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!
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Weekend events | Nov. 11-13
Veterans Day
Friday, all day | Fee Free National Parks Day | Admission: Free | Location: All National Park Service sites
Friday, 8 a.m. | Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony | Admission: Free | Location: Santa Clara Harmons, 3520 Pioneer Parkway, Santa Clara
Friday, 9 a.m. | SunRiver Veterans Day Program | Admission: Free | Location: SunRiver Veterans Honor Park, intersection of Wide River Drive and Diamond River Drive, St. George.
Friday, 11 a.m. | Southern Utah University Veterans Day Program | Admission: Free | Location: Hunter Conference Center, 300 West University Blvd., Cedar City
Friday, 11:11 a.m. | Veterans Day Parade and Program | Admission: Free | Location: Telegraph Street from 300 East to 100 West, Washington City
Friday, noon. | Southern Utah Veterans Home Program and Barbecue | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Veterans Home, 160 N. 200 East, Ivins
Friday, noon | Dixie State University Veterans Day Program and Monument Ribbon Cutting | Admission: Free | Location: DSU campus encampment mall, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
Friday, 12:25 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. | Veterans Day Assembly | Admission: Free | Location: Fossil Ridge Intermediate School, 385 S. Mall Drive, St. George
Friday, 2 p.m. | Veterans Day Program and Flag Retirement Ceremony | Admission: Free | Location: Three Peaks Elementary School, 1685 W. Midvalley Road, Cedar City
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. | Southern Utah Veterans Home 5K and Fun Run | Admission: 5K, $35; 1 mile, $15 | Location: Southern Utah Veterans Home, 160 N. 200 East, Ivins
Friday-Sunday, all day | 1,000 Flags Over Mesquite | Admission: Free | Location: Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 East Old Mill Road, Mesquite, Nevada
Art
Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | SUU Library Gala Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Gerald R Sherratt Library, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
Friday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Arts Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City
Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Fiber Artists Reimagine The National Parks | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
Education/enlightenment
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Pacific Islander Health Fair and 5K | Admission: Free | Location: DSU Encampment Mall, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
Friday, 10-11 a.m. | LiVe Well Active Aging Lecture Series | Admission: Free | Location: Select Health Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George
Entertainment
Friday, 7 p.m. | Free screening: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
Friday, 7:30 p.m. | CSN Songs | Admission: $12-$22 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Oklahoma” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottonwood Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical” | Admission: $7; VIP tickets, $10 | Location: Cedar High School Auditorium, 703 W. 600 South, Cedar City
Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Tuacahn High School “Boundless” Dance Concert | Admission: Adults, $8; seniors, $7; students and children under 17, $5 | Location: Hafen Theater, Tuacahn High School, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “The Miracle Worker” | Admission: $10 | Location: DSU Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. PDT | John Denver Tribute | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “The Spitfire Grill” | Admission: Adults, $15; youth, $7 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 195 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
Saturday, 7 p.m. | Culture Club | Admission: $69.50-$89.50 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
Saturday-Sunday, all day | Red Rock Film Festival | Admission: $3-$250 | Location: Heritage Center, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
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, 2 p.m. | Story Book Parade | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street between 400 South and 200 North, Cedar City
Friday-Sunday, times vary | Model Railroad Tour | Admission: Free | Location: Various St. George locations, see link
Food/crafts/vendors
Friday, 10-3 p.m. | Bucket List Travel Show | Admission: TBD | Location: Dixie Center St. George, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
Fundraisers/community service
Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
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, 6-8 p.m. | Art Cowles | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
Friday, 7 p.m. | No Sun | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | Sarah Jane Birch | No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Many Miles | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
Saturday, 8 p.m. | Animal Coast | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
Saturday, 9 p.m. | Closure Benefit Concert | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Nick Adams | No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
Night life/social gatherings
Saturday, 6 p.m. | Party on the Patio | Admission: $14 | Location: Santa Clara Harmons, 3520 Pioneer Parkway, Santa Clara
Saturday, 6 p.m. | Beaver Dam Chili Cook Off | Admission: Chili entry, $10; free music | Location: Beaver Dam Bar and Station, 401 Old Highway 91, Littlefield, Arizona
Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Improv Dixie | No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
Outdoors/active
Friday, 5:30 p.m. | Moonlit Hike | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
Saturday, 8:45 a.m. | Butch Cassidy 10K and 5K | Admission: Spectators, free | Location: Springdale to Grafton Ghost Town
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Mountain Bike Trail Day | Admission: Volunteer | Location: Greens Lake Drive Trailhead, 1.5 miles up the dirt road from Greens Lake Drive, Cedar City
Saturday, 6 p.m. | Moonlit Hike | Admission: Free, reservations required | 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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