SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again, and that means it’s time to look for adventure — maybe 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 Hollie talk about their weekend picks:
Weekend events | April 22-24
Art
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Snapshots: Highlights from the Springville Museum of Art’s Family Vacation” | Admission: $1.50-$3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | St. George Art and Studio Tour | Admission: Free | Location: Various St. George art studios and galleries, see more
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | National Parks: Uniting America: 100 Years on Common Ground | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
- Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.| DSU Art Department Show | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Museum Gallery, 225 S. University Ave., St. George
Earth day
- Friday, 9 a.m. | Earth Day Service Project | Admission: Free, registration required | Location: Cedar Mesa and Muley Point, Bluff
- Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Grand Canyon National Park Earth Day Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Visitor Center Plaza Mather Point
- Friday, noon to 6 p.m. | Earth Day Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Kane County Visitor Center, 78 S. 100 East, Kanab
- Friday, 12:30 p.m. | Hydration Station Celebration and Ribbon Cutting | Admission: Free | Location: Up Canyon Shuttle stop #5, Springdale
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | A Day in the Arboretum: Birds and Botany | Admission: Free | Location: Santa Clara Arboretum, Little League Drive, Santa Clara
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 12th Annual Earth Day Celebration | Admission: Free; some vendors may charge | Location: Bit and Spur Restaurant lawn, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
- Friday-Sunday, all day | National Park Week | Admission: Free | Location: All National Parks
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, noon | Brown Bag Lecture Series: Dixie 4 Wheel Drive | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-3200
- Friday, 1 p.m. | Stories in Rock | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | “Celebrating our National Parks: On Common Ground” | Admission: Free | Location: Silver Reef Museum, Cosmopolitan Building, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Tales From a Downriver Campfire” | Admission: Adults, $12, children $8 | Location: Crescent Moon Theater, 150 S. 100 East, Kanab
Entertainment
- Friday, 9:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Shakespeare Cinema Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Sharwan Smith Movie Theatre, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday, 7 p.m. | Orchesis Modern Dance Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah University Multipurpose Building, room 116, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday, 7 p.m. | Symphony of the Canyons Spring Concert | Admission: $5 | Location: Crescent Moon Theater, 150 S. 100 East, Kanab
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. and Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Forever Plaid” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Little Women” | Admission: $8 | Location: Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 92 W. 100 South, Hurricane
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Grease” | Admission: $7-$15 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Road, Ivins
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “My Fair Lady” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
- Saturday, 7 p.m. PDT | Southern Nevada Symphony Orchestra | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. | Desert Showdown Off Road Racing Series | Admission: Adults, $10, kids (6-12), $5, Kids (5 and under), free | Location: Mesquite MX Park, Mesquite, Nevada, see directions
Family
- Friday, 10:30 a.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Washington City Branch, 220 N. 300 East, Washington City
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time With Mrs. Mann | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, St. George Branch, 88 W. 100 South, St. George
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Moms n’ Tots Playtime | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Hurricane Branch, 36 S. 300 West, Hurricane
- Saturday, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Dixie Power Kite Festival | Admission: Free; some vendors may charge | Location: DSU Encampment Mall, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
Food/crafts/vendors
- Friday, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Mohey Tawa Junior Drill Competition and Craft Fair | Admission: Adults, $5, kids, $3, family, $20 | Location: Cedar High School, 703 W. 600 South, Cedar City
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Kayenta Street Painting Festival | Admission: Free; some vendors may charge | Location: Kayenta Art Village, 875 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins
Fundraisers/causes
- Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bread of Life Community Kitchen | Admission: Free | Location: 2569 N. Freeway Drive, Cedar City
- Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
- Friday-Saturday, 5 p.m. to 12:10 a.m. | Relay for Life | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Cedar High School, 703 W. 600 South, Cedar City
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | A Gathering of Veterans, Families, Friends | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George
- Saturday, noon | Classic Car Show and Barbecue Benefit | Admission: $5 | Location: Brookdale Southgate, 134 W. 2025 S. Circle, 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. | Journey Unauthorized | Admission: $20 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 South Washington Fields Road, Washington City
- Friday, 8 p.m. | Kaity Sevy | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
- Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | The Tim McGraw Experience | Admission: $20 | Location: Cross Hollow Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Foreign Figures | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Identity Crisis | Admission: $5 | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City
Night life/social
- Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
- Saturday-Sunday, 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. | Spring Fling | Admission: $27.37-$500 | Location: Mojave Desert Joshua Tree Road, Ivins, see map
Outdoors/active
- Friday-Sunday, all day | Workout Free at Vasa Fitness | Admission: Free if you wear blue | Location: All Vasa Fitness locations in Utah, find locations
- Friday, 4 p.m. | Virgin BMX Earned Double | Admission: $20 per rider, spectators free | Location: Virgin BMX, 900 North Kolob Road, Virgin
- Saturday, 6:45 a.m. | Southern Utah Half Marathon | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Highland Park, Washington City to Bloomington Park, St. George
- Saturday, 8:30 a.m. | Virgin BMX State Qualifier | Admission: $20 per rider, spectators free | Location: Virgin BMX, 900 North Kolob Road, Virgin
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | 5K UFO Fun Run | Admission: $12 | Location: Veterans Park, 200 North 200 East, Cedar City
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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