TGIF Show: Your New Year’s weekend adventure guide brought to you by Virgin River Casino

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December 28, 2022

SOUTHERN UTAH — The New Year’s 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.

New Year’s weekend events | Dec. 30 – Jan. 1

Art 

  • Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | A Brush with Africa | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum Gallery, 155 S. University Ave., St. George.
  • Friday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Wood to Paper Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St. #306, St. George.

Education/enlightenment

  • Friday, 6-10 p.m. | Multi-State Concealed Carry Class | Admission: $50 | Location: Red Cliffs Rifle & Pistol Range, 1134 S. Regional Park Road, Hurricane.
  • Saturday, noon to 1 p.m. | Prayer Over the City | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
  • Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. | Hilltop Night of Worship | Admission: Free | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
  • Sunday, 10-11:15 a.m. | New Year’s Self-Care Sunday | Admission: $15-$20 | Location: Cedar Yoga Space, 736 N. Main St., Cedar City.

Entertainment 

Family

  • Friday and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. | Deck the Halls | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Fisher Family Farm, 1162 W. 3000 South, Hurricane.
  • 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, 6-10 p.m. | Winter Wonderland | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan Main Street Park, 113 W. Center St., Parowan.
  • Saturday, 10-10:30 p.m. | Washington City NYE Fireworks Display | Admission: Free | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 Community Center Drive, Washington City.

Foods/vendors/charity 

  • 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 1 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 49 W. Center 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

Nightlife/social

  • Friday, starting at 7 p.m. | New Year’s Eve Ball Drag Show | Admission: $15-$200 (18+ only) | Location: Siva Pasefika, 1025 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
  • Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Christmas at Green Gate Village | Admission: Free | Location: Green Gate Village, 76 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
  • Friday, 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. | St. George Christmas Village | Admission: $25-$65 | Location: Red Cliffs Mall, 1770 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
  • Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Cedar City Finale! | Admission: $10-$50 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
  • Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. PST | NYE Dance Party | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
  • Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. | NYE Glow Party | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Station 2 Bar by Zion Brewery, 142 N. Main St., St. George.
  • Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | NYE 2023 Midnight Celebration | Admission: $45 | Location: The Ledges, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George.
  • Saturday, starting at 9 p.m. | Kanab New Year’s Celebration | Admission: $10 | Location: Kanab Center, 20 N. 100 East, Kanab.
  • Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | New Year’s Eve Bash! | Admission: $50-$600 | Location: BigShots Golf St. George, 1108 W. Black Mountain Dr., St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

  • Saturday, noon to 1 p.m. | Polar Plunge | Admission: Free | Location: Quail Creek State Park, 472 N. 5300 West, Hurricane.
  • Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m. | First Day Hike | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins. 

Send us the details to be considered for next weekend’s TGIF!

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