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 Mary talk about their weekend picks:
See video at the top of this listing.
New Year’s weekend events | Dec. 29 – Jan. 1
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 and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Moving Light | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
Sunday, 5-9 p.m. | New Year’s in Wonderland | Admission: $35-$50 (14+ only) | Location: Our Pet Rock, 296 S. State St., Suite 103, La Verkin.
Education/enlightenment
Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m. | NYE Meditation Sound Healing Journey | Admission: $33-$60 | Location: The Brickhouse at ecore Premier, 21 N. Main St., St. George.
Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | Shine: A New Year’s Eve Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch Foursquare, 1495 S. Black Ridge Drive, Suite A240, St. George.
Sunday, 10 p.m. to midnight | New Year’s Eve Night of Worship | Admission: Free | Location: Hilltop Church, 293 E. Telegraph St., Washington City.
Entertainment
Friday, 7-9:30 p.m. | “Tombstone” 30th Anniversary Screening | Admission: Free | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
Family
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 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 12:30 p.m. | Noon Day Celebration | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: St. George Children’s Museum, 86 S. Main St., St. George.
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.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | Year-End Cars and Coffee Bash | Admission: Free | Location: American Grinders, 4058 S. River Road, Suite 1, St. George.
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. | 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, 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Live Music Fridays: Mark Boggs | Admission: Free | Location: Last Chair Grill & Brews, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head.
Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Pre-New Year’s Eve Party with The Rusty Fenders | Admission: Free | Location: BigShots Golf St. George, 1108 W. Black Mountain Drive, St. George.
Friday, 9 p.m. to midnight | Dylan Gavin | 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 | Gregg Peterson | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. | A New Year’s Eve, Eve Party with Celebration Band | Admission: Free | Location: Bumbleberry Theater, 897 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
Sunday, 6-9 p.m. | Dylan Gavin | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., Suite 1, St. George.
Sunday, 8 p.m. to midnight PDT | Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Meinfield | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Mad Mike’s Bar, 551 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Sunday, 9 p.m. to midnight | YESOUISI | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Fenwick Way | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Lift Bar & Patio at Brian Head Lodge, 314 Hunter Ridge Drive, Brian Head.
Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | New Year’s Eve Party with The 8eez Band | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The Blackbird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
Nightlife/social
Saturday, 6:30-11:30 p.m. | Springdale New Year’s Eve Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale.
Sunday, 6 p.m. to midnight | New Year’s Eve Dinner and Live Music | Admission: $35-$75 | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head.
Sunday, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. | New Year’s Eve | Admission: $25 (21+ only) | Location: Koral Kafe & Entertainment, 2400 N. Town Center Drive, Washington City.
Sunday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. PDT | NYE Dance Party | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Sunday, 8:30-midnight | New Year’s Eve Celebration | Admission: $45 | Location: The Ledges, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George.
Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | Ruby’s Inn New Year’s Eve Party | Admission: Free | Location: Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill, 140 E. Center St., Bryce Canyon City.
Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Final Countdown 2024 | Admission: $5-$35 (18+ only) | Location: Reach Higher Event Center, 1094 W. 1600 South, St. George.
Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | New Year’s Eve Caribbean Party | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Policy Kings Brewery, 223 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
Outdoor/active/sporting
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | New Year’s Run: Milt’s Mile | Admission: Free | Location: Sand Hollow OHV Area, 3351 S. Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane.
Sunday, 7-8 p.m. | New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza and Torchlight Parade | Admission: Free | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head.
Sunday, 10-11 p.m. | Washington City New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display | Admission: Free | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 Community Center Drive, Washington City.
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