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Here’s what’s happening this week, Nov. 9-15, in southern Utah

As fall rolls along, here’s everything from entertainment to recreation across southern Utah.

The Virgin River flows a blue-green color through red rock canyons.

(Brooke Larsen | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Virgin River near the West Rim trailhead in Zion National Park in January 2026. The park will waive entrance fees on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in observation of Veterans Day.

Ongoing

Art

“Artist’s Choice”

Browse works in a variety of media by Southern Utah Art Guild members.

Details • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays; Nov. 12-14, 16-21, 23-25, 28 and 30; Dec. 1-5 and 7-9; Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George; free; southernutahartguild.com.

“Tooveep (The Land)”

Curated by Fawn Douglas, this exhibition explores Indigenous identity, landscape and storytelling through contemporary art.

Details • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 12-14, 16-21, 23-25, 28 and 30; Dec. 1-5 and 7-9; Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City; free; suu.edu/suma.

Dance

Utah Tech Dance in Concert

Utah Tech dancers perform new choreography in a variety of dance styles.

Details • 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 19-20; Eccles Main Stage, Eccles Fine Arts Center, 149 S. 700 East, St. George; cost varies; dance.utahtech.edu.

Festivals & Markets

Cedar City Farmers Market

Shop farm products, prepared foods and handmade goods at the north Cedar City market.

Details • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays, Nov. 14, 21 and 28; Dec. 5; Design & Flooring parking lot, 2232 N. Main St., Cedar City; free admission; 435-463-3735.

Christmas in the Canyon

Enjoy holiday lights, visits with Santa and train rides at Tuacahn. Live Nativity performances are scheduled for 7 and 8 p.m.

Details • 6-9 p.m., except 7-9 p.m. Nov. 28; Nov. 27-28; Dec. 3-5 and 8-9; Tuacahn, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; free grounds admission, train rides $3 and Nativity admission $5-$7; tuacahn.org.

Downtown Farmers Market St. George

Browse local produce, artisan foods and handmade goods.

Details • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays, Nov. 21 and 28; Dec. 5; Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George; free admission; downtownfarmerstg.com.

Festival City Farmers Market

Shop farm products, baked goods and handcrafted items at the Saturday market.

Details • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays, Nov. 14, 21 and 28; Dec. 5; 100 W. University Blvd., Cedar City; free admission; festivalcityfarmersmarket.com.

Holiday Lights at Red Hills Desert Garden

Walk through illuminated garden paths and seasonal displays.

Details • 5-10 p.m.; daily, Nov. 25-Dec. 9; Red Hills Desert Garden, 375 E. Red Hills Parkway, St. George; free; wcwcd.gov.

Hurricane Farmers Market

Local producers and artisans gather on the community center lawn for the weekly market. The final scheduled market of the season is Nov. 21.

Details • 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturdays, Nov. 14 and 21; Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane; free admission; hurricanerecreation.com.

The Farm Fall Festival

Enjoy farm animals, play areas and seasonal attractions. Tickets must be purchased online.

Details • 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; Nov. 12-14, 16-21 and 23-26; The Farm, 1162 W. 3000 South, Hurricane; $15, free for ages 2 and younger; thefarmzion.com.

Tuacahn Saturday Market

Browse local artwork, crafts and food while enjoying live entertainment in the canyon.

Details • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays, Nov. 14, 21 and 28; Dec. 5; Tuacahn, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; free admission; tuacahn.org/saturday-market.

Washington Utah Farmers Market

Shop local foods and handcrafted goods at the Saturday market.

Details • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays, Nov. 14, 21 and 28; Dec. 5; Veterans Park, 75 E. Telegraph St., Washington; free admission; washingtonutahmarket.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 • 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Nov. 12, 19 and 26; Dec. 3; American Legion Hall, 245 N. 200 West, St. George (behind the senior center); free; 505-803-4904.

Live Music at Fish Rock Grille

Listen to live music at The Ledges golf clubhouse.

Details • 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, Nov. 12, 19 and 26; Dec. 3; Fish Rock Grille, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George; cost varies; ledges.com.

Monday, Nov. 9

Health & Wellness

Blood Drive

Southern Utah University Housing & Residence Life hosts an afternoon blood drive in the Eccles A conference room.

