SOUTHERN UTAH — It’s a holiday weekend and a good time to be thankful for lots of adventure opportunities — things 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. 25-27

Holiday Fun

• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Christmas Lane Opening Night | Admission: Free | Location: 400 East 1250 N., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Christmas in the Country | Admission: Free | Location: Various Parowan locations, see link
• Friday-Saturday, evening | Christmas in the Canyon | Admission: Free; Live Nativity, $2 per person or $15 for a family (up to 10) | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Christmas at Frei’s Fruit Market | Admission: Free; food prices vary | Location: Frei’s Fruit Market, 2895 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara
• Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. | Christmas on the Mountain | Admission: Free | Location: Duck Creek Village
• Saturday, 5-9 p.m. | Christmas Light Parade | Admission: Free | Location: Visit Southern Utah, 78 E. 100 South, Kanab
• Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m. | Zion Joy to the World Caroling and Tree Lighting | Admission: Free | Location: Springdale
• Saturday, 5:30-10 p.m. | Christmas Lane | Admission: Free | Location: 400 East 1250 N., Cedar City

Art

• Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | SUU Library Gala Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Gerald R Sherratt Library, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, noon to 6 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, 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
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Southern Utah Art Guild Holiday Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, St. George City Commons Building, 220 N. 200 East, St. George

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, noon | Brown Bag Lecture Series features Dinosaur Discovery Site | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone 435-688-3200

Entertainment

• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “It’s a Wonderful Life” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottonwood Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. PST | Tribute to Crosby Stills and Nash | Admission: $15-$35 | 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, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Come To Our Happy Event | Admission: Free | Location: Lumber Plus True Value, 227 E. 300 South, Kanab

Food/crafts/vendors

• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Santa’s Workshop | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Center St. George, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
• Friday, 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. | Thanksgiving Powwow | Admission: Free | Location: Paiute Gym, 600 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins

Fundraisers/community service

• 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, 6-8 p.m. | Art Cowles | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Stock Beat #9 | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Electric Witness | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | Harry O | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Soulful Saturday with Soul What!? | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Lisa Mac | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George

Outdoors/active

• Friday, varied times | Bike Friday | Admission: Free | Location: Various mountain bike trails, see link
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Utah State Cyclocross Championship | Admission: Participants vary; spectators free | Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | St. George’s Strongest Man | Admission: Free | Location: Zion Harley Davidson, 2345 N. Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington City
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Gooseberry Mesa Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Meet at Red Rock Bicycle, 446 W. 100 South, St. George
• Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. | Lava Tube Hike | Admission: Free, reservations 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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