Halloween Events

Field of Screams

Staheli Family Farm’s nighttime haunted attraction features dark pathways, live characters, elaborate sets and special effects.

Details • Oct. 15, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 16-17, 7-11 p.m.; Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; published range $26.99-$40.99, cost varies where not listed; stahelifamilyfarm.com

Field of Screams Lights On Tour

Visitors can explore the Field of Screams sets, props and animatronics with the lights on and without the nighttime scares.

Details • Oct. 16-17, 4-6 p.m.; Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; cost varies; stahelifamilyfarm.com

Fiesta Fright

Fiesta Fun Center’s two-story seasonal haunted house features live scares, strobe lights, fog and other Halloween effects.

Details • Oct. 16-17, 8 p.m.; Fiesta Fun Center, 171 E. 1160 South, St. George; $18.95-$45; fiestafuncenter.com

Fiesta Fright Lights Out

Guests navigate Fiesta Fright’s two-story haunted house in darkness using only a headlamp for guidance.

Details • Oct. 15, 8 p.m.; Fiesta Fun Center, 171 E. 1160 South, St. George; $21.95-$48; fiestafuncenter.com

Haunted Homestead

Frontier Homestead State Park presents cemetery tours, guest speakers and seasonal Halloween activities, with a special carnival program Oct. 15.

Details • Oct. 15, 5:30-8 p.m.; Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City; $4-$20 where listed, cost varies on other dates; stateparks.utah.gov

Kanarra Scare — Pumpkin Patch & Haunted House

Frisby Farms pairs an afternoon pumpkin patch and family activities with a scary maze and haunted house after dark; Sunday hours are family-focused.

Details • Oct. 15-17, pumpkin patch 2-7 p.m. and haunted attraction 7-10 p.m.; Frisby Farms, 2148 S. Old Highway 91, Kanarraville; $10; frisby-farms.com

Meet the Staheli Witches

The Staheli Witches roam the farm for photos, games, playful performances and Halloween mischief on select dates.

Details • Oct. 15-17, 6-9 p.m.; Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; cost varies by date; stahelifamilyfarm.com

Parowan Scarecrows on Main

Creative scarecrows line Main Street as part of Parowan’s annual October community display.

Details • Oct. 15, daylight hours; Oct. 16-17, all day; Main Street, centered at Parowan Visitor Center, 5 S. Main St., Parowan; free; parowan.gov

Running Scared 5K/13K — St. George

Halloween-themed 5K and 13K races take runners from Confluence Park, with costumes encouraged. Virtual and combined-distance options are also offered.

Details • Oct. 17, check-in 7 a.m., races begin 8 a.m.; Crosby Family Confluence Park, 2099 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George; $30-$65; fivestarntp.com

Scarecrow Walk & Haunted Canyon

Community-created scarecrows line Red Hills Desert Garden while skeletons, spiders and other Halloween decorations transform its slot canyon.

Details • Oct. 17, 5-10 p.m.; Oct. 15, 5 p.m. start; Oct. 16, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Red Hills Desert Garden, 375 E. Red Hills Parkway, St. George; free; wcwcd.gov

Staheli Family Farm Fall Festival

The farm’s fall season includes Farmland activities, the corn maze, pumpkin patch and other seasonal attractions.

Details • Oct. 15, 5-10 p.m.; Oct. 16, noon start; Oct. 17, noon-10 p.m.; Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; published range $12.99-$18.99, cost varies where not listed; stahelifamilyfarm.com

Waffles & Witches: Breakfast With a Witch

Staheli Family Farm hosts a witch-themed late-morning meal with food, treats, music, stories and character interactions.

Details • Oct. 16-17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; $40 Oct. 16, cost varies Oct. 17 and 24; stahelifamilyfarm.com

Witches Brunch & Bling

A Halloween-themed brunch event is scheduled at Station 2 Bar by Zion Brewery in downtown St. George.

Details • Oct. 17, noon; Station 2 Bar by Zion Brewery, 142 N. Main St., St. George; cost varies

Witches Night Out

Staheli Family Farm hosts an adults-oriented witch-themed evening with food, drinks, contests, raffles, a mystery activity and dancing. Costumes are encouraged.

Details • Oct. 15, 7-9 p.m.; Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; cost varies; stahelifamilyfarm.com

Ongoing

Art

“45th State of Mind”

Ben Steele’s solo exhibition combines Utah imagery with the visual language of vintage commercial and souvenir graphics.

Details • Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; St. George Museum of Art, 47 E. 200 North, St. George; free; sgcityutah.gov

Colleen Gianatiempo: “Material Poetics”

Colleen Gianatiempo’s foyer exhibition is on view during regular weekday museum hours.

