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!
Watch TGIF Show co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their weekend picks:
Weekend events | April 15-17
Art
- Friday, 7-9 p.m. | DSU Art Department Showcase Reception | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Museum Gallery, 225 S. University Ave., St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Snapshots: Highlights from the Springville Museum of Art’s Family Vacation” | Admission: $1.50-$3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | National Parks: Uniting America: 100 Years on Common Ground | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
- Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.| DSU Art Department Show | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Museum Gallery, 225 S. University Ave., St. George
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, noon | Brown Bag Lecture Series: Utah State Parks in Washington County | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-3200
- Saturday, 8:30 a.m. | Nature’s Bounty: Edible and Medicinal Plants in Snow Canyon State Park | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
Entertainment
- Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Grand Re-opening of the Crescent Moon Theater | Admission: Free | Location: Crescent Moon Theater, Kanab
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. | SUU Wind Symphony Concert | Admission: Adults, $10, children, $5 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Elton John’s Greatest Hits Live | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: Casablanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, Nevada
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. and Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Forever Plaid” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “My Fair Lady” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Ballroom Dance Spring Concert | Admission: $10, kids (6 and under), Free | Location: SUU Auditorium, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Saturday, 4 p.m. | Chamber Players Concert | Admission: Free | Location: St Jude’s Episcopal Church, 70 N. 200 West, Cedar City
- Saturday, 7:30 p.m. PDT | Love, Sweat and Tears Tribute Show | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: Casablanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, Nevada
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Double Vision Foreigner Tribute | Admission: $20 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 South Washington Fields Road, Washington 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, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, 1 p.m. | 47th Annual Dixie Downs Horse Meet | Admission: Adults, $8, Children (12 and under), $5 | Location: Washington County Regional Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane
Food/crafts/vendors
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Ceramics Spring Sale | Admission: Free; ceramics purchases vary | Location: Ceramics Studio, CN 203, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 3-6 p.m. PDT | Eureka Uncorked: Wine Seminar and Tasting Weekend | Admission: $53.74-$106.49 | Location: Eureka Casino Resort, 275 Mesa Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
Fundraisers/causes
- Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bread of Life Community Kitchen | Admission: Free | Location: 2569 N. Freeway Drive, Cedar City
- Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
- Saturday, 7:30 a.m. | Crazy 4 Christie Fundraiser/5K/Auction | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Cedar City Main Street Park, 200 North Main Street, Cedar City
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Fundraiser for Derrick Smith and Family | Admission: Fundraiser, donations | Location: Jump Jump Party Supplies and Rentals, 815 S. Bluff St., St. George
- Saturday, 3 p.m. | “A National Parks Adventure” fundraiser for Zion National Park Foundation | Admission: $10-$20 | Location: Zion Canyon Giant Screen Theatre, 145 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale | Telephone: 435-772-3264
- 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, 8 p.m. | Heart | Admission: $49.50-$69.50 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivin
- Friday, 10 p.m. | Ben Miller Band | Admission: $20 | Location: Bit and Spur Restaurant and Saloon, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, 6 p.m. MST | Tom Bennett | Admission: Free | Location: Berry Knoll Bakery, 80 N. Central St., Colorado City, Arizona
- Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | The Lovebirds | Admission: $15 or $25 for two | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George
Night life/social
- Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
- Saturday, 5-8 p.m. | Paint Night Date Night | Admission: $25 or $40 per couple | Location: Iron Gate Inn, 100 North 200 West, Cedar City
Outdoors/active
- Friday-Sunday, all day | Workout Free at Vasa Fitness | Admission: Free if you wear blue | Location: All Vasa Fitness locations in Utah, find locations
- Saturday, 7 a.m. | Whitewashing the “D” and Free Breakfast | Admission: Free | Location: The “D,” 98 N. Donlee Drive, St. George
- Saturday, 7 a.m. | Tread’s Combat Mud Run | Admission: Varies, see link; Kids (11 and under), free | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 South Washington Fields Road, Washington City
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 6 Hours in Frog Hollow | Admission: $10 | Location: Frog Town, Virgin, see map and directions
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Jupiter Party | Admission: Free | Location: Three Peaks Recreation Area, Cedar City
- Saturday-Sunday, all day | National Park Week | Admission: Free | Location: All National Parks
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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