
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. | A Crooner’s Christmas Concert | Admission: Free | Location: The United Church of Kanab and Freedonia, 530 S. Highway 89, Kanab
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee | “It’s a Wonderful Life” | Admission: $23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | St. George Musical Theater presents “The Christmas Bus” | Admission: Adult, $15, Under 18, $10 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main Street, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | The Nutcracker Ballet | Admission: $20 | Location: Desert Hills Theatre, 828 E. Desert Hills Drive, St. George
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | Choral artists of Southern Nevada | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main Street
- Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Eric Dodge and Ryan Shupe Christmas Concert | Admission: $15 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 385 S. University Avenue, St. George
- Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Master Singers Christmas Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Center Theater 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
Family
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
- Friday, 2-6 p.m. | Holiday Open House | Admission: Free | Location: Honey’s Marketplace, 260 E. 300 South, Kanab
- Friday-Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Christmas in the Canyon | Admission: Free, Live Nativity, $2 or $15 for family (up to 10 family members) | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
- Sturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Free photos with Santa | Admission: Free | Location: Boulevard Home Furnishings, 390 N. Mall Drive, St. George
Food/crafts/vendors
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location:Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
Fundraisers/causes
- Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
- Friday, 7 p.m. | Fundraiser Christmas Concert with David Jorgensen and Laura Lounsbury | Admission: $20 | Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 908 N. 1400 West, St. George
- Sunday, 12:30 p.m. | Sunday Feast | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
Music
- Friday, 8 p.m. | Under the Covers: Tom Petty with Holly Goodhead | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George
- Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Raven Cain Dinner and Intimate Show | Admission: $5, food prices vary | Location: Sonny Boys BBQ, 980 W. State Street, Hurricane
- Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Electric Witness Plays Zion Canyon Brew Pub | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, apres ski | Beers, Barbecue and Bands | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: Last Chair Saloon, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
Night life/social
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | Admission: No cover | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Avenue, Cedar City
- Friday, 6:30 p.m. | Live at the Night Open Mic | Admission: No cover | Location: Jake’s Chaparal, Kanab
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Killer Keys Dueling Pianos | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
Outdoors/active
- Friday, 8:30 a.m. | Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count | Admission: Free | Location: Bureau of Land Management Kanab Field Office, 669 S. Highway 89, Kanab
- Friday, 4:30 p.m. | Sunset Hike | Admission: Free, park fees apply, reservations recommended | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
NOTE: Changes in scheduled events may arise without notice to St. George News; links and contact information are provided for your convenience in confirming details.
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