SOUTHERN UTAH – The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for something fun to do, take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the fun going all weekend long. You will find the full rundown right here to help you get started. Click on any of the links below for event details and additional information.
Friday, April 17
- All day | Summer Games: Water Polo | Admission: Spectators free | Location: SUU Sorenson PE Building Aquatics Center, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-865-8421
- 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | April Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: The Grind Coffee Shop, 19 N. Main St., Cedar City
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Groovefest Rummage Sale | Admission: Free | Location: Groovacious Store, 173 N. 100 W., Cedar City
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Gems of the Desert Quilt Show | Admission: $7 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Dr., St. George
- 10 a.m. to noon | Week of the Young Child Preschool Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Carousel at St. George Town Square, 50 S. Main St., St. George
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Here Comes the Gown: 150 Years of Wedding Dresses | Admission $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum | Telephone: 435-627-4245
- 10:30 a.m. | Storytime | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library Washington City Branch | Telephone: 435-627-2706
- 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
- 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Findlay Food Truck Friday | Admission: $5 | Location:Findlay car dealerships
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Washington County High School Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Difiore Center for the Arts | Telephone: 435-673-4206
- Noon to 1 p.m. | BLM Brown Bag Lecture | Admission: Free | Location: Interagency Information Center | Telephone: 435-688-3200
- Noon to 6 p.m. | Earth Day Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Kane Coutny Visitor Center, 78 S. 100 E., Kanab
- 5p.m. | D-Week Great Race, Carnival | Admission: Free | Location: Hansen Stadium, Dixie State University Campus | Telephone: 435-652-7535
- 6-8 p.m. | Finger Painting Challenge | Admission: Free | Location: Hansen Stadium, Dixie State University Campus
- 6-9 p.m. | Take Back the Night Walk | Admission: Free | Location: SUU Campus, 351 W. University Boulevard, Cedar City
- 6-10 p.m. | Preparedness Training | Admission: Free | Location: Iron County Visitor Center, 581 N. Main St., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-865-5332
- 7 p.m. | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Admission: Varies | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse
- 7 p.m. | Author Phyllis Barber Author Discussion | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab City Library, Kanab
- 7-9 p.m. | Cedar High Spring Musical | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Cedar High School Auditorium, 703 W. 600 S., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-2820
- 7:30 p.m. | The Music Man | Admission: Varies | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
- 7:30- 9 p.m. | Sunset Hike | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park | Telephone: 435-628-2255
- 8 p.m. | Under the Covers:The Beatles | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s | Telephone: 435-703-9938
- 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
Saturday, April 18
- All day | National Park Fee-Free Day | Admission: Free | Location: All National Parks
- All day | D-Week Activities | Admission: Free | Location: Various locations, see link | Telephone: 435-652-7513 or 435-652-7535
- All day | Summer Games: Water Polo | Admission: Spectators free | Location: SUU Sorenson PE Building Aquatics Center, 351 W. University Boulevard, Cedar City | Telephone: 435-865-8421
- 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | April Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: The Grind Coffee Shop, 19 N. Main St., Cedar City
- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Fishing Derby | Admission: Free | Location: Tawa Ponds, St. George
- 9 a.m. | Family Bike Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Park, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George
- 9 a.m. | Six Hours in Frog Hollow | Admission: Spectators free, parking varies | Location: Frog Hollow, Virgin
- 9-11 a.m. | Volunteer “Work Day” | Admission: Free | Location: Little League Baseball Complex, 300 E. 275 N., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-865-9223
- 9 a.m. to noon | Free Shred Day | Admission: Free | Location: Security Service Federal Credit Union, 1227 East 100 South, St. George
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tucahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Groovefest Rummage Sale | Admission: Free | Location: Groovacious Store, 173 N. 100 W., Cedar City
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Gems of the Desert Quilt Show | Admission: $7 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Here Comes the Gown: 150 Years of Wedding Dresses | Admission $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum | Telephone: 435-627-4245
- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Dixie Power Kite Festival | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: SunRiver Golf Course, 4210 Bluegrass Way, St. George
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Springdale Earth Day Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Bit and Spur Restaurant, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Washington County High School Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Difiore Center for the Arts | Telephone: 435-673-4206
- Noon to 4 p.m. | Cantastic Carnival | Admission: Aluminum cans | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 E., St. George
- 1 p.m. | 46th annual Dixie Downs Horse Races | Admission: Adults: $6, Under 12: $4 | Location: Washington County Regional Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane
- 2 p.m. | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Admission: Varies | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse
- 2 p.m. | Southern Utah Veteran’s Home Pinewood Derby | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Veterans Home, 160 N. 200 E., Ivins | Telephone: 435-634-5220
- 2 p.m. | A Streetcar Named Desire | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theater, 300 W. University Boulevard, Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-7872
- 3-9 p.m. | Little League Opening Day | Admission: Free, food truck vendors vary | Location: Fields at the Hills, 2090 W. Royal Hunte Drive, Cedar City
- 6:30 p.m. | St. George Princess Pageant | Admission: $3 | Location: Garden Room, Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George
- 7 p.m. | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Admission: Varies | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse
- 7-9 p.m. | Cedar High Spring Musical | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Cedar High School Auditorium, 703 W. 600 S., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-2820
- 7-9 p.m. | SUU Hip Hop Club Dance Showcase | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: SUU Auditorium, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-7700
- 7:30 p.m. | The Music Man | Admission: Varies | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
- 7:30 | A Streetcar Named Desire | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theater, 300 W. University Boulevard, Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-7872
- 8 p.m. | Lorin Walker Madsen | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s | Telephone: 435-703-9938
Sunday, April 19
- All day | National Park Fee-Free Day | Admission: Free | Location: All National Parks
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Washington County High School Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Difiore Center for the Arts | Telephone: 435-673-4206
- 11:30 a.m. | Jody Right: Trust the Flow | Admission: Free | Location World Peace Gardens, Green Valley Spa
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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