Details • noon-5 p.m.; Eccles A Housing, 250 S. 500 West, Cedar City; free; events.suu.edu.

Sports

SWBRA Buckle Series No. 7

Barrel racers and pole benders compete in the seventh SWBRA buckle-series event. Time-only sessions precede the 7 p.m. run.

Details • barrel time-onlys 4-6 p.m., pole time-onlys 6:15-6:45 p.m., run 7 p.m.; Cross Hollow Events Center, 11 S. Cross Hollow Road, Cedar City; $3-$30.

Theater

“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”

SUU presents a rock musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s novel about Percy Jackson, a demigod accused of stealing Zeus’ lightning bolt. Peter Sham directs.

Details • 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Randall L. Jones Theatre, 30 S. 300 West, Cedar City; $0-$16; suu.edu/arts.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Books/Poetry

Chapter 1 Book Club

The Santa Clara Branch’s adult book club meets for its monthly discussion. The November selection has not yet been posted.

Details • 3:30 p.m.; Santa Clara Branch Library, 1099 N. Lava Flow Drive, St. George; free; library.washco.utah.gov.

Page Turners Book Club

The adult book club discusses David Baldacci’s “A Calamity of Souls.”

Details • 2:30-4 p.m.; St. George Branch Library, 88 W. 100 South, St. George; free; library.washco.utah.gov.

Family

Toddler Tuesday

Young children and their caregivers can explore hands-on activities at the Frehner Museum of Natural History.

Details • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Frehner Museum of Natural History, 162 S. 300 West, Cedar City; free; suu.edu/frehner-museum.

Sports

Drive What Matters

Operation Literacy hosts an 18-hole charity scramble to raise money for children’s literacy programs. Team registration includes golf, meals, a forecaddie, on-course activities and an awards reception.

Details • check-in 8-9:45 a.m., shotgun start 10 a.m.; Black Desert Resort, 1500 E. Black Desert Drive, Ivins; $3,000 per team; operationliteracy.org.

Southern Utah Women’s Volleyball vs. Utah Tech

Southern Utah hosts in-state rival Utah Tech in a women’s volleyball match at the America First Event Center.

Details • 6:30-8:30 p.m.; America First Event Center, 109 S. 800 West, Cedar City; cost varies; suutbirds.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Community

Cedar City’s 175th Birthday Celebration

Cedar City marks 175 years since its Nov. 11, 1851, founding with an evening community celebration. The final program schedule has not yet been posted.

Details • evening, exact time not posted; 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City; cost varies; visitcedarcity.com.

Veterans Day Commemoration

Utah Tech University hosts its Veterans Day commemoration at the Campus Veterans Memorial.

Details • 5:30-7 p.m.; Utah Tech University, Campus Veterans Memorial, 225 S. University Ave., St. George; free; veterans.utahtech.edu.

Veterans Day Recognition

Cedar City RV Resort lists a Veterans Day recognition on its November activity calendar. Additional program details have not yet been posted.

Details • time TBA; Cedar City RV Resort, 1121 N. Main St., Cedar City; cost varies; rjourney.com.

Washington City Veterans Day Celebration

Washington City honors veterans with its annual countywide celebration. A parade begins at 11 a.m., followed by a program at Veterans Park.

Details • 11 a.m.; Veterans Park, 75 E. Telegraph St., Washington; free; washingtonutah.gov.

Music

“Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees”

The Bee Gees tribute production recreates the group’s signature harmonies and hits including “Night Fever,” “How Deep Is Your Love” and “Stayin’ Alive.”

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

Recreation

Veterans Day Fee-Free Entrance at Zion National Park

Zion National Park waives entrance fees on Veterans Day for U.S. citizens and residents. Other fees may still apply, and international visitors are subject to regular entrance and applicable nonresident fees.

Details • all day; Zion National Park, 1 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale; free for U.S. citizens and residents; nps.gov/zion.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Art

I ❤️ Art — A Community Art Celebration

Meet local artists, browse artwork available for purchase and enjoy live music and refreshments.

Details • 6-8:30 p.m.; St. George City Hall, 61 S. Main St., St. George; free; artaroundthecorner.org.

Music

Straight No Chaser

The nine-member a cappella group performs holiday favorites at Tuacahn’s outdoor amphitheater.

