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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