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 | July 1–4

Independence Day Events

(* indicates there will NOT be fireworks)

• Friday-Monday, all day; fireworks will take place Monday at approximately 10 p.m. | Brian Head Resort Independence Day Fun and Games Extravaganza | Admission: Free; beer tickets, $6 | Location: Brian Head Resort, Brian Head
• Saturday, all day | Colorado City 4th of July Celebration | Admission: Free; food vendor prices vary | Location: Cottonwood Park, Colorado City, Arizona
• * Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Duck Creek 4th of July | Admission: Free; vendor prices vary | Location: Duck Creek Village, Highway 14
• * Sunday, 7-8 p.m. | Interfaith Patriotic Program | Admission: Free | Location: Christ the King Catholic Church, 690 S. Cove Drive, Cedar City
• Monday, 6 a.m. to midnight | Kanab 4th of July | Admission: Free; vendor prices vary | Location: Various Kanab locations, see link
• Monday, 7 a.m. to dusk | Enoch 4th of July | Admission: Free; 5K, $20  | Location: Various Enoch locations, see link
• Monday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. | City of St. George 4th of July | Admission: Free; play pass, $10 | Location: Various St. George locations, see link
• Monday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Hurricane 4th of July | Admission: Free; Lions Club Breakfast varies | Location: Various Hurricane locations, see link
• * Monday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Springdale 4th of July | Admission: Free; vendor prices vary | Location: Various Springdale locations, see link
• *Monday, 8-11 a.m. | Gunlock 4th of July | Admission: Free | Location: 411 N. Main St., Gunlock | Telephone: 435-574-2415
• Monday, 9:30 a.m. to dusk | Cedar City 4th of July | Admission: Free; vendor prices vary | Location: Various Cedar City locations, see link
• Monday, 10 a.m. to dusk  | Parowan 4th of July | Admission: Free; vendor prices vary  | Location: Main Street, Parowan
• Monday, 4-9 p.m. PDT | Rockets over the Red Mesa featuring the Nevada Pops Orchestra | Admission: Free; vendor prices vary | Location: Eureka Casino Resort, 275 Mesa Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

Art

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Textures of Life Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 55 S. University Ave., St. George
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. | Rockville Bridge Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, noon to 8:30 p.m. | Bird of Prey Demonstration | Admission: Free | Location: Pinewoods Resort Outdoor Pavilion, 1460 E. Duck Creek Ridge Road, Duck Creek Village
• Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | “Parallel Journeys: WWII and the Holocaust through the Eyes of Teens” | Admission: Free | Location:  Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | “Sanctuary: The Story of Zion” | Admission: Adults, $15; youth, $8; family, $38 | Location: O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 300 West Lion Blvd., Springdale

Entertainment

• Friday, 7 p.m., and Saturday, 2 p.m. | “First Freedom” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” | Admission: $10 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. University Ave., St. George
• Friday, 8:45 p.m. | “Tarzan” | Admission: $29-$79 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 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
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Charly, A Love Song” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” | Admission: $10 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. University Ave., St. George
• Saturday, 8:45 p.m. |  “Peter Pan” | Admission: $29-$79 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins

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, 9 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Panguitch Chicken Lights and Chrome Truck Show | Admission: Free; vendor prices vary | Location: Main Street, Panguitch
• Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. | Gunlock Rodeo | Admission: $5; ages 5 and under, free | Location: Gunlock Rodeo Arena, 77 N. Main St., Gunlock

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, 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
• 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. | Free Concert in the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan City Park, Main Street, Parowan
• Friday, 10 p.m. | Bombay Heavy | Admission: $15; 21 and over | Location: Bit and Spur Restaurant and Saloon, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
• Sunday-Monday, 7 p.m. PDT | Moapa Madness 4th of July Concerts | Admission: $20 parking fee per car | Location: Moapa Travel Plaza, Nevada, see map
• Monday, 7-10 p.m. | Happy Birthday America! And George’s Turns 4! with Gunlock County | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George

Night life/social

• Friday, 6-11 p.m. | “All-American George” Streetfest | Admission: Free; vendor prices vary | Location: Historic Downtown St. George
• Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 6-10 p.m. | Duck Creek 4th of July Kickoff | Admission: TBD | Location: Duck On In Saloon, Highway 14, Duck Creek Village
• Saturday, 8 p.m. PDT | Casapoolooza featuring Lights: A Journey Tribute | Admission: Free | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Jenny Knowles Benefit: Closure | Admission: TBD | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Redd, White and Blue Party | Admission: No cover | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City

Outdoors/active

• Friday-Sunday, all day | Wildflower Festival |  Admission: $4 | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Saturday, sunset | Summer Star Party | Admission: $4 | Location: Point Supreme, Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Planet Party | Admission: Free | Location: Three Peaks Recreational Area, 10 miles west of Cedar City off Midvalley Road

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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