SOUTHERN UTAH — The 4th of July holiday weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for patriotic adventure – whether it’s 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:

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Weekend events | July 4 – July 7

July 4th activities

Read more: Action-packed holiday weekend planned in St. George

• Thursday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. MST | Salute to Freedom!! 4th of July 2019 | Admission: Free | Location: Cottonwood Park, Colorado City, Arizona.
• Thursday, 8-11:30 a.m. | 4th of July Celebration | Admission: $2 breakfast | Location: Hurricane City Recreation, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Thursday, 9 a.m. | Independence Day Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street and Main Street Park, Cedar City.
• Thursday, 10 a.m. | July 4th Celebration St George | Admission: Free | Location: Pioneer Park, 375 Red Hills Parkway, St. George.
• Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon | Celebrate Freedom Corn-hole Tournament! | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Town Square, 50 S. Main Street, St. George.
• Thursday, 5-10 p.m. | Red, White Blues & Brews JULY 4TH! (Streetfest is July 5th) | Admission: Free | Location: Green Gate Village, 76 W. Tabernacle Street, St. George.

Art

• Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST | Meet the Author | Admission: Free | Location: Cottonwood Park, Colorado City, Arizona.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | St. George Weaving Studio at Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Downtown Farmers’ Market, 2 W. St. George Boulevard, St. George.
• Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | WATER new works by Downy Doxey-Marshall | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.

Education/enlightenment

• Thursday, 6 p.m. | Spiritual Practices: Treatment & Meditation – 10-week class | Admission: $250 | Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 908 N. 1400 West, St. George.

Entertainment 

• Thursday-Friday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. | Disney’s Freaky Friday – A New Musical | Admission: $10-22 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main Street, St. George.
• Thursday, 8:45 p.m., Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | Disney’s The Little Mermaid  | Admission: Various | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Friday, 8:45 p.m. | Disney’s When You Wish | Admission: Various | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 9-11 p.m. | Movie in the Park – Mary Poppins | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Recreation, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.

Family

• Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Pump Track Grand Opening | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Recreation, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Museum Free Day! | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Children’s Museum, 86 S. Main Street, St. George.
• Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. | 4th of July special | Admission: Various | Location: House of Jump, 415 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.
• Thursday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. | Best Summer Dance Camp | Admission: $50 | Location: 51 N. 1000 West, Suite 2, Hurricane.

Food/vendors/crafts

• Thursday, various | Southern Snow | Admission: Free | Location: 160 S. State Street, LaVerkin.
• Friday, 5 p.m. | Food Truck Round Up | Admission: Free | Location: Green Gate Village, 76 E. Tabernacle Street, St. George.
• Saturday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. | How to Make Butter at Home | Admission: Free | Location: Downtown Farmers’ Market, 2 W. St. George Boulevard, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | The Downtown Farmers’ Market | Admission: Free | Location: 2 W. St. George Boulevard, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | LHS: Eating a Rainbow. Exploring Fresh and Preserved Foods | Admission: Free | Location: 2 W. St. George Boulevard, St. George.

Music

• Thursday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Jammin’ for Georges Corner Birthday! | Admission: No cover | George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Boulevard, St. George.
• Thursday, 4 p.m., Friday, 7 p.m. | Tom Bennett And The Living Proof (4th Of July At Zion) | Admission: No cover | Location: Zion Brewery, 95 Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale.
• Thursday, 5:30 p.m. | 99.9 KONY 4th of July Celebration featuring Michael Ray | Admission: $10 | Location: DSU Trailblazer Stadium, 505 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Live music with River House (duo) | Admission: No cover | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Boulevard, St. George.
• Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Charlie Kessner | Admission: No cover | Location: Wing Nutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | American Standards with John Dearing and Taylor Williams | Admission: No cover | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Boulevard, St. George.

Nightlife/social

• Thursday-Sunday, noon | 27th African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) | Admission: $25 | Location: DuSable Museum Garden, Washington.
• Friday, 8 p.m. to midnight | Country Dancing Friday’s | Admission: $10 person, $15 couple | Location: Heart of Country Swing, 25 N. 300 West, Washington.

Outdoor/active/sporting

• Thursday, 8-11 p.m. | West Rim Fireworks Trail Ride | Admission: Free | Location: West Rim, Sand Hollow, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 5:15-10:15 a.m. | Gravel Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Maverick Adventure’s Stop, 1349 E. 1450 South, St. George.
• Saturday, 7 a.m. | Summer Golf Tournaments | Admission: $69.99 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 7:30 a.m. | Yoga in The Bowl at Sand Hollow Resort sponsored by Granogi | Admission: $20 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | The Fallen (Trail Grand Opening) | Admission: Free | Location: Sand Hollow, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Hike with a RSQ Dog | Admission: Free | Location: RSQ DOGS.

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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