2026 Electric Film Series
Free monthly film screenings on Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 at St. George’s Electric Theater; doors 5:30 p.m., program 6 p.m.
Southern Utah Events
Upcoming events in Southern Utah
Southern Utah Events
One calendar for the whole region: Cedar City is 45 minutes from the inn, Bryce Canyon country about an hour and ten, and the US-89 corridor toward Zion and Kanab runs 40 minutes to an hour and a half. We keep the list to active upcoming events so you can plan around real dates. Check road conditions before late drives — UT-14 climbs past 9,000 feet.
Festival City Farmers Market
Saturday market in downtown Cedar City: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in October and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in November and December.
Tooveep (The Land) at SUMA
Free contemporary Indigenous art at SUMA through March 6; closed Nov. 25–27 and Dec. 21–Jan. 3.
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at SUU
SUU's Percy Jackson musical continues November 7, 9, 13 and 14, with evening shows and a final Saturday matinee.
Panguitch Holiday Craft Fair
Panguitch's Holiday Craft Fair runs Nov. 13-14 at the Garfield County Fair Building; shopping hours are to be announced.
Iron Mission Days and Old Town Market
Living-history demonstrations and an Old Town Market run Nov. 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Frontier Homestead.
Rodney Atkins at Tuacahn
Rodney Atkins performs outdoors at Tuacahn Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.; reserved-seat tickets are available through the venue.
Move! SUU Ballroom Dance Company Fall Concert
SUU Ballroom Dance Company performs November 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. in Cedar City's Heritage Center Theater.
Butch Cassidy 10K/5K
The Butch Cassidy race starts Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. The 5K is full; check 10K availability and plan to use the Springdale race shuttles.
Snow Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run Walk n' Roll
St. George's Snow Canyon race day features a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Fun Run Walk n' Roll with courses in Snow Canyon State Park and around Snow Canyon High School.
U.S. Navy Band Commodores at Tuacahn
A free jazz concert at Tuacahn on November 14 at 7 p.m.; reservations are required and the organizer lists standby tickets.
Almost All to the West
Live music, narration and projected imagery explore the Domínguez–Escalante expedition at Kayenta.
Night of Double Duets
Jake Workman and Aaron Ashton, followed by Kenny and Amanda Smith, at the Heritage Theater on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Panguitch Christmas Tree Festival
Panguitch's Christmas Tree Festival is scheduled for Nov. 20-21 at the Garfield County Fair Building; hours are to be announced.
From the Borderlands to the Roots
A multidisciplinary dance work with a Friday evening performance and Saturday matinee.
Legends & Legacies: SUU Jazz One
SUU Jazz One performs November 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the new Eccles Music Center's concert hall.
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn opens November 20 at 7:45 p.m. and runs through December 22 in Tuacahn's indoor Hafen Theatre.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only Bryce Canyon moonlight hike on Nov. 24, with an approximate 4:30 p.m. start and mandatory check-in by 3 p.m.
Brian Head Town Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Brian Head's town lighting is Nov. 25, 4:30–6:30 p.m., at Bristlecone Park's pavilion.
Coal Creek Trail Parkrun Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K
A free Thanksgiving morning 5K for walkers and runners, November 26 at 9 a.m. from Cedar City's West Canyon Park.
Ruby's Inn Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Thanksgiving buffet at Ruby's Inn on Nov. 26, from 11 a.m.; walk-ins only. Confirm closing hours and current prices.
Parowan: Christmas in the Country
Nov. 27–28: a holiday bazaar, Saturday's 10 a.m. Santa parade, 6 p.m. candlelight parade, town lighting and 7 p.m. show.
Mistletoe Market
Holiday vendors and food stalls fill the Kanab Center Terrace Nov. 27–28, from 5 to 8 p.m. both evenings.
Christmas in the Canyon at Tuacahn
Tuacahn's holiday activities run on selected evenings November 27-December 23; November 28 has a later 7 p.m. opening.
