Zion Area Events | Springdale & Zion Corridor Events

Zion Area Events

Upcoming events in Southern Utah

The east side of Zion is the closest stretch: Orderville and Mt. Carmel Junction are about 40 minutes south on US-89. Springdale is closer to an hour and a half through the park’s east entrance, longer when the gate line backs up in peak season. Plan evening events there with the dark drive home in mind.

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Nov 14 Zion Area Race / Sports

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.

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Nov 30, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Zion Area Family

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.

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Dec 4 - Dec 5 Zion Area Festival

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.

Dec 5 Zion Area Race / Sports

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.

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Dec 10 - Dec 12 Zion Area Festival

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.

Organizer photograph from an earlier Baker’s Dozen running event

Dec 12, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Zion Area Race / Sports

Baker’s Dozen Half Marathon, Relay and 5K

A holiday loop race with a treat station, half-marathon relay and 5K at Three Falls Park.

Feb 27, 2027 Zion Area Race / Sports

Zion Half Marathon

Zion Half Marathon starts Feb. 27 at 7 a.m. on Kolob Terrace Road in Virgin and finishes at Cable Mountain Lodge in Springdale.

Upcoming ranger programs — Zion National Park

Nov 13

Zion Canyon Visitor Center Program NPS

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM · This ranger talk takes place outdoors at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center amphitheater. To find the amphitheater, simply walk across the plaza from the front doors of the visitor center. · Free · Details

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Turn an event day into a better stay

Use Duck Creek as your reset between festival days, theater nights, park events, and scenic drives. Compare rooms, cabins, and road conditions before you build the weekend.

May 2026

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.

Staying near these events?

Duck Creek Village Inn is about 1 hr from most of these events and makes a great base for Southern Utah getaways.

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