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 Amy talk about their weekend picks:
See video top of this listing.
Weekend events | Dec. 28 – Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve
- Monday, 4-10 p.m. | New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu | Admission: Varies | Location: Painted Pony Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Monday, 4:30 p.m. | Youth Open Shop | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Bicycle Collective, 70 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Monday, 6-9 p.m. | Family Board Game Night | Admission: Free | Location: Game Haven, 2376 Red Cliffs Drive No. 310, St. George.
- Monday, 6 p.m. to midnight | 2019 New Year’s Bash | Admission: $10 person, $30 family of 4, $6 additional members | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington.
- Monday, 7-10 p.m. | New Year’s Eve Bonfire | Admission: Free | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Monday, 7 p.m. to midnight | New Year’s Eve Bash | Admission: $25 | Location: Fiddler’s Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddler’s Canyon Road, Cedar City.
- Monday, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. | New Year’s Eve Fire Works | Admission: Free | Location: Springdale Ball Field, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale.
- Monday, 7:30 p.m to 1 a.m. | Ball at the Mall-New Year’s Eve | Admission: $49 advance, $99 at the door | Location: Red Cliffs Mall, 1770 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
- Monday, 8 p.m. | New Year’s Toga Party | Admission: Free | Location: 367 E. 450 North, St. George.
- Monday, 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. | NYE with Charlie Kessner | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Monday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. PST | 3rd Annual Black and White New Year’s Ball | Admission: $90 per person | Location: 1880 Grille at Conestoga Golf Club, 1499 Falcon Ridge Parkway, Mesquite.
- Monday, 8:30 p.m. | Masquerade Ball | Admission: $15 | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
- Monday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. PST | New Year’s Eve Bash! | Admission: $20-40 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Monday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Catfish John’s 4th Annual NYE Celebration in Zion Canyon | Admission: $10 | Location: Zion Brewery, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
- Monday, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. | New Year’s Eve with The Soul Juice Band | Admission: $20 | Location: Bit and Spur Restaurant, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
Art
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.| Art Exhibit: Southern Utah Watercolor Society | Admission: Free | Location: 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | A Very SUMA Holiday | Admission: Free | Location: 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Encounter Korea | Admission: Free | Location: SUMA, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 3-5:30 p.m. | Paint Nite ~Adults Only~ at The Office Lounge | Admission: $45 | Location: 1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, 7:30-9 p.m. | USARA Recovery Message and Volunteer Training | Admission: Free | Location: 113 E. 200 North, St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST | Fundamentals of Concealed Carry Course-Powered by IDS | Admission: $150 | Location: Smoking Gun Pistol Range and Gun Club, 970 E. Peppermill Palms Blvd., Littlefield, Arizona.
Entertainment
- Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m., 7 p.m. | “A Christmas Carol” | Admission: $17-28| Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington.
- Saturday, 8:30-10 p.m. PST | Good Vibrations – Beach Boys Tribute | Admission: $15-35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
Family
- Friday-Sunday, 5 p.m. | Holiday Lights at Red Hills Desert Garden | Admission: Free | Location: 375 E. Red Hills Parkway, St. George.
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Cosmic Bowling Friday & Saturday Nights at Cedar Bowling | Admission: $3.95 game, $2.75 shoe rental | Location: Cedar Bowling Center, 421 E. Highway 91, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 10-11 a.m. | The Christmas Fairy | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
Food/vendors/crafts
- Friday, 5 p.m. | Slow Roasted Prime Rib | Admission: $18.99 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free | Location: 45 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 9 a..m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | ALR BBQ | Admission: $5 | Location: Zion Harley-Davidson, 2345 Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington.
Music
- Friday 6-8 p.m. | Tom Bennett at D.U.B.S. BBQ | Admission: Free | Location: D.U.B.S. BBQ, 1812 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George.
- Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. PST, Sunday, 8:30 p.m. PST | Greg Peterson Band | Admission: Free | Location: Skydome Lounge, CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. PST, Sunday, 8:30 p.m. PST | Lara Ash & Inferno | Admission: Free | Location: River Lounge, 100 E. Pioneeer Blvd., Mesquite.
- Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Live music by Tom Bennett | Admission: Free | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Live music with Lisa Mac | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Live music with Kenny Russell | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
Outdoor/active/sporting
- Friday, 5 a.m. | SnowCember | Admission: Free | Location: Rapid Cycling, 705 N. Bluff St., St. George.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | St. George’s Strongest Man | Admission: $50 early entry fee | Location: St. George.
- Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Southern Utah Men’s Basketball vs. Montana State | Admission: $2 | Location: SUU, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Sunday, 10 a.m. | Kundalini Yoga Vasa Fitness | Admission: $15 non-members | Location: 484 N. Mall Drive, St. George.
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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