Details • weekdays through Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George; free; searsart.com

Daniel Rey: “Found / Framed”

Daniel Rey’s exhibition combines photography, ceramics, sculpture, video and mixed media to reconsider ordinary objects and materials.

Details • weekdays through Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George; free; searsart.com

“Expressions of the Soul” Art Show

The Southern Utah Art Guild exhibition features original work by regional artists at Red Cliff Gallery.

Details • Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m.; through Oct. 29; Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George; free; southernutahartguild.com

“Fear Alchemy”

Aziza Abdieva’s solo exhibition explores resilience, memory, transformation and the artist’s relationship with Utah’s landscape.

Details • Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; St. George Museum of Art, 47 E. 200 North, St. George; free; sgcityutah.gov

“Tooveep (The Land)”

The contemporary Indigenous exhibition explores relationships among land, identity and storytelling through work by artists from the Southwest, Great Basin and beyond.

Details • Mondays-Saturdays through March 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City; free; suu.edu/suma

Classes & Workshops

The Art of Improv

This recurring class introduces participants to improvisational performance through games, character work and collaborative storytelling.

Details • Saturdays through Dec. 9, 2-3 p.m.; Historic Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George; $15-$200; encorepa.org

Comedy

Off the Cuff — Weekly Show

Off the Cuff Comedy Improv presents its weekly audience-driven performance with improvised scenes and games.

Details • Fridays, 8-10 p.m.; Off the Cuff Theater, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City; $10.50; otccomedy.com

Dance

Big Iron Country Swing Dance

The evening begins with partner and line-dancing instruction followed by open dancing. Dancers of varying experience levels are welcome.

Details • Fridays, 8 p.m.-midnight; The Venue Cedar City, 33 N. Main St., Cedar City; $5-$7

Festivals & Markets

Cedar City Farmers Market

The year-round Saturday market features local produce, foods and goods from area vendors.

Details • Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2232 N. Main St., Cedar City, during October; free; visitcedarcity.com

Downtown Farmers Market St. George

The weekly downtown market features local growers, food producers, artisans, makers and live music.

Details • Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon through October; Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George; free; downtownfarmerstg.com

Festival City Farmers Market

The year-round Saturday market brings local growers, food producers, artists and makers together in downtown Cedar City.

Details • Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through October; 100 W. Center St., Cedar City; free; festivalcityfarmersmarket.com

Hurricane Farmers Market

Local growers, makers and food vendors gather for the weekly Saturday market in Hurricane.

Details • Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane; cost varies; facebook.com/HurricaneUtahFarmersMarket

Painted Hills Farmers Market

The recurring Friday market features local vendors at Painted Hills RV Park.

Details • Fridays, 4-7 p.m.; Painted Hills RV Park, 68 S. 1200 West, Cedar City; cost varies

Tuacahn Saturday Market

Local artists, crafters, food vendors and makers gather in Tuacahn’s red-rock setting for the weekly outdoor market.

Details • Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; free; tuacahn.org

Film

Bowman’s Wednesday Family Movie Night

Families can watch a changing weekly movie lineup on the patio at Bowman’s Cowboy Kitchen.

Details • Wednesdays, 4 and 6 p.m.; Bowman’s Cowboy Kitchen, 3052 N. Iron Springs Road, Cedar City; cost varies

Food & Drink

Sweet Pea Fall Brunch on the Farm

Sweet Pea Farm & Orchard serves a seasonal fall brunch with family farm activities.

Details • Saturdays through October, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sweet Pea Farm & Orchard, 136 S. 600 West, Parowan; cost varies; sweetpeafarmandorchard.com

Music

Color Country Chorus Auditions for Male Singers

Audition for the Color Country Chorus, a barbershop a cappella ensemble. Male singers are welcome.

Details • Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; American Legion Hall, 245 N 200 W, St. George (behind Senior Center); free; 505-803-4904.

Thursday, Oct. 15

Dance

artÉmotion Residency With Allison DeBona & Rex Tilton

The SUU dance residency continues with a Ballet III session led by professional artists Allison DeBona and Rex Tilton.

Details • 10-11:20 a.m.; SUU Multipurpose Center, Room 116, 654 W. 200 South, Cedar City; cost varies; suu.edu

Games

Meeple Treks Board Game Convention

The tabletop convention opens with a full day of board gaming, a game library and convention activities. Thursday-only and full-convention badges are available.

