SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for adventure — maybe something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining — take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family, friends and maybe even make new friends. Keep the adventure going all weekend long!

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

Weekend events | Nov. 26-29

Art

• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Twisted, Woven, Spun and Wrapped” | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Show and Tale” Brian Johnson Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: The DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. | Psychedelic Haze Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, SUU Campus, Braithwaite Building, Lower Level, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. | Senior BFA Portfolio Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, SUU Campus, Braithwaite Building, Lower Level, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 5:30 p.m. | St. George LDS Temple Christmas Lights | Admission: Free | Location: St. George LDS Temple grounds, 490 S. 300 East, St. George
• Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, noon and 6 p.m. | 10th Anniversary Shivwits Band of Paiutes Thanksgiving PowWow | Admission: Free | Location: Paiute Gym, 440 N. Paiute Drive, Cedar City

Entertainment

• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee | “It’s a Wonderful Life” | Admission: $23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City

Family

• Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
• Friday-Saturday, all day | Kanab’s Light Parade and Festival | Admission: Free, vendors and businesses vary | Location: Various Kanab locations, see link
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Christmas in the Country | Admission: Free, donations accepted | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, various Parowan locations, see link
• Friday-Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Christmas in the Canyon | Admission: Free, Live Nativity, $2 or $15 for family (up to 10 family members) | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Friday, noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Festival of Trees | Admission: $2 | Location: Stonehaven Special Events, 647 S. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City
• Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m. | 6th Annual Community Tree Lighting | Admission: Free | Location: Sol Foods, 995 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 6 p.m. | Christmas in the Mountains | Admission: Free | Location: Duck Creek Village

Food/crafts/vendors

• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Santa’s Workshop | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location:Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins

Fundraisers/causes

• Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Red Rock School Thanksgiving | Admission: Free | Location: Red Rock Canyon School, 747 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 1-4 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, 8 p.m. | George’s Touring Artists Series “Austin’s Rose” | Admission: No Cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George, Blvd. St. George
• Friday, 9 p.m. | Erik the Dead (Red) | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Art Cowles |  Admission: No Cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George, Blvd. St. George
• Sunday, 7 p.m. | Aaron Gillespie Acoustic | Admission: $10 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George

Night life/social

• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Black Friday Dance Party | Admission: Varies | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Avenue, Cedar City
• Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768

Outdoors/active

• Thursday, 8 a.m. | The Gobbler 10K, 5K and kid’s run | Admission: Varies per distance | Location: Crosby Family Confluence Park, 1850 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
• Friday, all day | Bike Friday | Admission: Free | Location: Red Rock Bicycle Company, 446 W. 100 South, St. George
• Saturday, 8-9:30 a.m. | Nature’s Bounty Hike | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Southern Utah Cyclocross | Admission: Varies, spectators free | Location: Canyon View Park, 1400 Canyon View Drive, Santa Clara

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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