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 new friends. Keep the adventure going all weekend long!
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Weekend events | Oct. 16-18
Art
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., opening reception Friday, 7-9 p.m. | “The Forgotten Wives of Joseph Smith” | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie State University North Plaza Building, 46 S. 1000 East, St. George
Friday, 7 p.m. | “Shadowing Sharon: Shades of Gray Reception” | Admission: Free | Location: DSU Sears Gallery, 155 S. University Ave., St. George
Example from St. George Art Museum’s new exhibit “Twisted, Woven, Spun and Wrapped,” location and date not specified | Photo courtesy St. George Art Museum, St. George News
Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition: Origins of People | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. | St. George Art and Studio Tour | Admission: Free | Location: Various Art and Studio Galleries, 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
Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., opening reception Friday, 6-9 p.m. | “Etched” Jennifer Gubler Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: The DiFiore Center: 307 N. Main St., St. George
Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Adams Theatre Farewell Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre lobby, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
Education/enlightenment
Friday, noon | Interagency Brown Bag Lecture Series | Admission: Free, reservations recommended | Location: Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-3200
Friday, 7:30 p.m. | “Holy Ghost Reborn” Screening | Admission: Free | Location: New Life Christian Center, 1165 Silicon Circle, Building A, St. George
Friday-Saturday, starts 10 a.m. | St. George Live Historic Tours | Admission: $3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 200 N. Main St., St. George
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | LiVe Well Health Fair | Admission: Free, some vendors vary | Location: Dixie Regional Health and Performance Center, 652 S. Medical Center Drive
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Health Fair and Flu Shoot Out | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Valley View Medical Center, 1303 N. Main Street, Cedar City
Entertainment
Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Disney’s “When You Wish” | Admission: $22.50-$69.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee | “The Secret Garden” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Washington City
Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Crazy For You” | Admission: $8 | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane
Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. to midnight | Fiesta Fun Haunted Mansion | Admission: $8.85 | Location: Fiesta Family Fun Center, 171 E. 1160 South, St. George
Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | St. George Musical Theaters “Arsenic and Old Lace” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” | Admission: $28.50-$79.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
Saturday, 7:30-11 p.m. | Haunted Woods | Admission: $8 | Location: Willow Glen Inn, 3308 N. Bulldog Road, Cedar City
Friday-Sunday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Cedar City, see event schedule
Family
Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to dusk | Judd Pumpkin Patch and Petting Zoo | Admission: Free, activities vary | Location: Judd Family Farm, 314 E. 270 North, Paragonah
Image of a dinosaur for the Big Water Dinosaur Festival, location and date not specified | Photo courtesy of Powell Museum, St. George News
Friday-Saturday, Noon to 11 p.m. | Staheli Family Farm Fall Activities | Admission: $7-$29.95 | Location: 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City
Friday, 5 p.m. to dark, Saturday, 9 a.m. to dark | Robinson Family Pumpkin Patch | Admission: Free, activities vary | Location: 1450 W. Industrial Road, Cedar City
Friday-Saturday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Sleep Hollow Halloween | Admission: $5 | Location: Western Legacy Farm and Ranch, 1600 S. 160 West, Hurricane
Saturday, dawn to dusk | Scarecrow Building Contest | Admission: Free | Location: Red Acre Farm, 2322 W. 4375 North, Cedar City
Friday-Sunday, all day | Big Water Dinosaur Festival | Admission: Free, some activities vary | Location: Big Water Town Hall, various area sites, see website
Food/crafts/vendors
Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, St. George | Telephone: 435-632-3721
Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Zion Canyon Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Bit and Spur, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
Saturday, 4-7 p.m. | Stuff and Things Craft Fair | Admission: Free | Location: Holiday Inn Express, 1555 S. Old Hwy. 91, Cedar City
Fundraisers/causes
Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | SUU Ceramics Guild Chili Bowl Sale | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Living Room of the Sharwan Smith Center, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., 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
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Heart Walk Foundation Yard Sale to Build Alpaca Barns | Admission: Free, fundraiser | Location: Hurst Ace Hardware Parking Lot, 160 N. Bluff St., St. George
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Stand Down for Veterans | Admission: Free | Location: Switchpoint Community Resource Center, 948 N. 1300 West, St. George | Telephone: 435-627-4663
Saturday, 10 a.m. | Pay it Forwards: Fundraiser for Erik | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Main Street Park, 200 N. 100 East, Cedar City
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. | Funky Friday with Soul What?! | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
Friday, 8 p.m. | Under the Covers: Neil Young | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Brooks and Dunn Tribute | Admission: $15-$30 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
Saturday, 8 p.m. | Lavoy | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Tribute to Jimmy Buffett Beach Party | Admission: $15-$30 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
Saturday, 9 p.m. | Raven Cain and Tom Bennett Live at the FireHouse | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse, 1476 Sunset Blvd., St. George
Night life/social
Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Halloween Dance with DJ Lex | Admission: Included when you purchase farm activities | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City
Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
Outdoors/active
Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Scorpion Search | Admission: Free, registration recommended | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
Friday-Saturday, all day | World Senior Games | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Various St. George locations, see website
Girl at Color Me Rad race, date unspecified | Photo courtesy of Color Me Rad, St. George News
Saturday, 8 a.m. | Rapid Cycling Shop Road Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Meet at Rapid Cycling, 946 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
Saturday, 8 a.m. | Rapid Cycling Shop Mountain Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Meet at Rapid Cycling, 946 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Color Me Rad 5K | Admission: $50, service fee of $6.08 applies | Location: Ridge Top Complex, 317 S. Donlee Drive, St. George
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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