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 | May 13-15

Art

• 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

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Archaeological Workshops at Silver Reef | Admission: Free | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds
• Friday, noon to 1 p.m. | Tech Up Southern Utah | Admission: TBD, for more information call, 435-586-4484 | Location: Southern Utah University Business Resource Center  and Cedar City Chamber of Commerce, 510 W. 800 South, Cedar City
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Operation Underground Railroad | Admission: Free | Location: Gardner Center, Dixie State University Campus, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
• Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to noon | Migratory Bird Day | Admission: Free | Location: West Canyon Park Pavilion, 151 S. 400 East, Cedar City
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | “The Elk Horn and a Miller whose front name was George: Archaeology and history of the Saloon business in Silver Reef” followed by walking tour | Admission: Free | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Old Iron Town Tour | Admission: Free; reservations required | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | 20th Anniversary of Grand Staircase | Admission: Free | Location: Crescent Moon Theater, 150 S. 100 East, Kanab
• Sunday, 7 p.m. | John Houston’s Gospel Choir | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George

Entertainment

• Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | “Steel Magnolias” |  Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Southwest Symphony’s “Treasure Chest of Pops” | Admission: Adults, $15; seniors, $12; students, $5 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, Dixie State University Campus, 225 S. 700 East, St. George

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
• Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Enoch Elementary Spring Carnival | Admission: $1-$12 | Location: Enoch Elementary, 4701 Wagon Wheel Drive E., Enoch
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | National Park Centennial Parade | Admission: Free | Location: Parade starts at Kanab Visitor Center, 78 S. 100 East, Kanab, see parade route information
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Community Family Day | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street Park, 200 North Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | All About Baby and Kids Expo | Admission: $5 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
• Saturday, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
• Friday-Sunday, all day | Greyhound Gathering | Admission: Varies | Location: Various Kanab locations, see schedule

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• 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 4 p.m. | Utah State Chili Cook-Off | Admission: Free; vendors may vary | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George

Fundraisers/community service

• 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
• Friday, 5-7 p.m. | Orchestra of Southern Utah Silver and Gold Soiree | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Stonehaven Special Events, 647 S. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City
• Friday, noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Mega Pet Adoption Event | Admission: Free; pet adoption fees vary | Location: PetSmart, 15 S. River Road, St. George
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Vietnam Veterans Monument Yard Sale Fundraiser | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Canyon View Apartments, 1120 W. 360 N., St. George
• Saturday, 1-6 p.m. | Walk for a Cure | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Parowan Main Street Gazebo and Park, Parowan
• 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, 7 p.m. | Michael McNevin | Admission: $5 | Location:  Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 8 p.m. PDT | Casapalooza Poolside Concert with the Spazmatics | Admission: Free | Location:  CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Wirelefant | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., 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, 12:20-3:50 p.m. | Lindy Overhaul Dance Workshop | Admission: $15-$20 | Location: Dixie Arts Conservatory, 1028 E. Tabernacle, St. George
• Saturday, 7:30-11 p.m. | Second Saturday Swing Dance | Admission: $6 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City

Outdoors/active

• Friday-Sunday, all day | 10th Annual Amazing Earthfest | Admission: Varies | Location: Various Kanab locations, see events
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Hurricane Mud Run | Admission: $60 | Location: Sand Hollow Road in Hurricane, take Sand Hollow Road toward Hurricane and keep going until you see the mud | See course map
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Fire Hose Frenzy Fun Run | Admission: $30 | Location: Crosby Family Confluence Park, 1850 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Mars Party | Admission: Free | Location: Three Peaks Recreational Area, 10 miles west of Cedar City off Midvalley Road
• Saturday-Sunday, all day | W.E. Rock: Rock Crawling Series | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: Three Peaks Recreational Area,10 miles west of Cedar City off Midvalley Road

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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