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!

Watch TGIF Show co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their weekend picks:

Weekend events | Nov. 23-26

Thanksgiving

• Thursday, 7:45 a.m. | Ktown Turkey Trot | Admission: $5; $20 family pass | Location: Jackson Flatt Reservoir, Kanab.
• Thursday, 8 a.m. | The Gobbler 10K, 5K and 1K | Admission: $20-$39 | Location: Crosby Family Confluence Park, 2099 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Red Rock Canyon School Community Thanksgiving Dinner | Admission: Free | Location: Red Rock Canyon School, 747 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Thursday, 5 p.m. | Red Hills Desert Garden Lights | Admission: Free | Location: Red Hills Desert Garden, 375 E. Red Hills Parkway, St. George.
• Friday, 6 p.m., Saturday noon and 6 p.m. | Cedar Band of Paiutes Thanksgiving Powwow | Admission: Free | Location: Paiute Gym, 440 N. Paiute Drive, Cedar City.

Art

• Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Zion Canyon Arts and Crafts Fair | Admission: Free | Location: Rockville Community Center, 43 E. Main St., Rockville.
• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. | Oil Painters of America Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Illume Gallery of Fine Arts, 29 W. 200 North, St. George.
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | St. George Art Museum Exhibits | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Gift of Art Holiday Show | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Art Gallery, St. George City Commons Building, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
• Friday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Art Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 10 a.m. | LiVe Well Lectures: Happy Thanksgiving holiday! No lecture. | Admission: Free | Location: Select Health Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George.
• Sunday, 6 p.m. | Yoga Nidra | Admission: $12 | Location: Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tabernacle, St. George.

Entertainment

• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Plaid Tidings” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City.
• Saturday, 6 p.m. | “Soul Surfer” | Admission: Free | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PST | Boston and Styx Tributes | Admission:$15-$20 | 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, 5:30-6 p.m. | Christmas Lighting Ceremony | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 490 E. 300 South, St. George.
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Christmas Lane Opening Night | Admission: Free | Location: Christmas Lane, 400 East 1250 N., Cedar City.
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. | Christmas in the Country | Admission: Free | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, 50 S. 600 East, Parowan.
• Friday-Saturday, 5-9 p.m. | Christmas in the Canyon | Admission: Free; some activities vary | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. | First Community Scavenger Hunt | Admission: TBD | Location: Fiddlers Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City.
• Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. | Christmas on the Mountain | Admission: Free | Location: Duck Creek Village.
• Saturday, 4:30-10 p.m. | Kanab Christmas Light Parade and Festival | Admission: Free; some activities vary | Location: Various Kanab locations, see link.
• Saturday-Sunday, 5:30-10 p.m. | Christmas Lane | Admission: Free | Location: Christmas Lane, 400 East 1250 N., Cedar City.

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Farmers Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: IG Winery, 50 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Cedar City Holiday Extravaganza | Admission: Free; purchases vary | Location: The Barn at Cedar Meadows, 1419 W. 3000 North, Cedar City.

Fundraisers/community service

• Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Black Friday Pet Adoption | Admission: Free; adoption fees vary | Location: Lovin’ Arms Pet Center, 85 N. 100 East, St. George.
• Friday, 3 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070.
• 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, 7-9 p.m. | Jake Barrett | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 4-7 p.m. | Full Tilt Boogie | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Last Chair Saloon, Brian Head Resort, 329 Highway 143, Brian Head.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Sarah Jane | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Kak | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen, 233 W. Center St., Kanab.
• Sunday, noon | Lisa Mac | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to midnight | Adults Only Singles Night | Admission: $10 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City.

Outdoor/active

• Thursday-Sunday, times vary | Bikesgiving | Admission: Free | Location: Red Rock Bicycle, 446 W. 100 South, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Turkey Cross | Admission: $2-$25 | Location: Canyon View Park, 1400 Canyon View Drive, Santa Clara.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Nature’s Bounty Edible and Medicinal Plants | Admission: Free; registration required; state park fee may be required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park | Telephone: 435-628-2255.

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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