This Week
Patriot Day: Remembering 9/11
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Historic Town Square, 50 S Main St, St. George, UT 84770
What to Expect: A patriotic program featuring a bell tribute, children’s choirs, a bagpiper, and a keynote speaker. Hear from 9/11 survivor Victor Guzman. He was on the 85th floor of the North Tower on the morning of September 11, 2001. The event will also include kid activities including patriotic face painting, and free caroursel rides. Participants can also join the St George Fire Department in climbing the Stairs at Tech Ridge in honor of the NYC firefighters and 9/11 victims.
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Date: Friday, September 11 - Saturday September 12
Time: 7:00 pm on Friday, 2:00 pm on Saturday
Location: 63 S 100 W, Hurricane, UT 84737
What to Expect: Elsa and Anna on a hometown stage — this is the final weekend, and Saturday is matinee-only.
Memorial Butterfly Release
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 10:00 am
Location: JC Snow Park, 275 E 900 S, St. George, UT 84770
What to Expect: Take part in releasing thousands of beautiful “Painted Lady” butterflies in a one-of-a-kind, healing event designed to honor loved ones who have passed on. Activities for children and free food and beverages from great local vendors.
Southwest Astronomy Festival
Date: Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13
Solar Viewing at Red Cliffs Desert Garden
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Red Hills Desert Garden, 375 Red Hills Pkwy, St. George, UT 84770
“Under the Milky Way” Star Party
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Snow Canyon Scenic Overlook off SR-18. (37.21956050390954, -113.63798443260617) in Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Dr., Ivins, UT 84738
Night Sky Tours at Cedar Breaks National Monument
Time: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument, Point Supreme Overlook, 4730 UT-148, Brian Head, UT 84719
What to Expect: Enjoy an extended night of stargazing with rangers and volunteers! Take a tour of the cosmos and learn about constellations and asterisms, as well as how they connect cultures across the oceans of time.
Dixie’s Got Talent Show
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: America First Performing Arts Center on the Utah Tech University campus, 325 S. 700 East, St. George
What to Expect: Presented by the Utah Tech University Entertainment Alliance, Dixie’s Got Talent showcases Southern Utah’s most talented performers while raising support for Utah Tech University student scholarships. The top 24 performers present at the Finale Show after making it through two rounds of auditions.
Sand Hollow Scorpion Hunt
Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: 3351 Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane, UT 84737
What to Expect: Join a Park Ranger for a nighttime adventure among glowing arachnids. Enjoy a ½ mile loop walk starting at our OHV staging area. Please wear closed-toed shoes, bring your own UV flashlights if you have them, and be ready to be amazed. UV Lights are provided. The event itself is free; park entry is required.
Dixie Days Drone Show
Date: Monday, September 14
Time: 9:00 pm
Location: Downtown St. George
What to Expect: An awesome drone show featuring hundreds of state-of-the-art drones equipped with LED lights. The best viewing areas are downtown, south of St. George Boulevard with a view of the Red Hill. Tune in live to KONY Country 99.9 FM at 9 pm for the drone show soundtrack.
FREE event
Dixie Days Rodeo
Date: Thursday, September 17 - Saturday, September 19
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Historic Dixie Sun Bowl (150 S Flood Street / 150 S 400 E, St. George, UT)
What to Expect: The St. George Lions Dixie Roundup Rodeo is an annual event held at the Historic Sunbowl in St. George, Utah. It is approved by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association and features PRCA-approved professional rodeo with champion cowboys and stock.
Dixie Days Dash 2k/4k
Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 7:00 am
Location: 200 S at 400 E, by the Pickleball Courts
What to Expect: Come celebrate the history of St. George and take part in the pioneer-themed 2K or 4K on the parade route! All finishers will receive a unique medal that honors the Dixie Days pioneer spirit!
Dixie Days Parade
Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Downtime St. George
What to Expect: The 92nd Annual Lions Dixie Round-Up Rodeo Parade. Filled with local brands, classic cars, marching groups, and horses.
FREE event
St George Climbing Festival
Date: Friday, September 18 - Saturday, September 19
Time: Friday, 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Saturday, 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Location: Contact Climbing Gym, 2875 E 850 N St, St. George, UT 84790
What to Expect: The 2026 St. George Climbing Festival brings together hands-on learning, indoor and outdoor climbing opportunities, education, local businesses, and plenty of ways to connect with other climbers. There’s a place for you here no matter your experience.
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Red Bull Rampage
Date: Thurs, October 8 - Sat, October 10
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Virgin, Utah
What to Expect: The world’s top female and male freeride mountain bike athletes will descend on the mountains of Southwest Utah to compete for the top podium spot and secure their names in history.
Also available to watch on the Red Bull YouTube Channel
Ongoing - Highlight of the Week
Explore the Lava Tubes in Snow Canyon Park
Date: Ongoing
Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Dammeron Valley, UT 84783
What to Expect: Collapsed volcanic tunnels you can climb down into — hollow basalt caves left behind 27,000 years ago when a lava flow's crust hardened while the molten rock kept draining out underneath. It's a one-mile walk across a black lava field, then a scramble down a hole in the ground into pitch-dark, 20-degrees-cooler chambers that most people who live here have never actually been inside. If you go, don’t forget a flashlight!
And that’s a wrap! See you next Thursday with another update on the best events and activities around Saint George!
Until Next Time,
Experience Saint George Utah