Details • 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center, 850 S. Bluff St., St. George; $20-$70

Lectures

College Debates and Discourse Alliance — A Braver College Debate

SUU’s APEX Events hosts a public debate designed to model constructive disagreement and civil discourse on a college campus.

Details • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Great Hall, 301-557 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; cost varies; suu.edu/apex.

Music

Dave Tate

Singer-songwriter Dave Tate performs an evening set at Cliffrose in Springdale.

Details • 6 p.m.; Cliffrose Springdale, Curio Collection by Hilton, 281 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale; cost varies.

Science

Ashcroft Observatory Tradition

Visitors can explore the night sky through telescopes at SUU’s Ashcroft Observatory. The university tradition event offers a public stargazing opportunity.

Details • 8-10 p.m.; Ashcroft Observatory, 745 Hillcrest Drive, Cedar City; free; suu.edu/traditionkeeper.

Sports

SUU Women’s Soccer vs. Northern Arizona

Southern Utah hosts Northern Arizona in a Big Sky Conference women’s soccer match at Thunderbird Soccer Field.

Details • 3-5 p.m.; Thunderbird Soccer Field, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; cost varies; suutbirds.com.

Utah Tech Women’s Soccer vs. Northern Colorado

Utah Tech hosts Northern Colorado in Big Sky Conference women’s soccer at Greater Zion Stadium. Admission is free.

Details • 7-9 p.m.; Greater Zion Stadium, 501 S. 700 East, St. George; free; utahtechtrailblazers.com.

Theater

“Blithe Spirit”

American Crossroads Theatre presents Noël Coward’s supernatural comedy about a novelist whose séance summons the ghost of his first wife.

Details • 7 p.m.; Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City; cost varies; axrtheater.org.

“Les Misérables”

Tuacahn presents the sweeping musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s story of revolution, redemption and sacrifice in 19th-century France.

Details • 7:30 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; cost varies; tuacahn.org

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”

The Forge presents the classic frontier musical about seven backwoods brothers and the women who transform their rough-and-tumble household.

Details • 7-9:30 p.m.; The Forge at Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City; $15-$23; theforgearts.com

Friday, Oct. 16

Education

Red Riot

Southern Utah University hosts its overnight college-preview experience for prospective students, with campus activities beginning Friday afternoon.

Details • check-in 2 p.m.; Sharwan Smith Student Center, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; $20; suu.edu/redriot

Festivals & Markets

Sand Hollow Balloon Festival

The three-day hot-air-balloon and music festival opens with afternoon activities and live music, followed by an evening balloon glow at dusk. Balloon operations are weather-dependent.

Details • afternoon-evening, balloon glow at dusk; Sand Hollow State Park, 3351 S. Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane; $5-$10 admission, plus $15 state park vehicle fee

Fundraisers

A Spirited Affair Fundraising Gala

American Crossroads Theatre hosts a closing-night fundraiser with dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. Admission includes the evening performance of “Blithe Spirit.”

Details • 5-6 p.m.; Heritage Center Theater, Explorer’s Room, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City; $60; axrtheater.org

Games

Meeple Treks Board Game Convention

The tabletop convention offers open gaming, a game library and specialty activities throughout Friday. An all-night haunted-gaming add-on is also offered Friday night.

Details • 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center, 850 S. Bluff St., St. George; $30-$70; meepletreks.com

Performing Arts

“Cirque Ma’Ceo”

The equestrian cirque blends acrobatics, aerial dance and exotic horses with the rhythms of Spanish guitar.

Details • 7 p.m.; Cross Hollow Arenas, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; cost varies; cirquemaceo.com

Theater

“Blithe Spirit”

American Crossroads Theatre closes its run of Noël Coward’s supernatural comedy about a novelist whose séance summons the ghost of his first wife.

Details • 7 p.m.; Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City; cost varies; axrtheater.org

“Disney & Pixar’s Finding Nemo”

Tuacahn presents the family musical based on the Pixar film about Marlin’s journey across the ocean to find his son.

Details • 7:30 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; $40-$70; tuacahn.org

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”

The Forge presents the classic frontier musical about seven backwoods brothers and the women who transform their rough-and-tumble household.

Details • 7-9:30 p.m.; The Forge at Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City; $15-$23; theforgearts.com

Saturday, Oct. 17

Classes & Workshops

Brick Bunch — Choose Your Own Adventure!

Young builders take part in a guided LEGO activity built around creative choices and imaginative construction. Multiple ticket bundles are available.

Details • 10-11:30 a.m.; Red Mountain Bricks, 929 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 2, St. George; $20-$72; events.redmountainbricks.com

Community

Community Car Show

A public car show brings vehicles and spectators together at The Farm in Hurricane. Spectator admission is free.

