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. 1-3

Art 

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Mighty Five: Zion National Park | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 147 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. | “The Mighty Five: Zion National Park” Opening Reception | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 147 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | The Gift of Art | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Moving Light | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Found Objects | Admission: Free | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Let’s Paint: Winter Owl | Admission: $35 (21+ only) | Location: Cedar City Elks Lodge, 111 E. 200 North, Cedar City.

Education/enlightenment

• Saturday, 3-5 p.m. | Holiday Wreath Workshop | Admission: $75 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.

Entertainment 

• Friday and Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Back INTO the Future | Admission: $26 | Location: Rattlin’ D Playhouse, 433 S. Diamond Ranch Parkway, Hurricane.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9 p.m. | She Loves Me | Admission: $27 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-3:30 p.m.), 7:30-9 p.m. | A Christmas Carol: A New Musical | Admission: $23 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 7:30-10 p.m. | White Christmas | Admission: $20 | Location: InterMountain Performing Arts Conservatory, 389 N. 100 West, Suite 7, Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:45-9:45 p.m. | Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical | Admission: $32-$92 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 7-8:45 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv! Family-Friendly | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 9-10:45 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv! Uncensored | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.

Family

• Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | LaVerkin Winterfest | Admission: Free | Location: Wanlass Park, 320 N. Main St., LaVerkin.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Dickens Christmas Festival | Admission: $8-$10 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. | Deck the Halls Christmas Festival | Admission: $7-$10 | Location: Fisher Family Farm, 1162 W. 3000 South, Hurricane.
• Friday, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Wizarding World Christmas Festival | Admission: $2 | Location: Cedar City Children’s Musical Theatre, 150 E. Altamira Ave., Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | St. George Christmas Village | Admission: $5-$15 | Location: The Shops at Green Gate Village, 76 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Christmas in the Canyon | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Christmas Drive-Through Light Show | Admission: $15-$50 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.
• Friday through 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 through Sunday, 6-10 p.m. | Winter Wonderland | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan Main Street Park, 113 W. Center St., Parowan.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Winter Fest | Admission: $5 | Location: Rocky Vista University, 255 E. Center St., Ivins.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Red Acre Christmas | Admission: Free | Location: Red Acre Farm CSA, 2322 W. 4375 North, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Cozy Christmas Festival | Admission: $3 | Location: Kanab Center, 20 N. 100 East, Kanab.
• Saturday, 4-7:30 p.m. MST | Pipe Spring Holiday Traditions | Admission: Free | Location: Pipe Spring National Monument, 406 Pipe Springs Road, Fredonia, Arizona.

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, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST | LivingWell Senior Expo | Admission: Free | Location: Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road, Mesquite, Nevada.
• Friday, 5:30-9 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | St. George Ski Swap | Admission: $10 | Location: Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane.
• 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. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 49 W. Center St., Cedar City.

Music

• Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Cozy Christmas Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab High School, 59 E. Cowboy Way, Kanab.
• Friday, 7-8 p.m. | Celebrate Christmas | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
• Friday, starting at 8 p.m. | G & T with Lady Shay | Admission: $5 | Location: Guru’s Bar & Grill, 4210 Bluegrass Way, St. George.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Zombie Shaker Box | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: The One & Only, 64 N. 800 East, St. George.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | River House Band | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The Blackbird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | Glenn Gallarde Project | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, noon to 1 p.m. | The Choral Artists of Southern Nevada | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 3-4:30 and 7-8:30 p.m. PST | Rock’n Sing-Along Christmas Musical | Admission: $12 | Location: Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca St., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. | The Birdwatchers | Admission: $5 | Location: Park Place Eatery, 23 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | The Color Country Chorus | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Wing Nutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive #24, St. George.
• Saturday, 7:30-9 p.m. | Holiday Swingin’ – A Kat Edmonson Christmas | Admission: $15-$30 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 325 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Soirée Musicale | Admission: $10-$30 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
• Sunday, 6-9 p.m. | Austin “Stino” Mariano | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., Suite 1, St. George.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Holiday Pet Photos with Santa Paws | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, 30 N. 300 West, Kanab.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. | LaVerkin Winterfest 10K & 5K | Admission: $25 | Location: Wanlass Park, 320 N. Main St., LaVerkin.
• Saturday, starting at 11:30 p.m. | Boy Scout Troop 0509 & Elks Lodge Fundraiser Ride | Admission: $10 | Location: St. George Elks Lodge, 630 W. 1250 North, St. George.

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