Details • 7 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; $40-$70 for standard seats before fees; tuacahn.org.

Utah Tech String Division Recital

Utah Tech presents a recital featuring its string division.

Details • 7:30 p.m.; Eccles Concert Hall, Eccles Fine Arts Center, 149 S. 700 East, St. George; cost varies; music.utahtech.edu.

Theater

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot”

Utah Tech presents Stephen Adly Guirgis’ courtroom drama about guilt, forgiveness and the fate of Judas Iscariot. Recommended for mature audiences.

Details • 7:30 p.m.; Eccles Blackbox Theatre, Eccles Fine Arts Center, 149 S. 700 East, St. George; $20 general admission; theatre.utahtech.edu.

Friday, Nov. 13

Dance

Ballroom Dance Company Fall Concert

Southern Utah University’s Ballroom Dance Company presents its fall concert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with tickets sold at the door.

Details • 7 p.m.; Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City; $10; events.suu.edu.

Festivals & Markets

Crazy Daisy St. George Christmas Market

Shop for gifts, clothing, jewelry, home decor and handmade goods from local vendors. The holiday market also features food trucks and giveaways.

Details • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane; free; crazydaisypro.com.

Iron Mission Days & Old Town Market

Explore Cedar City’s pioneer history through demonstrations, craft vendors and self-guided activities.

Details • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City; $1; 435-586-9290.

Health & Wellness

Be Healthy Utah Natural Health & Wellness Conference

Browse vendors and attend presentations at this public health and wellness conference.

Details • 2-8 p.m.; Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George; early-bird tickets $10 for one day or $17 for two days; behealthyutah.com.

Music

Rodney Atkins

Country singer Rodney Atkins performs at Tuacahn’s outdoor amphitheater.

Details • 7 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; $47-$77 including handling fees, other order or delivery fees may apply; tuacahn.org.

Sports

Wayne Ott Classic

Watch men’s basketball teams compete in a two-day tournament. Contact the organizer for game times and spectator admission.

Details • game times to be announced; Nets on Fire, 1871 W. Canyon View Drive, St. George; spectator cost varies; 435-668-4649.

Theater

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot”

Utah Tech presents Stephen Adly Guirgis’ courtroom drama about guilt, forgiveness and the fate of Judas Iscariot. Recommended for mature audiences.

Details • 7:30 p.m.; Eccles Blackbox Theatre, Eccles Fine Arts Center, 149 S. 700 East, St. George; $20 general admission; theatre.utahtech.edu.

“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”

Southern Utah University stages the musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s novel about a young demigod’s quest to recover Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt.

Details • 7:30 p.m.; Randall L. Jones Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City; $8-$16, free for SUU students, faculty and staff with valid identification; bard.org/tdaa.

Saturday, Nov. 14

Books/Poetry

Storybook Parade

Children’s books come to life through floats, music and costumed characters. The parade travels east along Center Street, then north on Main Street to 400 North.

Details • 10 a.m.; parade begins near Center Street and 200 West, Cedar City; free; ironcountyfair.net/story-book-parade.

Community

Tribute to Our Veterans Car Show

See vehicles on display at a car show benefiting Southern Utah veterans. Food will be available for purchase.

Details • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; show grounds, 2654 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George; spectator cost varies; stgeorgecarshows.com.

Dance

Ballroom Dance Company Fall Concert

Southern Utah University’s ballroom dancers present their fall concert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with tickets sold at the door.

Details • 7 p.m.; Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City; $10; events.suu.edu.

Festivals & Markets

Crazy Daisy St. George Christmas Market

Shop gifts, clothing, home decor, art and handmade goods from more than 80 vendors. Food trucks and hourly giveaways round out the holiday market.

Details • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane; free admission; crazydaisypro.com.

Iron Mission Days & Old Town Market

Celebrate local history through demonstrations, living-history presentations and pioneer activities.

Details • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City; $1; 435-586-9290.

MOD: The Modern Market

Browse artisans, boutiques and food trucks at the fall market.

Details • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George; cost varies; modthemarket.com.

Santa Clara Kids Farmers Market

Browse goods offered by young vendors at Santa Clara Town Hall.