Details • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Farm, 1162 W. 3000 South, Hurricane; free

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Washington County residents can drop off qualifying household hazardous waste during this free collection event.

Details • 8 a.m.-noon; Washington County Landfill, 325 N. Landfill Road, Washington; free; washcosolidwasteut.gov

Education

Red Riot

Southern Utah University’s prospective-student experience continues Saturday with breakfast, activities and closing programming.

Details • 8:30 a.m.; Sharwan Smith Student Center, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; $20; suu.edu/redriot

Festivals & Markets

Cedar City Farmers Market — Youth Entrepreneur Days

The Saturday farmers market features local produce, foods and handmade goods alongside a special showcase for young entrepreneurs.

Details • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Design & Flooring parking lot, 2232 N. Main St., Cedar City; free

Sand Hollow Balloon Festival

Saturday features a sunrise mass ascension, festival activities, an artisan market, food vendors, live music and an evening balloon glow. Balloon operations are weather-dependent.

Details • 7 a.m. sunrise mass ascension, activities throughout the day, balloon glow at dusk; Sand Hollow State Park, 3351 S. Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane; $5-$10 admission, plus $15 state park vehicle fee

Fundraisers

USA Project Valor/Badizo 5K Run/Walk

The fundraising event honors veterans and includes a 5K, flag ceremony and community activities. Post-race programming includes family activities, vendors and entertainment.

Details • flag ceremony 7:30 a.m., 5K 8 a.m., activities through 11 a.m.; Sullivan Park, 965 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington; $35; runsignup.com

Games

Meeple Treks Board Game Convention

The tabletop convention concludes with a full Saturday of open gaming, a large game library and specialty activities. Saturday-only and full-convention badges are available.

Details • 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center, 850 S. Bluff St., St. George; $40-$70; meepletreks.com

Music

Dave Tate

Singer-songwriter Dave Tate performs an evening set at Cliffrose in Springdale.

Details • 6 p.m.; Cliffrose Springdale, Curio Collection by Hilton, 281 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale; cost varies

Performing Arts

“Cirque Ma’Ceo”

The equestrian cirque blends acrobatics, aerial dance and exotic horses with the rhythms of Spanish guitar.

Details • 4 and 7 p.m.; Cross Hollow Arenas, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; cost varies; cirquemaceo.com

Sports

Cedar City Uphill Ultra

Runners tackle three loops of Cedar City’s C Trail for roughly 7,500 feet of climbing on dirt trail.

Details • 7 a.m.; C Trail Access Road, Cedar City; $110 plus fees; cedarcityuphillultra.com

SUU Football vs. UC Davis

Southern Utah hosts UC Davis for a Saturday evening college football game at Eccles Coliseum.

Details • 6-9 p.m.; Eccles Coliseum, 99 S. 1100 West, Cedar City; cost varies; suutbirds.com

Theater

“Grease”

Tuacahn presents the hit musical following Danny, Sandy and their Rydell High friends through romance, friendship and teenage rebellion.

Details • 7:30 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; cost varies; tuacahn.org

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”

The Forge presents the classic frontier musical about seven backwoods brothers and the women who transform their rough-and-tumble household. Saturday includes both a matinee and evening performance.

Details • 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; The Forge at Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City; $15-$23; theforgearts.com

Sunday, Oct. 18

Festivals & Markets

Sand Hollow Balloon Festival

The three-day festival concludes with a sunrise mass ascension followed by morning activities and closing events. Balloon launches are weather-dependent.

Details • 7 a.m.; Sand Hollow State Park, 3351 S. Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane; $5-$10 admission, plus $15 state park vehicle fee

Performing Arts

“Cirque Ma’Ceo”

The equestrian cirque blends acrobatics, aerial dance and exotic horses with the rhythms of Spanish guitar. Two Sunday performances close the Cedar City engagement.

Details • 1 and 4 p.m.; Cross Hollow Arenas, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; cost varies; cirquemaceo.com

Sports

Southern Utah University Women’s Soccer vs. Northern Colorado

Southern Utah hosts Northern Colorado in a Big Sky women’s soccer match.

Details • 1-3 p.m.; Thunderbird Soccer Field, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; cost varies; suutbirds.com

Utah Tech Women’s Soccer vs. Northern Arizona

Utah Tech hosts Northern Arizona in its regular-season home finale.

Details • 1-3 p.m.; Greater Zion Stadium, 501 S. 700 East, St. George; free; tickets.utahtech.edu