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 | Dec. 9-11
Holiday Fun
Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Frontier Holiday Traditions | Admission:$7 | Location: Pipe Spring National Monument
Friday, 5:30-8 p.m. | Christmas at the Homestead | Admission: $2 per person; $5 for a family | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
Friday, 6 p.m. | Rockville Christmas Party | Admission: Free | Location: Rockville Community Recreation Hall, Rockville
Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Christmas at Frei’s Fruit Market | Admission: Free; food prices vary | Location: Frei’s Fruit Market, 2895 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara
Friday, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m. | Santaland at the Aquatic Center | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Aquatic Center, 2090 W. Royal Hunte Drive, Cedar City
Friday-Saturday, 5:30-10 p.m. | Christmas Lane | Admission: Free | Location: 400 East 1250 N., Cedar City
Friday-Saturday, evening | Christmas in the Canyon | Admission: Free; Live Nativity, $2 per person or $15 for a family (up to 10) | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Free Photos with Santa | Admission: Free | Location: Boulevard Home Furnishings, 390 N. Mall Drive, St. George
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. | Christmas Caroling and Hot Cocoa | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab Center Street
Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Zion Joy to the World Christmas Light Parade | Admission: Free | Location: Springdale
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
Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Southern Utah Art Guild Holiday Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, St. George City Commons Building, 220 N. 200 East, St. George
Education/enlightenment
Friday, 10 a.m. | Active Aging Lecture Series | Admission: Free | Location: Select Health Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George
Friday, noon | Brown Bag Lecture Series | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-3200
Entertainment
Friday, 7-9 p.m. | In Jubilo: Christmas Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
Friday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | Southern Utah University Ballroom: “Simply Ballroom” | Admission: $10 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “It’s a Wonderful Life” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottonwood Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “A Charlie Brown Christmas” | Admission: $12 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Christmas on Broadway | Admission: $15 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
Saturday, 7 p.m. | Rosin Cello Duo Christmas Benefit Concert | Admission: General admission, $15; students, $5; under 5 years, free | Location: Snow Canyon High School, 1385 Lava Flow Drive, St. George
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Dixie State University Symphony Orchestra | Admission: $1-$5 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
Sunday, 7:30 p.m. | Handel’s “Messiah” | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 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
Food/crafts/vendors
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
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption | Admission: Free; animal adoptions vary | Location: Bone Appetit Natural Pet Pantry, 174 W. Telegraph St., Washington City
Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Car Guys Care Toys for Tots Show and Shine | Admission: New, unwrapped toy | Location: Ricardo’s Restaurant, 1110 S. Bluff St., 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, 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, 8 p.m. | Lorin Walker Madsen | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | Lisa Mac | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
Saturday, 8 p.m. | Mortigi Tempo | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
Nightlife/social
Friday, 5-6 p.m. | Ladies Night on Main | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street, Parowan
Outdoors/active
Saturday, 1:30 p.m. | Beginning of Season Rail Jam | Admission: Free | Location: Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
Saturday, 3 p.m. to dark | ULLR Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Giant Steps Patio, Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Star Party | Admission: Free | Location: Navajo Lodge Back Porch, Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
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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