This Week
Huntsman World Senior Games Friendship Festival
Date: Thursday, October 15 - Friday, October 16
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Dixie Convention Center grounds (outdoor), 1835 S Convention Center Dr, St. George
What to Expect: The Huntsman World Senior Games are ending this week! Come watch the athletes compete and enjoy the Friendship Festival before it ends. The Friendship Festival is filled with games, performances, food trucks, and dancing.
FREE (food trucks paid separately)
Community Car Show
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Fisher Family Farm / The Farm, 1162 W 3000 S, Hurricane
What to Expect: Join us at The Farm in Hurricane on October 17th for an unforgettable Car Show! Come check out an incredible lineup of cars, trucks, and unique rides while enjoying a fun-filled day at the Farm. Spectating is completely FREE, so bring the whole family and enjoy the show! Whether you’re a car enthusiast, showing off your own ride, or just looking for a fun day out with the family, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendars and come see which ride takes home Best in Show!
FREE to spectate (vehicle entry fee only for show cars)
Staheli Breakfast with a Witch (Waffles & Witches)
Date: Friday, October 16 · Saturday, October 17 · Saturday, October 24
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Staheli Family Farm, 3400 S Washington Fields Rd, Washington
What to Expect: Gather around for a delicious breakfast filled with sweet treats, magical music, enchanting stories, and plenty of laughter. Meet the Staheli Witches, help them cast a spell or two, and if fortune smiles upon you, you may even be invited on stage to become part of the magic. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Free Movie Matinee: Toy Story 5
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: St. George Library, Forsyth Community Room A, 88 W 100 S, St. George
What to Expect: Indoor free library matinee showing of Toy Story 5.
FREE
Dracula – Ballet with a Bite! (SAINT Contemporary Ballet)
Date: Friday, October 23 · Saturday, October 24
Time: Fri 5:00 pm · Sat 7:00 pm
Location: Vista School Proscenium Theater, 585 E Center St, Ivins
What to Expect: Don’t miss Dracula: The Ballet—a spooky, family-friendly Halloween tradition! Featuring talented 9th–12th grade dancers from SAINT alongside expert performers from Utah Tech Univerisity, this thrilling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic comes to life on October 23rd (5 PM) & 24th (7 PM) with two captivating performances.
Saint George Opera - The Great American Songbook
Date: Friday, October 23 · Saturday, October 24
Time: Fri 7:30 pm · Sat 2:00 pm
Location: Performing Arts Campus, 905 S Main Street, St. George
What to Expect: Join us for the night as an Emcee guides you through the vening as you experience and celebrate iconic music of American Culture. Emcee Greg Belnap guides an evening of Cole Porter, Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and American opera composers.
Hurricane City Fall Fest
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Community Center Park, 63 S 100 W, Hurricane
What to Expect: Free bounce houses, food trucks, kids market, magic show, and trunk-or-treat a week before Halloween.
FREE
Crimson Ridge Fall Fest
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Crimson Ridge Park, 3100 E Crimson Ridge Dr, St. George
What to Expect: Free community fall fest with fun games, food trucks, and live music.
FREE
Enchanted Night at the Museum
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: St. George Children's Museum, 86 S Main St, St. George
What to Expect: An after-hours fantasy night at the Children's Museum — costumes welcome, with games, crafts, prizes, and candy.
Finding Nemo at Tuacahn
Date: Through Saturday, October 24
Time: Showtimes on Tuacahn calendar
Location: Tuacahn Amphitheatre, 1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins
What to Expect: Last stretch of the red-rock Pixar musical — Nemo, Dory, and Marlin under the stars.
Scarecrow Walk and Haunted Canyon
Date: Nightly through Saturday, October 31
Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Red Hills Desert Garden, 375 E Red Hills Pkwy, St. George
What to Expect: One of Southern Utah’s most popular fall events, the Scarecrow Walk & Haunted Canyon attracts residents of all ages. Dozens of scarecrows created by local residents and businesses will be displayed throughout the garden. The slot canyon will be decorated with skeletons and spiders to entertain you during this spooky season.
FREE
Haunted Wood Cove
Date: Nightly through Sunday, November 1
Time: Show about 6:30 pm
Location: 1993 Gubler Dr, Santa Clara
What to Expect: Southern Utah's only Pirate Ship. Haunted Wood Cove in Santa Clara, Utah, is a highly praised Halloween display, particularly known for its massive, full-scale pirate ship. Visitors describe it as "soooo cool" and "truly spectacular," emphasizing the community-friendly aspect of its free admission. The display features elaborate details, including cannons that fire flames and smoke, singing skeletons, and a themed walkthrough experience.
FREE
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Thunder Junction Spook-track-ular
Date: Tuesday, October 27 - Friday, October 30
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Thunder Junction at Tonaquint, 1851 S Dixie Drive, St. George
What to Expect: Step right up to Spook-track-ular at Thunder Junction All-Abilities Park for a fun-filled Halloween evening the whole family will enjoy! Hop aboard our haunted train ride and take a spooky journey through Thunder Junction, then explore the park and visit trick-or-treat stations along the way. Test your luck at our Dessert Walk, see if you can Guess the Pumpkins, and stop by our holiday craft station to create a festive keepsake to take home.
St George Gobbler Run
Date: Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving)
Time: Kids 1K 8:00 am · 10K 8:15 am · 5K 8:30 am
Location: TechRidge Pavilion, 475 Donlee Dr, St. George
What to Expect: This Thanksgiving Day morning race has something for the whole family! 10k, 5k, and 1k kids run options. Each participant receives the coveted Gobbler T-shirt & sweatband combo, post race 3-inch round pie, officially timed race, amazing memories, bounce houses for kids, division & overall awards, and the amazing souvenir GOBBLER FINISHER MEDAL!
Ongoing - Highlight of the Week
Downtown St. George Farmers Market
Date: Ongoing · Every Saturday 8am-12pm
Location: Vernon Worthen 300 South 400 East St. George, UT 84770
What to Expect: Every event showcases over 60 vendors from all over Washington and Iron Counties bringing you the best in locally grown produce, pasture raised meats, and unique artisanal products.
We have live music every Saturday starting a half hour after the market opens, in the picturesque downtown park of Vernon Worthen. Enjoy local food and goods while sitting in the shade on our green grass, jamming out to local tunes. This is truly an event for the whole family,
And that’s a wrap! See you next Thursday with another update on the best events and activities around Saint George!
Until Next Time,
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