TGIF Show: Your weekend adventure guide brought to you by Virgin River Casino

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 | Dec. 10-12

Art           

Education/enlightenment

  • Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Etheric Gong Journey | Admission: $25-$30 | Location: Cedar Yoga Space, 736 N. Main St., Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Multi-State Concealed Carry Class | Admission: $50-$75 | Location: Wingate by Wyndham St. George, 144 W. Brigham Road, St. George.
  • Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon | The Magic of Star Anise + Holiday Potpourri | Admission: $20 | Location: Earth’s Treasures Crystal Shop, 946 W. Sunset Blvd., Unit N, St. George.
  • Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Christmas Service | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliffs Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1165 W. Silicon Circle, St. George.
  • Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m. | 1212 Portal Pyramid Activation | Admission: $21 | Location: Awakened Soul, 2303 N. Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington City.

Entertainment                  

  • Friday and Saturday, 2-4 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. | A Christmas Story | Admission: $24-$66 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Friday and Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | The Nutcracker | Admission: $15-$20 | Location: Desert Hills High School, 828 E. Desert Hills Drive, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Robin Hood & His UN-Merry Not-Men | Admission: $22-$37.95 | Location: Rattlin’ D Playhouse, 433 Diamond Ranch Parkway, Hurricane.
  • Friday and Saturday (matinee from 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Irving Berlin’s White Christmas | Admission: $23 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday (matinee from 2-4:30 p.m.), 7:30-10 p.m. | MARA the Musical | Admission: $20 | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George

Family

  • Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | St. George Christmas Village | Admission: Free | Location: Green Gate Village, 76 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
  • Friday, 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Festival of Trees | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 300 W. Center St., Cedar City.
  • Friday and Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | North Pole Express at Thunder Junction | Admission: $7 | Location: Thunder Junction Park, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Tuacahn’s Christmas in the Canyon | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
  • Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Christmastime on the Farm | Admission: $15-$50 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5-10 p.m. | Holiday Lights at Red Hills Desert Garden | Admission: Free | Location: Red Hills Desert Garden, 375 E. Red Hills Parkway, St. George.
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 p.m. to midnight | Christmas Light Display Spectacular | Admission: Free | Location: Across Washington County.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Christmas on the Farm | Admission: $7 | Location: Nature Hills Farm, 4236 N. 2100 East, Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 1-3 p.m. | “Elf” Party for Teens | Admission: Free | Location: Santa Clara Branch Library, 1099 Lava Flow Drive, St. George.
  • Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Light Parade & Sweets Social | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale.

Foods/vendors/charity

  • Friday, starting at 5 p.m. | Symphony of the Canyons Christmas Banquet | Admission: $40 | Location: Kanab Center, 20 N. 100 East, Kanab.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 45 W. Center St., Cedar City.
  • Saturday, 10 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.
  • Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Christmas Makers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Clucking It Up, 2610 S. State St., Mt. Carmel.
  • Saturday, 1-4 p.m. | Downtown Holiday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Atwood Innovation Plaza, 453 S. 600 East, St. George.
  • Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. | An Evening with IG Winery | Admission: $55 | Location: Harmons Santa Clara, 3520 Pioneer Parkway, Santa Clara.
  • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Crossroads of the West Gun Show | Admission: $12 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.

Music

  • Friday, 7-8 p.m. | St. George Chamber Singers | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
  • Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | The Banshee Siren | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
  • Friday and Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | The Nutcracker | Admission: $5-$15 | Location: Kanab High School, 59 S. Cowboy Way, Kanab.
  • Friday and Saturday, starting at 7:30 p.m. | Handel’s “Messiah” | Admission: $18-$30 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 335 S. 700 East, St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PST | Jamit | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
  • Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | Village Voices Chamber Choir | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 7-10 p.m. MST | Tom Bennett | Admission: Free | Location: Edge of the World Brewery, 70 N. Central St. #2818, Colorado City.
  • Sunday, 7-8 p.m. | Southern Utah Heritage Choir | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.

Nightlife/social

  • 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.
  • Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Saturday Night Karaoke with DJ Janelle | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

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