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 | Dec. 9-11

Holiday Fun

• Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Frontier Holiday Traditions | Admission:$7 | Location: Pipe Spring National Monument
• Friday, 5:30-8 p.m. | Christmas at the Homestead | Admission: $2 per person; $5 for a family | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
• Friday, 6 p.m. | Rockville Christmas Party | Admission: Free | Location: Rockville Community Recreation Hall, Rockville
• Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Christmas at Frei’s Fruit Market | Admission: Free; food prices vary | Location: Frei’s Fruit Market, 2895 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara
• Friday, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m. | Santaland at the Aquatic Center | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Aquatic Center, 2090 W. Royal Hunte Drive, Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 5:30-10 p.m. | Christmas Lane | Admission: Free | Location: 400 East 1250 N., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, evening | Christmas in the Canyon | Admission: Free; Live Nativity, $2 per person or $15 for a family (up to 10) | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Free Photos with Santa | Admission: Free | Location: Boulevard Home Furnishings, 390 N. Mall Drive, St. George
• Saturday, 5:30 p.m. | Christmas Caroling and Hot Cocoa | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab Center Street
• Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Zion Joy to the World Christmas Light Parade | Admission: Free | Location: Springdale

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
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Southern Utah Art Guild Holiday Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, St. George City Commons Building, 220 N. 200 East, St. George

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 10 a.m. | Active Aging Lecture Series | Admission: Free | Location: Select Health Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George
• Friday, noon | Brown Bag Lecture Series | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-3200

Entertainment

• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | In Jubilo: Christmas Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Friday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | Southern Utah University Ballroom: “Simply Ballroom” | Admission: $10 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “It’s a Wonderful Life” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottonwood Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “A Charlie Brown Christmas” | Admission: $12 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Christmas on Broadway | Admission: $15 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | Rosin Cello Duo Christmas Benefit Concert | Admission: General admission, $15; students, $5; under 5 years, free | Location: Snow Canyon High School, 1385 Lava Flow Drive, St. George
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Dixie State University Symphony Orchestra | Admission: $1-$5 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
• Sunday, 7:30 p.m. | Handel’s “Messiah” | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 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

Food/crafts/vendors

• 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
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption | Admission: Free; animal adoptions vary | Location: Bone Appetit Natural Pet Pantry, 174 W. Telegraph St., Washington City
• Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Car Guys Care Toys for Tots Show and Shine | Admission: New, unwrapped toy | Location: Ricardo’s Restaurant, 1110 S. Bluff St., 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. | Art Cowles | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Lorin Walker Madsen | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | Lisa Mac | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Mortigi Tempo | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 5-6 p.m. | Ladies Night on Main | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street, Parowan

Outdoors/active

• Saturday, 1:30 p.m. | Beginning of Season Rail Jam | Admission: Free | Location: Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
• Saturday, 3 p.m. to dark | ULLR Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Giant Steps Patio, Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
• Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Star Party | Admission: Free | Location: Navajo Lodge Back Porch, Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head

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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