Cannonville Christmas at the Park
A small-town Christmas gathering in Cannonville's park on November 28, 2026.
Christmas on the Mountain
Christmas on the Mountain is listed for Saturday, Nov. 28, in Duck Creek Village. Hours, venue and activities are still to be announced.
Cedar City Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Nov. 28 in downtown Cedar City: a noon–9 p.m. holiday celebration, with the lighting and fireworks at 6 p.m.
Festival City Christmas Market
Cedar City's holiday market runs Thursdays through Saturdays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 19, 2026, noon to 8 p.m.
Holiday Tree Jubilee
Holiday Tree Jubilee is open Nov. 28 from 3-8 p.m. and Nov. 30-Dec. 1 from 5-8 p.m. in Cedar City.
Kanab Christmas Light Parade and Festival
Kanab's tree lighting begins Nov. 28 at 6:45 p.m., followed by the Red & White Christmas light parade at 7 p.m.
Kanab's Polar Express
Book a timed holiday bus ride to Santa Nov. 30–Dec. 5 or Dec. 7–12. Meet at Levi Stewart Memorial and arrive 10 minutes early.
Hurricane City Christmas Tree Lighting
Hurricane's community tree lighting runs Nov. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m., with Santa, a live nativity, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
An Evening with Utah Poet Laureate Lisa Bickmore
Poetry, conversation and audience questions with Lisa Bickmore; social hour at 6:30 p.m.
Dickens Christmas Festival
A Victorian-themed holiday market at the Dixie Convention Center, December 2-5, open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
Songs For a New World: Second Studio
Second Studio presents Songs For a New World December 3–5 at SUU's Black Box Theater.
First Fridays at Kayenta Art Village
Free gallery, studio and market evenings on four published First Friday dates through March.
La Verkin Winterfest
La Verkin’s Dec. 4–5 festival now has a published schedule: Friday tree lighting at 5 p.m., Saturday light parade at 6 p.m. and fireworks around 7 p.m.
The Nutcracker: Cedar City Junior Ballet
Cedar City Junior Ballet performs The Nutcracker December 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Theater, with free tickets announced.
SUU Holiday Concert
SUU's Holiday Concert has two evening performances, December 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m., in the Eccles Music Center.
DOCUTAH Presents: Better Up There
A documentary portrait of freeride skier Léo Slemett, screened as part of DOCUTAH’s Best of Fest.
La Verkin Winterfest 5K and 10K
Winterfest's 5K and 10K races start Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. at Wanlass Park; advance registration is required.
Parowan Winter Wonderland Chamber Nights
Free Winter Wonderland chamber nights run Dec. 5, 12, and 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parowan Main Street Park.
Cassia Streb and Sandstone Quartet: Music as Architecture
A string-quartet program spanning Renaissance to contemporary music, followed by an artist reception.
Holidays at the Homestead
Holiday crafts, entertainment and Santa at Frontier Homestead, Dec. 7–9 from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening.
Tropic Christmas Home Show
Tropic Christmas Home Show is listed for Dec. 8-9; times and venue remain to be announced.
Hurricane Valley Christmas Tree Festival
Decorated trees, holiday entertainment, vendors, and nativity displays fill Hurricane Community Center Dec. 10–12; opening is at 4 p.m. Thursday.
Sawyer Brown Holiday & Hits
Sawyer Brown performs Christmas songs and country hits at SUU's America First Event Center on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Invincible Summer: SUU Faculty Dance Concert
Faculty-choreographed dance at the Randall L. Jones Theatre, December 10–12, with an additional Saturday matinee.
Cruisin' Old 89 Christmas Car Show
Cruisin' Old 89 Christmas Car Show is listed for Dec. 11-12, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; confirm the final location with Panguitch.
Westside Studio: The Nutcracker
Four Nutcracker performances: December 11 and 12 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. each day.
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Check current regional conditions
These landing pages highlight active upcoming events, but the best trip plans still depend on weather, road access, and seasonal park conditions. Use the official resources below for your final pre-drive check.
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