SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again, and that means it’s time to look for adventure — maybe 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!

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Weekend events | Sept. 23-25

Art

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Go Out and Play Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum Gallery, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Willy the Kid: Shakespeare Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Special Collections, Southern Utah University Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Fall Show and Open House | Admission: Free | Location: Raven’s Heart Gallery, 57 W. Center St., Kanab
• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | “Looking at Lincoln” Traveling Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Arts Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pastels by Arlene Braithwaite | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theater, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Michael Plyler Photography Exhibit | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Fiber Artists Reimagine The National Parks | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | “Survivor” Quilt Show | Admission: Free | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St., St. George

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 10-11 a.m. | Active Aging Lecture: Long Term Care Insurance | Admission: Free | Location: SelectHealth Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Responsible Dog Ownership Day | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Park Discovery, 2077 W. Royal Hunte Drive, Cedar City
• Saturday, 11 a.m. | Gospel Artist Steve Darmody | Admission: Free; donations accepted | Location: Red Cliffs Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1165 W. Silicon Way – off Tonaquint, St. George

Entertainment

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Utah Symphony | Admission: Adults, $40; students, $15 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. PDT | Natural Wonder: The Ultimate Stevie Wonder Experience | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Friday, 8 p.m. | “Peter Pan” | Admission: $52-$97 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Friday-Saturday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “MisFitting In” | Admission: $10 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottonwood Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight | Fiesta Fright Haunted House | Admission: $11.95 | Location: Fiesta Fun Center, 171 E. 1160 South, St. George
• Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Cedar Valley Community Theatre: “Elephant and Piggie” | Admission: $5 | Location: True Life Center, 2111 N. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” | Admission: $37-$82 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. PDT | Roxshow: Tributes to Journey and Bon Jovi | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

Family

• Friday, 10:30 a.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Washington City Branch, 220 N. 300 East, Washington City
• Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time With Mrs. Mann | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, St. George Branch, 88 W. 100 South, St. George
• Friday, 11 a.m. | Moms n’ Tots Playtime | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Hurricane Branch, 36 S. 300 West, Hurricane
• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Judd Pumpkin Patch and Petting Zoo | Admission: Free; pumpkins and activities vary | Location: Judd Family Farm, 314 E. 270 North, Paragonah
• Friday-Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. | Staheli Family Farm Fall Activities | Admission: $10-$35 | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Glendale Heritage Apple Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Glendale Town Park, 90 E. Center St., Glendale
• Saturday, noon to 9:30 p.m. PDT | Moapa Valley Corn Maze | Admission: $5 | Location: Moapa Valley Corn Maze, 1500 Lewis Ranch Road, Moapa, Nevada
• Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. | Carmel Mountain Car, Music and Art Festival | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Thunderbird Golf Course, 4580 S. State St., Mt. Carmel Junction

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 1-8 p.m. | Oktoberfest | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Duck Creek Village
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins

Fundraisers/community service

• Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bread of Life Community Kitchen | Admission: Free | Location: 2569 N. Freeway Drive, Cedar City
• Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
• Saturday, 5-10 p.m. | Dixie State University Women’s Golf Fundraiser | Admission: Food and beverage prices vary | Location: Chipotle Mexican Grill, 231 Red Cliffs Drive, St. George
• Sunday, 12:30 p.m. | Sunday Feast | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070

Music

• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Lisa Mac | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 6-10 p.m. | Red Rock LIVE | Admission: Free | Location: Jakey Leigh’s, 4 E. Center St. and Denny’s Wigwam, 78 E. Center St., Kanab
• Friday, 8 p.m. | The Dune Lunes | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | Lyndy Butler | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. MST | Catfish John | Admission: TBD | Location: Beaver Dam Bar and Station, 401 Old Highway 91, Beaver Dam, Arizona
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | CLEO with Avindale and The Septums | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Sarah Sizemore | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George

Night life/social gatherings

• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Tim Cretsinger Birthday and Southwest Wildlife Foundation Dedication | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Canyon Nature Park, Cedar City
• Saturday, 7-11:30 p.m. | Dixie Improv Laugh Without Little Ones | Admission: $10-$12 | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St., St. George

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Altra Zero Drop Health and Wellness Expo | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Center St. George, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George
• Friday, 6 p.m. | Move it! Kids and I Am Able Runs | Admission: $10 | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George
• Friday, 6:30 p.m. | Sunset Hike | Admission: Free: reservations required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park | Telephone: 435-628-2255
• Saturday, buses load at 4 a.m. | St. George Marathon | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Central to Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George
• Saturday, 6:45 a.m. | St. George Mayor’s Walk | Admission: $10 | Location: Sand Town Park, 700 N. Bluff St., 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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