SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for 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:

See video at the top of this listing.

Weekend events | Oct. 1-3

Art           

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Red Dirt Girls: Peace’d Together | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George.
• Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. | The Red Dirt Girls Artist Panel Discussion & Reception | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George.
• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Fall Splendor | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST | Watercolor Workshop: “Expressive Florals” | Admission: $120 | Location: Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | SMILE: The Art is Watching | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | SMILE: The Art is Watching Artist Panel Discussion & Reception | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. | AGC of Utah Safety Conference | Admission: $149 | Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Etheric Gong Journey | Admission: $25 | Location: Cedar Yoga Space, 736 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 3-4:30 p.m. | Yoga for Arthritis | Admission: $20 | Location: Cedar Yoga Space, 736 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 9-10:15 a.m. | Thai Body Work with Restorative Yoga and Sound Bath | Admission: $12-$25 | Location: Cedar Yoga Space, 736 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 1-3 p.m. | Zeeta Body AromaYoga Workshop | Admission: $35 | Location: BE HOT YOGA + BE University, 558 E. Riverside Drive, Suite 210, St. George.

Entertainment                  

• Friday, 7:30-10 p.m. | William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, 200 Shakespeare Lane, Cedar City.
• Friday, 8-10 p.m. | School of Rock | Admission: $45-$113 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Friday, starting at 2 p.m. and Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. | The Pirates of Penzance | Admission: $34-$85 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 200 Shakespeare Lane, Cedar City.
• Friday, starting at 2 p.m. and Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. | Cymbeline | Admission: $45-$55 | Location: Anes Studio Theatre, 200 Shakespeare Lane, Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Natalie Needs a Nightie! | Admission: Free | Location: Eccles Center for the Arts, 255 S. University Blvd., St. George.
• Friday, starting at 8 p.m. and Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. | The Comedy of Terrors | Admission: $29-$80 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 200 Shakespeare Lane, Cedar City.
• Friday, starting at 8 p.m. and Sunday, starting at 2 p.m. | Intimate Apparel | Admission: $45-$55 | Location: Anes Studio Theatre, 200 Shakespeare Lane, Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sunday, 6-8 p.m. | The End of the Horizon | Admission: $10-$35 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
• Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv Comedy PG Show | Admission: $10-$60 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | The Count of Monte Cristo | Admission: $45-$113 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 9-11 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv Comedy R Show | Admission: $10-$60 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.

Family

• Friday and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. | The Pumpkin Patch | Admission: $13 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.
• Friday and Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. | Corn Maize & Farmland | Admission: $13 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.
• Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. | Harvest Fest | Admission: $5 | Location: Nature Hills Farm, 4326 N. 2100 East, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | St. George Marathon Fun Run Walk N’ Roll | Admission: $10 | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.

Foods/vendors/charity

• Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Foodie Field Trip Walking Tour | Admission: $54 | Location: Pioneer Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Festival City Rock, Gem & Mineral Show | Admission: Free | Location: Cross Hollow Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Hurricane Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 45 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.

Music

• Friday, starting at 7 p.m. | Night of a Million Dreams Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Maxwell Park, 1750 N. Maxwell Parkway, Hildale.
• Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Music Masterworks Series Choir Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PST | Fate Street | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
• Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. | OSU Children’s Jubilee | Admission: $5 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | DJ Jukebox JB | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight | First Friday | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliffs Mall, 1770 Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Friday Dance Night | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: The One & Only, 64 N. 800 East #2, St. George.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Friday Night Karaoke with DJ Janelle | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday, 7:30-11 p.m. | Field of Screams | Admission: $20-$30 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.
• Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight | Fiesta Fright | Admission: $15.95-$19.95 | Location: Fiesta Fun Family Fun Center, 171 E. 1160 South, St. George.
• Saturday, 5-8 p.m. | ¡Noche de Lotería! | Admission: Free | Location: Antojitos Mexican Market, 583 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 7-11 p.m. | The Big ’80s Party featuring DJ Bueller | Admission: $5 (18+ only) | Location: Blues Katz Rock N Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Saturday, starting at 7 a.m. | St. George Marathon Mayor’s Walk | Admission: $10 | Location: Washington County School District, 121 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 9-10 a.m. | Outdoor Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $10 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.

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