Details • 1-4 p.m.; Santa Clara Town Hall, 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara; cost varies; santaclarautah.gov.

Food & Drink

Storyteller Mystery Party

Team up to collect clues, interview suspects and uncover the identity of a rival seeking a family’s winemaking secrets. Enjoy an evening of wine, food and interactive mystery.

Details • 6:30-8:30 p.m.; I/G Winery, 59 W. Center St., Cedar City; $25-$50; igwinery.com.

Health & Wellness

Be Healthy Utah Natural Health & Wellness Conference

Browse vendors and attend presentations at this public health and wellness conference.

Details • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George; early-bird tickets $10 for one day or $17 for two days; behealthyutah.com.

History

St. George City Cemetery: Pioneer Section Walking Tour

LaRee Jones leads a Washington County Historical Society walking tour of the cemetery’s pioneer section. Meet at the sexton’s shed in the north-central section of the cemetery.

Details • 10 a.m.; St. George City Cemetery, 650 E. Tabernacle St., St. George; free; wchsutah.org.

Music

“Almost All to the West”

Grand Circle New Music presents a multimedia concert about the Dominguez-Escalante expedition.

Details • 7:30-9 p.m.; Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins; $12-$40; kayentaarts.org.

Cedar Jazz Project

Enjoy an evening of live jazz at I/G Winery.

Details • 7-10 p.m.; I/G Winery, 59 W. Center St., Cedar City; free admission; igwinery.com.

U.S. Navy Band Commodores

The U.S. Navy jazz ensemble performs at Tuacahn. Free ticket reservations are required; the organizer currently offers standby tickets.

Details • 7 p.m.; Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins; free; tuacahn.org.

Utah Tech Guitar Concert

Utah Tech presents an evening guitar concert.

Details • 7:30 p.m.; Eccles Concert Hall, Eccles Fine Arts Center, 149 S. 700 East, St. George; cost varies; music.utahtech.edu.

Sports

Butch Cassidy 10K/5K

Cheer on runners racing through Zion Canyon toward historic Grafton. Spectators heading to Grafton must use the race shuttles because parking is unavailable there.

Details • Races start at 9 a.m.; race start and shuttle departure at the church, 1584 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale; spectator cost varies; springdale.utah.gov.

NICA Western Regionals

Watch high school mountain bikers compete in JV2 and JV3 races.

Details • race times to be confirmed; Desert Color Trail Park, 820 W. Akoya Pearl St., St. George; spectator cost varies; events.nationalmtb.org/regionals/western.

Snow Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run

Cheer runners as they complete the Snow Canyon races near the high school. The half marathon, 10K and 5K begin at 9 a.m., followed by the Fun Run Walk N’ Roll at 11 a.m.

Details • 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; finish area at Snow Canyon High School, 1385 N. 2400 West, St. George; spectator cost varies; 435-627-4500.

Utah Tech Football vs. Eastern Washington

Watch the Trailblazers face the Eagles of Eastern Washington in their homecoming football game.

Details • 2 p.m.; Greater Zion Stadium, 501 S. 700 East, St. George; cost varies; utahtechtrailblazers.com.

Wayne Ott Classic

Watch men’s basketball teams compete in a two-day tournament. Contact the organizer for game times and spectator admission.

Details • game times to be announced; Nets on Fire, 1871 W. Canyon View Drive, St. George; spectator cost varies; 435-668-4649.

Theater

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot”

Utah Tech presents Stephen Adly Guirgis’ courtroom drama about guilt, forgiveness and the fate of Judas Iscariot. Recommended for mature audiences.

Details • 7:30 p.m.; Eccles Blackbox Theatre, Eccles Fine Arts Center, 149 S. 700 East, St. George; $20 general admission; theatre.utahtech.edu.

“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”

Southern Utah University presents the musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s novel about a young demigod on a quest to recover Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt.

Details • 2 p.m.; Randall L. Jones Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City; $8-$16, free for SUU students, faculty and staff with valid ID; bard.org/tdaa.

Sunday, Nov. 15

Sports

NICA Western Regionals

Watch high school mountain bikers compete in JV1 and varsity races.

Details • Race times to be confirmed; Desert Color Trail Park, 820 W. Akoya Pearl St., St. George; spectator cost varies; events.nationalmtb.org/regionals/western.

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