SOUTHERN UTAH – The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for something fun to do, take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the fun going all weekend long. You will find the full rundown right here to help you get started. Click on any of the links below for event details and additional information.
Friday, May 8
- 9 a.m. | Greyhound Gathering: Hike with Hounds at Pugh Canyon | Admission: Free | Location: Pugh Canyon, Kanab | Telephone 435-644-2903
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Art Exhibition: Clayton Rippey | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City | Telephone 435-586-9290
- 9:30 a.m. | doors open for Dixie State University Commencement | Admission: Free | Location: M. Anthony Burns Arena, DSU Campus, 800 E. 400 South, St. George
- 10-11 a.m. | Active Aging Lecture: Laughter is the Best Medicine | Admission: Free | Location: SelectHealth Auditorium 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George | Telephone 435-251-3793.
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Here Comes the Gown: 150 Years of Wedding Dresses | Admission $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum | Telephone 435-627-4245
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Photographic Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Hunter Conference Center, SUU campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City | Telephone 435-586-5432
- 10:30 a.m. | Storytime | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library Washington City Branch | Telephone 435-627-2706
- 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone 435-634-5737
- 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Findlay Food Truck Friday | Admission: $5 | Location: Findlay car dealerships
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Disconnected | Admission: Free | Location: Difiore Center , St. George | Telephone 435-772-ARTS
- 3-7 p.m. | Kids Adventure Challenge | Admission: $25 | Location: Fossil Ridge Intermediate School, 383 South Mall Drive, St. George
- 4-11 p.m. | Utah Youth Track and Field Meet | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon High School, 1385 Lava Flow Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-627-4500 or 435-590-6744
- 4-11 p.m. | Retrospect RockFest | Admission: Single day: $40, Both days: $60, VIP Package: $149 | Location: Ridge Top Complex, St. George
- 5-7 p.m. | Orchestra of Southern Utah: Silver and Gold Soirée Silent Auction | Admission: $5 | Location: Iron Gate Inn and Winery 100 N. 200 West, Cedar City
- 5-8 p.m. | Night Out With Ivins Public Safety | Admission: Free, 5K: $10 | Location: Center Street Fire Station and Park, Ivins
- 6-9 p.m. | Miss Iron County Fundraiser Night | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Brick House Cafe, 86 S. Main St., Cedar City | Telephone 435-586-5344
- 7 p.m. | Mary Poppins | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Washington City
- 7-8 p.m. | Desert Reptile Awareness Slide Presentation | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park | Telephone 435-628-2255
- 7-11 p.m. | Drawn: The Art of Ascent | Admission: Adults: $15, Youth 18 and Under: $5 | Location: O.C. Tanner Ampitheater, 300 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale
- 7:30 p.m. | Southwest Symphony Orchestra with Jenny Oaks Baker | Admission: General Admission: $15, Family (any size): $35 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 325 S. University Ave., St. George | Telephone 435-652-7800
- 7:30 p.m. | The Music Man | Admission: Varies | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
- 8 p.m. | Live Music with Brickwalker | Admission: $3 | Location: Jazzy’s | Telephone 435-703-9938
- 8-11 p.m. | Live Music With Wirelefant | Admission: | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, St. George | Telephone 435-216-7311
- 9 p.m. | Friday Night with DJ Lance | Admission: No cover | Location: Firehouse Bar and Grill
- 9 p.m. | Live Music at Toadz | Admission: $5 | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City | Telephone 435-867-8988
- 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone 210-446-7768
Saturday, May 9
- All Day | Annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive | Admission: Food donation | Location: Mail box
- 7 a.m. | Kanab Mother’s Day 10K | Admission: $30-$35 | Location: Kanab City Park, 100 E. 500 North, Kanab
- 8 a.m. | Silver Reef Guided Walking Tour and Archaeology Lecture | Admission: $2, reservation required | Location: Silver Reef Museum, Silver Reef
- 8 a.m. | Zion Canyon Field Institute Guided Hike: Rim to Floor or Rim and Back | Admission: $65 | Location: Zion Canyon Human History Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Zion National Park | Telephone 435-772-3264
- 8-11 a.m. | Utah Youth Track and Field Meet | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon High School, 1385 Lava Flow Drive, St. George | Telephone 435-627-4500 or 435-590-6744
- 8 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, St. George | Telephone 435-632-3721
- 8 a.m. to noon | Gear Swap | Admission: Used sports gear | Location: Sports Performance Training, St. George | Telephone: 435-251-2256
- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Kanab Mother’s Day Art and Craft Boutique | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Jacob Hamblin Park, Kanab
- 9 a.m. | Super Hear-O 5K and Fun Run | Admission: $30, 8 and under Fun Run: Free | Location: Crosby Family Confluence Park, 1850 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
- 9 a.m. | Hit the Trail for Mental Health | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Pioneer Park, Owens Loop Trail, St. George | Telephone 435-674-3733
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tucahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Art Exhibition: Clayton Rippey | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City | Telephone:435-586-9290
- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Kids Adventure Challenge | Admission: $25 | Location: Fossil Ridge Intermediate School, 383 South Mall Drive, St. George
- 10 a.m. | All About Herbs | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George | Telephone 435-673-3617
- 10 a.m. | Greyhound Gathering: Parade | Admission: Free | Location: Center Street, Kanab | Telephone 435-644-2903
- 10-11:30 a.m. | Desert Reptile Awareness Guided Hike | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park | Telephone: 435-628-2255
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Here Comes the Gown: 150 Years of Wedding Dresses | Admission $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum | Telephone 435-627-4245
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Disconnected | Admission: Free | Location: Difiore Center , St. George | Telephone 435-772-ARTS
- 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Retrospect RockFest | Admission: Single day: $40, Both days: $60, VIP Package: $149 | Location: Ridge Top Complex, St. George
- 2 p.m. | Mary Poppins | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Washington City
- 2-3 p.m. | Author Discussion with Scott Savage | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab Library, Kanab
- 5 p.m. | Gooseberry Mesa Mountain Bike Poker Ride | Admission: $25 | Location: Gooseberry Mesa, see map | Telephone 435-772-3434
- 6:30 p.m. | Equality Celebration | Admission: $89 | Location: Coyote Gulch Art Village, 800 N. Kayenta Pkwy., Ivins | Telephone 435-628-7234
- 7 p.m. | Mary Poppins | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Washington City
- 7 p.m. | Casapoolooza Concerts by the Pool | Admission: Free | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite
- 7 p.m. | Symphony of the Canyons: Those Incredible Pianists | Admission: $5 | Location: Crescent Moon Theater, 150 S. 100 East, Kanab
- 7:30 p.m. | The Music Man | Admission: Varies | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
- 8 p.m. | Live Music With The Jerks Of | Admission: $3 | Location: Jazzy’s | Telephone 435-703-9938
- 8-11 p.m. | Pine Mountain Bluegrass Band | Admission: | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, St. George | Telephone 435-216-7311
- 9 p.m. | Dance Party with DJ Ballin | Admission: No cover | Location: Firehouse Bar and Grill
Sunday, May 10
- All Day | Happy Mother’s Day | Admission: Free | Location: Everywhere
- 9-11 a.m. | Greyhound Gathering: Blur of Fur | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab Elementary School, 41 W. 100 North, Kanab | Telephone 435-644-2903
- 11:30 a.m. | Shaunna Goldberry: Love Your Mother | Admission: Free | Location: World Peace Gardens, Green Valley Spa, 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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