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. 9-11

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-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 5 p.m. | “The Creative Upcycle” | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Zion Blvd., Springdale

  

• 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
• Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Art in Kayenta Festival | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Kayenta Art Village, 800 Kayenta Pkwy., Ivins

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, 7-8 p.m. | The Dirt World of Archaeology | Admission: Free, registration recommended | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
• 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, 12:30-4 p.m. | Fall into Swing Workshop | Admission: $20 | Location: Dixie Arts Conservatory, 1028 Tabernacle, St. George
• Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Red Rock Film Festival Sneak Peek “Rock of Refuge” | Admission: $5 | Location: Hampton Inn and Suites, 1127 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale

Entertainment

• Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | “The Secret Garden” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Washington City
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” | Admission: $28.50-$79.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | SUU Theatre Arts and Dance Series presents “Hamlet” | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Adams Memorial Theatre, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City

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  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, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Live United LIVE | Admission: Free, food vendors vary| Location: Town Square, 50 S. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 2 p.m. to midnight | Zion Rocktoberfest | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Sister Act” | Admission: $22.50-$69.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
• Friday-Sunday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Cedar City, see event schedule
• Saturday-Sunday, all day | Drag Racing in St. George | Admission: $5 | Location: Ridge Top Complex, St. George

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
• 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
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Children’s Dental 15th Annual Pumpkin Festival | Admission: $5 | Location: Diamond Z Arena, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Parowan Fall Fest | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Parowan City Park, Main St., Parowan | Telephone: 435-477-9022
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | George Washington Academy Fall Carnival | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: George Washington Academy, 2277 S. 3000 East, St. George

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, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | New Harmony Apple Festival | Admission: Free, fundraiser | Location: 133 E. Center St., New Harmony

Fundraisers/causes

• 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. | Happy Tails Pet Adoption Event | Admission: Adoption fees vary | Location: St. George Animal Shelter, 605 E. Waterworks Drive, 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. | Rock N’ Horse Band | Admission: Free | Location: SunRiver Putting Green, 1390 Morane Manor Drive, St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Wildflower Studies Live | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Brickwalker EP Release | Admission: $5-$8 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
• Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Kip Attaway “Hazardous Material” | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Live Music: Off the Cuff | Admission: $12-$15 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Foreign Figures | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Michael SG Live | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | John Lennon Tribute Concert | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

Night life/social

• Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
• Saturday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Second Saturday Swing Dance | Admission: $5, $6 with lessons | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City

Outdoors/active

• Friday, nightfall | Droconids Meteor Shower | Admission: Free | Location: Night Sky

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  Friday-Saturday, all day | World Senior Games | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Various St. George locations, see website

• Saturday, all day | Bill Holcomb Off Road Challenge | Admission: $10 | Location: Page Amphitheater, Page, Arizona
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Green Valley Classic Mountain Bike Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Navajo Trailhead, Navajo Drive Bloomington area of St. George
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Power in Pink Breast Cancer Remembrance 5K/One mile | Admission: $25 | Location: West Canyon Park, 161 S. 400 East, Cedar City
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Virgin BMX Race | Admission: $10, spectators free | Location: Virgin BMX, 900 N. Kolob Road, Virgin

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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